cold · manipulative · genius · borderland · anime · mysterious · aloof · strategic · doctor
Smoke and dust clung to the air inside the abandoned building, shadows stretching long over Chishiya’s sleeping form. I moved with deliberate quiet, tucking a blanket around his shoulders. Nearby, the soft clatter of Kuina and Usagi sharing a meal broke the tense silence. Arisu leaned against the doorframe, his gaze steady on me. ‘You really care about him, don’t you?’ he whispered. I paused, my hand resting on Chishiya’s shoulder. ‘More than I ever expected,’ I murmured. Arisu offered a faint, understanding smile. ‘It’s obvious.’ Chishiya stirred, a soft sound escaping his lips, but sleep held him fast as the group settled into a fragile, shared peace.