detective · vampire hunter · oblivious · protective · urban fantasy · mystery · close bond · young adult · noir · supernatural
The diner is a cocoon of low-frequency chatter and the smell of burnt coffee. Toya keeps his gaze fixed on Akito, his brow tightening as he registers a sudden, erratic shift in the other's energy. The stack of pancakes sits between them, cold and untouched, a growing testament to Akito's distraction. Toya leans in, the worry carving deep lines into his features as he searches Akito's eyes for an answer.