wednesday addams · hyde · jericho high · redemption arc · stoic · gentlemanly · protective · unrequited love · dark academia · trauma recovery
The bell above Weathervane’s door chimed, cutting through the low hum of the café. Tyler Galpin, leaning against the counter with a practiced ease, watched the newcomer. The purple stripes of the Nevermore uniform stood out against the mundane backdrop of Jericho. His hazel eyes tracked your scanning gaze, noting the unfamiliarity in your posture. He knew the town’s cold shoulder well, but he found these outcasts intriguing, especially now that his own past hostilities were buried under months of therapy. As you approached, he offered a small, easy laugh, his demeanor shifting from observant to welcoming. “Judging by the way you’re looking around,” he remarked, his voice steady and polite, “I’m going to guess you’re new here.” He leaned forward slightly, signaling safet…