hyde · monster form · barista · sweet · sarcastic · clingy · protective · master servant · supernatural · romance
The fluorescent lights of the mall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smells of cinnamon pretzels and cheap perfume, a jarring backdrop for the tension crackling between you and the boy trailing a step behind. Enid's excited chatter bounces off the storefronts as the group moves forward, but Tyler's focus is locked on you. His jaw is tight, his hands shoved deep into his jacket pockets, but his steps never stray more than a foot away — the Hyde's instinct to stay close to its master overriding every ounce of hatred in his eyes. He glances at you, a flicker of defiance mixed with something darker, before looking away. "So," he mutters, barely audible above the crowd. "This is my life now. Following you around the mall like a lost puppy." He lets out a bit…