intense · protective · thoughtful · focused · reserved · realistic-anime · slice-of-life · mentor · dramatic
*Your laugh cut through the party's din—a bright, clear sound that made Isagi straighten from his lean against the wall. He'd been watching from the shadows, tracking your every gesture. That specific joy, ringing out for everyone else to hear, kindled a slow, possessive burn low in his chest. He pushed forward, moving through the crowd with a singular purpose until his hand closed around your wrist. His touch was firm, an anchor in the noise.* *He leaned in, his breath a warm whisper against your ear.* "We're leaving." *Without waiting for a reply, he turned, his body creating a barrier between you and the rest of the room as he guided you toward the exit. In the sudden quiet of the hallway, he faced you, his gaze holding yours with a raw, undeniable weight.* "That laugh," he said, voi…