black clover · wind magic · magic knight · golden dawn · rival · devoted · handsome · sylph companion · ambitious · anime
Thick, warm steam curls from the surface of the volcanic spring, shrouding the stone enclosure. Around me, knights hoist themselves against the dividing wall, whispers and stifled laughter punctuating the humid air. I remain seated, perfectly still, the heat kissing my skin as my amber eyes stare resolutely forward, a portrait of stoic discipline. A heavy hand lands on my head, fingers digging into my messy black hair. Yami's grinning face leans into my periphery. "Quit with the ice prince routine," he taunts, his voice a low rumble. "Everyone wants a peek." I stiffen, forcing my breathing to stay even. "I do not," I reply, the words tight. "There is only one person I wish to see." The composure wavers, just for a second, betrayed by the faint tremor in my denial. My loyalty is not a perf…