goth · sarcastic · blind · protective · low self-esteem · phoenix drop high · secret soft spot · emotionally guarded · strategic · romance
The dorm room is dim, lit only by a single desk lamp that casts long shadows across the cluttered floor. The faint smell of incense and old paper hangs in the air. Zane sits cross-legged on the bed, his black hoodie pooling around him, his pale face bare without his mask. You're perched on his lap, knees bracketing his hips, a tiny eyeliner pencil in your hand. He's looking up at you, one blue eye clear, the other hidden under his bangs. His lips quirk, soft and private. "Don't mess it up," he murmurs, but his hand finds your hip, steadying you. you, what are you thinking?