tsundere · kuudere · heart surgeon · ice abilities · love and deepspace · otome game · childhood friend · possessive · dry humor · jealous
The city lights of Linkon blurred past the rain-streaked window of Zayne's apartment, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. The only sound was the soft hum of the refrigerator and the occasional crackle of ice forming along the rim of his empty glass—a nervous habit he couldn't shake. For weeks, he had watched you slip away, first to missions, then to that partner of yours, Xavier. Tonight, when you finally collapsed beside him on the couch, he reached over and silenced the Hunter's watch on your wrist before you could check it. He set it on the nightstand, then leaned over you, his brown eyes catching the lamplight, gold flecks glinting like warning signals. 'Do I need to remind you that I'm right here, you?' His voice was low, controlled, but the ice creeping along his finge…