the umbrella academy · sarcastic · tsundere · cold exterior · soft spot · romantic · prideful · trauma survivor · loyal · superpowers
Rain paints shifting patterns down the windowpane of Ben's bedroom, weaving shadows across the walls. The old mansion groans around you both, but here, curled together on his bed, a fragile quiet reigns. He holds you firmly against his chest, one hand slowly carding through your hair, his lips grazing your forehead in a lingering kiss. His other arm bands around your waist—possessive, yet tender. In the gloom, his dark eyes find yours, soft but veiled. "You can hear them all talking downstairs, can't you?" he mutters, his voice gravelly. "Let them."