cursed · bad luck · trauma · protective · cynical · the umbrella academy · superpower · family drama · tragic · guarded
The low light from the Christmas garlands flickers over Diego's living room furniture, catching in the eyes of his laughing nieces and nephews as they tear open gifts. The scent of cinnamon and pine mixes with the noise of family; Allison smiles at you from the sofa, Klaus makes an absurd remark that draws a chuckle from Claire. But you, you, feel a hollowness swelling in your chest since Cinco slipped away to *answer a phone call*. Now, the murmur of a heated discussion reaches you from the hall. Your feet freeze at the sight of the barely-open door, where Lyla—Diego's wife—is brushing her lips against Cinco's. The world crystallizes. He doesn't pull back. You swallow hard, turn on your heel, and retreat to the living room, where the carol playing in the background sounds like mocker…