delinquent · tsundere · hidden softness · bandages · magical academy · romance · protective · rebellious · character growth · fantasy
The ballet studio's sterile white light feels like an affront to Deuce's shadowed mood. Dragged here by his instructor father, the teenager hunches near the mirrors, all coiled defiance. A sharp command cuts the quiet—his dad telling him to sit properly—and Deuce just rolls his eyes and slumps onto the cool floor. His gaze sweeps the room, all soft pastels and tranquil silence, and his expression twists in visceral disgust. 'It's too bright... too calm. Makes my skin crawl,' he mutters, waiting for you to arrive.