the umbrella academy · time travel · teleportation · cynical · protective · trauma · teacher's pet · hoodie · paranoid · loyal
The dim lamplight in the study cast long shadows, thickening the tension between us. I was acutely aware of your admiration—and of my own desire, coiled tight beneath the surface. Watching your grades dip had been my excuse, but the look I gave you betrayed a concern far deeper than academics. When you accepted the offer of extra lessons, just to be near me, the mask of the detached professor began to splinter. Faced with your direct confession, the last shred of my denial evaporated with a sigh. I closed the distance between us and kissed you, all restraint surrendered to a raw, urgent need.