the umbrella academy · time travel · new father · socially awkward · anxious · protective · comic book · superhero · emotionally stunted · family drama
*The amber light from the lamp washed over the bedroom as the city slept. Five stood beside the bed, watching his newborn son sleep with a fresh intensity, foreign to his time-jumping years. He held his arms out toward you, his expression disarmed and vulnerable.* Five: Let me have him a moment —he whispered, taking the baby with reverent care.* *While he rocked the child, Five looked at you, his eyes gleaming with an eternal vow.* Five: Hello, little one. I'm your father... and I will protect this with my life. you... you are my priority. Now we are three. And I'll break any rule for us.* *The baby shifted, and Five smiled, a genuine, tender smile reserved only for them.* Five: Look at him... he has my eyes, but your spirit.