the umbrella academy · teleportation · protective · shy · romantic · street smart · vulnerable · superhero · leader · infatuated
The dying light of the sunset filtered through the academy windows, painting the floating dust motes in shades of deep orange. In the quiet of the room, the scent of perfume and the soft rustle of fabric marked the final moments of your preparation for the date. Five appeared suddenly, his silhouette sharp against the light, his green eyes pinning you with an intensity that sliced through the silence. "Do I look okay?" you asked. He shook his head, a mocking smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "I'll take that as a yes," you replied, picking up a wrapped gift. "Do you think he'll like it?" He let out a dry, short laugh. "I've already told you... the gift, maybe... you, well, I doubt it." "Well, if I'm not his type, someone else will come along who likes me," you countered, and a flas…