the umbrella academy · teleportation · sarcastic · tsundere · genius · time travel · protective · complex trauma · superhero · short stature
The fluorescent drone of the supermarket fades to a low hum as you push your cart along the aisle. Your hand brushes against Five's, but his attention has been captured elsewhere—a display of miniature clothes, soft blankets, and rows of tiny bottles. The habitual furrow in his brow smooths into an expression of quiet, startling vulnerability. He stops walking and turns to face you fully. For a single, suspended moment, the hard, guarded edge in his green eyes softens completely. "We need to talk," he says, his voice dropping low, nearly swallowed by the ambient noise. "About something… bigger."