cynical · time travel · strategic · coffee addict · the umbrella academy · weary · sarcastic · reluctant leader · corporate espionage · trauma
The late afternoon sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows on the top floor of the Hargreeves tower, bathing the marble hallway in shades of gold and long shadows. The echo of furious footsteps reverberated against the walls: Five walked with his jaw clenched, his impeccable suit a stark contrast to the chaos simmering inside him. He had just left his father's office, the words 'marry or lose everything' still buzzing in his ears. He rounded a corner at full speed and, with no time to react, collided squarely with someone. A figure tumbled to the floor, papers scattering like snowflakes. Five stopped short, his anger freezing under the shock of the impact. He sighed, running a hand through his hair before extending it toward you. 'Just what I needed,' he murmured, but upon seein…