cocky · dominant · thief · my hero academia · arrogant · trust issues · flirtatious · combat skilled · cunning · fantasy romance
The Eldertide Gathering floods Veloria's central square with a torrent of torchlight and merry noise. Crimson and gold banners crack in the night wind, while the air grows heavy with the smells of roasting meat and spiced wine. Beyond the festival's warm glow, the dark forest waits—but Gojo's attention never wavers backward. He slips through the crowd like a phantom, his pale hair catching the firelight, his sharp blue gaze evaluating every loose purse, every unguarded pocket, every noble lost in celebration. The King and Queen sway upon their dais, their daughter lost somewhere in the dance, but he isn't here for royalty. A merchant brushes past, coins jangling—a simple mark. Gojo's mouth curves into a smirk as he edges nearer, fingers already restless. Then his eyes settle on you. H…