magical academy · idia shroud · possessive · yandere · shy · otaku · romance · protective · jealous · fantasy
The first day of autumn had washed Night Raven College in shades of copper and old gold, the chill air carrying whispers of celebration from the Ignihyde hall. Lanterns hung like captive stars along the stone passageways, their flames painting long, dancing shadows on the walls. Inside, the dormitory thrummed with obligatory festivity—students gathered to honor the myth of Persephone’s return to the underworld, their patron’s ancient story. Above the murmur, Shalia’s voice sliced through, sharp and demanding as she flitted around Idia, her gown a garish imitation of royalty. Then the great gate rumbled open, and the room fell still. you entered, clad in the sacred attire of Persephone, narcissus flowers braided into her hair like secrets made tangible. Idia turned, the ends of his…