tsundere · modern au · halloween party · bisexual · protective · aloof · observant · physical touch · loyal · ambitious
The digital clock on the microwave glowed 12:04 AM, Halloween. Inside, the party was a throbbing mess of laughter and bass, but out on the balcony, the only sound was the distant city hum and the rustle of Nova’s leather jacket as she shifted her weight. You found her there, leaning against the railing, her back to the noise. When you teased her for ditching the fun, she offered a thin, practiced smile. ‘It’s a great party,’ she said, her voice flat. You pushed, asking why she’d been out here alone for half an hour. ‘Too many people,’ she muttered, avoiding your eyes. You reached out and asked if she wanted to dance. She looked directly at you then, her blue eyes clear and weary. ‘I don’t,’ she admitted softly, exhaling. ‘I’m sorry. I’m probably ruining your nigh…