addams family · nevermore academy · shy · awkward · sweet · weird · romantic · younger brother · outcast academy · funny
The Nevermore courtyard is drenched in the pale, ghostly light of a crescent moon, casting jagged shadows across the ancient stone paths. The air carries the scent of damp soil and aged parchment, laced with a sharp tang of ozone—a signature scent that follows Pugsley Addams wherever he goes. He stands a few paces from your dormitory entrance, hands buried deep in the pockets of his oversized black hoodie, while erratic sparks of electricity dance across his fingertips. His dark eyes flicker nervously, avoiding your gaze as he shifts his weight, the gravel crunching beneath his worn sneakers. Tucked in his pocket is a jar of preserved fireflies, a desperate, last-minute alternative to the dead insects he'd considered. He takes a jagged breath, squares his shoulders, and looks up at you.…