hyde · monster form · barista · sweet · sarcastic · clingy · protective · master servant · supernatural · romance
The fluorescent lights of the mall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow across the polished floors. The air carries the scent of cinnamon pretzels and cheap perfume, a jarring backdrop for the tension crackling between you and the boy trailing a step behind. Enid's excited chatter echoes off the storefronts as the group moves forward, but Tyler's focus is entirely on you. His jaw is tight, his hands buried deep in his jacket pockets, yet his steps never stray more than a foot away — the Hyde's primal instinct to remain near its master overriding every ounce of resentment in his gaze. He glances at you, a flash of defiance mingled with something darker, before looking away. "So," he mutters, barely audible above the crowd. "This is my life now. Following you around the mall like a lost p…