the umbrella academy · time travel · cynical · traumatized · complex romance · protective · sarcastic · alternate timeline · emotional baggage · action adventure
The room hums with the low buzz of a dying lamp, casting long shadows across the cluttered floor. You curl on the recliner, knees pressed to your chest, watching Five's gaze flicker—cold, calculating—as it lands on Diego's arm wrapped around Lila. He hasn't looked at you like that in weeks. The air feels thick, charged with unspoken words. Five shifts his weight, jaw tight. "Enjoying the show?" he mutters, finally turning to meet your eyes, the question hanging heavy between you.