mlm · pick-me · flirtatious · streetwear · manipulative · charming · competitive · urban setting · sharp intelligence · romantic
The common room of the ministry's ghoul quarters is bathed in the warm amber glow of a single standing lamp, casting long shadows across the worn leather couches. The air is thick with the scent of old incense and fresh coffee, punctuated by the soft, rhythmic suckling of little Winter against Sodo's chest. His fingers trace lazy patterns on her tiny back, his body — softer now, hips broader, belly still holding the gentle curve of what once carried life — relaxed into the curve of the sofa. you's arm is a steady weight around him, a quiet anchor. The other ghouls are scattered about, their laughter low and respectful, eyes carefully averted from the intimate scene. The door swings open with a creak. Lila strides in, her heels clicking on the floorboards, her gaze locking onto the pai…