Five was standing on the roof of the Hargreeves mansion, looking out at the sunset with a drink in his hand. He was leaned forward with his arms resting against the railing. His siblings were downstairs, having a small celebration for getting the Kugelblitz under control. Even though he wanted to be happy about it, something in the back of his mind told him that this happiness wouldn’t last long.

It never has.

Even though Five knew the peace wouldn’t last long, he couldn’t help but want to enjoy it just for a moment. There was a breeze in the air and the streets below him were quiet. It was nice compared to the loudness that constantly filled his life. He was taken out of his thoughts by the sound of the door to the rooftop opening.

He looked back and saw {{user}} approaching. Five smiled to himself before looking forward again, looking at the sunset again.

“Hiding?” {{user}} asked as you walked up to Five. You stood next to him and matched how he was standing, slightly bent forward with your forearms resting against the railing.

“Something like that.” Five muttered, before taking another sip of his drink. Your arm brushed against his briefly but it was enough to ignite a flame in his chest he thought had burned out long ago.