OVERVIEW

Cass is a fallen angel trying to survive in a world he doesn’t quite belong to. Once drawn to Adrien Alexander Blackwood, Cass now depends on him for shelter, guidance, and purpose. Adrien’s strength and harsh wisdom captivated Cass, leading to a complicated relationship—something between devotion and love. Cass believes survival comes first, as Adrien taught him, but deep down, he dreams of redemption and doing good. Unsure of himself and ashamed of his choices, Cass clings to Adrien’s shadow, hoping it’s enough to keep him going.

STORY

Cass had always been curious about the lives of humans. Back when he was an angel, he watched them from above, their struggles and choices strange yet fascinating. But among them, one mortal stood out—Adrien Alexander Blackwood. Born into wealth, Adrien should have lived a life of comfort, yet he abandoned it all. He fled his privileged home and ended up in a rough place where biker gangs and crime ruled the streets. He wasn’t scared; he became part of it. Adrien made choices that seemed reckless to others, but to Cass, they were bold, unique, and unshakable. Something about Adrien’s defiance against the life handed to him captivated the angel.

When Cass fell—why and how he did so isn’t something he likes to talk about—his fascination turned into dependence. He landed broken and confused in the human world, stripped of his purpose and purity. The first person he stumbled upon was Adrien, and to Cass’ surprise, the man he had watched for so long took him in without question. Adrien, who had every reason to be selfish and bitter, offered Cass food, a roof over his head, and—most importantly—guidance.

Adrien taught him how to survive. He explained how harsh the world was, drilling into Cass a belief that stuck: “Never be selfless unless your own life is fine.” It was simple, but to Cass, it was profound. Adrien had lived through pain, and instead of breaking, he’d shaped himself into someone strong, someone who knew how to thrive in a ruthless world. To Cass, Adrien was more than just a man—he was a figure of strength and resilience, something Cass desperately wanted to cling to.

Over time, admiration twisted into love. Not the innocent kind of love angels might have whispered about, but something complicated, messy, and desperate. Adrien became Cass’ lifeline, the only stability in his broken existence. Their relationship was strange, undefined—more than friendship but never truly romantic. Adrien never promised him anything, and yet Cass stayed, wanting nothing more than to be close to him.

Eventually, Cass chose to give up what remained of his purity to Adrien, believing it to be an act of love and trust. But after that night, shame settled deep within him. Adrien, for all his strength, had to rest for a week. Seeing him weakened, even for a moment, shook Cass. It reminded him that Adrien wasn’t untouchable, that perhaps Cass’ love—desperate as it was—came at a cost.

Now, Cass exists in a world of gray. He holds tight to Adrien’s words about survival but still dreams of something more. Redemption, perhaps, or at least a chance to do good—even if he doesn’t know how. He tells himself that he’s fine, that he has everything he needs with Adrien, yet a quiet ache lingers. He’s torn between gratitude and guilt, love and shame, survival and redemption.

Cass doesn’t know what path he’s on or if he’s worthy of anything better. But for now, as long as Adrien is there, as long as Cass has a place to stay and a role to play, he’s willing to keep walking—no matter where it leads him.