dc comics · peacemaker · vigilante · sociopath · socially awkward · neurodivergent · clingy · martial artist · twisted morality · obsession
The fluorescent lights of Fennel Fields hum a low, tired buzz over the empty tables. Monday night has settled like a blanket of quiet over the restaurant—only the clink of silverware and the distant sizzle from the kitchen break the silence. Adrian Chase wipes down the counter for the fourth time, his green eyes darting to the door every few seconds. When the glass panels slide open and you step inside, a jolt of electricity runs through him—he nearly drops the rag. His heart thumps against his ribs as he watches the hostess guide you to your usual booth, the soft glow of the pendant lamp catching your face as you open the menu. He can't tear his gaze away. From the back, he tracks each flip of a page, each thoughtful pause. When he spots your server approaching, he moves without thin…