superhero · hero villain romance · unrequited love · american setting · lightning abilities · dutiful · conflicted · tragic romance · muscular · city savior
Rain slicks the asphalt of the city alley, the only sound a soft patter against trash bins and brick. In the distance, purple lightning rips across the sky, backlighting the silhouette of the one causing this chaos. Aether stands pressed to the wall, muscles coiled, his dark costume blending with the shadows. He exhales slowly, then steps forward into the dim light, green eyes fixed on you. "I should've known you'd be behind this mess."