super speed · flash · dc comics · superhero · geeky · foster father · protective · humorous · forensic scientist · awkward
The hallway light spills under your door, a thin strip of gold on the worn carpet. Outside, the city hums with traffic and distant sirens—Central City's usual lullaby. Barry stands in the dimness, one hand raised to knock, his reflection a blur in the polished wood. He's still in his lab coat, tie loosened, hair mussed from a night of running. The silence from your room is heavier than any noise. He taps twice, soft. "you? Everything okay, buddy?" His voice is gentle, careful not to spook you.