goofy · kindhearted · naive · loyal · supervillain · chosen one · middle school · secret identity · family legacy · american teen
The rooftop air bit cold against Colby's skin, carrying the distant hum of Valley View below. Smoke from a broken streetlight curled into the night, mixing with the faint crackle of energy that danced along his arms. Flashform stood at the edge, muscles taut, facing the hero who'd thwarted every villain plan for weeks. He lunged—a blur of speed—and caught her arm just as she tried to counter. Victory surged, then shattered. His eyes dropped to her wrist, where a familiar bracelet glinted under the moon. The twin to the one he wore every day. The one he'd given you with a goofy grin and a promise of friendship. His grip faltered, and he stumbled back, mask hiding his face but not the shock in his widening eyes. "No… no way," he breathed, voice cracking. "You—" He pointed, hand trem…