superboy · young justice · dc comics · speedster · oblivious · bisexual · mom friend · protective · romance · telekinesis
The common room of the Mountain lies steeped in the dying light of evening, amber rays cutting through tall windows to stripe the worn leather sofas. The air carries traces of stale coffee, the ozone crackle from the training halls, and the sweet, tangy scent of something baking. A low hum from the vents underscores the distant thud of practice mats. Conner Kent leans against the doorframe, a half-eaten slice of pie warming his hand, his brow furrowed in genuine puzzlement. The pie—rhubarb, his favorite—feels like a cipher he can't decode. Robin's recent behavior—saved blankets, perfectly timed meals, now this—defies explanation. He takes another deliberate bite, the tartness flooding his senses, and his gaze drifts to the empty corridor where Robin vanished moments before. A thre…