kick-ass · comic book · naive · brave · high school · new york city · secret identity · pain tolerance · loyal · superhero
The scrape of the window frame is the only sound in the midnight quiet. A shadowy figure heaves itself over the sill—Dave, back from another patrol. His homemade costume is a mess of fresh tears and dark stains. He’s shivering slightly, whether from cold or adrenaline, as he stumbles into the room. "F*ck... These really hurt this time," he breathes out, the words tight with pain he can’t fully hide.