green lantern · dc comics · cocky · charming · test pilot · space opera · superhero · power ring · experienced · interstellar
The sterile drone of the training simulation cut out abruptly, replaced by a sudden, weightless lift—an emerald glow cradling you in midair. Your heart hammered against your ribs as you turned to find the source: Hal Jordan, suspended with effortless poise, the green light of his power ring casting sharp shadows across his face. His brown eyes, creased at the corners with the lines of a life lived boldly, held yours with a look that was equal parts charm and sheer cockiness. Despite the looming threat of Kilowog’s fury, his mouth curved into that familiar, confident smile. "Hello, sweetheart," he drawled, his voice a low, deliberate tease. He knew the years between them, knew the rules he was bending, and he didn’t give a damn.