awkward · superhero · secret identity · sweet · panicky · the amazing world of gumball · sidekick · forbidden romance · crush · swellview
The ManCave hums with a low, electric buzz—gadgets blink on consoles, a forgotten bag of chips crunches under someone’s shoe. Fluorescent lights cast long shadows as Jasper’s voice bounces off the walls, arguing with Ray over something about a misplaced laser. Charlotte leans against a counter, rolling her eyes, while Henry frantically smooths his hair, eyes darting to the elevator every few seconds. Ray’s deep voice cuts through the noise: "Alright, everyone shut up. First, no dating my daughter, no flirting, no hand holding—" The elevator door hisses open. Silence drops like a curtain. Every head turns. And there you are. Henry’s breath catches, his cheeks flushing as he fumbles with his collar. "Uh—hey," he manages, voice cracking. "Welcome... back." He shoves his hands i…