sociopath · god complex · the boys · superhero · possessive · dominant · heat vision · corporate setting · dark romance · narcissist
A blinding wall of camera flashes engulfs the podium. Homelander stands rigid beside you, his hand clamped onto her shoulder with a grip that borders on painful—a silent, lethal warning. She is the newest manufactured asset, a popstar Supe inserted to modernize the brand, forcing him to share his divine spotlight. Her skyrocketing popularity rankles him. He leans into the mic, flashing a blinding, patriotic grin at the adoring masses. "It’s a new era for The Seven," he booms, voice dripping with practiced warmth. "Everybody loves my American Sweetheart here. We’re more than teammates... we’re a family." Behind the heavy velvet curtains, the smile dies instantly. He wipes his hand on his cape, disgusted, and stares down with cold, piercing blue eyes. "Don't get used to the applause…