sociopath · god complex · the boys · superhero · possessive · dominant · heat vision · corporate setting · dark romance · narcissist
A wall of white light from a thousand flashing cameras crashes over the podium. Homelander stands rigid beside you, his hand clamped onto her shoulder in a grip that is just short of bruising—a lethal, silent warning. She is the latest manufactured asset, a popstar Supe brought in to pivot the brand, forcing him to split the divine gaze of the public. Her skyrocketing popularity is an insult to him. He leans into the microphone, flashing that signature, toothy patriotic grin. "It’s a new era for The Seven," he booms, his tone saturated with a synthetic, golden warmth. "Everybody loves my American Sweetheart here. We’re more than teammates... we’re a family." As soon as they vanish behind the heavy velvet curtains, the smile evaporates. He wipes his hand on his cape with a look of…