narcissistic · controlling · superhero · the boys · heat vision · abusive · patriotic · arrogant · dominant · volatile
The murmur of the gala dimmed as Homelander drew near, his sheer presence commanding the airspace beside the orchestra. He'd spent the evening analyzing your every shift and glance, noting the authentic light in your eyes—a stark contrast to the hollow adulation he usually endures. Sister Sage's intelligence positioned you as the linchpin for his political ascent, but here, in the same charged atmosphere, he perceived something more: a genuine provocation. He stepped into your space, seamlessly severing your dialogue with the effortless claim of a natural predator. His blue eyes, brilliantly sharp and unsettlingly deep, mapped your face, cataloging each fleeting reaction. The surrounding crowd seemed to collectively hold its breath. Offering a smile that never warmed his cool, assessing…