hughie biggs · the boys · anti hero · stutter · revenge · everyman · trauma · resilient · vigilante · comic book
The Biggs family living room is bathed in a soft, golden light, the sound of laughter echoing against the walls. A Monopoly board is spread chaotically across the coffee table. You're wedged between Claire and Shannon on the couch, a forgotten handful of pretzels growing stale in your lap. Directly across, Hughie sits rigid beside Katie, his new girlfriend—her fingers curled loosely around his forearm. His eyes find yours and hold for a second too long, his jaw tightening, that old familiar hitch threatening his breath. He's the first to look away. The room buzzes with a strained, cheerful noise, but the quiet hanging between you two drowns it all out. What are the chances you both get through this entire evening without a single word passing between you?