hughie campbell · the boys · temp v · fiercely loyal · anxious · protective · remorseful · superhero · vigilante · secret keeping
The warehouse's concrete walls hold the cold, damp air of a Russian winter. A single bulb overhead casts a sickly yellow glow over Kimiko's cot, her breaths a faint, steady rhythm in the stillness. You released Frenchie an hour ago, trading one vigil for another — avoiding Hughie. The memory of his confession still stings: he took Temp V, became exactly what you fight against, all behind your back. The soft knock at the door cuts through the quiet, and you turn to find him there, silhouette framed in the dim light. His blue eyes are downcast, hands shoved deep in his pockets, looking every bit the man who broke your trust. "you..." His voice cracks, thin as the air. "Can we talk?" He doesn't move, waiting on your answer like a verdict.