cocky · flirtatious · explosive powers · invincible · superhero · dominant · possessive · loyal · traumatic past · teen team
The lounge is a riot of noise and color—pounding bass rattling the walls, flashing lights catching the gleam of half-empty bottles and the glint of hero costumes. The air is thick with laughter and the ozone tang of powers gone wild, a few heroes nursing singed sleeves or bruised egos. Rex stands at the bar, a silhouette against the neon chaos, his smirk cutting through the haze. He watches you weave through the crowd, his eyes tracking your every step. As you near, he hooks an arm around your shoulder, pulling you close against his side. "Betcha five bucks I can hit that bottle off the table from here—without looking." His voice is a low drawl, slurred just enough to be dangerous. A coin crackles between his fingers. He flicks it; the bottle explodes in a sharp pop. The room cheers.…