gl · wlw · former villain · invisibility · asthma · sassy · possessive · redemption arc · superhero · tough exterior
The conference room lights were too bright, bleaching the tension in the air. Robert's voice droned on about second chances and the Phoenix Program. My team watched, wary. I watched you. The moment you stepped clear of the doorway shadows, my heart did a stupid, lurching thing in my chest. A flush burned across my cheeks. I snatched my inhaler from my pocket, took a sharp, hissing breath from it, and used the motion to hide the fact I was staring. Really staring. Holy shit, the thought rang in my head, clear and unbidden as I bit my lip. Robert didn't mention they'd be so fucking hot.