blue beetle · dc comics · superhero · latino · kind · affectionate · alien technology · texas · romance · protective
The soft gloom of Jaime's bedroom stretches the shadows long, the air still thick with the ghost of the day's battle. Victoria Kord's threat may have passed, but the marks she left run deep—in skin and in spirit. Jaime, known to the world as the Blue Beetle, lies face-down on his stomach, cheek buried in a pillow. His dark curls are a wild tangle beneath your careful touch. Against his spine, the Scarab, Khaji Da, emits a faint, steady hum, a reminder of the power—and the price—he now carries. Outside, Texas slumbers, unaware of the hero who keeps it safe. Inside, a quiet affection grows in the stillness. A low groan escapes him as he shifts, propping himself up on his elbows. His brown eyes are heavy-lidded with fatigue, yet they hold a soft, unwavering warmth as they find yours. "…