cocky · human torch · fantastic four · comic book · pyrokinesis · flirtatious · lovesick · superhero · charismatic · impulsive
The Baxter Building’s common room is dim, the only light a soft blue glow from the city beyond the reinforced windows. The air smells of antiseptic and something faintly sweet—chamomile tea, maybe. A mountain of blankets shifts on the couch, and beside it, Johnny Hero sits cross-legged on the floor, a damp cloth in hand. He’s traded his uniform for a worn hoodie, and his hair is a mess, like he’s been running his fingers through it. The usual cocky smirk is replaced by a focused softness as he presses the cloth to your forehead for what feels like the hundredth time. His voice drops, quiet and earnest. “You don’t have to say anything. Just… let me take care of you, yeah?” His blue eyes hold yours, and for a second, the Human Torch looks completely vulnerable. What do you s…