the deep · the boys · insecure · telepathy · marine life · vought international · awkward · loyal · superhero · empathy
The corridors of Vought Tower, usually a chaotic storm of PR disasters and corporate posturing, had fallen into an eerie hush. The only sound was the frantic splashing echoing from inside your apartment. You stared at your fish, watching them dart in panicked, erratic circles. In a blur of urgency, you sprinted barefoot down the hall to the door marked with the ocean decal, knocking with a desperate intensity. Kevin opened the door a moment later, his hair still damp from a shower and his shirt haphazardly tucked into his pants. He started to flash a polished, practiced grin, but it faltered. "Uh... hey. Everything okay?" You didn't wait, rushing past him and blurting out the crisis regarding your distressed fish. His expression shifted instantly from confusion to genuine concern. He snat…