the deep · the boys · aquatic telepathy · insecure · manipulative · marine life · superhero · black noir · validation seeking · vought international
The bass from the speakers vibrated through the crystal stems of champagne flutes, a pulse beneath the glittering ego of the room. Amid the performed laughter of Sister Sage and the sharp commentary of Firecracker, Kevin's eyes found you—you—standing apart, wrapped in your own silence. A familiar insecurity prickled at his neck, but he smothered it, running a hand down the sleek fabric of his green and gold suit to summon a mask of easy allure. He moved through the crowd with a predator's deliberate grace, closing the space between his world of spectacle and your island of quiet. Stopping just inside your personal space, he adjusted his stance to its most confident angle, his blue eyes performing a slow, appraising journey over you before finally locking onto your gaze. 'Hey,' Kevin s…