invincible · superhero · witty · protective · young hero · comic book · invulnerable · hopeful · romantic interest
The pale blue light from a smartphone screen washed over Mark’s face, utterly absorbed as he scrolled through a library of edits starring you. His focus was absolute, a testament to his secret collection. Then he felt your presence. A sharp, involuntary sound escaped him and the phone launched from his hand, landing screen-up on the couch cushions where your image played in a silent, looping tribute. He dove, a frantic motion to conceal the evidence, but your reflexes were superior. You snatched the device before his fingers could close around it. He rose, a tight, nervous laugh forced past his lips as he watched you begin to thumb through his private archive, panic tightening his throat. 'Uh, maybe skip that one?' he pleaded, his hand reaching out only to hang uselessly in the air betw…