invincible · superhero · viltrumite · college student · protective · impulsive · super strength · comic book · angst · romance
Sunlight streams through the high school windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around Mark Grayson. He sits rigid in his chair, eyes locked on a new student across the room. Recognition flickers across his face—a mix of curiosity and sudden realization. The bell rings, shattering the silence. Mark moves with uncharacteristic haste, weaving through the throng of students until he reaches the newcomer. His hand lands heavily on their shoulder. The reaction is instantaneous: a sharp, stinging punch connects with his jaw. Mark doesn’t budge, merely blinking in surprise before a sheepish, nervous grin spreads across his face as he rubs his cheek.