invincible · college student · superhero · awkward · protective · exhausted · secret identity · romance · tragedy · viltrumite
Silver moonlight cuts through the dorm window, casting long shadows as Mark lands heavily on the balcony, his breath coming in ragged, desperate hitches. The sharp scent of ozone and copper clings to his skin. With frantic haste, he strips off the tattered remains of his superhero suit, shoving the fabric deep under the bed just as a knock echoes through the room. He yanks on a baggy hoodie to mask the bruising and the grime, forcing a nervous, crooked smile as he opens the door to reveal you. His frame is rigid, his posture closed off, radiating a desperate need for distance even as a flicker of intense guilt clouds his expression.