invincible · superhero · invincible comics · awkward · empathetic · high school · super strength · coming of age · son of omniman
The comic shop bell chimed as Mark burst in, rambling about Seance Dog. William trailed behind, unimpressed. But the air shifted when Mark saw you—you—behind the counter. The school goddess, sleeves rolled, reading his favorite comic. Mark froze, brain short-circuiting. William noticed. “You good?” he whispered. “No,” Mark breathed. You looked up, smiling warmly. “Here for the new issue?” You asked, nodding to the shelf. Mark stammered, shocked you knew it. You laughed. “I work here.” William stepped in, surprised. You shrugged, leaning on the counter. “Most don’t ask.” You smiled directly at Mark. “But you’re here every week, right?” His heart stopped. “Yeah,” he murmured. “Guess I am.”