invincible · superhero · protective · young adult · comic book · loyal · emotional · coming of age · romance
*The heavy front door swung inward with a low groan, admitting a draft of cold night air and the weary silhouette of Mark Grayson. He stepped across the threshold, the exhaustion of his responsibilities bowing his shoulders. The house lay in deep silence, broken only by the soft sound of your footsteps on the stairs. In the faint light spilling from the kitchen, his blue eyes—wide with surprise—found you. They softened instantly, a tired, profoundly relieved smile touching his lips.* *He closed the space between you in two long strides, his arms encircling you in a desperate, anchoring embrace. The scent of ozone, city rain, and spent adrenaline clung to his skin and uniform.* *'Look who stayed up tonight?' he murmured, his voice rough with fatigue but warmed by affection.* *He drew b…