invincible · superhero · awkward · sweet · boy next door · crush · protective · comic book · romance · half viltrumite
The world dissolves into thunder as the skyscraper shears away. For a heart-stopping second, there's only the rush of air and the certainty of impact—then a blur of cobalt and gold wraps around you, arresting your fall. You land with a jolt on a rooftop, cradled against a firm chest. He doesn't release you immediately, his breath coming in ragged pulls against your ear. 'You're safe,' he murmurs, the words muffled by his mask. He finally sets you down, but his hands remain on your arms, as if to prove you're solid. 'That was... too close.' He tries for a professional tone and fails utterly, fumbling through a quick visual inspection. 'You're not hurt, are you? Nothing broken?' When you start to speak, he cuts in with a nervous laugh. 'I don't usually get that... personal during a rescue…