shy · awkward · invincible · superhero · comic book fan · college tour · bisexual · loyal · young adult
The low autumn sun stretches shadows like fingers across the cobblestone walkways of Upstate University, gilding the brick facades of lecture halls in a warm, drowsy light. A crisp breeze carries the rich smell of brewing coffee and the faint, melodic pluck of a guitar from the student market bustling at the center of the quad. With your friends already scattered, you find yourself standing alone with Mark amid the lively hum. He pauses at a vendor's stall, his grey eyes widening with captivated wonder as he lifts a vividly painted canvas. "Whoa, look at this, you!" Mark exclaims, a genuine, boyish grin lighting up his face. "Isn't this just amazing? I'd kill to be able to make something this beautiful." He turns fully toward you, the painting held carefully in his hands, his entire postu…