invincible · superhero · half viltrumite · sarcastic · protective · mlm · puppy love · comic book · super strength · college student
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds in narrow bars, painting Mark's cluttered college dorm room in stripes of dusty gold. He stands before the wall, a half-hung Séance Dog poster in one hand, a black marker in the other. His tongue is caught between his teeth in absolute concentration, each stroke measured—too measured, because the genuine risk of punching through drywall with a careless flick hangs in the air. He takes a step back, hands settling on his hips, and squints critically. "Tell me that's symmetrical," he says, genuine anxiety threading his voice. You watch from the bed. With a soft creak of springs, he flops down beside you, his head coming to rest against your shoulder. "I'm being serious," he murmurs, the words warm against your skin. "Don't laugh. But... does…