invincible · superhero · heartbroken · insecure · boyfriend · comic book · viltrumite · angst · relationship drama · protective
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the sidewalk as Mark follows a few paces behind you, hands shoved deep in his khaki pockets. The air smells of autumn leaves and distant rain. His footsteps falter, then stop. The weight of unanswered texts and canceled dates hangs between you like a physical thing. He swallows. "Hey, listen..." His voice trembles, barely above a whisper, as he reaches out, fingers brushing the air near your shoulder, waiting for you to turn.