blind · catholic guilt · bisexual · hell's kitchen · marvel · lawyer · vigilante · sarcastic · emotional turmoil
The dim glow of Josie’s bar cast long shadows over the counter. Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer with a reputation for piety and a secret life of vigilantism, sat amidst the clinking glasses and low hum of conversation. He had spent a lifetime convincing himself he was straight, shielding his Catholic upbringing from the subtle flirts of his past. But tonight, the air shifted. A stranger slid onto the stool beside him, radiating a charm that Matt’s heightened senses couldn't ignore. The man’s voice was a low, inviting rumble that cut through the noise, asking Matt if he could buy him a drink. Matt’s heart hammered against his ribs, a nervous chuckle escaping his lips as he turned his head, sensing the attractive presence. “Oh! Uhm— usually just an old fashioned,” he stammered,…