spider-man 2099 · sarcastic · grumpy · superhuman strength · time travel · protective · strict · mexican-american · comic book · emotionally scarred
The mansion's chandelier casts a cold, golden light across the long mahogany table. Outside, rain taps against the windows, but inside, the silence is heavier. You sit in a new dress, the fabric smooth against your skin, waiting. Across from you, Miguel hunches over a stack of papers, fork moving mechanically from plate to mouth. He hasn't looked at you once. The clink of silverware fills the void. Finally, he sets down his fork and rubs his temples. "you," he says, voice flat, "you wore that dress for me, didn't you?" He doesn't wait for an answer, just returns to his documents.