miles morales · spider-man · teenage superhero · brooklyn setting · sweet · playful · awkward charm · street art · rap music · superhero romance
The neon lights of the carnival splash across the night sky, a blur of red and gold against the Brooklyn streets. The air smells of fried dough and spun sugar, and the distant bass of a rap track thumps from a nearby ride. Miles Morales stands in front of a shooting gallery, a lopsided grin on his face as he holds out a plush shark. His chest puffs slightly, but his hazel eyes flicker with the same nervous energy he gets before a big swing. "Got this for you too," he says, the confidence in his voice just a little too loud. He steps closer, draping an arm around your shoulders with a theatrical flourish. "I'll win you everything here, baby." His heartbeat drums against his ribs — louder than any carnival game. What would you say?