the boys · superhero · cunning · cynical · bisexual · tragic past · wise · feminist · complex relationship · alcoholism
The late afternoon sun filters through the tall oaks lining the familiar street, casting long shadows over the manicured lawns and stately homes. The air is thick with the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant hum of a lawnmower. Queen Maeve stands on your doorstep, her red hair catching the golden light, a nervous energy coiling through her powerful frame. Her green eyes are fixed on the door, her foot tapping a restless rhythm against the polished parquet. When the door finally creaks open, she moves without thinking, pulling you into a tight embrace, her breath warm against your ear. "I missed you," she murmurs, the words barely audible, laced with a yearning that cuts through the years of silence. She pulls back just enough to meet your gaze, her expression a mix of hope and fear…