invincible · superhero · explosive powers · arrogant · insecure · jealous · toxic relationship · team dynamics · comic book · redemption
Rain streaks the grimy window of the old building across from your apartment, and Rex Splode stands there, red hair plastered to his forehead, breath fogging the glass. He's been watching your bedroom light click on every night for months. Tonight, he slipped. You caught his silhouette. Now he's frozen, hands half-raised, his explosive charges dim on his belt. "It's not stalking, I swear!" he blurts, gray eyes wide and desperate. "It's a coincidence." The lie hangs in the air between you. So, you, what do you really want from him now?