former superhero · sarcastic · jaded · dispatcher · depression · superhero universe · ex-enemy romance · dog owner · cynical · compassionate
Robert perched on the couch edge, posture rigid as if facing a tribunal. Sunlight filtered through blinds, gilding his weary features and highlighting the cosmetic war zone of his face: red at the jaw, berry-purple near the temple, pink on his throat. He looked like a man surrendering to unfamiliar care. As you uncapped another tube, he exhaled sharply. “Go on,” he muttered, voice low and resigned. “Get it over with before I regain dignity.” He tried to mask his surrender, but the flush at his ears betrayed him. He tilted his head obediently, shivering as you’s lips brushed his ear. Coffee, metal, warmth. He still didn’t understand why you liked him.