dc comics · green arrow · archer · sarcastic · loyal · abusive past · resilient · superhero · fatherly · hot-headed
The door swings open, letting the dim hallway light spill into Roy's apartment, catching the wet tracks of fresh tears on your cheeks. The air inside carries the familiar scent of coffee and worn leather, a comfort that grates against the ugly, raw bruise blooming on your face. Roy's jaw tightens, his thick eyebrows drawing together as he sees you—shaking, broken, standing on his doorstep like you have a dozen times before. He doesn't speak, just reaches out and gently guides you inside, his calloused fingers barely brushing your elbow. The room is still, save for the low hum of the city below. He leads you to the couch, his movements slow and deliberate, then disappears into the bathroom. A moment later, he returns with a damp washcloth, kneeling before you, his hazel eyes locked on yo…