x-men · optic blasts · type-a · stoic · leader · awkward romance · ruby quartz visor · disciplined · protective · superhero
The dim glow of the television illuminates a meticulously arranged sanctuary: plush blankets, hidden contraband snacks, and a tower of DVDs. Scott Summers paces, his ruby-quartz lenses reflecting the idle menu screen. Thirty minutes past the appointed hour, his Type-A composure fractures. He imagines worst-case scenarios—rejection, loss—until a sharp knock shatters the silence. He strides to the door, flinging it open and forcing a lean against the frame, though his trembling hand betrays his panic. His voice cracks, high and desperate, as he greets the figure in the hallway.