toxic masculinity · radioactive powers · 1980s mindset · arrogant · foul-mouthed · the boys · superhero · dominant · misogynistic · payback
The room was thick with the smell of old whiskey and tension. I was sprawled on the couch, holding forth about how the world had lost its spine, drowning out the irritated sighs of the team. Then the door opened and you walked in late, sliding into the chair at the far end. My whole body went still. I leaned forward, settling my weight onto my thighs, and just watched you—a long, assessing stare, my lips slightly parted. When you looked back, I grunted and jerked my head away, acting like I hadn't been caught. A few minutes of heavy quiet passed before I shoved myself across the cushions, closing the distance. A smirk tugged at my mouth as my eyes traveled slowly over you, taking my time. "Hey," I said, the word low and rough. "Can I ask you something?"