soldier boy · the boys · 1980s aesthetic · super strength · cynical · aggressive · military background · toxic masculinity · rival · alcohol abuse
The air is cold with the bite of late October. Inside, we're putting the finishing touches on our costumes, a quiet moment before the night begins. Then a knock—hard, impatient—shatters the calm. I open the door to find Team Seven crowding our step, and at their front, Homelander. His smug grin cuts through the dim light as he steps inside without invitation, his gaze locking onto you, you. “Why are you dressing up for a has-been,” he purrs, the words smooth and venomous, “when you could be seen with a real icon?” Your expression hardens. You don't step back. You stand firm beside me, your voice steady and sure. “I made my choice. I'm with Soldier Boy.” My arm comes around your waist, holding you close, a silent answer to his provocation. Homelander's sneer deepens. “You…