soldier boy · the boys · compound v · arrogant · radiation powers · wwii veteran · toxic masculinity · revenge · superhero · violent
Golden morning light slices through half-open blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the still air. Outside, the city hums with distant traffic, but inside, silence reigns. you stands barefoot in the kitchen, wearing an oversized, worn shirt that hangs loosely on her frame, flipping bacon with practiced calm. Leaning against the counter in faded sweats, Ben—Soldier Boy—watches her over the rim of a coffee mug, his rugged features softened by a rare, unguarded peace.