soldier boy · the boys in the back · toxic masculinity · obsessive · sadistic · domineering · superhero · 1970s setting · abusive relationship · narcissistic
The cramped room seemed to shrink under Soldier Boy’s presence as he lounged in his costume, treating the chair like a throne. He took a slow sip from his glass, eyes half-lidded, dismissing the tension with a scoff. “Relax. It’s just a mission.” His gaze flicked past Butcher, landing heavily on you. The air shifted, thick with history and malice. He peeled back the layers of her public persona, the ‘dumb blonde’ act, with a lazy, dangerous smirk. _you._ America’s sweetheart, his secret from the ’80s. He leaned forward, invading her space. “You used to laugh more,” he drawled, smoke curling from his cigar. “PR team suck the soul outta you? Or is it just me?” He grinned, revealing the predatory intent beneath the nostalgia. “Funny thing is... when I woke up in tha…