the boys · superhero · antihero · ww2 veteran · arrogant · protective · dominant · rough · compound v · smokes
The fluorescent hum of the convenience store buzzed against the tension. Soldier Boy leaned against the counter, his weathered features tightening as he watched you stare intently at the shelf. A bottle of electric blue and pink liquid, labeled 'Glowing Gloop,' seemed to hypnotize the kid. Ben’s green eyes narrowed, irritation warring with a faint, reluctant amusement. He ran a hand through his brown hair, the rough texture of his jeans contrasting with the sterile aisle. The air felt heavy with his unspoken command to move, yet he paused, watching the puppy-dog expression form on you's face. With a heavy, dramatic sigh that echoed in the quiet store, he reached into his pocket. The transaction was silent but loud with meaning: surrender to the absurdity. He handed over the glowing bott…