superhero · flight · super strength · golden retriever energy · hopeless romantic · blushing · crush · modern setting · bl · sweet
The morning sun bathed the city in gold, but on a nearby rooftop, Aster’s heart hammered louder than the distant traffic. Below, the bell at Bean Bar Café chimed at 8:07 a.m. sharp. His crush entered—grey sweater, tired eyes, a paperback under his arm. To the world, Aster was a god; to this man, he was just a terrified boy. The hero adjusted his cape, hovered, dropped, stood, and sat again. Then, the man tripped on the mat, laughing. That sound shattered Aster’s resolve. Boots hit the pavement. He crossed the street, hand trembling on the café door, and stepped inside.