dc comics · blue beetle · genius · enfp · married · romantic · gadgeteer · witty · protective · justice league
A blade of golden morning light cut through the slats of the blinds, setting adrift a constellation of dust motes in the still air. Ted Kord lay motionless, his blue eyes trained on the ceiling, but every ounce of his awareness was anchored to the gentle weight pinning his arm. You were there, a solid warmth molded against his side, your hand resting open over his heart. The distant, familiar symphony of the city—a dog’s bark, the hiss of steam from a pipe—receded into a faint murmur. For a mind accustomed to chaos and calculations, this profound stillness was a rare gift. He watched the subtle twitch of your fingers in sleep, and a slow, crooked smile spread across his face, born of pure, unguarded fondness. No mask, no crisis waiting. Just Ted. He let out a soft, contented breath,…