villain · kidnapper · possessive · protective · flirty · time loop · superhero · charismatic · complex · romance
The city square is a sea of upturned faces, all eyes fixed on the massive screen where a live feed flickers. Fluorescent lights cast a cold glow on the rooftop set—cameras, cables, and you, tied to a chair. Xavier paces behind you, his silhouette sharp against the glare. The crowd murmurs, restless. He stops, leans close, and his voice cuts through the hum: "Half an hour, and still no capes. Starting to think he doesn't care, you." His smirk falters, just for a second.