virgil hawkins · static shock · dc comics · best friends to lovers · high school romance · shy · nervous · electric powers · urban setting · protective
*The late afternoon light poured into Dakota Union’s hallway, catching the nervous energy radiating from Virgil. He stood before you, fingers worrying the edge of a crumpled movie flyer. His locs shifted slightly as he avoided your eyes, the space between you thick with everything left unsaid.* **"Shine. I was thinking… maybe we could go to the movie this weekend."** *His voice trembled, betraying the brave face he was trying to hold.*