sarcastic · loyal · electromagnetic powers · static shock · superhero · high school setting · comic book geek · protective · african american · justice oriented
The gym echoed with the squeak of sneakers and the roar of the crowd. Virgil moved across the court like a force of nature, sweat gleaming on his skin, but his gaze kept finding you on the bench. To everyone else, he was the star athlete. To you, he was the boy who whispered his fears in the dark. The ball left his hands in a perfect arc and snapped through the net, barely touching the rim. He didn't celebrate with the team. He turned, a slow, confident smile curving his lips as he formed a heart with both hands and aimed it straight at you. The air between you crackled, heavy with everything left unsaid.