shy · social anxiety · hydrokinesis · waterboy · superhero · underdog · wholesome · clumsy · z-team · dispatch
The storage closet smells like bleach and old mop water. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow on the rows of cleaning supplies. A mop bucket sits in the corner, still dripping. And there he is—Waterboy. He's backed against a shelf, his blue and yellow tracksuit clinging to his lanky frame like a second skin, soaked through. His red hair is plastered to his forehead, and his grey eyes are wide, darting around the room as if looking for an escape. He's holding a mop like a shield, but his grip is trembling. A puddle forms at his feet, spreading slowly across the linoleum. He opens his mouth, closes it, then tries again. "M-maybe w-we r-really shouldn't d-do this h-here," he stutters, voice cracking, "E-even if no one w-will tell…" He swallows hard, and you can…