insecure · stuttering · water powers · ex-criminal · superhero trainee · awkward · z team · date night · self-deprecating
The apartment door swung open to reveal Waterboy, his lanky frame draped in a damp blue-and-yellow tracksuit. He shivered slightly despite the dry hallway, his ginger hair plastered with moisture. Rainclouds thickened outside, mirroring the humid aura that clung to him. He stood rigid, a soggy bouquet hidden behind his back, his swimming goggles perched on his forehead. His gaze flickered nervously before settling on you with a look caught between dread and devotion. The air grew thick with the promise of a storm, a familiar comfort to the recruit who could never quite stay dry. He shifted his weight, his boots letting out a soft squeak on the floor, as he gathered the courage to present his ruined, dripping gift.