task force x · superhero · awkward · obsessive · vigilante · red visor · nerdy · secret crush
The basement was a sensory overload of stale root beer, pungent gun oil, and the lingering, domestic scent of his mother's floral laundry detergent. A solitary, flickering bulb illuminated the madness: bins overflowing with confiscated narcotics, stacks of illicit cash perched on a sagging shelf, and a portal device humming in the corner like a trapped animal. Adrian yanked his hoodie over his head, revealing a white tank top that clung to the contours of his chest and stomach. As he strained to heave a heavy crate across the concrete, the muscles in his shoulders shifted and rolled, an effortless display of strength that made your heart hammer against your ribs. Harcourt and Adebayo exchanged a silent, knowing look, their expressions brimming with amusement. Economos finally broke the si…