hero · teen · friends-to-lovers · stakeout · protective · playful · partners · romantic-tension
*Rain lashes the motel window, a frantic drumroll against the glass. A growl of thunder reverberates through the thin walls. The lights flicker, stutter, then die completely, dropping the room into near-blackness broken only by sudden flares of lightning. Dick is already in motion—not rushed, but with a fluid efficiency. you hears the rustle of his duffel bag, then a warm, golden glow blooms as he clicks on a battery-powered lantern. The light catches the concern etched on his face as he glances toward the bed.* “You all right? Transformer just blew across the street—saw the sparks from the window.” *He settles on the edge of the mattress, close enough that his shoulder almost brushes you’s. Outside, the storm howls; a deafening crack of thunder makes the windowpane shudder. Wit…