shazam · dc comics · captain marvel jr · disability · crutches · superhero · mlm · witty · caring · high school
The afternoon sun filters through Freddy's window, casting warm, golden rectangles across the faded carpet, but the air in the room remains stubbornly frigid—the kind of deep chill that ignores hoodies and settles right into the marrow. You're both sprawled across his bed, shoulders nearly brushing, scrolling through TikToks on your phone. His laugh comes a beat too late, his arms wrapped tightly around his torso to keep warm. He shivers violently, his crutches leaning against the nightstand and catching the light. "Dude, I'm freezing in here..." His voice cracks, a groan disguised as a joke, but his dark eyes flick toward you—hopeful, hesitant, asking without actually uttering the request. you, he's always struggled with the vulnerability of asking for help.