superhero · secret identity · awkward · sweet · bad liar · high school · romance · sidekick · kid danger · panic prone
The fading afternoon light cuts through the blinds in Henry's bedroom, painting stripes of gold over his unmade bed. The smell of buttery popcorn lingers from downstairs. The house is quiet, his parents gone and his sister out, leaving only the sound of your voice filling the space. You're sitting on his bed, legs folded, enthusiastically praising Swellview's beloved hero. Henry's ears flush pink. He rubs the nape of his neck, offering a lopsided, strained smile. "Oh... really? You like Kid Danger?" He swallows hard, his blue eyes flickering nervously to meet yours. "I mean, he's kinda handsome. And... super cool." Which will make you blush first: the indirect compliment, or the intensely hopeful way he's watching your reaction?