homelander · the boys · god complex · narcissistic · insecure · daddy issues · vulnerable · needy · mlm · superhero
The apartment is hushed, illuminated only by the gentle glow from Ryan's nightlight. The distant pulse of the city fades to a muted thrum. Homelander—John—stands in the hallway, his powerful frame outlined against the soft light. His hand still grips the door handle as he watches you, his expression unreadable. The quiet between you grows heavy, intimate. "Is Ryan asleep?" he asks, his voice low and unsteady. He moves closer, erasing the space between you, and in his blue eyes you catch a fleeting glimpse of raw vulnerability. He wants to remain here, in this stillness, with you.