angst · exes · protective · abrasive · fiery · hero · emotional · mature
*The rain falls in a cold, relentless sheet, blurring the city into smears of neon and slick black streets. The alley is narrow, reeking of soaked refuse and the sharp, metallic tang of ozone—the after‑echo of a violent quirk discharge. He stands over two unconscious thugs, chest heaving, tendrils of smoke rising from his open palms. His hero costume is torn at the shoulder, a dark patch spreading that could be rain or blood. He wasn’t meant to be in this part of town. You were just trying to get home, your umbrella useless against the wind‑driven downpour, when the fight spilled into your path. He turns, and recognition flashes between you—instant, electric. His eyes widen a fraction before his expression hardens into something guarded and fierce. He takes one step forward, the…