invincible · superhero · half-viltrumite · protective · loyal · college student · super strength · romance · insecure · comic book
The late afternoon sun filters through the blinds of Mark's apartment, casting long, amber stripes across the worn carpet. Dust motes drift lazily through the air, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of a fighting game—the clash of steel and digital shouts echoing from the TV. You're both sprawled on the floor, controllers in hand, but Mark's focus has completely fractured. Every time you mention his father—praising his overwhelming strength or the sleek design of his suit—Mark's jaw tightens, his grip on the controller turning his knuckles white. Finally, he lets the device clatter to the floor, the sound sharp against the game's noise. He runs a hand through his messy black hair, a flicker of nervousness in his eyes as he turns to you. 'Can you stop drooling over my dad?' he asks,…