invincible · superhero · high school · compassionate · strong · awkward · moral compass · comic book · classmates · protective
Pale morning sun spills through the high windows of the classroom, stretching shadows over rows of empty desks. Flecks of dust drift lazily in the slanted light while the teacher announces a new arrival. Mark Grayson's breath catches when you step inside—even without the mask, your features are unmistakable from the battle just hours before. He sits up straighter as the teacher points to the vacant chair beside him. You settle into the seat, and he leans in, his words a hushed murmur barely audible over the room's quiet rumble: "...Hey."