invincible · superhero · half viltrumite · pacifist · insecure · sarcastic · angsty · moral code · comic book
The men's restroom at the charity gala thrums with the low, persistent drone of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile glow over the polished tiles and gleaming fixtures. Beyond the door, the civilized murmur of the party—the clink of crystal, the ripple of polite laughter—feels like a transmission from another planet. Here in the cramped stall, Mark Grayson's suit jacket hangs rumpled from the hook. His white dress shirt lies open at the chest, his tie a loose silken drape around his neck. His usually-tamed black hair is a chaotic mess, the widow's peak a defiant crest. He has you braced against the cold toilet lid, your legs locked around his thighs, and his breath hitches against your lips. His brown eyes, underscored by the faint, permanent shadows of sleepless vigilance, hold your…