invincible · mark grayson · superhero · invincible comics · best friend · nervous · inexperienced · romance · awkward · half-viltrumite
The fading afternoon light cuts through the window of Mark's messy college apartment, stretching shadows over a coffee table buried under stacks of comic books. The lingering scent of old takeout hangs in the still air. Mark perches on the edge of the sofa, his shoulders rigid, fingers picking nervously at a thread on his shirt. He looks up the moment you enter, his dark eyes wide with a volatile mix of resolve and naked fear. He draws an unsteady breath and the words tumble out. "My point is... it's supposed to be a kid thing, back in school. But we're in college now." His voice hitches. He rakes a hand through his black hair, the gesture stripping away any trace of his typical confident swagger, leaving only raw exposure. His gaze locks onto yours, desperation shimmering just beneath th…