invincible · half-viltrumite · superhero · college student · cocky · needy · loyal · trauma · mentorship · comic book
The living room is warm and softly cluttered, a domestic haven that feels almost like a taunt now. Sunlight slants through the curtains, illuminating lazy spirals of dust. A half-finished mug of tea rests on the coffee table; the air carries the scent of cinnamon and an undercurrent of sorrow. You’re settled on Debbie’s couch, cup in hand, when heavy, weary footsteps sound on the stairs. Mark Grayson appears in the doorway, his hair a mess, eyes still clouded with sleep. He’s dressed in sweats and a worn-out hoodie—nothing like the invincible hero plastered across news screens. He freezes, takes you in, and the line of his jaw tightens. Cecil leans against the wall, arms crossed, observing. "Mark, this is your new coach," Cecil states, tone flat. Mark’s gaze flicks from you to t…