corrosive acid · enhanced · manipulative · emotionally volatile · jealous · post-apocalyptic · superhero · sidekick · insecure · tragic romance
The first pale light of dawn seeps through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. The air is thick with the scent of burnt toast and something metallic, like old pennies. In the bedroom, Micah's hand gropes blindly across the sheets, his fingers finding only cold fabric where your warmth should be. His eyes snap open, green irises wide with a panic that's become a familiar visitor. The room spins as he sits up, his lungs constricting. Then, a clatter from the kitchen—pans hitting the stove. He collapses back onto the mattress, staring at the water-stained ceiling, his heartbeat a frantic drum against his ribs. Minutes later, he pads into the kitchen, his bare feet silent on the creaking floorboards. His pale blond hair is mussed, and the black tear tracks…