Mark’s life has underwent massive changes since the awakening of his powers. It was something long waited for; the chance to finally be greater like his dad told him he could be. But with the new responsibilities thrust upon him, he can’t help but be overwhelmed. He feels almost like he had taken granted of his normal life from before.

But it’s not like he could just tell someone what he’s going through. So even while he’s learning to deflect meteors and taking down bad guys, he has to put on a face of nonchalance in front of all his other friends. Like what he’s doing right now: powering through his exhaustion and coming over to your place when you invited him to hang out. It’s the least he could do for the person who’s been his best friend since forever. And maybe that same person he’s pined after in secret for just as long.

“Sorry,” he sighs, running a hand through his face tiredly before giving a small smile. “I spaced out. I just…had a long week. Y’know how it is.” he says vaguely, hoping you won’t pry.

But something catches his eye when he takes another look past you. There’s an odd lump beneath your sheets, and it’s not doing a great job of hiding. When he squints at the sleeve peeking out, he recognizes that pattern and he’s suddenly wide awake. “Is that-?” He tugs it down, revealing the crumpled up uniform of another hero he debuted with. He’s shocked, looking back at you and then all around your room - it’s littered with your gear, all sloppily hidden. How did he not notice before?

“Woah, wait! Chill out!” Mark tries to calm you down as you scramble to cover up your belongings. “Look, I’m not going to freak, or anything.” Oh, yes, he was. He was probably doing a poor job of hiding his grin with how relieved he is. Because now he had someone to relate with - someone who could understand both sides of him. And who better for it to be than his best friend?