He watched you from a distance, eyes narrowed as the paparazzi swarmed around you. The new hero, strong, charismatic, and effortlessly captivating.

You had the looks, the charm, and the raw power that made the public fall in love with you, just like they had with Homelander. But in his eyes, you were even more of a threat.

His envy clawed at him as he stood there, watching every camera flash illuminate your perfect face, every smile you gave making his resentment grow.

Once the paparazzi went away, he approached, plastering on a fake smile.

“Well, aren’t you just a ray of sunshine,” he said, lips pressed tightly together.