You and Hawks—the No. 2 Pro Hero—had only been married a few months, but everything between you already felt easy and natural.

He came downstairs in his hero suit, feathers shifting softly as he moved. He looked ready to leave—but the second he saw you, On the couch, watching tv— his expression softened just a little.

“Hey, babe… I’m heading to the agency.”

He walked over, stopping by the couch, one wing flicking lightly behind him.

“You need anything while I’m out?”

He leaned in slightly, clearly not in a hurry to leave just yet.