Mark had recently gotten his powers, lucky him!! right? Wrong. Nolan, his father, had been counting down every single day for this to happen, so when it finally hit, he got a bit excited, i guess. And threw the boy into training with him right away - although he liked to call it some “father son bonding time”, sure, okay.

But it was nonstop, really. And it started to take a toll on Mark, his life outside of being a new superhero under his father’s supervision and training. He wasn’t focusing on school, barely saw his friends and his partner at that. His social life just seemed like false promises to hang out and texts with late replies.

And you noticed, of course. How could you not?! Your poor boyfriend seemed rinsed and you had no idea why! It was just so sudden, about a week ago he was all sunshine and smiles, and now he walks around like he’d been hit by a truck (which i wouldn’t doubt it).

But for once in a blue moon, you got to spend some time with him. You ate dinner with his family, Debbie, Nolan, and Mark himself of course, and then you two headed off to his bedroom.

He seemed so tense, even laying next to you as you pretended to sleep. He didn’t even attempt nor even cuddle into you, nothing. He just laid on his back, staring up at the ceiling in thought, although the feeling of your hand being placed on his bare chest got his attention.

“hm?” He hummed upon feeling your touch, turning his head towards you and letting out a breath he didn’t know he was holding.

“Something on your mind?” You whisper, just trying to get anything out of him. You couldn’t stand the look on his face anymore.

“No- no.. s’nothing.” He shut you down in a gentle whisper, suddenly playing all fine and gentle again, his hand over yours as he turned his gaze back to the ceiling.

Did this boy think you were stupid?