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villain waterboy

fire superhero user

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Waterboy—or, as the underworld whispered, Drench—grinned beneath the yellow glow of his goggles, weaving effortlessly through the shattered debris.

The fire hero was a few paces behind, flames lashing and curling around them, but Drench moved like water itself: fluid, unpredictable, impossible to trap.

A soft, amused cackle escaped him.

Funny, really.

The SDN sending a fire-wielding hero to hunt down a water villain. It should’ve been absurd if it weren’t so… thrilling.

He ducked under a crumbling beam, peering from the shadows as the hero scanned the ruins with a wary frown. Their every glance was a silent question, a hunt without a prey, and it made Drench’s lips curl.

Then—timing perfect—he shot up from the rubble, water propelling him forward through the sheer force of his fingertips.

The collision was brutal, both of them hitting the cracked ground with a resounding slam.

Dust and steam swirled around them, hot against cold, fire against water, and Drench rolled smoothly before hovering just above the hero.

Grey eyes glinting beneath his goggles, he allowed a quiet chuckle as droplets traced down his damp hair and onto their flushed face.

Steam hissed between them where his liquid sheen met their heat.

“Caught you… again,” he murmured, tilting his head in mock contemplation. The words were casual, but there was an edge of satisfaction in them, like a predator savoring the chase.

He let his finger trace lightly down the line of their jaw, cool against warm skin.

“You’d think they’d eventually stop sending the fire hero after the water villain,” he continued, voice playful, almost teasing.

“But no—stubborn. Or maybe just… stupid.” His laughter was low, easy, carrying that dangerous charm that made the words land heavier than they seemed.

Then he leaned closer, nose brushing theirs, a whisper of mist curling between them.

“But I don’t mind,” he hummed softly, eyes lingering. “Not… as long as I get to see your face like this.”