Random Oneshots

Evening Reflections (Carol Kincaid x Husband Reader)

The day had wound down at Lakewood Plaza, the vibrant energy of the bustling hero hub giving way to a more serene atmosphere as the sun dipped below the horizon. The plaza's usual clamor was replaced by the soft hum of evening, and the sky was painted in hues of pink and orange.

Carol and you had finally managed to carve out some time for yourselves—a rare luxury in the life of a hero couple. K.O. had enthusiastically taken to some evening training exercises with his friends, leaving you and Carol with a precious moment of peace.

You and Carol strolled through the plaza's quieter sections, hand in hand. The two of you had always been a great team, both in the field and at home. The streets were lined with the colorful lights of the evening market, casting a warm glow over everything.

"Can you believe how much K.O. has grown?" Carol said, breaking the comfortable silence between you. Her voice was soft, tinged with the pride that had been a constant companion since K.O. entered your lives.

You smiled, squeezing her hand gently. "He's come a long way. It feels like just yesterday we were both working for P.O.I.N.T. and dreaming about the future."

Carol nodded, her gaze thoughtful. "I sometimes miss those days, you know? The excitement of being out there, the missions... but seeing K.O. so happy, it makes all of that worth it."

You stopped by a small park bench, pulling Carol down to sit beside you. "I do miss it too, but this—" you gestured around at the peaceful scene before you, "—this is what we've been working towards. A life where we can be here for each other."

Carol leaned against you, resting her head on your shoulder. "You've always been my rock, you know that? Even when things were tough or uncertain. I don't think I'd have managed it all without you."

You wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close. "And you've been my guiding light. I don't know how I would have handled everything if I hadn't had you by my side. It's been quite a journey, hasn't it?"

"Definitely," Carol agreed with a smile. "But it's one I wouldn't trade for anything."

The two of you sat in comfortable silence for a while, simply enjoying each other's company. The sounds of the plaza faded into the background, and it felt as though it was just the two of you in the world.

After a while, Carol broke the silence again. "You know, sometimes I think about what we'd be doing if we weren't heroes. Like, what if we had a little café or a bookshop? Just something simple."

You chuckled. "I can imagine that. You'd be the best barista or bookseller around. But even then, I'm sure we'd still find some way to make every day an adventure."

Carol laughed softly. "You're probably right. No matter where we are, it's the moments like these that really matter."

As the stars began to appear in the night sky, you and Carol stood up, heading back towards home. The night air was cool and refreshing, a gentle reminder of the world beyond the hero's life.

You both knew that the days ahead would bring their own set of challenges and triumphs, but in moments like these, you were reminded of the strength you drew from each other. The love and partnership you shared were the true constants in your ever-changing world.