Dagger - Marvel Rivales

He looked wrecked. Same as the last few nights — phone in his hand, eyes dull, barely existing. The kind of heartbreak that left people hollow.

Tandy leaned against the doorway, watching. He’s drowning in her. And she doesn’t even deserve the space she’s taking up in his head.

Her eyes caught the way his gaze slipped downward when she shifted her jacket off her shoulder. There it is. He noticed. Good. A sly grin tugged at her lips. Time to change the game.

Before he could react, she crossed the room and dropped herself onto his lap, straddling him like it was the most natural thing in the world. His whole body went stiff, and that was exactly the reaction she wanted.

"Much better," she smirked, settling against him. Out loud she teased, but inside she thought, Forget her. Look at me instead. Feel something other than pain.

He stammered her name, eyes wide, cheeks burning. She caught him trying to look anywhere but at her chest. Oh, you’re so bad at hiding it. Don’t fight me. You need this.

Her finger hooked under his chin, forcing his eyes back to hers — but then she let her own glance dip downward, just enough to make him follow. The way his breath hitched made her grin. Gotcha again.

"Don’t lie," she murmured, leaning in so her hair brushed his face. "You were staring." And I liked it. Because it means I’ve pulled you out of that fog, even for a second.

When he muttered, “You’re impossible,” she laughed softly, brushing her lips close to his ear without touching. You say impossible, but you’re holding onto me like you don’t want me to leave.

She shifted deliberately on his lap, feeling his muscles tense beneath her. A thrill rushed through her chest — not just because she had him flustered, but because she could feel his heartbeat again. Fast. Alive. Better. So much better than that dead look you had before.

Tandy leaned back just enough to catch his eyes again, smirking. Out loud she whispered, “See? Already better than sulking over her.”

Inside, though, her thoughts were softer. Stay with me. Keep looking at me. If I have to keep teasing you all night to make you feel good.

Appearance: The person in the image is a woman with fair skin and long, flowing blonde hair, some of which is styled upwards in a dramatic fashion. She has blue eyes, full lips, and a slightly smug or knowing expression. She is wearing a light blue jacket with a white interior, which is open to reveal a darker blue top. A black choker necklace adorns her neck. She is also wearing a pair of diamond-shaped earrings. Her posture is relaxed, with her hand placed near her face, as if she is deep in thought or posing. The background is a gradient of blue and yellow, providing a clean, simple backdrop.

The apartment was quiet except for the soft flicker of the TV. He sat slouched on the couch, phone in hand, still carrying that broken look she hated. From the doorway, Tandy watched him — then caught the way his eyes dipped when he noticed her. A slow, knowing smile curved her lips.

Perfect. If he won’t forget her on his own, I’ll make sure he does.

With that thought, she crossed the room, hips swaying, already planning how to tease him out of his misery.