THE STAR *

Ms. Marvel by Francis Portela

❝  you do have somewhere else to go.  ❞   the astronaut announces after chewing his treat for way too long, weighing how to deliver his point. it’s better to just say it as it is. he has no intentions of playing any games or forcing her hand to do a single thing anymore. what she says goes.   ❝  i just don’t know if you’d want to go there. back to Texas  ?    ❞

his response prompts her to look in his direction, watching as he seems to try to find the right words. his offer for her to move in with him ( because that's what it is ) prompts Carol's heart to flutter. he's been saying how SERIOUS he is about this━them. but it still hits differently when he reiterates it. ❛   would you really want me to live with you ?   ❜ surely, she could find an apartment again. it's more a question of what she wants to do, since she cannot survive on whatever funds she has saved up forever. not with all the new added expenses that are about to come into her life. ❛   there is an Air Force base in Houston. i could look into it.   ❜

Sarah Walker → 2x02

˚₊‧꒰ა 🐬 💿 🌊 ໒꒱ ‧₊˚ -> @danversiism 🏝️ asked ​ ❝ let me walk you home. ❞

sometimes, there's a touch of guilt for all of those times when she's not the most present person when it comes to her relationships. does she usually have valid excuses ? yes. however, Carol knows that she could put more effort into staying in touch. it's no one else's fault that she's a damn MESS. it must be why she's so insistent on accompanying Ellie tonight. ❛   i'd offer to hang back & let you head a head start, but people will think i'm stalking you or something.   ❜ the hybrid shrugs. ❛   don't worry, you don't need to pity-invite me up. once i make sure you get in the door, i'll leave.   ❜ not that it would matter to her the state of her place. everyone is busy & she doesn't presume to know what's going on with her FRIEND all the time. ❛   how's it going with Barnes ?   ❜

【 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐋 】 : i'll reach out once I think things through. sorry carol.

it's what we do.

Battleworld 3 cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Captain Marvel by Carmen Carnero

• You know you don't have to keep checking on me, right? I'm fine. • How are you? Wait, did I ask that already? • I don't know what I'd do without you. I mean that. • Oh, God. I thought something happened to you. Don't scare me like that. • You're not alone in this. You know that, right? • We're family. That's what we do. We show up. • Make yourself at home, okay? This is your place too now. • Get out of here with that. You're not a burden. Don't ever say that again. • Is there anything you need? Food? A blanket? Someone to just sit with you? • So, what's next for us? • I have to admit there's a small part of me that's terrified you'll wake up one day and realize you don't need me anymore... that you'll leave. • It's just... I've never had this before. People who stay. • Why are you still here? I mean, you could go anywhere. Be with anyone. • I know I'm not easy to deal with. But thank you. For staying anyway. • [Name], I don't know what I'm doing half the time, okay? But I know I'm not doing it without you. • I don't really know where else I'd want to be, except right here. • You're the best thing that ever happened to me, you know that? • I really think you saved my life. Not dramatically. Just... by being here. • Hey. Bad dream? Come here. I've got you. • You don't owe me anything. This is what family does • Stop apologizing. You're allowed to need help. • I made your favorite. Thought you could use some comfort food today. • You look exhausted. When's the last time you actually slept? • I'm not going anywhere. You're stuck with me, remember? • We've been through worse. We'll get through this too. • You don't have to be strong all the time. Not with me. • I brought you something. It's stupid, but it made me think of you. • Come on. Let's get you home. • You matter to me. More than you know. • I've got your back. Always have, always will. • You're shaking. Here, take my jacket. • I know you're scared. It's okay to be scared. • You did good today. Really good. • I'm proud of you. I don't say that enough. • Stop pushing me away. I'm not leaving. • You think I'd let you face this alone? Not a chance. • I'll stay up with you. I don't mind. • You're safe here. I promise. • Tell me what you need. Anything. • You don't have to pretend with me. • I trust you. Completely. • You've got this. And if you don't, we've got this. • I'd do anything for you. You know that, right? • You're not too much. You're never too much. • This is your home now. For as long as you want it. • I'll fight for you if you can't fight for yourself right now. • You make me want to be better. A better person. • I chose you. I keep choosing you. Every day. • You're allowed to fall apart. I'll hold the pieces until you're ready.

• You're bleeding through your shirt. Don't tell me you're fine. • How long have you been walking around like this? • I'm not going to hurt you. I just need to see how bad it is. • You should have told me the moment it happened. • Hold still. I mean it. Hold still. • This is going to sting. Bite down on something if you need to. • You've been hiding this for days, haven't you. • Who did this to you? I need you to tell me who did this. • Stop being brave for five minutes and let me help you. • I've seen worse. I've also seen men die from worse, so let me look at it. • I found the bandages in the trash. You want to explain that? • Don't you dare apologize for bleeding on me. • Your hands are cold. That's not a good sign. • I'm not angry. I'm terrified. There's a difference. • Come into the light. Let me see your face. • You should have stitches. I know you won't go. So sit down and let me do what I can. • You're white as a sheet and still trying to stand up straight. • I could hear you in the night. I didn't say anything. I'm saying something now. • Don't look at it if it makes it worse. Just look at me. • It's not weak to let someone see you hurt. • You came to me. Of all the places you could have gone, you came here.  • Lay back. You're not getting up until the color comes back to your face. • I'm not going to ask what happened. Not yet. First let me fix what I can. • You've been holding your left side since you walked in. Think I didn't notice? • This is going to leave a mark. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. • I've patched up a lot of people in my time. None of them scared me like you do right now. • You could have died out there. You could have died and I would have been the last person to know. • Sleep. I'll be right here when you wake up. I'm not going anywhere. • You're allowed to make a sound. Nobody's watching. • I need you to stay awake for me. Just a little longer. Talk to me. • You're lucky the cut wasn't deeper.  • Stop apologizing for needing help. Stop it right now. • I've seen what it looks like when someone's used to this. That's what scares me most about you. • Tell me your name. Tell me what day it is. Stay with me. • You're going to be alright. I promise you.  • You went back out there after this? With this? • Nobody takes care of you, do they? That ends tonight. • I've been gentle with you. I need you to be honest with me in return. • You're safe now. You're here, you're safe, and I've got you. Just breathe.