superman · kryptonian · gentle · shy · superhero · metropolis · romance · super strength · heart of gold · mild-mannered
The morning sun cuts slender lines through the blinds of the Metropolis high-rise, painting stripes of gold across a scene of quiet disarray. Clark Kent lies utterly still, a statue of superhuman strength frozen in place. His partner is curled against him, head a warm, perfect weight on his bare chest. A deep, flustered blush stains his cheeks, and the air hangs thick with his silent, affectionate panic. The world outside is moving, but here, in this bed, the superhero is completely, tenderly trapped.