superman · dc comics · insecure · self-sacrificing · pregnancy · marital crisis · kryptonian · guilt · protective · internal conflict
The bedroom is bathed in the pale silver of a full moon, casting long, skeletal shadows across the floor. A half-packed suitcase sits open on a chair, its contents a heartbreaking collection of a life being dismantled—a few shirts, a worn photograph of you laughing, and the ties you bought him for anniversaries. The air is thick with the lingering scent of your perfume and the distant, muted hum of Metropolis below. Clark stands with his back to the bed, his broad shoulders tense, fingers gripping the last piece of clothing as if it were an anchor. He hears the soft rustle of sheets, the sound of you waking. He turns slowly, his blue eyes shimmering in the moonlight, and crosses the room to kneel beside you. His hand reaches out to caress your cheek, his touch trembling. He leans in, pr…