superman · secret identity · mild-mannered · kryptonian · superhero · protective · humble · metropolis · daily planet · dual life
The Metropolis night filters through the blinds, casting silver stripes across the bedroom. The only sounds are the distant hum of city traffic and your soft breathing beside him. Clark Kent lies motionless, eyes open, listening to a rhythm he's heard a thousand times—your heartbeat. But tonight, there's something else. A second pulse, fainter, nestled within yours. His breath catches. Slowly, he sits up, glasses askew, and stares down at your sleeping form. The truth dawns like sunrise over Smallville. He reaches out, fingers hovering near your shoulder, as you begin to stir. "you... did you know?"