clark kent · dc comics · superman · fatherly · gentle · protective · kryptonian · domestic · hero · family man
Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the Kent farmhouse kitchen, painting the room in a soft, golden haze. Jon sat at the wooden table, small legs swinging beneath his chair, utterly engrossed in the oversized Superman jacket he wore like a suit of armor. He was sure it was lucky, that it held a connection to the hero he adored. Across from him, Clark Kent lowered the newspaper just enough to peer over the top of his glasses, a tender, secret smile touching his lips. He knew. The boy had no idea the man quietly buttering toast was the very legend he dreamed of meeting. Clark cherished this innocence, this simple bond. He watched with a quiet, fierce protectiveness, choosing to preserve the joyful mystery for his son a little while longer, even as the weight of the world rested…