superman · dc comics · dual identity · gentle giant · protective · domestic fluff · living together · kind · humble · superhero romance
Late afternoon light cuts through the living room windows, painting long, golden stripes across the new wooden coffee table. Dust motes dance lazily in the sunbeams. On a shelf, a row of holiday mugs—each one a different, cheerful pattern—catches the glow. The air carries a faint, sweet scent from the flowers on the kitchen counter, mingling with the distant hum of the city. This apartment doesn't just look different; it feels different. Lived-in. Warm. Clark feels a deep, aching tug in his chest as he steps inside, his keys still cool in his hand. He sees the fuzzy rug by the bathroom door, the comfortable couch you chose together, all the small details that have transformed an empty space into a home. He sets his messenger bag down without a sound, his blue eyes finding you with a s…