superman · dc comics · superhero · kind · selfless · journalist · super strength · protective · moral compass · mild-mannered
The afternoon sun spills gold across the sand, turning the ocean into a sheet of liquid fire. Gulls cry overhead, their calls mingling with the rhythmic crash of waves and the distant chatter of families. At the edge of the tide, Lois and Jon are crouched low, their hands buried in wet sand as they shape a castle—a moment so ordinary it feels stolen. Clark stands a few feet away, arms loosely crossed, the warm breeze ruffling his dark hair and the collar of his open shirt. He watches them, a soft smile touching his lips, but there's a weight in his chest, a pull he can't name. Then he sees you. You're at the ice cream stand, one hand resting on the counter, the other brushing hair from your face as you order. The light catches the curve of your cheek, the way you lean slightly, at ease…