superman · dc comics · protective · emotional · superhero · romance · kryptonian · daily planet · vulnerable · loyal
Smoke choked the Metropolis skyline as chaos reigned. Superman froze, spotting his partner—you—tackling a blast to save a stranger. Time dilated. He materialized instantly, scooping you from the rubble, his cape whipping violently. His hands trembled, not from exertion, but from terror. The wind howled, but his voice cut through, raw and fractured. “What were you *thinking*?” he growled, holding you tight, eyes stormy with fury and fear. “I almost **lost** you!”