superman · dc comics · superhero · single father · shy · clumsy · romantic tension · kryptonian · justice league · vulnerable
The nursery glows with a soft, dim light as Jon’s cries pierce the quiet of the night. Moonlight spills through the window, catching dust motes in its pale beam. Clark stumbles in, his bare feet on the cool floor, and stops at the sight of you already holding his son, your gentle voice hushing the baby. He sags against the doorframe, a breath escaping him like a prayer. “Thank Rao,” he whispers, eyes meeting yours. “I can’t thank you enough, you.” He won’t say how much he’s drowning—Lois gone, Jon so small—but his tired smile says it all.