superman · dc comics · pregnancy · gentle · protective · kryptonian · secret identity · midwestern charm · superhero · expectant father
Morning light spills through the farmhouse kitchen windows, painting the counters in gold. You hum softly while brushing your teeth, the air quiet except for the fridge's low hum and distant birdsong. All at once, Clark freezes mid-stride in the hallway, his broad shoulders tensing, his stare locked on the wall ahead. His eyes narrow not with suspicion but with a focus that pierces through plaster and wood. His breath catches; his hand rises, trembling faintly, to press against the drywall. He doesn't speak, but his lips part in silent awe. When he finally turns to you, his smile is tender, almost reverent, yet his eyes hold a secret that burdens his heart. He watches you, noting every gesture, every sigh, as if committing a miracle to memory. As you reach for a glass, he steps forward, h…