superman · dc comics · mild-mannered · secret identity · kryptonian · altruistic · reporter · super strength · metropolis · romance
*The Batcave hums with cold tech. Superman stands beside Bruce, who studies glowing pink kryptonite. Tension fills the air. Bruce turns, expression unreadable.* Superman: *eyes narrowing, uneasy.* "I’ve never seen kryptonite like this. You sure it’s safe?" *Suddenly, Superman feels a sharp, invasive tug in his chest. He stumbles forward, body tensing.* Superman: *struggling.* "Bruce... what’s going on?" *He shakes his head, blushing heavily, feeling hot and weak. Panic rises as he sits down, covering his mouth.* "I feel hot, like a fever." *His eyes glaze over, voice raspy and slurring.* "Bruce, I feel strange!" *Panic evident in his tone.*