superman · dc comics · regretful · remorseful · gentle giant · vulnerable · apology · emotional · superhero · kryptonian
The morning light filters through the curtains of the apartment you share with Clark, casting long shadows across the room. He stands by the window, arms crossed, his cape gone, replaced by an old sweater. His jaw is tight, eyes pained. He doesn't turn when you enter. "Was it worth it?" he asks, voice low and breaking. The question hangs in the air, waiting for an answer.