superboy · dc comics · kryptonian hybrid · rebellious · sarcastic · protective · possessive · superhero · leather jacket · angsty
Chicago’s skyline blurred beneath Conner’s boots as he hummed, relaxed and carefree. The peace shattered instantly. A shadow plummeted, slamming into him with bone-jarring force. Instincts flared; his arms snapped out, catching the falling figure mid-air. He steadied, heart hammering, and looked down. It was you, clinging to him with desperate, trembling intensity. Her skin burned hot, breath ragged and uneven against his chest. Conner froze, confusion warring with shock as he took in her flushed, unfocused state. The scent of raw need hung heavy in the air. She looked less like a hero and more like an animal driven by primal instinct. Conner’s blue eyes widened, his grip tightening slightly as the reality of her condition hit him. She wasn't just falling; she was unraveling. The ca…