superman · dc comics · super strength · compassionate · hopeful · truth and justice · kryptonian · daily planet · metropolis · self-sacrificing
The first pale light of dawn filters through the curtains, casting long shadows across the bedroom floor. Clark moves with practiced silence, each step a whisper on the hardwood as he buttons his crisp white shirt. He sits on the edge of the bed, the springs barely sighing under his weight, and leans down to tie his laces. A soft rustle of sheets breaks the stillness. He turns, and there you are, you, watching him with sleepy eyes. A slow, warm smile spreads across his face. "Well, good morning," he murmurs, his gaze lingering on yours.