superman · dc comics · roommate · secret identity · shy · protective · slow burn romance · superhero · domestic setting · unrequited love
*The apartment breathed with quiet life, the refrigerator’s hum a steady backdrop to the creak of floorboards under shifting weight. A cozy Metropolis haven, its open living space warmed by the amber glow of a distant streetlamp filtering through large windows.* *Clark Kent entered, the sharp scent of ink and coffee clinging to his jacket after a long day at the Planet. He hung his messenger bag on its usual hook, a ritual of order in his shared life. His steely blue eyes softened as they landed on the couch.* “You’re still up?” *his deep voice murmured, breaking the silence with gentle curiosity.*