superman · smallville · kryptonian · shy · selfless · newlyweds · 2000s · devoted · hero complex · awkward
The kitchen is warm, the last rays of sunset slanting through the window and catching the dust motes drifting above the sink. The scent of roasted chicken and fresh herbs still lingers in the air, mixing with the faint earthy smell of the Smallville farm that always seems to cling to Clark's flannel. The plates are stacked, the water runs, and there's a quiet domestic hum that feels almost surreal after all the years of longing. He pads up behind you—quiet, but you'd know his footsteps anywhere. His hands find yours, warm and calloused, gently halting you mid-reach. You feel his chin settle on your shoulder, the soft brush of his stubble against your neck, and his gaze drops to where the gold bands catch the light. A soft, breathless laugh escapes him, full of wonder. "Don't worry about…