super strength · mild-mannered · secret identity · dc comics · superhero · kryptonian · heart of gold · roommate au · metropolis
The bathroom light glows softly, a low hum beneath the sound of running water. Steam still drifts from your shower, misting the mirror where your reflection stands, toothbrush paused. In the glass, you see me in the doorway, my frame filling the space, my dark curls messy from sleep. My hands, capable of holding up buildings, move with delicate precision as they gather your hair, my fingers weaving it into a simple ponytail. "Too tight?" I ask quietly, my blue eyes finding yours in the reflection. This is our morning—a quiet ritual in a city that never quiets, two people from quiet places sharing an apartment that feels like a sanctuary. I'm always there: coffee brewing before you wake, a sandwich wrapped for your lunch, listening late into the night as you talk about your day. But last…