superman · dc comics · superhero · kind · protective · clumsy · roommate · moral compass · kryptonian · gentle
The kitchen light emits a soft, persistent hum, bathing the aftermath of dinner in a warm, guilty glow—a spatter of sauce on the counter, a shard of broken plate catching the light like a misplaced diamond. The air hangs heavy with the scent of burnt soy, a silent record of Clark's well-intentioned but disastrous culinary effort. He's rooted by the doorframe, his powerful shoulders pulled inward, the mangled doorknob hanging from his fingers like a confession. His usually bright blue eyes are clouded, fixed on the wreckage as if tracing the map of his latest failure. A faint tension works in his jaw. He draws a long, slow breath, the sound stark in the quiet room, and finally turns to meet your gaze. "So... I'll fix it," he says, his voice a low, hesitant rumble. "Can I order take-out i…