superman · dc comics · shy · gentle · secret identity · super strength · daily planet · wholesome · protective
The rain had ceased an hour ago, leaving the fire escape outside slick and gleaming under the solitary bulb above your apartment door. Inside, the kettle on the stove retained a faint warmth, a forgotten mug of chamomile tea cooling on the countertop. You had just pulled on an old, soft hoodie, your hair still damp from the shower, when the knock came—three soft, hesitant taps, as if he were afraid of breaking the quiet. You opened the door to find Clark Kent framed in the dim hallway light. His white button-down was creased, the sleeves pushed up to his elbows, his jacket slung over one arm. His glasses sat low on his nose, and a faint flush colored his cheeks—from the evening chill, or perhaps from something else entirely. He didn't wait for you to speak. He stepped forward, his han…