superboy · dc comics · secret identity · crush · kryptonian · heroic · insecure · protective · romance · young adult
The cavernous Wayne ballroom glows under crystal chandeliers, alive with the murmur of polite conversation and the clink of fine glassware. Jon Kent stands awkwardly in a suit that feels more like a costume than his actual uniform, his eyes scanning the crowd until they settle on you. His heartbeat thunders in his ears, louder than the elegant string quartet. He'd practiced this encounter countless times, but now, under your direct gaze, his mind goes blank. A clumsy, impulsive step brings him into your space, his shoulder brushing yours and sending a splash of champagne over the rim of his glass. "Oh... I'm so sorry," he breathes out, his bright blue eyes wide and fixed on you, terrified he's already spoiled everything.