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(normalmannormalday)

[hun_trix]

(cont. from here.)

We always start slow when we learn a new dance, so I'd do the same with you. And you don't have to be perfect, Clark, I'd just want to have fun with you.

(It didn't have to be pretty, or even 100% correct. As long as they were having a good time together, nothing else mattered. She wouldn't be a mean dance teacher, she'd be a reassuring one.

Her fingers stilled and she focused on the strong, steady heartbeat beating under her ear and cheek and let the weight of his words settle over her like the softest, warmest, most comfortable blanket.)

Like I didn't know what I was missing until I met you. And I don't know how I'd survive if I lost you. You're my person, Clark, you always will be.

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[normalmannormalday]

Okay. Slow and with lots of laughing while I learn. Because it will definitely be funny.

[Because if they couldn’t laugh at his attempts then they were going to miss out on half the fun. Rumi sometimes laughed at his antics but it was never cruel, it was just seeing the humor in the situation. And Clark LOVED hearing her laugh.

Just how he loved how she was settling against him like this. Just like she fit right up against him in a part of him that was made for her. Which made sense because every part of him was made to have some of her with it. Just like she said… they didn’t know what they were missing until they met each other.]

And you’re my. Always. Which is why we’re going to be together forever. Promise.

I- uh, I do have a question for you? It’s not, it’s not serious but I’ve been meaning to ask you for a while now and I keep forgetting…

[hun_trix]

I think that sounds great. And maybe I'll reward you with something when you learn a step! Maybe a kiss ...

(Clark made Rumi feel her age. And that was a real gift, considering she had always had to act older, more polished and poised than her peers. It felt amazing to share that with him, to be allowed to feel young and in love, the world brimming with all sorts of new experiences and opportunities.

She felt right at home by his side, whether that was cuddling together, or the times they had gone out. She was truly right where she had always been meant to be when they were together, and missed him terribly when they were apart.)

Together forever. I'm going to hold you to that, you know.

Oh. Uh ... well, you should ask, then. Now that you're here and you can. I'm listening.

[normalmannormalday]

Wow, a kiss? That’s pretty generous…

[Clark was only half teasing, Rumi never made him “earn” a kiss and then very regularly engaged in kissing without any reason other than it was AWESOME, but at the same time Rumi kisses were absolutely incredible and well worth the effort of learning a dance for.

Smiling just at the thought of it he kissed the top of her head again. He was so, so lucky that he got to be with Rumi. Not only would no one else ever feel right she was truly incredible.]

I’m going to make sure you hold me to it.

But my question is… I’ve been thinking about it for a while and… Rumi, what does “fit check for my napalm era” MEAN?

[Because Clark loved that song but he had NO IDEA what that meant. All the words individually made sense but together…]

Did- did you use napalm to fight demons for a while?

[hun_trix]

I know, I'm really benevolent in that way. (She teased, smiling gently against his chest.) I thought you might like that better than sweets. But I guess I could bring some of those as well ...

(Rumi would never make Clark 'earn' anything from her. That just wasn't their relationship, and it wasn't the type of people that they were. It just came naturally to be affectionate, and she wouldn't have it any other way.

If she was a little caught off-guard by the question, it didn't show very obviously for a breath or two, until Rumi laughed in response, a peal of surprised, tickled giggles.)

We ... did not. No, only just our hands and our usual weapons. I mean, you'd really have to talk to Zoey since she's the main lyricist, but I think it just means that we're looking hot before we go out to kick demon butt.

Wasn't there a time in America where everyone said things were, like, 'the bomb'? I think it's kind of like that. But it's us. We are 'the bomb'.

[normalmannormalday]

No, your kisses are plenty sweet. That’s all I need.

[Because he would choose kisses from Rumi over just about anything else 10-out-of-10 times. For something that was essentially just touching mouths her kisses made him feel like flying and settling into a warm blanket all at once. They were one of the best rewards he could think of.

Another great reward was hearing her laugh or giggle, so he was glad she found his question amusing and not something he should clearly already know. Clark wasn’t the best with the “cool people” slang so… he was glad she could explain.]

You do look really hot before you fight demons. Or… anytime really. So that makes sense.

[hun_trix]

Good thing I have a neverending supply then, huh?

(Rumi would agree with Clark's assertion! Kissing was unequivocally one of her favorite things to do. Sometimes, she didn't need anything more than having the time to get lost in doing just that. And she knew how lucky she was to have a boyfriend who was more than willing to indulge her in the moments where making out was her only priority.

If he needed clarification on certain things, she would always offer it. Besides, it wasn't as if Rumi didn't need the same thing when it came to Americanisms or cultural things she didn't know. Unlike Zoey, she hadn't grown up in the States, and had very little real understanding of certain things.)little biased, but I'll take it.

[normalmannormalday]

Mmmhmmm, love that you never run out.

[Clark liked how he and Rumi could just kiss and kiss and kiss for what seemed like forever. They had DEFINITELY lost track of time in the past while doing that. Along with just holding hands and walking and at least once they just gazed into each other’s eyes and almost let their dinner get cold. They were such dorks in love and it made Clark’s heart so happy that they were.

Rumi was his forever person no doubt. Even if he didn’t always understand all of her music.]

What? How could I possibly be biased?

[hun_trix]

I'll always have unlimited kisses for you. Anytime, any place.

(And unconditional love, too, but she thought that went without saying. Even if he didn't always understand the music. That was hardly enough to be a deal-breaker!

The anytime, any place could pose a bit of a problem, though, since they did have the unfortunate tendency of losing track of time when they got lost in each other instead Not that Rumi had reason to complain. When Clark was involved, it just seemed like the rest of the world didn't seem to matter quite as much.

Her person. Her forever. Her Clark.)

Oh, I don't know. Because I'm your future wife?

[normalmannormalday]

What about tomorrow morning? Will you have some for me then?

[Clark couldn’t always spend the night, time zones being what they were, but he could come be here for when she was waking up. And he would definitely want more kisses then! Lots of kisses! Just grinning at the thought he kissed along her neck as he cuddled her close. Yes, he was definitely going to show up in the morning for lots of kisses if he could manage it. They would have a lifetime of that but it still wouldn’t be enough. But they could try.]

Don’t you think that you being so beautiful is part of the reason why I’m going to marry you?

[hun_trix]

Mmhm. I'll have as many as you'd like. Preferably after I brush my teeth.

(Rumi knew they were luckier than most long distance couples in that Clark could just fly over for a visit in a matter of minutes. She didn't take that gift for granted - but she did pine sometimes for the forever that they had spoken about, the one where they lived together in the same location and could always go to sleep together and wake up together.

But this - ? Yeah, this was a good compromise.)

Of course. So I can be your trophy wife at all of those events honoring your writing.

[normalmannormalday]

Okay. I'll wake you up with your toothbrush then.

[He was absolutely teasing but... if necessary he WOULD wake her up with her toothbrush ready to go so that they could do more kissing as soon as possible. Maybe he'd do that one of these mornings just to be silly. Because he liked being silly with Rumi and he liked it when she was silly back.

He just liked everything with Rumi. Silly, serious, quite, loud, happy, sad, soft, or sexy... it was all good because it was all with her. And he loved her SO MUCH.]

That's right. Journalism courses in all the universities will see record enrollment after that.

[hun_trix]

Mm. And how would you do that - ? Brush my ... nose with it? Or just have it ready and waiting for when I do wake up? Or offer to brush them for me once I am awake?

(All teasing. Because it was so easy to be silly with Clark. She didn't have to worry about him judging her for it or telling her something as heartbreaking as 'act your age'. Because she was acting her age, she was completely comfortable and relaxed and she knew that she didn't have to pretend to be anything other than just Rumi.

Who could be goofy and anxious and needy and a million other things all at once and it was okay to feel what she felt and be who she was because that was precisely who Clark loved and wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Just her. Her good qualities and bad qualities and everything in between.)

Because renowned journalist Clark Kent nabbed himself a kpop star wife?

[normalmannormalday]

What? No, don’t be weird!

…

I’d wake you up by brushing your teeth for you with your tooth brush. Just… put it in your mouth and wiggle around so you wake up to getting fresh breath!

[See Rumi? Not a silly solution at all to have your boyfriend but your teeth to wake you up so that you could have fresh breathed kisses.

Which meant that Clark now had to do that. Maybe not with toothpaste on and not super early but… it was going to happen in some manner. It was just another “bit” that they collected that was going to make Mira look at them weird and Zoey think they were so cute about. Which… to be honest were both entirely fair reactions.

Weird and cute and so madly in love was a good way to describe them and Clark wouldn’t want it any other way. And they’re were going to be that way forever and ever together.]

Exactly. I’ll have snagged THE kpop wife and everyone will want to be journalists because of it.

[hun_trix]

Don't be weird - ? (Rumi giggled again, snuggling all the closer.) Too late for that now.

Well ... that would be a new way to wake up, for sure. Probably not the worst way, but I guess we'll have to find out, huh?

(Yeah, it was silly, but so were they. And so were parts of their relationship. In all honesty - ? Rumi loved that she and Clark could be weird with each other, could just be themselves without worrying about any judgment. Their relationship was many things, and she loved every aspect of it, but there was just something so special about how much laughter they shared.

Even if Mira was going to call them sappy and gross (lovingly).)

Little do they know that I fell in love with you for far more reasons than the fact that you're a journalist! Nobody can be just like you, Clark, and I'm so glad that I'm able to call you mine.

[normalmannormalday]

Don't worry, one of these mornings you'll find out.

[Smiling he leaned in and kissed the tip of her nose. Obviously he'd brush GENTLY and use her toothbrush. He was a journalist and it was his job to get to the truth so if he had to follow up on his word to do that... then so be it. Rumi knew what she was getting into with this relationship and silly times were one of those things. Of course, Rumi seemed to love the silly times part of their relationship so maybe that was one of the reasons she got into this.]

I'm glad to be yours. And no one is like you. And I look forward to when people are probably very confused about how we ended up together.

[hun_trix]

I don't doubt it. Just you, me, and my toothbrush. Very cozy.

(Rumi relaxed all the further after the sweet, gentle kiss to the tip of her nose. She was warm and comfortable and happy and while she knew that soon, she'd fall asleep, she still wanted to enjoy being with Clark until then.

She had indeed known all about his tendency to be silly, even back when they were first getting to know each other, and all throughout the duration of their friendship. She hadn't anticipated anything different once they had started dating. It was just part of his personality, after all, and she wouldn't change him for the world. Just like it was part of hers, and she knew he loved her for everything that she was.

Rumi snorted softly, tickling Clark's side gently, even though she knew it probably wouldn't do much for him. It was fun for her, anyway.)

Let them speculate. Our relationship is ours, no one else's.

[morganknight]

[All the secrecy and extra effort would be annoying... except he can think of himself as a cool secret agent, and that actually makes it kind of fun. Attitude is everything!]

[Not much needed on his side; his habits of just randomly disappearing for a while served him in good stead here. But on hers? It becomes a matter of timing and stealth, sneakiness and subtlety, and a lot of coordination to get him close without the sort of screaming suspicion that faces anyone coming into an idol's orbit. As much as he looked forward to this, he didn't want a single scrap of fallout or repercussion coming her way if he could help it.]

[Which is why when he at last reaches the door, his dark suit and sunglasses give off a very professional air. Just as he'd promised her, he could pull off a good bodyguard look, with the outfit rendering him as little more than the well-built empty suit one pictured in the role. Nothing for lurking paparazzi or obsessed fans to find suspicious.]

[And conveniently, the thrill of the deceit keeps him from getting too nervous, as he waits for the door to open.]

[normalmannormalday]

Very cozy.

[Clark sighed with his ENTIRE BODY when he said, just a happy sigh where he melted against her even more. Cozy times with Rumi were some of his absolute favorite times, just that sort of physical intimacy combined with the effortlessness of being together with a hint of laziness was bliss. It was the sort of relaxation that he'd never really experience before he met her that was overwhelming in the best possible way. Rumi even made just laying down or sitting into one of the best activities ever with just her presence!]

That will definitely be new for me, that level of... scrutiny. I won't mind it will just be new. We'll just have to hide away just the two of us lots.

[And he meant it when he said he wasn't worried about it that it would just be new. But it would be worth it, so worth it, to have their relationship out in the open.]

[hun_trix]

(Rumi truly felt that maybe she never really knew what relaxing was before becoming involved with Clark. Yes, she and the girls took breaks between album cycles, but she never truly wanted to sit around and do nothing before. She would fill her free time with activities just because she needed to stay busy and keep her mind occupied.

Now, she craved moments just like this. Quiet moments. Moments where nothing needed to be said or done, because it was just as fulfilling to spend time together just enjoying each other's company. She appreciated that sometimes, it was perfectly acceptable to do nothing. All the better if they could do it together.

And right now, just holding each other in her bed made her feel so incandescently happy.)

Yeah. I'm sorry ... sometimes I wish I were more ... normal. But I promise, we don't even have to mention your name at first! Just that I'm seeing someone that isn't involved in the entertainment industry. It'll come out eventually, though.

[normalmannormalday]

I love that you’re exactly like you are. I know it’s… a lot for you at times though and I know it means we can’t do everything we want right now but… it’s pretty amazing that you’re a demon destroying international pop idol superstar who is my good girl. I like that combination.

[Because Clark knew that they couldn’t give up who they were outside of being each other’s partner. And sure it might have been “easier” that way but at the same time Rumi wouldn’t be Rumi if she wasn’t in Huntr/x and he wouldn’t be himself if he wasn’t Superman. One day they might not be those things but they were right now.

And how could he complain too much when they had moments like this? Yes being out in public holding hands would be amazing one day but currently? Currently this was the most special thing he could imagine. He was all wrapped around her and she was soft and warm and lovely against him and it was perfect in the moment.]

I love you so, so much, Rumi.

[hun_trix]

(The hardest part - other than actually sitting down a figuring out a good time to take a week break - has been waiting. But that was kind of what her life was all about, wasn't it? Waiting to go on stage. Waiting to meet interviews. Waiting, waiting, waiting.

Maybe it was different this time because she wanted to meet up with Morgan and, well ... live out all the things they'd talked about doing over text. Yes, the things like Alpaca World and eating out at favorite restaurants and doing the touristy things, but also ...

The things that no one else needed to know that they were going to get up to. Beach things. Lots of time spent enjoying each other rather than the sun and sea. Private things.

So when there was a knock at the door, she practically jumped up to answer it. Propriety be damned, she was so ready to go. Still, despite her haste, when she eventually got the door open, her expression was as neutral as she could possibly make it.)

Oh, hello.

[morganknight]

[No one could call Morgan weak-willed, so the fact that he needs every last drop of willpower he possesses to keep his expression schooled and neutral says a heck of a lot indeed. But somehow he does manage, offering only a polite nod.]

Ma'am.

[But it's a game they both have to play though, right? Both at the moment and in ordinarily life; her on the stage or in interviews or whatnot, him in the board room or during some sort of negotiations. Just one more reason they relate well, and why he enjoys talking to her so much once they'd gotten past their professional masks. All that experience comes in handy now, since he doesn't so much as twitch on stepping in, nor does he slam the door hastily behind him.]

[Only when it's finally shut and the illusion complete does he finally break into the huge grin he's been suppressing all this time, yanking the sunglasses off so he can get a proper, unobstructed view of her. No more pretending here! Especially since saying an actual word means he has to swallow and put some effort into getting it past his nervous excitement.]

Hi.

[hun_trix]

(Rumi sighed softly, nuzzling all the more into Clark's chest. Of course he knew what to say to put her at ease - and he didn't do it to placate her, he meant every word because that's just who he was.

Truth be told, she knew very well that they probably never would have met if not for her being part of Huntrix, and the thought of that was nearly unbearable. Maybe things weren't always as easy as she would like them to be, but at least they were granted moments like this because of the abilities he had as Superman. Rumi knew that she shouldn't take anything for granted.

One day, maybe they could be Rumi and Clark and nothing else. Maybe not. But whatever the future brought them, she knew that everything would be okay if they faced it together.)

I love you, too. With everything that I am.

SO WEIRD, it had logged me in as someone else automatically, lol

[normalmannormalday]

I know. I can feel it. Even when I’m in Metropolis and I’m here I can feel how much you love me, that’s how extraordinary your love for me is.

[And maybe it was like that for all couples who were in love? But Clark could absolutely feel it, like some sort of warm embrace over him. Or maybe that was just his love for her? It was hard to tell but either way he could feel it and it was such an incredible feeling, unlike anything else he’d ever felt.

Gosh he was lucky. So lucky. It was an epic kind of love, he absolutely knew that. Rumi didn’t do things in half-measures so it was no surprise that when she loved it was with full force.]

But you need to sleep. I’ll hold you until you do then I’ll try and come back to wake you up, okay?