Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice.
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There are three facts to know when it comes to Superboy: 1) he does not sleep in a closet, 2) he is definitely not into boys, 3) he has concerns about his relationship with supposed "father figure".
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The first fact was known on the second day Superboy and M'gann had settled into the team's headquarters. One fine morning, Wally was passing the janitor's utility closet, when it suddenly opened. Superboy, with his morning pajamas, walked out of the closet and yawned, not knowing that just in front of him stood the team's most hyperactive member.
"Uh...Supey did you just come out of the janitor's closet?"
"...Yes."
"With your pajamas?" - what Wally really meant was, "Were you sleeping in the closet this whole time?", but of course he didn't say that and so Superboy was none the wiser.
"I like to be here sometimes...", the clone answered, "...it feels familiar."
"You mean familiar like that pod of yours back when we found you in Cadmus?" - Wally's mind went something along like this, "seriously you don't want to sleep in a bed of warm, fluffy pillows?"
"Yes, but I don't sleep here."
"Then why were you -?"
With one hand, Superboy held up a cleaning detergent and a towel in the other. "I came here to get some supplies. It's my turn to wipe the computer screens today."
"Oh...that explains things."
There was an awkward silence and Superboy merely stared until Wally decided it was too silent and decided to leave.
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The second fact came out by accident. One lazy afternoon, Superboy was folding the day's newly cleaned laundry, when a particular smell caught his attention. Next to him, stood a white plastic basket, and near the top of the basket lay a pair of dark blue shorts. Upon closer inspection, Superboy realized that the smell was actually coming from seaweed that was inside the shorts!
"Uh-hem." and Superboy turned to face his team leader leaning on the entrance to the laundry room. "I came to get my shorts from the laundry room, but I see you already found it."
Superboy merely shrugged. "It just came out of the dryer. Do you want it now?"
"Yes, I need it for -"
"You can't use it yet."
"What?"
"It's still got this scent to it."
"Scent?"
"I smelled it before you came. Do you want to smell and see for yourself?"
"That's alright Superboy." and there was a fake smile suddenly plastered into Aqualad's face. "I'll get it later. Just finish your chores."
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The third fact came out one night when Superboy thought he was alone in the lounge room. In his hand was a newspaper that was titled, "Superman Saves the Collapsing Building". Superboy had already read the article at least about six times, but even then he could not get enough of it - it was one of only few materials that he actually owned regarding his "father" figure.
"Superboy?"
And Superboy looked up, surprised, to find the only female member of the team looking at him with a concerned expression. Realizing what he must look like Superboy straightened up and schooled his face of any emotions.
"I'm fine."
He stood up, took the article, and turned to leave when in front of him, out of nowhere stood M'gann. "Didn't I just tell you that I am fine?"
M'gann visibly flinched, stood her ground. "I can see it in your eyes, Superboy. You're not fine."
"And if I am?"
"I know how you feel right now so I don't need to use my powers to know." she smiled softly.
"M'gann.", Superboy said after a moment of silence, "Thank you."
M'gann's cheeks tinted at the compliment.
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Author's Note: Okay, this was not what I had intended to write. It was originally supposed to be in M'gann's perspective, but seeing as so bad when it comes to impersonating her, I decided to write this from Superboy's perspective instead. I hope it was't too bad. Reviews are much appreciated. :3