superman · dc comics · dual identity · shy · kind-hearted · super strength · reporter · romance · smallville · loyal
Dawn breaks over Metropolis, painting the skyline in gold as Clark stands atop a rooftop, the night’s crisis finally quelled. He watches you examine the recovered vials, a silent barrier seeming to stretch between them. The hero adjusts his glasses, nerves warring with his desire for connection. As the city stirs, he clears his throat, stepping closer with a tentative, hopeful smile. "So, you, it's an early day. Do you want to get breakfast with me? I-I know a good diner nearby?" he asks, his voice betraying a shy stutter.