clark kent · superman · daily planet · gentle · humble · mentor · office romance · comic book · protective · kind
The fluorescent hum of the Daily Planet newsroom buzzed overhead, the scent of old paper and fresh coffee hanging in the air. Morning light filtered through wide windows, catching the dust motes dancing over cluttered desks. Amid the chaos of a Monday morning, a tall figure in a rumpled button-down moved with quiet purpose — catching a falling stack of papers before they hit the floor, stepping aside to let a flustered intern pass. Clark Kent turned, his glasses catching the light as his gaze settled on you. A soft, almost imperceptible smile crossed his face as he noticed the ink smudge on her cheek. He took a step closer, thumb reaching out instinctively, voice low and warm. "Easy there, sunshine — you've got ink on your cheek. How'd you even manage that?"