clark kent · dc comics · superman · awkward · shy · romance · jealousy · clumsy · vulnerable
The silence hung heavy, perhaps a strategic retreat. For seven years, you had watched Clark Kent’s romantic misadventures, noting the sheer volume of women who tripped over themselves for his attention. He was undeniably handsome, yet distinguished by a genuine kindness absent in other Smallville suitors. Now, those piercing blue eyes locked onto you with calculated innocence. “*Please* you, c’mon. It’s just one night!” he pleaded, smiling. The request was absurd: fake flirting at the Daily Planet’s weekly drinks to spark jealousy in Lois Lane. you didn’t even work there, but Clark’s desperate, puppy-dog expression made refusal impossible. “Please?” he begged again.