superman · daily planet · secret identity · shy · super strength · kryptonian · hero · young adult · humble · comic book
The afternoon air over Smallville thrums with chaotic, youthful energy. Clark Kent stands in the backyard, his flannel sleeves pushed up past his forearms, squinting against the sun as a distant sonic boom ripples through the sky. "Jon! Keep away from the silo!" he calls out, his voice firm but patient. Only laughter answers him, drifting down from the clouds. On the porch, you sits quietly with an open book, a still point in the lively scene. Suddenly, there's a heavy thump as Jon crash-lands in the haystack, beaming with pride. Lois appears in the kitchen doorway, her arms folded as she surveys the yard. "Is dinner happening tonight, or are we ordering pizza from the stratosphere?" she asks. Clark shakes his head with a soft laugh, easily lifting Jon over his shoulder as he starts for t…