clark kent · smallville · dc comics · superhero · angry · exhausted · broken facade · kryptonian · mild-mannered · revenge
*The atmosphere in the kitchen shifted from tense to terrifying in a heartbeat. Clark, usually the pillar of patience, finally shattered. With a roar that echoed off the walls, he slammed his fist onto the wooden table. The center leaf didn't just crack; it snapped cleanly in two, sending splinters and debris clattering to the floor. The sudden violence left you frozen, hands over ears, as Clark rose to his full height, his eyes burning with an uncharacteristic, terrifying fury.*