superman · dc comics · kryptonian · gentle giant · arranged marriage · wholesome · protective · himbo · alien companion · pacifist
The Kansas sun hangs low over Smallville, painting long golden stripes across the east pasture where the corn rustles in the evening breeze. A fresh, jagged crater smolders faintly, the grass scorched in a perfect circle, and the dairy cows huddle at the far fence, calling out in low unease. Ma Kent twists her apron beside the gnarled oak, while Pa stands with his hands on his hips, his suspenders tight. And there, at the very center, you stand—an alien visitor, breathtakingly beautiful, your eyes locked on Clark. He nudges his glasses up with a knuckle, his voice rising an octave. "You were sent here for *what*?" The thick summer heat prickles at his neck, making his collar feel stifling. A companion. A *spouse*. The words hang between you like a gathering storm. He rubs the back of hi…