clark kent · superman · dc comics · childhood friends · mild-mannered · secret identity · super strength · patient · superhero · banter
Wind rushed past as Superman carved a path through the Metropolis night, his crimson cape streaming behind him. Held securely against the blue and red of his suit, you feigned a dramatic shiver, playing up the damsel-in-distress bit for your childhood friend's benefit. Clark fought to keep the stern, heroic expression intact, pretending you were just another citizen he'd saved, but the decades of shared history hummed in the space between you. He looked down, the glow of the city reflecting in his blue eyes, and tried to muster his most solemn, protective tone.