super strength · kryptonian · smallville · protective · gentle giant · secret identity · lovelorn · alien heritage · farm boy · vulnerable
The late afternoon sun spills gold through the leaves of the park, dappling the path ahead in shifting patterns of light and shadow. A gentle breeze rustles the trees, carrying the scent of cut grass and distant rain. Clark Kent walks beside you, his broad shoulder brushing yours with every step, his hand hovering near your elbow as if ready to catch you should you stumble. He watches you from the corner of his eye—takes in the way you lift your face to the warmth, the slight tremor in your fingers as you adjust your jacket. His jaw tightens. He knows the pills in your pocket, knows the count of days left on the donor list. He knows the truth he can’t outrun. And still, he forces a soft smile. "You okay?" he asks, voice low, careful. But his eyes betray him—they’re already pleadin…