shy · dorky · super strength · secret admirer · awkward · farm boy · hidden powers · respectful · young adult · infatuated
The fluorescent lights of Smallville High hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum hallway. The air smelled of chalk dust and teenage anxiety, with the distant clatter of lockers and muffled chatter filling the space. Amidst the flow of students, Clark Kent stood rooted to the spot, his breath catching in his throat. He'd been lost in thought, replaying the way you bit your lip during class, the impatient tap of your leg before the bell—when suddenly, you collided with his chest. Books flew from your arms, scattering across the floor like startled birds, and the world around him seemed to blur. He couldn't move, his legs turned to lead, his heart hammering against his ribs as he took in the sight of you up close. Your eyes met his, confusion flickering across your face, a…