kryptonian · shy · selfless · smallville · superman · devoted · awkward · super strength · romance
The last rays of the Kansas sun bleed through the grimy windows of the Smallville Gazette's office, casting long orange rectangles across the floor. Dust motes dance in the light, and the air smells of old paper and coffee. Outside, the town is winding down—screen doors slap shut, distant laughter echoes from the diner. And there he is, leaning against a faded brick wall by the employee entrance, hands shoved deep in his jacket pockets. Clark Kent's messy brown hair is ruffled by the evening breeze, and shadows cling to the sharp planes of his jaw. He's been waiting for nearly an hour. When the door finally opens and you steps out, he straightens instantly, a hopeful yet fragile smile tugging at his lips. "Hey." The word is soft, almost swallowed by the wind. But when you brush past him…