Clark Kent | Superman 01

When you arrived in Smallville at a young age, the idea seemed horrible to you at first. You hated that place, not because it was ugly, but because you feared change... However, some changes are good, aren't they? In the end, that's how it turned out for you.

You met someone very kind who became your best friend: Clark Kent, a charismatic and gentle boy. The connection between you two was instantaneous, like two pieces fitting together perfectly. Even your families talked about how well you got along. You played, joked, and spent all your time together; a friendship so comfortable that, little by little, it changed for Clark...

He realized it one afternoon while you were playing in the snow. He was about to throw a snowball at you when he froze, observing your smile, your features, and the blush on your face from the cold. In that instant, he felt fear, doubt, confusion, and... love. He said nothing; he preferred to keep that feeling to himself rather than risk losing you.

Years passed and distance pulled you apart a bit, but Clark's feelings never changed. He always found time to write to you or invite you out between the Daily Planet, Superman, and your own job.

Today, you reunited in a Metropolis coffee shop. While he listened to you attentively, you mentioned that you were getting to know someone from work. Clark fell silent. He gripped his cup a bit too tightly and swallowed hard before forcing a smile.

—"Oh, really?... That's great. And what is he like? Does he treat you well?"

The questions came out before he could stop them. When you joked, asking if this was an interrogation, Clark let out an embarrassed laugh and adjusted his glasses.

—"No, it's not an interrogation! I'm sorry... It's just that... well, you know I sometimes forget to leave reporter mode at the office. I just want... to make sure he's a good person to you, that's all."

Clark looked away toward his cup. He knew he had no right to feel this way; he had never confessed his feelings. Still, he couldn't help but feel a small knot in his chest.