Be The One Clark Kent x f!reader | fluff
After a fight with Clark about where your relationship stands, he realizes that he wants to be the one.
a/n - Gosh I keep disappearing after saying that I am gonna stay on a writing grind. I have been so busy with now having two jobs so pls bear with me. This is based off one of my fav songs, Be The One by Lloyd. I mostly write based off songs tbh. I have spent sm time trying to write for some reason bear with me if this isn’t well written
Warnings - language, kinda cringe but yolo, kinda sub!Clark Kent with dom!Reader, a lot of fluff, Clark being whiny and semi emotional, tension, kinda sad at first, reader doesnt know he is superman at first, kissing, pet names like sweetheart, honey, baby
Dinner was never this quiet – Clark always had something to talk about and if he didn’t, you did. Clark moved his piece of chicken across his plate before slowly putting his fork down. Ever since Lex has been very on top of Superman, it felt like Clark was never over or able to hang out. He always claimed it was because he didn’t feel well or that he had to stay late for work to finish an article.
The distance caused huge tension when you did hang out together.
“Dinner was great, sweetheart. Thank you.” He quickly smiles but it fades. You rolled your eyes, “You barely touched it, Clark.” He sighs before picking his fork back up to take a bite. “No, Clark. It's fine. I’ll clean up.” He watched your face, he could hear how fast your heart was beating. He could tell that this time, it wasn't for a good reason.
Clark wanted to keep you happy and safe – he thought not telling you he was superman would do that. He didn’t want Lex to try to take anything from him that he truly cared about. He wanted to tell you but he knew he couldn’t. It ate him up more than you did in your arguments.
“I…I think I should head out. I have to be up early for work. I didn’t finish reading Jimmy's rough draft and he will kill me if I don’t before morning. Eve has been bothering him and he hasn’t had time to do it.” As he got up, you let out a deep sigh causing Clark to stop in his tracks. “You always stay the night after dinner.” You let out softly and it was the truth.
Whether it was at Clarks place or yours, whoever hosted dinner, the other stayed the night.
“I know, baby. I’m sor-”, Before he could finish you cut him off. “I’m sorry? That's all I've been hearing from you, Clark. Talk to me when you have something else to say. Otherwise, I don't want to hear it.”
Clark watched as you went straight to your bedroom, closing the door. He walked into the kitchen, cleaning up yours and his own plate before heading out. He grabbed his jacket and let himself out before he upset you even more. He ran his fingers through his curls before looking around your apartment and closing the door.
You laid in bed wondering what went so wrong. Everything was so perfect when you started dating. What changed? Why did it change? So many thoughts lingered through your mind as you drifted off to sleep, stressed about the situation.
Days went by and no word from Clark. You thought for sure it was over this time. For the past couple weeks all you guys would do is fight – maybe Clark thought it wasn't worth fighting for anymore?
Cuddling up on your couch, you turn on the News. Of course Superman was what the news was focused on.
Clark watched the same screen on his TV, drinking hot cocoa even in the middle of summer. He looked around his apartment, realizing it's not the same without you. Not the same without you letting him lay his head in your lap so that you can play with his hair while you watch TV. Not the same without you trying to hide around things to try to scare him – he acts scared even though he can hear your heart and your movements from the adrenaline of hiding from him. He missed waking up to you pressing soft kisses all over his face and running your fingers through his curls.
You rolled over to try to take a nap before your phone started to go off with Clarks contact showing up. You were quick to decline the call – wanting a peaceful nap. Clark then called again, annoyed you declined the call again. Your phone goes off again as you hear a knock at the door. You grab your phone, answering it while opening your apartment door.
“Hello-”, You heard the echo of your own voice as the door opened. There Clark stood with flowers. He pushed his glasses up on his nose, though the glasses were perfectly placed. His curls were messy as he was in jeans and a t-shirt.
“I’m sorry. I know that's the last thing you want to hear right now but it's the truth.” You look down at the flowers in his hand – your favorites. “Clark-”, He handed you the flowers, “May I come in, please?” You nodded, closing the door behind you both.
“Clark, I can’t do the arguing anymore.” You finally spoke out, putting the flowers on your coffee table, noting to get a vase for them soon.
Clark gently grabs your waist, pulling you into a soft kiss. God you missed that, “Clark, one kiss isn’t gonna fix everything.” He kisses you again, “I’m Superman.”, he says in between kisses. You pull away as he tries to kiss you again. “What?” Clark sighed, “I’m Superman. I've been so busy dealing with Lex Luthor and the stuff he's been doing to try to get me.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” You spoke softly. You couldn’t even be mad at him anymore. “I wanted to keep you safe. I didn’t want Lex to be able to get you in any way. But I realized I would rather protect you than not have you at all. I don’t want anyone else kissing you like this.” He kisses your neck gently before meeting your eyes again. “No more secrets.”
“I thought you gave up.” You finally spoke up, causing Clark to stop. “What do you mean?”
“I thought you didn’t want to fight for the relationship anymore.” Clark sighs before pulling you into another hug. “I’m so sorry, sweetheart. I didn’t mean to make you think that.”
“I want the full story. Like, how you became Superman.” Clark nodded, letting go of your waist. He followed you to the couch, as you sat down across from him on the coffee table.
a/n : I spent sm time writing this for some reason even tho I had everything planned out LOL. Work has been kicking my ass and classes starting soon so bear with me I’m trying to be more active again. With also saying that, feel free to request, requests are always open!!
