i LOVEE your oneshots they hit the spot!! could i request one with lensless? im rllyy curious abt his potential beef with lex luthor 😛 would lensless compete w krypto? the way he'd ragebait kent? would lois and jimmy approve of lensless? what about ma and pa? feel free to ignore thiss, thankyou ❤️
The Fly
Lensless Mark X Kryptonian/Superwoman Reader
Context: Takes place within/is canon to my series Softer Than Steel. However, it is not necessary to understand and you can simply read this as a Powered!Reader with familiar names/alias.
a/n: These ideas man— Unfortunately I could only fit in Ragebaiter Mark, his beef with Lex, and a slight hint at what Jimmy and Lois think of him at the end…
w/c: 870
In four. Hold seven. Out eight.
In four. Hold seven. Out eight.
In four—
“Superwoman!”
And there’s that annoying, grating voice.
You huffed out your breath and turned your head. Like you assumed, he was already sneering at Lex, whose armor was being stripped from him piece by piece so he could be properly restrained for transport back to prison.
“Invincible.” You had to bite the inside of your cheek. “If you’re looking for a fight, you’re late.”
He scoffed as he dropped from the air, landing harshly enough that the pavement cracked under his boots. His arms crossed, posture loose. Like he wasn’t taking any of this seriously.
“Who says the fight is over?”
“I do,” you said flatly, gesturing toward the heavily armed agents securing Lex. “And the fact that Lex is in custody.”
At the mention of his name, Lex Luthor let out a sharp, humorless laugh as two guards forced his arms behind his back.
“Charming company you keep, Superwoman,” Lex muttered, eyes flicking toward Invincible. “But I suppose your standards are simply slipping.”
Invincible’s grin sharpened instantly.
“Oh, you,” he said, stepping forward causing the guards to visibly tense. “Can I break something? Just one thing. As a treat.”
“No,” you snapped.
“C’mon,” he dragged out, tilting his head. “He’ll survive.”
“That’s not the point.”
“Feels like it should be.”
You stepped between them before he could move any closer. “No.”
His eyes flicked to you.
And lingered.
Then, slowly, he leaned back, raising his hands in mock surrender.
“Fine,” he said easily. “You win.”
You didn’t relax.
Because he wasn’t looking at Lex anymore.
He was looking at you.
You waited until Lex was fully secured, until the transport lifted off, until the last agent cleared the area, before you turned away.
“Stay out of it next time,” you muttered as you passed him.
You didn’t wait for a response. You just took off. But you didn’t get far.
Because, of course, he followed.
You slowed just enough to hover above a quiet rooftop, turning sharply to face him.
“I’m not doing this tonight,” you said.
He hovered a few feet away, hands loose at his sides, like this was some casual, common thing the two of you did.
Then again, unfortunately, it kind of was.
“Doing what?” he asked, feigning innocence.
“This.” You gestured between the two of you. “Whatever this is.”
He hummed, like he was genuinely considering it. “Nah.”
You exhaled sharply, turning to leave again. Then suddenly, he was in front of you before you could move.
Your frustration spiked. “Move.”
“Make me.”
“Look.” You stepped closer, voice dropping. “I am not in the mood.”
“That’s the best part,” he said lightly.
Your hands clenched into fists as you felt your lips tug into a sneer.
His grin widened. “There it is.”
“Invincible—”
“You get this look,” he interrupted, circling you slowly. “Right before you decide whether you’re gonna hit me.”
Your patience snapped.
“Why are you like this?” you demanded.
That seemed to genuinely interest him. “Like what?”
“Antagonistic. Reckless. Completely incapable of acting like a normal person—”
“Normal’s boring.” He leaned in slightly, close enough that you could see the way his eyes lit up.
His interest in you made your stomach twist.
“And I’m trying to see how far I can push you before you snap.”
Your stomach dropped. “You— What?”
He smiled, and it wasn’t a nice one.
“You’re sexy when you’re mad.”
The words hit like a slap. You recoiled instinctively, disgust flaring hot and immediate.
“What is wrong with you?”
“Plenty,” he said easily. “You gonna do something about it?”
For a second, just a second, you really wanted to.
Your heat burned behind your eyes. Your muscles tensed, ready to move.
And he all but leaned into it.
“C’mon,” he coaxed, voice low. “I know you want to.”
That was the worst part.
He wanted it, maybe for you to prove him right, maybe just cause he loves it.
Either way, you hated it,
You stepped back instead. His expression faltered, not quite with disappointment, but with something close.
“No,” you said, voice steady despite the anger still burning in your chest. “I don’t.”
You shot upward, faster than before, faster than he could casually keep pace without effort.
By the time you reached your apartment, your chest felt tight.
You landed harder than necessary on your balcony, shoving the door open and stepping inside.
The quiet hit you immediately. Safe and normal quiet.
You let out a breath you didn’t realize you’d been holding and dropped onto the couch, dragging a hand down your face.
“Rough night?”
You startled slightly, head snapping toward the kitchen.
Jimmy leaned against the counter, a half-eaten snack in hand, watching you with mild concern.
“…You didn’t hear any of that, did you?” you asked.
“Just the landing,” he said, taking a bite. “You break the balcony again, you’re paying for it again.”
“Sorry, sorry. I know.”
He waved it off, stepping further into the living room. “So what happened tonight?”
“Invincible.”
He grimaced. “That guy’s a fucking freak.”
You huffed out a weak, tired laugh, leaning back against the couch.
On my knees for no googles Mark info cause he's my favorite HOW exactly he's toxic devoted to his Kent? (Referencing your last post)
Ooo, boy—
So a little background first. In his dimension Lensless is kind of with his father/The Empire? The two are not open with what they’re doing, so they’re still considered “heroes”
But Lensless has a very bad habit of doing what he wants when he wants, since he got his powers young, he’s always tested his limits.
So when he meets this indomitable force that is Superwoman? Smitten from the very start. Cause that’s someone he can’t stand toe to toe with? Really?? He’ll test it, then immediately latch onto her when she easily handles whatever he tosses at her.
I’ve mentioned briefly that Superwoman kind of became his moral compass. While, yes, he wants to push her buttons because it’s funny. He never wants to do something so bad that she’ll stop talking to him.
He’s still incredibly impulsive. Starting fights, insulting others, generally not really caring about the consequences of anything.
But if his Kent asks him to stop or to do something? He’ll do it in a heartbeat. (the more “heroic” tasks take a bit more convincing, but he’ll still do it)
I say toxic cause for Lensless? Everything revolves around Superwoman. And for Kent? It’s emotionally draining when you’re having to constantly reign in this little asshole from starting city destroying fights just cause he can—
Len really following Superwoman around like an hyperactive dog is so funny, like Kent, you have a second shadow now.
I imagine him so playful (in his own way) with her, but such a menace towards her villains, cause they're taking her attention away from him! Drama king.
Lensless has a burning, one-sided hatred of Lex Luthor cause what do you mean that man is as obsessed as him?! No he’s not! He’ll show him!
Like he’s so puppy coded. He hangs off of Kent’s every word. Always wrapped around or touching her in one way or another. He is so affectionate it’s disgusting. He, 100%, tries to rage bait her cause he thinks she’s so incredibly attractive when she’s angry/upset.
But while he tap dances on the line of too much, he’ll never cross it.
He adores her, after all. He doesn’t want to loose the one person that has stuck with him this long.
Lensless has quickly bumped up to one of my favorites to write/talk about…
Which Mark would you Say its the most selfish when It comes to Kent?
It really depends on what you mean by selfish, I guess—
Selfish in a jealous way? Lensless, Mohawk, and Fullmask fight for that spot.
Lensless just wants all Kent’s attention. Mohawk is possessive in a way, like he wants to be the only one to be able to do things with Kent. And Fullmask? Well before his Kent’s death he was much healthier, but afterward he’s so incredibly selfish in the fact he wants her with him at all times.
Selfish in a way that he sees her like an item he owns? Corrupted Mark and Viltrumite Mark.
Corrupted Mark wants to (and really is) the only one to interact with Kent after her capture, he wants to be everything she wants or needs. And he’ll make sure of it. Viltrumite is sort of in the same boat. He wanted his future that he imagined with Kent, and didn’t really ever learn to take her wants/needs into consideration.
Selfish in a sex way? All are kinda selfish in their own ways, even if they’re focused on Kent’s pleasure.
