You are standing with your friends, laughing and talking about school.

The sun feels warm on your back, and for a moment, everything feels easy. You don’t notice at first, but someone is watching you from across the lot.

Clark Kent holds his books tightly and tries to walk toward you. His heart beats fast, and he keeps his eyes on you, hoping you will look his way.

He is just about to say hello when a truck pulls up, and Whitney jumps out with a big smile.

Whitney, your boyfriend, walks over and puts his arm around you like he always does. You smile at him without thinking.

Clark stops where he is, looks down, and slowly turns away. He doesn’t say anything as he walks past, wishing he had been a little faster.

But something about clark makes you feel some sort of way you can’t explain.