Identity Effect

Chapter 2

Gotham Daily Office...

Bruce Wayne was just about to enter Mrs. Johnson's office to talk to her about the last article in Gotham Daily when a yang petite blonde ran out of the office and bumped in him.

"Hay.." he was about to say something funny, but then saw tears in her eyes.

"Sorry" she said quickly and made her way to the elevator.

For a couple of seconds Bruce stood their, but then fallowed the girl and saw her entering the elevator so he slipped after her.

"Are you ok?" he asked after the door slammed shut.

"Yes, thank you" Chloe answered but was still wiping the tears from her eyes.

"Well, if this is you ok condition, I defiantly don't want to see you in the sad one" he joked and apparently she found it pretty nice.

"Sorry. It's just there are some things that I can't really tell a stranger" Chloe produced a weak smile.

"You know, sometimes strangers are the best to talk to" he answered and than held his hand to her "Bruce Wayne"

"Chloe Sullivan" she shook his hand.

"So, I guess now we're not strangers, at least we know each other's names and believe me that's a lot" he said while the elevator reached the first floor. "You think, maybe we can share a coffee and if you don't want to tell me why you're so sad and in tears we can talk about something funnier"

"You kinda left me no choice" said Chloe a bit confused. "But I just came to the city and I believe it would be batter if you show me a couple good cafes"

"You've got it" the door opened and Chloe and Bruce left the Gotham Daily Building.

Scoller's CD shop...

"Ok, so you've got it?" Mike, the guy who for the last 20 minuets was telling Clark how to sell CDs, has just finished.

"Yeah, sure" answered Clark, rolling his eyes.

Mike took a deep breath "Ok, you can take a look around now and get to work"

The taller guy just nodded and Mike went on his own business, leaving Clark muttering 'oh' and 'God, help'.

"Don't be so hard on him" he heard a sweet voice behind his back. He immediately turned and saw a really beautiful girl about 20 years old. She had really long waist-length dark hair and bright blue eyes.

"Hi..."that was all he could mumble.

"Are you ok?" the girl giggled.

"Oh, yes" Clark became a bit red in face "I just haven't herd you"

"Oh" she laughed again showing the perfect teeth. "I meant you shouldn't be so hard on Mike. He's sometimes annoying, but mostly really nice. By the way, I'm Julie"

"I'm Clark. So, you work here too?"

"No, I just step by often. I love music. But I haven't seen you before here, guess you're the new one.."

"Yeah, I just came from Metropolis to Gotham" answered Clark.

"Really? I'd love some day to visit your city. I've heard it's great. Anyway, do you need some help showing you around the shop and maybe when you're on a break I can show you Gotham too. I just know how is it to be a new one. Not really easy"

"Thanks a lot, I'd love too" Clark didn't know why he said so.

"Ok then. Let's start from rock music and soundtracks.." Clark smiled and followed her.

Gotham promised to be very interesting. At least for Clark Kent.

TBC