A/N: Requested by Takashi981 for some Clark/Verena time. Guys, I really don't wanna finish my homework. :|
METROPOLIS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
15:23 EDT
"Not that I'm not pleased to see you, but what are you doing here?" Clark asked me, leaning against the desk of the private office he had gotten us. He sipped the cup of his coffee quietly, waiting for me to answer.
"I think you know why," I replied, crossing my arms as I leaned on one leg.
A flash of annoyance ran through Clark's eyes. "Is this about Superboy?"
"He adopted a civilian identity," I informed the Kryptonian. "He goes by Conner. Conner Kent."
Clark's eyes widened behind his glasses before he cleared his throat, taking another sip of his coffee. "Why would he–?"
"He didn't," I shook my head. "M'gann chose the name Conner for him… J'onn came up with the last name." Clark narrowed his eyes, and I was almost weary of him using his heat vision, but knew he wasn't going to risk it.
"And?" Clark inquired, looking at me.
I shrugged, not really sure of what to say. "Just wanted you to know. He has no idea what your secret ID is." I narrowed my eyes, to make sure no one was listening in. It wasn't bad to double check.
"Bruce has already talked to me about this," Clark informed me. "I'm trying, okay?"
"Well, you're not trying hard enough, Clark," I rebutted, crossing my arms, looking up at him. "Conner needs someone. A father… a brother… someone."
"Then why don't you be there for him?" Clark asked, staring me down. "I don't know where to start. I can't be like Bruce. Bruce can relate to both Dick and you because he too has lost his parents. I don't have a single thing that I can relate to with Conner."
"You both are Kryptonian," I replied. "Work from there, Clark. You're a smart man. Conner wants to talk to you."
"How do you know that for sure?" Clark asked wearily, acting much like his alias. So unlike the Superman I knew.
I pursed my lips, debating quietly if I should tell him or not. "He's told me. He asked about my relationship with Bruce. He wants to be a part of a family. Just try, alright?"
Clark left out a heavy sigh and ran his fingers through his neat hair. "I'll try. But I can't promise that I'll succeed."
"Wasn't it you that told me to keep trying?" I gave a faint smile.
The Kryptonian looked at me before giving me a soft smile. "Yeah. I did."
A/N: Time to do homework. =-= This is what I get for procrastinating all Spring Break...