orphic [CLARK KENT]

02 - clark kent

"Great." Mr. White nodded. "You'll have a partner for next six months."

I faked a smile. "Great!" I tired to hide the disgust tone. I didn't think that I would have a partner. I should knew better. I wondered if my parents had another partners than each other.

"A experienced partner is required for new reporters. To guide you." Mr. White informed. That's even worse. To guide me, even though my parents already taught me what I need to know. 

"Your partner will be Clark Kent." He said, motioning me to follow him. "I'll introduce you to him now."

Clark Kent? The one of most best reporters in Metropolis? Maybe this isn't bad after all. I tired to make my sudden eagerness obvious. I took a deep breath as I followed him. 

We stopped at a desk. There was a man in about his late twenties with a dark brown hair, black glasses bit too big, square jaws that made him look strong and of course, handsome. This must be Clark Kent. 

Ashleyn, stop it. No falling in love. Especially with your partner. You have to keep it professional. 

"Mr. Kent." Mr. White tapped on the desk. Clark Kent looked up. "Yes, sir?" He said. 

"This is Ashleyn Brooks. Miss. Brooks, this is Clark Kent, which will be your partner for six months. Staring now." 

"I wasn't informed." Clark frowned.

"Will it be a problem?" Mr. White glanced at him. Clark opened his mouth but Mr. White didn't let him finish. "If it is problem, you will be fired, Mr. Kent. Do you understand?" 

Surprise flashes on Clark's face. I was shocked, too. Would he fire the best reporter he have? He definitely have an ego. The surprise was gone within a few seconds. 

"Yes, sir, I understand you perfectly." Clark bowed his head. 

Mr. White smirked, probably enjoying this. "Good." He said and left us alone. I awkwardly looked back where Mr. White disappeared, not knowing what to say to my new partner. 

Clark Kent cleared his thoart behind me. I turned my head to face him. "So you're stuck with me for six months." He smirked. That smile! It made my legs weak. I snapped myself out of it. No any kind of affection. 

"You being stuck with me is more accurate." I sighed, half joking. 

He frowned. "Why would you say that?" 

I shrugged with a uncertainly. "You seemed not happy before." I said. 

"Oh, no. I was j-just confused that I wasn't informed. Usually, Mr. White would inform us beforehand. I apologize if I offended you."

"That alright." I shook head, putting it away. So you had a partner before?" I asked.

He shook his head. "No. Never. You're the first. Congrats." 

I chuckled. "Well, lucky me."