Ah, excellent question. Seems like the entire city turning on Superman so quickly would be cause for him to pack and run. That was certainly how he lived his life before Metropolis - as soon as someone got a hint of his abilities, he'd take off. The motivation here is different, but the result could very well be the same. How important is the Daily Planet or his budding relationship with Lois at this point in time that would compel him to stay? He has had jobs and relationships before, but that never stopped him from moving in the middle of the night before. Interesting idea for a fic!
