Prey for Chloe NC-17

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

Chapter 1
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She stepped out of her car and into Smallville once again. It seemed like only yesterday that she’d been there, but it had not been a day ago. For a month, she’d been another person, untamed and adventurous. Now, due to Gabe’s pleading she had returned to finish her final year of high school.

“That’s all I’m promising, Gabe,” she seethed,” after I’m done with Smallville High, I’m leaving Kansas and never coming back.”

“Chloe, I always meant to tell you.”

“Don’t say another fucking word, Gabe,” she’d said, clearing her throat, “Not another sound. You made me believe a lie – that my mother had abandoned me. If I hadn’t investigated, I’d still be under that misconception. Just stay out of my way”

Lighting her cigarette, she took a look at the school. It was the same, but she no longer card. As far as Chloe was concerned, the damn institution might as well have had an expiration date on it.

Clark, shocked to see Chloe smoking, approached her cautiously,” Chloe?” he questioned, “Is that you?”

“My savior in flannel,” she deadpanned,” Yep, it’s me.”

She was wearing skin tight jeans with a low plunge red to. Chloe’s hair was dyed copper red and was very wavy. On her feet, she wore black ankle high spiked boots and she wore a matching leather jacket. Disapprovingly, he made a face as he saw the cigarette in her hand.

“Can it, Kent,” she warned, “I’m not in the mood for anti-smoking lectures early in the morning.”

“What’s happened to you?” he questioned.

“Need to ask?” she wondered, “I’ve changed, Clark. It’s as simple as that. I’ve got to get to class.” Tossing the cigarette to the ground, she stomped towards the school.

After fourth period, Lana was surprised to find Chloe having a heavy conversation with Jennifer Taylor, one of Smallville High’s most notorious students. She was the small town version of the village bicycle; a girl almost all the guys tried out once. As she was about to say hello, she witnessed Chloe pull the girl into a deep embrace, kissing her deeply as she leaned against her locker. They caressed, arms touching hands as the sounds of students crashing into lockers littered the school.

You could hear a pin drop down the corridor at that precise moment. All eyes were fastened on Chloe Sullivan whose transformation had been the talk of the school all morning. After an immeasurable amount of time, the two girls separated and Chloe started to walk down the hall.

“Chloe?” Lana said, noting her friends new clothes and hair, “When did you get back?”

“This morning. Sorry I didn’t call, but things were……rocky, if you know what I mean.”

“It’s OK,” Lana said, taken aback by the double entendre. “What with you and Jennifer?”

“Oh, that,” Chloe said nonchalantly, as Lana struggled to keep up with her,” Just a little dare. Jennifer was bragging about being bi-curious. I just took her up on the claim.”

Lana looked absolutely horrified.

“Well, gotta run. I’ve got a slew of assignments to pick up and I’ve got to get as much work done as I can this afternoon. Looks like I may have a date.”

Both Jennifer and her boyfriend Ryan looked at Chloe ravenously. Chloe merely looked back and threw a kiss in their direction. “See you, Lana,” she said, not looking in the girl’s direction. Lana met up with Clark who had also been watching the display of affection.

“Jesus, Clark, what do you think is wrong with her?”

“I wouldn’t say anything’s wrong with her, Lana, I just think Chloe’s going through some sort of phase.”

“Phase?”

“Yeah,” Clark insisted,” It’s complicated.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Hi, Chloe,” Jennifer cooed as she caught up with her at the Torch later in the afternoon, “Busy?”

“No,” she said with a smile,” Come on in.”

“That was fun earlier. We should hang out.”

“I’d like that,” Chloe said, pulling the girl into her embrace.

“Wow, you’re aggressive,” Jennifer whispered, cupping Chloe’s face with her hands, “I like it.”

“Don’t I know it.” Their faces met, and they kissed softly. Chloe caressed the girl’s back, deepening the kiss, their tongues meeting. She pushed Jennifer against the papered wall, placing her hands on the girl’s breast.

Lex thought he’d entered an alternate universe when he witnessed the scene unfolding in the Torch office. Two girls intertwined and caressing in mid-afternoon, about a minute away from tearing each other’s clothes off wasn’t the usual script at the high school newspaper’s office.

“Uh,” he coughed,” could one of you tell me where Chloe-“

As the girls stopped kissing to look at him, Lex was flabbergasted to see that the red-haired one was Chloe. They pulled apart, and Chloe walked up to him, unembarrassed by what he’d interrupted.

“Lex,” she chirped, “what a nice surprise. Come to say hello?”

“Chloe, I’ll catch you later, OK,” Jennifer said, gesturing ‘call me’ as she left the room.

Chloe followed the girl’s shape as she left the room. “Women……men,” she sighed, “I just can’t seem to make up my mind lately.”

“Are you feeling alright?”

“Why wouldn’t I?” she questioned.

“Do you even have to question?” Lex said, taken aback, “You take off for a month, drop out of sight and now you come back and-“

“And what, Lex?”

“I find you practically fornicating with a fellow student in the newspaper offices!”

“Hold on there, bud,” she warned, “I did my work….picked up all my assignments and edited the stories left in my pile. Worktime was clearly over. You didn’t catch me fucking anyone – just making out. Next time, knocking might be safest if you’re so easily offended. I would have never taken you for a prude.”

His jaw was about to fall to the ground, in shock and to his incredible disbelief….arousal.

“Oh Lex……I’m glad you enjoyed the show. I hope it didn’t get …..a rise out of you.” She laughed, grabbed her bag and left the office.
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[Kit Merlot]

This is a very cool beginning :biggrin:

More please!

[hfce]

Ok I feel like i am in the twilight zone. What the hell? :goof:



Hope :chlexsign4:

[autumngold]

I didn't like the scene with Jennifer, but I love how it captured Lex's attention!! It's about time that Chloe got noticed as a woman!! Please update again soon!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[kitten]

:biggrin:

Oh my . . . I always knew Chloe was too much for Smallville. I wonder if Lex will survive the red-headed version.

Great chapter!

[crankychick]

Ok I feel like i am in the twilight zone. What the hell?


Let's just say Chloe has had enough. She's a newly born bad ass and will be raising hell in town.

[lexchloe]

:devil: Chloe She needs to set her sights on something more ......challenging, like say a sexy bald billionaire. Her being mad at Gabe made me kinda sad though. (what can I say Gabe is like an unsung hero to me)

[sydsvaughn]

I'll bite ... I can't wait to see how Lex reacts to the new Chloe!

SaraC

[Rae]

I swear my mouth hit the floor. Chloe's gone baaaaaaaad. But the best kind of bad. Watch out, Lex!

Excellent. I'm loving this. Update soon, please? :puppyeyes:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

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Friday had finally arrived and Chloe could not have been happier. Not only had she blossomed into the overnight sensation of Smallville High, she’d also made a date to see Jennifer that night. However, she had put a stop to rumor mill earlier that very day when John Rickson had attempted to force her into the locker room with him. Amazing, what the power of a good swift kick to the groin could accomplish.

“Listen, dipshit,” she clarified. “I pick …….I choose who I fool around with. Just because I’m little bit different doesn’t make me a second-rate whore. Next time you try anything, I’ll kick you heel first while I have stilettos on, got it?”

With that matter settled, SluttyChloe had turned into BadAssChloe. It made very little difference to her what most of her students muttered behind her back, but being thought of a slut immediately made you someone’s victim. She was fucking done with being anyone’s target or victim.

“Ready to print,” she muttered, finalizing her red marks on the latest scandal – book banning in the library. Her work had not suffered, despite her absence. It was one thing to undergo a change in attitude and personality, but the work she did was her key to getting out of Kansas. Already, she’d started narrowing down her college choices and preparing some college essays. UC at Berkeley was her first choice at this point, as long as she could come up with the money.

She stepped into the ladies’ room to change into her outfit for the evening. Earlier that morning, she’d told Gabe not to wait up for her. He was doing his best to keep it all together, but the strain on their relationship was weighing on them both. She promised him that, although she’d be very late coming back, that she would neither drink nor do drugs. It was the best she could do to mollify his fears. Smoothing out the jersey dress she’d picked up in San Diego, she applied black eyeliner and matching burgundy lipstick to get her look for the night down. Zipping up her boots, she quickly grabbed her bag and went back into the Torch office to get her cellphone. Clark was waiting for her there.

“Chloe, have you got a minute?” Clark asked. “Damn. You look nice. What’s the occasion?”

“Thanks,” she said, looking around for her phone on the cluttered desk. “Hitting the town tonight with some friends. What’s up?”

“Could you look up at me, please?”

She reluctantly complied. Clark still wasn’t used to the red hair or the new clothes/makeup she’d adopted, but underneath that guise, she was still his good friend. That was what mattered, after all.

“Clark, are we getting to something here or what?” she questioned.

“I want to know how you’re feeling?”

She made a hissing ‘tsk’ sound under her breath and rose from her seat. Her outfit was obviously not for school and Clark wondered if she was meeting someone. She was wearing a burgundy halter top dress, very high heeled boots and ……..Christ! When she turned to pick her bag up off the floor, he could see the dress was completely backless.

“Let’s talk about our feelings on Monday, ‘kay? I’m not in a ‘share and care’ mood right now.”

“I see that,” he said. She moved closer to him.

“Hmm, and what is it you think you see, Clark?” she said, circling him like a tiger about to pounce,” A dress? A new attitude, perhaps? Well, Chloe’s not the same person she was when she left Smallville.”

“What happened?” he asked, getting very uncomfortable as her hand trailed over his lower back.

“Many things,” she replied evasively, “but mainly, I decided to not waste time, it being our most valuable commodity and blah, blah, blah.” In a flash, she’d patted him on the butt.

“Chloe, what the hell?”

“Oh, relax, “she said, laughing as she grabbed her jacket, “I was just seeing the results of your football workouts. Getting pretty firm, aren’t you?”

He couldn’t keep his eyes from her bosom as she stretched her arms to put her jacket on. She noticed and smiled mischievously. “Clark, don’t worry about it.”

“About what?”

“I don’t go after anything that doesn’t want me, Ok? I got it – finally”

“Chloe-“

“Don’t bother, Clark. My crush on you wasn’t the only thing I lost last month.”

Oh, God, what had he driven her to do….

“And, please don’t blame yourself. I’m responsible for my choices, not you. It’s over and done with. Let’s move on.”

He wasn’t sure how to take this attitude, but he sighed and nodded in her direction.

“Besides,” she teased, “it’s entirely your loss, Clark. You’ll regret it, not me.”

“Chloe, I’m-“

“Sorry, sorry,” she said, shaking her hands, “I just couldn’t resist getting that last dig in.”

“So, where are you headed?”

“Why, Clark, looking to get into some serious trouble with the parents?” she teased as they walked out.”

“No, I’m just wondering is all.”

“The Sheik.”

“In Metropolis?”

“Unless they’ve moved it,” she said, raising her eyebrow in annoyance. “I’ve gotta run….talk to you tomorrow.”

Clark watched her go away, took out his own phone and immediately called Lex
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The Sheik was Metropolis’ newest nightclub, ornate, extravagant and hard as hell to get into. Fortunately, the best way to get into such places, was through the back or in Chloe’s case, the kitchen. On her way back to Smallville, she’d met Lisa Stanley, a Topeka transplantee who told her she could arrange for Chloe to check out the new club.

Walking in through the back, Lisa waited for her at the employee’s entrance. “I borrowed an ID for you, just in case.”

“Borrowed?”

“It won’t be missed. Will I see you later?”

Chloe had kissed her lightly on the lips, "If you want to."

Once she was in, Lisa guided her through the labyrinth layout of the Sheik. The club was laid out like a Middle-Eastern Kasbah. Floating chiffon panels hung from ceiling to floor and at various tables on the different levels, hookahs were the table centerpieces.

“Now this is what I call an excellent piece of culture,” she said to no one in particular. Having already left her bag in the trunk of her car, Chloe tucked her phone, some cash, her cigarettes and keys into a small pouch located on the side of her boot. She checked in her jacket, putting her ticket in her boot with her other things.

Making her way over to the bar, she ordered a soft drink. She could have gotten away with a drink, Chloe thought to herself, were it not for that damn promise she’d made to Gabe. The bartender was giving her the eye. Chloe smiled back, making a mental note just in case her date for the night didn’t work out.

“You’re a long way from Metropolis,” she heard a familiar voice call out.

“Lex?” she said, surprised to see him there. He was dressed casually in dark – exquisitely tailored black pants and a dark colored shirt. She couldn’t see the color in the flashing lights of the club. “Hot date tonight, I presume.”

“Not particularly,” he said, sitting in the stool next to her, “but I am surprised to see you here. “I would have never taken you for a club goer.”

“I’m meeting someone.”

“Lucky guy,” Lex said, ordering a brandy as he checked her out from head to foot. “or are you still playing with girls?”

“A little of this, and a little of that,” she joked, taking a swig of the soda. Lex eyed her curiously. She met his gaze fearlessly.

“Lex, will you quit that, please?”

“Quit what?”

“I already have a disapproving parent. I don’t need the parental eyes. This is a Coke…..a plain Coke.”

Moving dangerously close to him…..close enough for him to sniff her breath, she held her face inches away from his. “Satisfied?” she questioned.

He held her gaze. Chloe had grown aggressively bold and suggestive and this intrigued him. She had also, somehow, maintained the ability to get underneath his skin.

“For the moment,” he said.

Turning to face the bar, Chloe finished the rest of her soda in one gulp. As she drank, Lex got an excellent view of the back of her dress. The severe halter front disguised the fact that the back of dress was open to a dangerously low level on her back. Despite his mind telling him such thoughts were out of place, his body reacted to the sight of her in the dress. She looked strong and sexy.

Chloe turned her head and looked over his shoulder. Jennifer had arrived and was signaling for them to meet on the dance floor. Sophie Ellis Bextor’s “Murder on the Dance Floor” was just starting up.

“Well, my date’s here,” she said, signaling to Jennifer with her eyes. Turning his head to see who Chloe was meeting, Lex was unsurprised to see the same girl he’d found Chloe kissing earlier in the week.

“She doesn’t seem your type,” he said as she brushed past him.

Chloe leaned close to him, her face almost touching his and patted him on the chin with her finger, smiling. “Darling, you have no idea what my type is.”

He watched her as she met the other girl on the dance floor, cursing under his breath the promise he’d made to Gabe to keep an eye on Chloe. She was different and he was reacting differently to the changes in her. The provocative gestures and sexual innuendo coming from her should have been easy to deflect, but he found he didn’t want to.

Watching her gyrating to the beat, Lex could not take his eyes off her. Lex stared intensely as Chloe spun the girl around, ran her hands down her thighs and kissed the nape of her neck. His breath stopped when he saw Chloe briefly run her hand down the girl’s breast.

She was arousing him. He saw her direct her gaze in his direction and knew instinctively that she knew the effect she was having on him and that she was enjoying it. She wanted to turn him on…..and was getting her wish.

How far are you willing to take this game, Chloe, he thought to himself.
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[kitten]

:blush:

*giggles like an idiot, unable to find words good enough to review*

[lexchloe]

How far are you willing to take this game, Chloe, he thought to himself

I'm hoping all the way baby!!!! :devil: :biggrin:

[Kit Merlot]

This story is very intriguing--I like Chloe being naughty, but I'd like to know more about Chloe's mom. Is that where Chloe was for the month that she was out of Smallville?

So many questions--need more answers!

Awesome story :biggrin:

[Béatrice]

Chloe is hesitating between women and men? Well, when she'll taste Lex she'll find her preference.

Please come back!!! :worship2:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

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(For those of you wondering, yes, Clark is totally becoming Chloe’s bitch in this story but there will be no Chlark. She’s got her eyes on the Lex, but before the grand ravishing, Lex wants to know why Chloe's gone bad)

Downing his third brandy in a row, Lex was paged to the private table he’d requested when he first came to the Sheik. He was about to go upstairs when he was stopped in his tracks by the sight of Chloe leading her date towards what looked like the ladies room. Chloe’s hand was rising dangerous up the girl’s inner thigh. Lex’s forehead began to sweat.

Chloe, you have no idea what you’re doing to me.

The door to the ladies room remained open as Lex followed them a few steps behind. In complete astonishment, he watched as Chloe led the girl into the private stall and stopped to smile. She was looking straight at him as she licked her lips and closed the door. Lex thought his heart would burst from his chest. He was aroused, but he was also very angry at being played with. There was no hiding that was the scenario. She was aware that Lex was keeping an eye on her and was giving him a peek before hiding to indulge her whims. He was not going to let her get away with it.

Half an hour passed. Lex waited patiently, watching as the girl walked out of the stall first, her lipstick stained mouth smiling. He could see the wrinkles on the side of her dress and imagined Chloe’s hands shoving aside the fabric to touch the flesh within…..

He shivered. God, what the hell was going on with him?

Chloe walked out of the stall and immediately came face to face with Lex. His face was a mask of dark anger, this somehow amusing her more than it should. Fluffing her hair as she walked up to him, a self-satisfied look of smug satisfaction on her face, she met his eyes and put her hand on her hip.

“I wouldn’t have taken you for a ladies’ room voyeur, Lex, “she said huskily.

“What the hell were you doing in there?” he said with false disgust. As if I need to ask.

“Lex, you’re a big boy,” she smirked, looking down at his pants, “possibly in more ways than one. I’m sure you can figure it out.”

“Do you mean to tell me you just had sex with a girl you know nothing about, in a public bathroom?”

“I don’t mean to tell you anything,” she bit back,” What I did or did not do with Jennifer is none of your business. Unless of course you want it to be.”

“What is that supposed to mean?”

Shaking her head in annoyance, she ‘tsked and teased, “You really don’t get it, do you?” Just as she was about to walk past him, he trapped her, stretching his arm and bringing his hand perilously close to her face.

“I’d like to know what game you’re playing.”

“What game would you like to play?”

“Chloe, cut the double talk. You’re deliberately baiting me and I’d like to know why.”

She didn’t say a word as she stared up at him, making no move to get away. He burned to touch her, but was afraid of how intense his reaction to her would be if his hand met her face……his lips her lips……..her naked back.

“Just answer one question, Lex, “she said daringly.

“What?”

“Why are you here?”

“To keep an eye on you because I’m worried about you.”

“No, that’s just what you’re telling yourself to justify the fact you’ve been spying on me. Why are you really here?”

“Since you’re full of knowledge, Chloe, why don’t you tell me?”

“Are you sure that’s what you want?”

“Let me have it.”

“Mmmm, you tease. One thing at a time,” she laughed.

“Chloe, I’m losing my patience with this game of yours.”

“Shh,” Chloe murmured, running her hand along the side of his face, “I didn’t realize how angry I was making you.”

“Don’t do-“

“You’re curious about me,” she said quietly, her face moving closer to his,” you know I’m different, but you’re not sure exactly how different. I turn you on, but you don’t want to make a move until you’re sure of how that move will be taken by me. Will I let you touch me? Will I let you kiss me? You’re dying to put your hands on me , but are afraid of what will happen once you do. You loved watching me with that girl, but hated the fact she wasn’t you. You’re wondering just how bad little Chloe has become.”

Lex could feel himself getting hard as she spoke. He willed himself to not look down…..not see the hardened nipples that adorned the front of her dress. Nipples he longed to taste with his tongue.

“That was a mouthful,” he came back, relishing the mischievous laughter that come from her.

“Lex, do you think that was an appropriate choice of words? Are you saying that I’m wrong?”

“Yes, I am.”

Without breaking their locked gaze, she ran her hands down the front of his pants. He groaned as her hand stroked his visible erection through the rough fabric.

“Liar, “she hissed.

He put his hand on hers and moved it. She could feel the heat of his hand and hear his labored breath. It was a powerful aphrodisiac. Taking a step to the right, she broke their closeness and started to walk away. Lex wasn’t having any of it and grabbed her by the arm.

“This isn’t over.”

“I thought it had barely started myself,” she said, “but I think you’re playing it safe.”

“Come with me.”

“Where?”

“To my table upstairs.”

“Then let go of me.”

“Are you asking or commanding?”

“Whichever works for you, Lex. Let…go of me.”

He moved his hand to her lower back as they proceeded to the main balustrade. Giving his name to the attendant on the upper stairs, they were led to one of the tented tables. He immediately sat down and drew the curtain around them. Chloe sat opposite him, an amused look on her face.

“Whatever you think you’re doing now,” he began, “I’ve already done before. I’ve been playing these types of games for much longer than you have. Please try to keep that in mind.”

She said nothing, but continued watching him.

He continued. “There’s some part of me that can’t help but wonder if all of this is some sort of show. Was that display in the bathroom an exhibition for my benefit? Did you fuck that girl because you knew I was watching? Is that part of the game or the entire game altogether?”

Continuing to say nothing, she merely smiled lasciviously and tapped her hand on the table.

“Answer me, Chloe.”

“Lecture time is over, Lex,” she said, rising from her seat. “You enjoyed it….I enjoyed. Let’s leave it at that.”

He grabbed her by the waist, seating her on his lap, spread-eagled so he could face her. Lex cupped her face in his hands, preventing her from looking away.

“Since it’s been established that I know a thing or two about this sort of thing, let’s get back to your little tirade from a few minutes ago. You enjoyed catching me off guard, didn’t you? Well, cap pas cap. Shoe's on the other foot now.”

“How so?” she managed to say. The heat between them scorched her, inflaming the urge to kiss him silent.

“You want me, don’t you?”

“No,” she lied, wondering if he was going to do what she thought he was going to do next.

Lex let go of her face and placed his hand between her legs, feeling the warmth of her arousal through her underwear. Chloe groaned and clutched his shoulders, a surge of electricity surging through her as she felt his finger probe her inner walls.

“Liar,” he hissed. “Now that we’ve established who wants who, let’s get the Q & A done with. Yes, I’m curious about you and yes I’ve been dying to touch you….to kiss you. Every ounce of my self-control is being employed at the moment to curb the overwhelming impulse I have to throw you over this table and fuck you the way you deserve to be fucked. I think you’ve been playing adult games with randy children and it’s time to upgrade the package.”

She was completely speechless. His hands moved from between her legs to her lower back, slowly moving upwards to the snap at the nape of her neck.

“You want me to do this? You want me to take this dress off and stop resisting my control, but I’m not going to. I’m not making a move.”

“Why the hell not?” she angrily retorted.

“Because I know there is something driving this behavior. Something has brought about this change, and I don’t know what it is. Until I do, I’m not making a move.”

He could practically feel the anger rising to her face and longed to see the bright, red flush hidden well by the dark. Pulling herself off his lap and onto her feet, she pulled the skirt of her dress down and pulled the curtain back to leave.

“My life is my concern, Lex. That is not open to negotiation. You want to open a mirror into my soul? Some constructions of the psyche are not meant to be made. Not making a move, I see. Well, don’t worry about it. I already got laid tonight.”

“Not properly,” he bit back.

“How do you know?” she replied nonchalantly, exiting his tent, “but one thing I know is that you’ll be thinking about me tonight…….hard.”

So will you, Chloe, he thought to himself, watching her figure dim as she walked away from him and down the stairs. You won’t know what a good fuck is until I have you….and I will, just not now. Not until I know what's changed you.
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[autumngold]

I'm glad that Lex isn't just going to use Chloe!! Thanks for the updates!! :chlexsign4:

[Janet]

Wow! Thanks for updating so quickly!

Crazy night... good for Lex to hold off, Lex going through the same experimentation as Chloe... interesting! Can't wait to see how this develops.

:)

[Kit Merlot]

Man, you are fabulous!

Good for Lex for not using Chloe- :chlexsign2:

More soon.

[lexchloe]

Yay Lex isn't using her. Their interaction was all kinds of hot though. Can't wait for more.

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

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(This story is just writing itself. More teasing, more double entendres and much more Chlex. But our bald billionaire has a heart. He’s after much more than a quick tumble. Thanks to everyone for reading my story and leaving feedback. All of you make writing my stories so much fun!)


Amazing, the power sexual frustration can have on a personality. It had been a week since her encounter with Lex at the Sheik and she had not been able to get him out of her head. Not even the fact she’d gone home with Lisa and her boyfriend that night had gotten Lex Luthor out of her system. Threesomes were aerobic, but rarely fulfilling. She went through the motions, got her thrills as best she could (Lisa’s boyfriend was intimidated and did nothing but watch and go down on them both), and left their apartment with a half-assed promise to call again soon.

Chloe concentrated on her work at school and at the Torch, trying to think about anything but her thwarted passion for a certain mysterious billionaire. Naturally, because he was the one thing she didn’t want to think about, he remained the one thing she constantly thought about. As she researched essay topics for English, she remembered the touch of his hand on her bare back. It sent shivers down her spine to recall how warm his hand had been. She craved him.

And so, she had decided to throw herself into working on her college applications and essays. As she was reading an old Ms. Magazine article, she felt her cell phone vibrate in her front jeans pocket. She didn’t want to break her concentrate, so she let the call go to vibrate. In fact, right after that call she decided to shut her phone off altogether. Working as much as she could for the evening, she read and took some notes until hunger beckoned her to call it a night. It was fifteen after 8:00.

She had no definite plans for the night, but one place she was definitely not going to was the Sheik. Jennifer had wanted to get together again, but Chloe had grown bored. Besides, every time she brought along her boyfriend, all the guy ever did was stare at her eagerly. If there was anything Chloe hated it was an undecided voyeur.

Lex wasn’t that way, she thought to herself. Lex made his intentions perfectly clear.

Home it was then. She’d grab a bite to eat and then decide whether or not to traipse into Metropolis for the night, though she doubted she’d wind up doing that. Chloe picked up her backpack and locked up the office. Grabbing her car keys, she made her way out to the student parking lot, almost empty on this Friday night.

Lex’s Porsche was parked next to her car. And with his appearance went her hopes for a quiet, uneventful night.

He opened the door to his car when she walked his way. “You didn’t answer your phone.”

“I was working and haven’t even checked my voicemail.”

“Big story?”

“College applications, actually. Edits for the paper are finished on Thursdays.”

“And you find time for all this in between your club hopping?”

“Lex, finding me in one club, one night doesn’t make me a disco bunny. I’m not a degenerate, not a party kid and definitely not heading for the proverbial ‘downward spiral.’”

“I didn’t mean to imply that, “ he said apologetically.

“Don’t worry about it,” she said, waving his comment away. “I’m just hungry and cranky from hours of self-examination, pen stabs and paper cuts.”

“I can relate. Sounds like a rough day. How about dinner?”

She looked at him suspiciously. “Do you really think that’s a good idea?”

“Afraid of playing with fire, Chloe?”

There’s my boy. “Not even a little bit. Drive on.”

She walked over to the passenger side of the vehicle and threw her bag in the back. Sitting down, she looked over to him and smiled, putting her seatbelt on as she asked. “Where to?”

“How about the Manor? I could have a five star meal whipped up in half the time it would take to drive to Metropolis. Besides, I want to be alone with you.”

She froze for a moment and looked away. Raising her eyes, she shook her head and added. “….to talk.”

Lex started the car, and said, “Don’t assume.”

The look she shot him was priceless, he thought.

“Lex, are you teasing me?”

“Perhaps.”

“I think you’re enjoying this.”

“I think you’re intimidated.”

“Hardly.”

“I like your shirt, by the way,” he commented, distracting her. She was wearing a tight, scarlet colored button down shirt. “Red suits you.”

“Thank you,” she said, trying to make light of the compliment. “It’s become my favorite color.”

“How devilish of you.”

“Devil is, as devil does, I suppose.”

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Go ahead.”

“Are you sleeping exclusively with women now?”

She laughed and countered, “Are you?”

“I have no idea what you mean by that.”

“Oh, I’ll just bet you don’t.”

She watched him squirm in the car mirror as he wondered whether or not she was going to pursue this line of questioning. Chloe said nothing.

~~~~~

The short trip from Smallville High to the Manor grew exasperating due to the silence between Lex and Chloe. As Lex stopped the car, he turned to her with an amused expression on his face.

“Chloe, do you think I’m gay?”

“Not exclusively, no, but I do think you’ve played around with both sexes.”

“What would indicate that?”

“Call it a hunch.”

“Women’s intuition or reporter’s?”

“A bit of both.”

Despite himself, he had to laugh at her comment. “You come up with the strangest theories regarding me.”

“You haven’t confirmed or denied it, Lex,” she shot back, as they exited the car. “So is it yes or no?”

“It’s ‘leave it alone’.”

“That’s a yes,” she berated. “And don’t bother denying it.

She’d backed him into a corner and he knew it. They walked into the manor and he grabbed her by the shoulder.

“Why would you care what I am, Chloe?”

“Because you brought it up, Lex, remember? You wanted to know if I was gay and I want to know what experimentation skeletons are in your closets before replying.”

“Once again I ask, why would you want to know?”

“Lex, Lex,” she repeated, ”because I think this is something we have in common.”

“What?”

“Are you bi?”

“Are you?”

“Yes,” she said proudly, “and you?”

“I’m not answering.”

“Ah,” she chirped, “that also means yes.”

“Are you trying to test me?” he asked, throwing his jacket off.

“Perhaps.” Chloe smiled sheepishly as she removed her leather jacket.

He couldn’t take it anymore. Reaching for her shoulders, he brought his mouth down, opening her mouth slowly and reveling in the taste of her. Their lips slided together as their kiss deepened. She moved in rhythm, placing her hands around his waist as their tongues met. They pressed closer together, his hands releasing her shoulders to cup her face softly, gently pecking her mouth as they separated.

Chloe felt as though she’d never breathe again. She’d never been kissed like that in her life. He was rapturous, passionate and yet protectively tender. Her face was pure amazement as she brought her hand to his cheek.

Lex was as surprised as she was by their shared reaction to the kiss. He watched her face in utter fascination. The desire he had for her was unchanged, but the need to know was just the same. He couldn’t give in until he knew what had happened to make her change.

“I need you to talk to me, Chloe,” he pleaded gently.

“Lex, please don’-“

“Chloe, I don’t care what your objections are. I’m not trying to get you into bed. That’s not my objective. I care about you and I’m worried about you.”

“There’s nothing to wor-“

“Yes, there is,” he insisted,” because I’ve been down the same path you’re walking on now. I know what’s at the end even if you don’t yet.”

“And what’s that?”

“Anger, regret and solitude. The trust you regret giving as you start out will morph into self-doubt. That’s all you’re left with at the end of the day.”

Chloe walked away from him. He lay his hand down on her shoulder.

“Please tell, Chloe.”

She could feel the tears coming to her eyes and shook her head. “I can’t tell you this, Lex. I want to but I can’t…..I’m scared……..you’ll look at me differently, treat me differently…..please, don’t. I can’t do this.”

He hugged her and she finally allowed herself to cry under his protective embrace. “It’s my mother,” she began, “she didn’t just leave me, Lex……..she’s insane. She's......oh, God”

Lex hugged her tightly as she broke down in his arms.
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[lexchloe]

:yay2: update so soon, it's like it's Christmas..........oh wait it is Christmas :blush: I'm glad she told him, if anyone can understand it's Lex.

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: wonderful, simply wonderful. I love this story, it just fantastic. more soon please! :worship2:

[hfce]

That was both hot and sad. :crygreen:



Hope :chlexsign4:

[sydsvaughn]

Sigh... hot, sweet, bittersweet and I'd so like some more!

SaraC

[Kit Merlot]

This is a brilliantly written fic :biggrin:

I am glad that Chloe trusted Lex--WELL DONE!

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

Chapter 5

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(This story is just writing itself. More teasing, more double entendres and much more Chlex. But our bald billionaire has a heart. He’s after much more than a quick tumble. Not that he's giving up the chance to play a few mind games, though. Thanks to everyone for reading my story and leaving feedback. All of you make writing my stories so much fun!)


After she finally broke down and told him the secret about her mother, Chloe lay with Lex for a long time on the couch, holding him tightly and held by him tightly. She’d forgotten all about her previous hunger, but he’d ordered something for them to dine on anyway. Cradling her as she spoke, Lex did something he rarely did; he allowed himself to become involved. He swore to himself that he’d do whatever it took to help Chloe mend the rift that had developed between Gabe and herself.

“I know what Gabe did…..keeping the secret of your mother’s institutionalization a secret for all these years is eating you up inside, Chloe, but you need to talk to him.”

“Lex, I just can’t. Every time I think I’m about to open up and talk to him, something inside me freezes. Maybe it’s just stubborn pride, but I can’t let go of the incredible resentment I feel.”

“Gabe loves you, Chloe,” and I cannot imagine the pain he went through, first having his wife leave him and then being contacted by authorities who told him she required permanent enclosure.”

“I know what you’re saying is right,” she sighed,” and you make perfect sense. But I can’t, Lex. I can’t talk to him now. Not after seeing her. She looked right through me…..as I were some sort of apparition she was too afraid of to touch. When I finally spoke……and told her I was her daughter, she just started screaming. I’ll never forget the sounds she made…….the horror and revulsion she felt…..she wasn’t even reacting to me, Lex. She was reacting to the idea of a child…any child that happened to be hers.

Chloe began to cry again, and she leaned against Lex’s shoulder. Now they were united somehow, in their shared maternal backlash. It felt reassuring to know that the bond of pain united them as strongly as did their mutual attraction.

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As soon as she was done eating dinner – a delicious loaded salad with endives and fresh gorgonzola – she started getting herself together and prepared to go home.

“I wish I could stay,” she confessed,” but I don’t think we’re ready for that.”

“Planning an escape already? I had no idea I was such horrible company.”

“No, it’s not that,” she replied, smiling sadly, “it’s never that. I just don’t think this is a good idea.”

“Really?” he questioned, “and I would love to know how you arrived at that brilliant conclusion.”

“It’s just a question of timing,” she said evasively, “nothing more, nothing else.”

It’s a question of your need to escape from me because I know you and what you’re going through, he thought to himself.

“Fine,” Lex said, coldly as he rose from the table. “I’ll drive you back to your car.”

He looked over at her and thought for a moment that she was about to say something. Chloe’s face was a mask of confusion.

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Practically in silence, they drove back to Smallville High’s parking lot. Chloe didn’t need extensive conversation to understand how her rejection had angered Lex. As she glanced over at him in the driver’s seat, she could see the tense shoulders and locked jaw. He’d gone nearly 100 miles an hour at one point in his effort to silently express his malcontent.

Just as they reached her car, she was about to exit the car when he took her by the hand, surprising her with the strength of his grip.

“Not so fast,” he said sternly, “I want you to know that I meant what I said earlier. This isn’t over yet, Chloe. It hasn’t even begun yet.”

“Lex, don’t make this harder than it has to be.”

“You have no idea how hard I’m going to make it for you,” he warned, “nor can you begin to comprehend. This isn’t going to torment me in the least. No, that’s reserved for you. I’m in your blood now, Chloe, and until I have you and you have me, no one’s going to be enough for you.”

Her raced as squeezed her hand harder, the blood rising and marking her. She couldn’t say a word.

“Play your little sexual conquest games, if that’s what entertains you but remember that I’m watching. When you’re done with the empty nights and pointless physical exertions, you’re going to want me. You’re going to crave me ferociously and then you’ll know what the difference is between distraction fucks and real passion.”

She felt frightened, angry and incredibly enough, excited. The tone of his voice didn’t waver; it didn’t rise. He was clear, concise and saw right through her guise. Chloe needed a quick escape. She left the car without saying goodbye.

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Another Saturday came and Chloe once again hit the Metropolis nightlife. She’d decided to try out the Night Owl, a smaller jazz club located a few blocks away from the Sheik. Jennifer had called her at least a half dozen times that afternoon, but Chloe had avoided her calls and not returned the calls. She felt restless and needed a new scene, perhaps even a new face or two.

Dressed in tailored slacks and a long sleeved navy top that cut down to her navel, Chloe looked like a woman on the prowl. Red nails and red lips complimented the vamp look she’d accomplished so well since her trip away from Smallville. She turned in her car, got her valet ticket and promptly lit a cigarette.

The front door bouncer took one look at her and let her in without question. Chloe felt hot, a woman dressed to kill and on the hunt for momentary adventure. She puffed on her cigarette as she walked through the door and made her way towards the bar.

Even though she wasn’t much of a drinker, that night she felt like a little something and had planned for it ahead of time. Her false ID safely tucked into her boot pocket assured that she wouldn’t have to argue the age issue. Sitting at a small stool, Chloe smiled and ordered a vodka tonic.

As she turned around, she saw Lex sitting at a small table, deeply engrossed in conversation with a leggy brunette. She felt her blood run cold as they locked eyes and he glanced at the drink in her hand. Defiantly, she raised her chin, raised her drink and took a healthy gulp.

Didn’t take long for those old habits to return, I see.

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I knew you’d be here tonight, Chloe. Too afraid of going back to where you thought I’d find you?

Lex’s eyes drifted towards the front door every few minutes, despite the salacious attempts of his companion to keep him otherwise entertained. Her name was Lydia Tennant and she was a model of sorts, in Metropolis for a shoot. She’d caught his eye and he invited her for a drink, before he realized that conversation was the last thing he wanted. He was absolutely bored.

Finally, he got what he’d been hoping for when Chloe walked in the door. His eyes were fastened on the outfit she’d chosen for her night prowl. It was hard to keep from grinning as he realized she was wearing nothing underneath that provocative blouse.

You wore that just for me.

By the time she’d noticed he was in the room, Lex was putting forth his best effort to be properly entertained by his companion. Lydia turned her body towards him, placing her hand on his back. Knowing Chloe was watching him despite her appearance of non-involvement, he put his hand on Lydia’s knee and slowly started to move it up her leg.

Are you game, Chloe?

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Fuck you, Lex. Two can play at that.

She locked eyes with a man across the bar and smiled prettily at him. The guy quickly took the hint and joined her side, buying her a drink and initiating the typical, inane bar conversation she’d become so used to. Playing it up as much as possible, she laughed at the lamest joke known to mankind.

Leaning towards the man – he told her his name, but she really didn’t care – Chloe allowed him a very good view of her cleavage. He fingered the seam of her shirt as he spoke to her. Chloe licked her lips and pretended to pay attention. Her focus was the man out of focus.

You’re watching me, no matter how much you pretend not to.

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His eyes drew to slits of anger when he saw the pretty boy touch Chloe. Knowing his blood pressure was shooting up by the second, Lex inhaled his brandy in one gulp. Looking away from Chloe and away from his companion, he used every ounce of self control at his disposal to keep from pummeling the idiot currently employing the corniest moves in existence to keep Chloe’s attention.

Chloe, Chloe. That guy’s a fucking idiot. I expected better from you.

Lex watched Chloe enjoy the man’s company and the room began to feel stifling hot. Whispering in Lydia’ ear, he took her by the hand and began to walk towards the front door, allowing Chloe an excellent view of his hand exploring the other woman’s rear end.

Good battle. Next time I hope you pick up better reinforcements.

~~~~~

She watched Lex walk out with his typical pickup and felt nauseated. No one in the bar could ignore his intentions as he manhandled the anorectic stick figure as he walked out the door. Chloe felt like killing him.

Is that giving me a taste of my own medicine? That’s not the flavor I’m after tonight.

Finally, she couldn’t take any more conversation. “Do you have a place in Metropolis?” she asked.

“Yes,” the man replied.

“Well, let’s go there.”

~~~~~

1:00 am. Chloe yawned as she sipped her cup of coffee. It was time to go home. Her boot started to vibrate and she took out her cell phone, smiling as she looked at her caller ID.

“Was he any good?” Lex’s voice purred on the other end.

“Was she?”

“They always are.”

“How good for you.”

“You looked like you were on a prowl for a man last night. It’s a shame what you wound up with.”

“Pity. I was about to say the same thing about you.”

“There’s always next week. We could even share.”

“Now there’s a suggestion.”

“Are you game?”

“Why wouldn’t I be?”

“Don’t promise what you won’t do, Chloe.”

“I haven’t promised anything yet, Lex.”

“Nice comeback, but I’m still better at this than you.”

“I’m young. I learn fast.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

She laughed as she sipped her coffee “Lex, I have to go.”

“Why? Going for round two?”

“No, let’s just say I’m too fucking busy and vice-versa.”

Chloe hung up the phone and from her countertop seat at the diner and ordered a danish to go along with her third cup of coffee. Mr. Model Type had disintegrated into Mr. Can’t Get Started and ruined her buzz. Instead of continuing her prowl, she’d gone for a long drive and eventually stopped at a dinner 50 miles outside of Metropolis.

Lex’s suggestion burned in her mind. Next week would arrive sooner than expected and the idea of continuing their play on conquests was turning her on more than the thought of the conquests themselves.

Let’s see how far we can take this. I know you’re game, Lex and now, so am I. Winner takes all.
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[Blaire023]

oooooh, very very nice.

[lexchloe]

:devil: :devil: And the games continue. Very nice.

[Zannie]

Hee-hee. I just read through this one. Fascinating Chloe-transformation. Really good stuff.

More please.

[hfce]

Let the games begin. :devil:


Hope :)

[Kit Merlot]

Interesting update! :biggrin:

I hope Lex and Chloe get together soon--I don't think I can handle many more encounters with other people.

I guess I'm kind of a psycho--Sorry :ohmy:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

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(Clark’s in the hot seat. Lex goes bat shit jealous. Thanks to everyone for reading my story and leaving feedback. Most important, though – Clark dances. I hope you enjoy the fireworks)


“Chloe, can I talk to you for a minute?”

Oh great, she thought to herself, this is just what I need now, a one on one conversation with Lana. I wonder what’s wrong with Clark now?

“Yeah, sure,” she answered, looking up from the book she was reading on the hood of her car, Francine Prose’s Blue Angel.

“Have you noticed anything different about Clark lately?”

I should start wearing a ‘geez, not this shit again’ button around school. “No, Lana. We haven’t really gotten a chance to talk much lately. I’ve been busy with the paper and I think the football team has taken over his life. Why, what’s going on?”

“I think he’s mad at me. As I passed him in the corridor yesterday, he looked straight at me and completely ignored me.”

“Maybe he was busy, Lana. Or he was stuck in a conversation he just couldn’t get out of. Like I am, at the moment.

“Yeah, I guess you’re right. How are….things?”

She’s trying to ask about Jennifer and me, but can’t bring herself to ask outright.

“We broke up. Jennifer and I are officially not an item.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” Lana sighed, “what happened?”

“It was me,” Chloe said matter-of-factly, “she wanted a one-on-relationship, but I’m just not into commitment. It’s senior year and I like my freedom. She took it well. Besides, she still has Ryan.”

If that prick can manage to get it up, that is.

Lana nodded as she fussed around with her bag. “Well, I’ll let you go, but if you see Clark, could you try and find out what’s going on. Something’s weird about him.”

Page me when there’s something not weird about Clark. “Sure, Lana. I’ll see what I can do.”

“Thanks,” she chirped, “I’ll see ya.”

What was that famous quote from the Mary Tyler Moore show – ‘You’ve got spunk. I hate spunk!

“Man, I cannot wait to leave this town,” she said out loud to no one in particular.

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Friday had come around once again, and Chloe was working late at the Torch. She’d just finished and mailed out her application to UC Berkeley and was looking over the one for Columbia, when Clark stopped by her desk. As she looked up at him, she was shocked to find it was a non-plaid day. He was actually nicely dressed, in a casual blue shirt and dark blue slacks. Not bad.

"Still at it?”

“Yep. College application deadlines wait for no woman.”

“I didn’t think you were interested in Columbia.”

“Time to expand the boundaries,” she said stretching her hands above her head, “you look nice, by the way. Date night?”

He laughed, “No, nothing like that. Some of the guys are heading to Metropolis to that new club that opened up. I thought I’d go check it out.”

“Not the Sheik?”

“Yeah, that’s the one. Do you know it?”

“You could say that,” she replied with a raise of her eyebrow.

“What do you say?”

“What?”

“Want to come?”

She thought about it for a minute, imagining Clark Kent and the rest of the Smallville football team in the middle of a kasbah in Kansas. How the hell could she resist seeing that up close and personal?

“Sure,” she said, “but I need to stop by my house to change first. It won’t take me long.”

Chloe entered her home one person and emerged a completely different one. Wearing her hair up loosely, she had on a dark brown dress, almost completely bare at the midriff, connected by what looked like a ring at her navel. She wore high heeled knee high boots, a cigarette and a shit-eating grin. He was stunned.

So this is what she looks like when she goes out? Chloe's hot.

“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting long?”

“No. You took less than what you’d told me.”

“Excellent. Drive on. I can’t wait to see the look on your face when you see this place.”

“Should I be scared?”

“Well, maybe just a little.”

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“You have got to be kidding me,” were the first words out of his mouth the moment they were inside.

“I told you it was out of this world.”

“I had hoped you were kidding,” Clark said, his eyes taking in the floating chiffon panels and tableside hookahs.

“Well, come on, big eyes,” she said, grabbing him by the arm, “I’ll buy you a Coke.”

They passed the coat check, collected their tickets and went over to the non-alcoholic bar where they ordered Cokes and proceeded to conduct the time-honored practice of people watching.

“Fake,” Chloe called.

“How the hell would you know.”

“Lack of bounce and excessive nipple pointage,” she replied.

Danni Minogue’s Put the Needle on it was hitting rotation. Chloe pulled on Clark’s shirt sleeve.

“Come on, Clark. Let’s hit the dance floor.”

He looked terrified, “Chloe, I’m not sure-“

But she had already started to drag him towards the middle of the dance floor by his shirt. Placing his hand on her hip, he followed her lead as best he could.

Put the needle on it
I’ll tell you where I want it
Come on and spin me all around
(All my freaks say)

She moved her head from side to side, swaying her hips and shaking her butt. Clark got into the spirit as well and before they knew it, they were rubbing up against each other attune to the suggestive lyrics.

I dare you now, to be bad
D'ya want the best you've ever had?
You look so tame boy let me wild you up
Keep the lights, dark and low
I'll keep you up all night until you
Feel it vibrating through your bones

“Get down, Kent,” one of his teammates called out from somewhere on the dance floor.

She felt better than she had in a long time clowning around and dancing with Clark, almost like old times. She spun around and Clark put his hand on her naked waist, just in time for Lex to catch an eyeful.

Oh, this should be good, she thought to herself.

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You've got to be fucking kidding me.

His eyes darkened with anger when he realized who it was dancing with Chloe. She stood and looked straight at him for moment, sighed and kept right on moving.

You’ve gone too far, Chloe.

Moving through the crowd as fast as he could, Lex stood in a corner of the larger bar, where he was unfortunately provided with a better live shot of the goings-on. Clark had his hands all over her…….he was touching Chloe. Lex was livid.

I swear to God, if he kisses her, I’ll kill him.

“Now that was fun,” she said, panting as she and Clark walked arm in arm off the dance floor.

“Definitely,” he agreed, “but I’m never going to win any awards in the arts.”

“What does that matter?” she questioned, “The important thing is that you enjoyed it. A person tends to have more fun when he becomes a little less self-aware.”

“Speaking from personal experience?”

“You could say that,” she said, as they sat at the non-al bar once again. “But the only experience speaking right now is my overwhelming need to go to the ladies’ room. Order me a Sprite. I’ll be right back.” She threw him an air kiss as she walked to find a vacant restroom.

Just as she’d found one, she felt her arm being grabbed. Pulling her in the opposite direction, Lex dragged her until they were far enough away from the crowd.

“What the hell do you think you were doing out there?”

“Dancing. It’s what is usually done in a dance club,” she bit back sarcastically.

“With Clark? You were grinding on a dance floor with Clark of all people!”

“Temper, temper,” she said calmly. “We were just having a good time.”

“I think you’ve been doing entirely too much of that lately.”

“Thank you, Daddy.”

“Chloe, I think we’ve established that my feelings in this respect are hardly paternal.”

He continued to glare at her as he pressed her against the brick wall, grabbing her shoulder with his hands.

“Lex, I think you need to back off?”

“No, I don’t think that’s what I’ll be doing.”

Ramming his face down on hers, he kissed her possessively. Like a baited animal stalking its’ territory, he ran his hands down her body, reaching underneath the part in her midriff until he had her breasts in his hands. She groaned when he began to squeeze them roughly, pinching her nipples until they were clearly visible under her dress.

“Tell me you don’t like that,” he dared.

“God, Lex,” she panted, placing her hands on his buttocks. “You’re driving me crazy.”

“Good.” He slid his hand further down, until it was caressing her inner thigh. With his other hand, he fully exposed her right breast, bending down to suckle her erect nipple voraciously. Chloe thought her knees would go out as he held her hands back with his arm until she was completely under his control.

“You want to dance?” he slurred. “Dance for me now.”

Ripping off her thong, he felt the warmth of her arousal. With his finger, he teased her small bud, until she was writhing with anticipation. Using only his teeth, he exposed her left breast and suckled down hard. Chloe shrieked in delight as she felt his fingers inside her, pumping madly. She wrapped her leg around his waist.

“Come for me, Chloe,” he ordered. “Come all over my hand.”

Continuing to pump in her body, Chloe moved to his finger’s pulsation. Faster and faster he went inside her, licking her nipples and dominating her. She thought she was going crazy; she was on fire.

She heard herself scream as the powerful orgasm overcame her. Her pussy tingled and she felt exhausted, as she leaned up against Lex. As they stood and embraced, she could feel his erection stroke her inner thigh. Very slowly she moved her hand against it.

Lex instantly looked up at her when she undid his zipper. As was his custom, he had on nothing underneath. Chloe rubbed the head of his shaft with the palm of her hands, lubricating her fingers with his pre-come, as she began to move her hand up and down.

“Now you get to come for me, you bastard,” she purred, moving her practiced hand faster as he grimaced with pleasure.

“Chloe…….what are you doing to me……..have no control……….yes, yes……….just like that.”

“Shut up and come for me,” she insisted authoritatively. “I want to taste you.”

Bending down to take him in her mouth, Lex could barely stand up when he felt her take him deep into her mouth. Pressing his fingers into the base of her nape, he tried to guide her movements, but she wanted no interference. Tasting and teasing him with her tongue and teeth, she drove him mad. When she took him deep throat, he lost control and felt his release at last. Chloe continued to work him fervently, until she’d swallowed him.

When she got to her feet again, Lex straightened her dress. Cupping her face underneath her chin, he watched her in fascination.

“Lex, what are we doing?” she finally said.

“Aside from driving each other mad, I have no idea.”

“I would have never guessed you were that jealous.”

“You have no idea.”

“So now what?”

“Well, I think you know what I want,” he said, “Come home with me tonight.”

“I came here with Clark-“

Are we back to this shit again, he thought to himself, feeling the anger rise again.

“And that answers that,” he said angrily, “I’m going back inside. If you want me, you know where I’ll be.”

Watching you, because there’s no way in hell you’re getting away from me tonight. I’ve had a taste, you’ve had a savoring. It’s time to bite.
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[Kit Merlot]

Man, this chapter was freakin' awesome!

I'm loving the jealous Lex :devil:

Thanks for updating so quickly--you are seriously kicking literary butt here :biggrin:

WELL DONE!

[AlabamaWorley]

Just read it all... pretty much salivating... come back soon!

[Janet]

You are totally evil... :worship2:

[lexchloe]

:drool: Smuterific!!!

[hfce]

DAMN!!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:



Hope :drool:

[autumngold]

Originally posted by Kit Merlot@Dec 8 2004, 10:09 PM
Interesting update! :biggrin:

I hope Lex and Chloe get together soon--I don't think I can handle many more encounters with other people.

I guess I'm kind of a psycho--Sorry :ohmy:
If you're psycho what does that make me? I feel the same way!! Chloe should have never pulled away from Lex, especially when he was so good to her!! Love the updates!! More soon please!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[sydsvaughn]

*gah*

Jealous!Lex!

Club!smut!

Please, please, please update again soon, with lots more smut. I love this!

SaraC

[campbti]

Wow, I just caught this story, AMAZING!!!!! I love it. You have been updating like crazy, that is so great. I can't wait to read more. Love a jealous Lex, and dancing Clark was pretty funny. THe Club smut was fabulous. :blinkkiss:

:chlexsign2:

[Béatrice]

:huh: :drool: :biggrin: :chlexsign2:

[kirt30]

please update soon

[sexi_angel_babee]

:chlexsign1: OH MY FREAKIN GOODNESS!!!! HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! this fic is so so so sosososososoososos good. i think it's one of the best ones i've ever read in my long very long history of reading chlex fics. dang... can't wait til the next one... this is really really great... fast paced, exciting, intriguing, loving the jealous lex, the games, the intimacy, chlex knowing eachother so well... i'm loving it all. can't wait till chloe gets outta there and follow lex! hehehe

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(It’s aftermath time. Lex baits Chloe. Clark likes Chloe. Lex throws punches. I hope you enjoy the fireworks)

And he had left her there, standing, walking away without a single glance in her direction. Despite the excitement of what had just taken place between them, Lex felt more frustrated than before. He was angry and needed to get out of the club rather than risk seeing her again with….

“Lex,” Clark greeted,” I didn’t know you were here.”

Just what I needed right about now.

“You can’t hear all the talk about the place and not visit it,” he answered offhandedly, “but I’m very surprised to see you here, Clark. Big date?”

“I’m here with Chloe and the guys on the team.”

Why hasn’t he denied that it’s a date?

“This place is pretty wild,” he commented with fake ignorance, “I’m surprised that either you or Chloe find it of much interest.”

“Chloe’s changed, Lex. I don’t know what it is, but she fascinates me.”

And my nightmare prolongs itself.

“Are you saying you have feelings for her.”

“Lex, look at her,” Clark said, gesturing to the bar where Chloe was flirting with the bartender as she got a drink. “You’d have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to have feelings for Chloe. She’s hot.”

“Wasn’t she hot before?”

I'll feel like hitting you no matter what you answer.

“It’s different, Lex. She’s confident and sexy. Even when she’s not at a club dressed to kill, she’s sexy and she knows it. I can’t keep my eyes off her.”

“And is the attraction mutual?”

“I don’t know if it is and I don’t know if it’ll go beyond attraction. All I can say is that I’m attracted to her and she isn’t indifferent.

‘She isn’t indifferent’? What a fucking ringing endorsement!

Chloe walked up to Lex and Clark, handed Clark a drink and took a long gulp of hers.

“Dancing really made you thirsty,” Clark said with a laugh.

“I got really worked up,” she said, glancing over at Lex mysteriously, “but this will help me cool off quickly.”

“Burning the floor tonight, Chloe?” Lex inquired, quietly stewing his anger.

“Among other things, “she said, chuckling under her breath.

“Kent!” called out a voice from one of the side tables, “Get your ass over here!”

“That’s Griffin,” Clark said, annoyed, “If I don’t go over there, he’ll be here in a second and won’t leave until we leave. I’ll be right back.”

Chloe put her hand on his shoulder and replied, “I’ll be right here.”

Lex followed her body language, his eyes betraying the intense levels his anger was reaching. “What exactly do you think you’re doing?”

“Like I said,” she replied, finishing her soda, “I’m cooling off.”

“And you need to string Clark around in order to cool down? Honestly, Chloe, don’t you think this is beneath you?”

“Beneath me?” she repeated disgustedly, ”What gives you the right to judge any of my actions, Lex?”

“Do I need to remind you of what’s going on between us.”

“I remember.”

“I bet you do.”

“And it gives you exactly nothing. It’s physical. Nothing more, nothing less. No strings.”

“Is that what you tell yourself?”

Their eyes locked and Chloe shivered as he watched her possessively. With his eyes, he seemed to strip her defenses by using only a calculated word or two. She felt that now familiar buzz in her head.

“Lex, what do you want from me?”

“Just you, Chloe. I want you,” he said, walking behind her and stroking the side of her midriff, until he could feel her skin goose bump. “But I won’t watch you make Clark your puppet.”

“How would I do that?”

“He’s watching you. He looks at you differently.”

Chloe glanced over at the table where Clark and his teammates were talking. As she looked towards them, Clark looked straight at her and smiled.

“It will come to nothing,” she said flatly, “it’s a reaction to my new appearance and attitude.”

“I think you’re underestimating him, Chloe. Once you inflame a young man’s lust, it’s hard to superficially put that fire out.”

“Personal experience, Lex?”

“Naturally.”

Chloe began to walk over to the bar again as she laughed, “Jealous again?”

“Yes,” he said simply. “Don’t play this game, Chloe. It won’t end well.”

“Are you warning me or threatening me?” They sat side by side, as Lex slipped his hand on her knee.

“Perhaps a bit of both,” he said.

“How alpha male of you,” she said, ordering a bottle of water.

“No, it’s more possessiveness,” he said, moving his hand up to her thigh, “once I see what I want, I despise competition. It brings out my killer instinct.”

“Color me unimpressed.”

He whispered into her ear. “I prefer to think of your ‘color’ as it was before, when I made you scream by finger-fucking you.”

Chloe felt her stomach knot at the remembered image. “And you were the first to walk away,” she said emotionless, “try to remember that.”

She stood up and walked towards Clark’s table, joining him and the other teammates in their shared conversations. Lex steamed as he watched Clark put his hand on the small of her back.

~~~~~

Clark dropped her home at midnight, much to Gabe’s delight. Chloe smiled as she walked in the door and took off her jacket.

“I’m glad you and Clark are spending time together again.”

“Dad, it’s no big deal,” she said, heading towards the kitchen to find a snack.

“Don’t be so sure,” he advised, “I saw the way he looked at you.”

“He’s not my type, Dad.”

“Since when?”

“We don’t want to go into this, Dad. It’ll only hurt us both.”

“No, Chloe, I think as your father I’m entitled to hear what my daughter’s ‘type’ is?”

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you,” she warned, “but Clark is what I wanted before I knew what I really was. I need a man who’ll melt right through me…….who wants me not because of how outrageous my outward appearance is, but despite how I look…….I want a man who’ll crush me because he thinks I’m constructing false defenses, but will also raise me up to voracious truth……and I want a man who only has to look at me in a certain way and he’s touched me all over.”

Gabe felt himself blush intensely, “That’s asking for a lot, don’t you think?”

“Since I’m bound to be disappointed,” she quipped, “I figured I might as well set the bar as high as possible.”

~~~~~~~~~~

Upstairs in her room, Chloe took out the bottle of cognac she had hidden in her closet and poured herself a drink as she put some music on. She felt restless, worked up and awake. Throwing herself on the bed, she lay back and enjoyed the music of Janis Ian.


I remember mornings
Waking by your side
Your scent on my pillow
Fever in your eyes
Cast upon the waters
Shipless, I surrender
Lead me to your harbor
Cover me in splendor
Drown me in delusion and desire
Ride me like a wave
Other seas may call you
Other shores will shine
Tempt you with their treasures
Water into wine
Still the safest harbor will be mine
Ride me like a wave

She could still feel his hands sliding over her body. The touch of him grabbing her breasts. The feel of him slipping between her thighs. His fingers pressing inside her. Chloe’s heart raced as she remembered the mark of his kiss on her mouth, crushing her and claiming her.

That man melts me, even as he lets me burn him. He sees right through and he’s unafraid.

“Lex,” she said out loud, closing her eyes as she pictured his body on hers, “ride me like a wave.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

Back in the manor, Lex boxed. He needed to lay to waste the physical anger accumulated over the sight of Chloe that night. As he hit the speed bag with measured and timed punches, he tried to keep his mind off the fact that he missed his chance to bring her home with him.

If I hadn’t gone on that stupid rant when I talked to Clark, she’d be here now.
He flexed his arms, matching right uppercut to left jab, as Nick Lowe played in the background.

The beast in me
Is caged by frail and fragile bars
Restless by day
And by night, rants and rages at the starts
God help the beast in me

The beast in me
Has had to learn to live with pain
And how to shelter from the rain
And in the twinkling of an eye
Might have to be restrained
God help the beast in me

“God……damnit!” he exclaimed, his naked chest dripping with sweat as he finished his speedbag warmup and headed towards the heavy bag. He couldn’t get her out of his mind. The scent of her was not washed away by his sweat. She still enveloped him. Lex could picture the mark of the palm of her hand on his cock, pumping his jealous action……..controlling his verbal sedition.

Sometimes it tries to kid me
That it's just a teddy bear
Or even somehow manage
To vanish in the air
Then that is when I must beware

Of the beast in me
That everybody knows
They've seen him out dressed in my clothes
Patently unclear
If it's New York, or New Year
God help the beast in me
The beast in me

“I’m …….not…….giving……up,” he chanted, banging and hitting the bag with all his strength.

You’re mine, Chloe. Deny it all you want, but you are.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Sources:

"Ride me Like a Wave", music & lyrics, Janis Ian
"The Beast in Me", music & lyics, Nick Lowe

[hfce]

Oh my Lord that was HOT!!!! I love the intense need they have for eachother but are to stubborn to admit it. More please...


Hope :)

[lexchloe]

:yay: :yay: That was great. Clark needs to step away from our girl before Lex loses it completely and Chloe needs to give into the Sexy :devil: . How much longer can she resist??? More please.

[AlabamaWorley]

Wow, this is going to be some smokin' hot sex when they finally get totgether, I can just tell.

[autumngold]

Chloe needs to get over her fear and admit it's Lex she really wants!! Why waste time with anyone else? Thanks for the update!! :yay2: :chlexsign4: :yay2:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Clark makes a move on Chloe. Lex follows Chloe to California. One couple gets close. Get the tissues out.)

Chapter 8

Please allow me to introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
I've been around for a long, long year
Stole many a man's soul and fate

On Thursday afternoon, the Torch offices were buzzing with Chloe’s team of apprentice reporters typing and editing to the sounds of the Rolling Stones.

“People, please,” she called out, “let’s get with the fact checking. Rumsfeld is not the security advisor……he’s Defense Secretary. And who submitted this film review?”

“That’s me,” called out the new movie intern.

“You called ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ a tepid remake of an original idea without referencing the fact that ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ was itself a remake.”

“It was?”

I’m getting an ulcer.

“Do your research, please. We don’t have time for this. Issue goes to press tonight and we’re less than half-way done.”

Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name, oh yeah
What's puzzling you
Is the nature of my game

Chloe slumped into her chair, dreading the amount of work that overseeing a staff of mostly junior reporters entailed. Half of them wouldn’t make it to next year, which was fine with her. She’d be out of Smallville High by then and retired from the Torch, thankfully.

Clark walked up to her desk and lay his story in front of her. Chloe leaned forward and began reading it.

“Not bad………tight and concise…….’the team, recovering from a season of mostly highs and lows, struck out despite the opposition and battered the ghosts of the field’. Interesting tone for a sports article, Clark.”

“I thought the ghosts reference would perk you up.”

“It’s better than the New York Times-esque writing I’ve been editing lately,” she confessed, “Most of my new staff writes with a thesaurus when they should be using a dictionary. It’s nice to fully stretch and expand the language within the parameters of an article, but first find out what the fucking words mean.”

“You sound tired, Chloe. Why don’t you take a break?”

“Na, I can’t. I’ve got to get this red marked and submitted today. I’m headed out for the weekend.”

“Oh? Where to?”

“I’d rather not talk about it, Clark,” Chloe insisted.

“When will you be back?” he questioned, dying to know the details.

“Tuesday at the latest. Don’t worry – I’m not skipping out of town permanently.”

“I wasn’t thinking that,” he replied.

“No, but it’s killing you that you don’t know where I’m going,” she guessed. The look on Clark’s face told her she’d hit pay dirt.

“I’m worried about you, Chloe. Do you want any company?”

“Clark, thank you,” she said, “but this is something I need to do alone.”

He put his hand on her shoulder and she met his eyes for an instant. “Call me if you need me,” he said.

“I will,” she acquiesced.

~~~~~

Gabe wasn’t happy that she was headed to California again, but she’d made a promise. Even if her mother was incoherent, Chloe had vowed to visit her at least once a month and she was planning on keeping her word. As she placed her duffel bag in the trunk of her car, Lex’s car pulled up into the driveway.

“Going somewhere?” he asked.

She turned to him and Lex instantly knew something was wrong. Chloe closed the trunk and stood in front of her passenger side as Lex got out of his Porsche.

“Gabe isn’t here, Lex and I’m on my way out.”

“Out? You’ve got luggage packed away. I’d say you’re going somewhere.”

“Give the man a prize. Yes, and Gabe knows all about it. I’m not running away from home.”

“Where are you going?”

She stood contemplating him for a moment, and Lex believed she was considering telling him the reason for her trip. But no, that would be too simple. Chloe simply shook her head and walked over to enter her car. Lex stood in her way.

“Fine,” he said, “don’t tell me.”

“Lex, please. Not now-“

“Chloe,” he pleaded, ”I swear, I don’t care if you tell me or not. Just tell me you’re alright.”

“No,” she said honestly, ”I’m pretty fucking far from alright, to tell you the truth, but I need to go anyway.”

She looked so forlorn and broken as she spoke, that Lex could not resist the urge to touch her. Placing his hand softly on her cheek, he rubbed her skin and uttered, “I understand.”

“But you don’t even know?”

“That doesn’t matter. I still understand.”

Chloe couldn’t take her eyes off him and briefly lay her hand upon his. “Yes,” she replied, “I believe that you do.”

Both leaned forward at exactly the same moment and they kissed softly. Chloe touched his face and shook her head sadly. So many unspoken and feared words hid in her expression, but Lex wouldn’t make a move to force from her what she refused to give voluntarily. He had to show her trust and respect the distance she’d drawn.

“Come back soon,” he pleaded.

She smiled, but was unable to keep a solitary tear from falling down her cheek, which Lex wiped away with his finger. “I will, “she said, kissing him on the cheek.

Lex watched silently as she got into her car and sped away.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Oh, mirror in the sky
-what is love?
-can the child within my heart rise above?
-can i sail thru the changin' ocean tides?
-can i handle the seasons of my life?

Robotically, she drove to the Metropolis train station. Her mind and heart were waging a battle on her senses that was ripping her apart. Every instinct told her she could trust Lex, but still something held her back. Was it stubborn pride or some newly born protective urge?

I can’t let him see what being with her does to me. No one should see that.

SAN DIEGO
Milford Institute


“Ms. Sullivan, I just need to warn you once again. Your mother’s reactions are volatile and unpredictable,” Dr. Benton warned.

“I realize that, Doctor, but I just need to see her. Even if it’s from a short distance, I need to make sure she’s OK.”

“She’s under the best care, around the clock,” the doctor assured her.

“No offense, Doc, but she would she know if she didn’t?” Chloe fired back, “I’m sorry. That was uncalled for. I promised her last time that I’d come visit.”

“As you’ve said, she won’t be aware of her surroundings.”

“I know that, but I’m willing to run the risk again.”

She was once again escorted to that medicinally scented, white room. Bare walls and only one window, this had been her mother’s home for the better part of the last five years. Trembling, she turned the door knob and was followed in by her mother’s nurse.

“Looks like you’ve got a visitor, Mrs. Sullivan.”

Crouched on her bed, her mother chanted to herself, swaying back and forth like a pendulum. Chloe strayed to the far edge of the room and observed her.

“She’s a beautiful girl,” the nurse continued, dropping a fresh woolen blanket on the corner of the bed. “What a beautiful daughter you have.”

“Don’t…….don’t have one…….had and lost………she was taken……they took her…….they take everything………hate them…….hate them.”

“Don’t worry, dear,” the nurse said, gesturing for Chloe to come nearer, “let her see you again.”

Chloe hesitated, taking very small steps as she replayed what had happened the last time her mother had seen her.”

“It’s me, “ she said quietly, ”don’t worry……I won’t touch you. I just wanted to say hello.”

Absently, her mother looked up and through her. She continued to sway, barely registering Chloe’s presence.

My face…….my face and my eyes, only older and they are repelled by me.

Chloe bit her lower lip to keep from crying out in pain and anger. “Mom,” she whimpered, “don’t you know me.”

“………hate them…..took her……….took her far…….hate them.”

“Mom, please,” she uttered breathlessly. “Don’t you know me?”

“NOT A MOM!” her mother started to yell incessantly, “LOST! LOST! THEY TOOK…..THEY TOOK!”

Chloe summoned all her strength and started to back out of the room. “I’m sorry, Mom. I shouldn’t have spoken. I won’t do it again.”

“NOT MOM! NOT MINE!”

It was more than she could take. Chloe left the room and the hospital in tears.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lex hadn’t heard from Chloe in two days and he was growing more frantic with every passing hour.

I shouldn’t have let her go alone. I should have insisted on going with her.

As if in answer to his desperate plea, his phone began to ring in his pocket. He picked up instantly.

“Lex?”

“Chloe, thank God. I’ve been so worried.”

“She hates me……..she started yelling….screaming….throwing things until I left the room. What did I do? What is it about me that she hates?”

She was falling apart on her end. Lex tried to keep calm as best he could.

“Your mother,” he said, “You went to see your mother. How stupid of me – I should have guessed.”

“I didn’t want anyone to know, “she cried.

“Where are you?”

“Las Colinas. At the Sheraton.”

“Don’t go anywhere.”

~~~~~~~~~`

Hours later, she was still laying on her hotel room floor, mindlessly playing the same Leonard Cohen tune over and over.

Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew her
She tied you
To a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

She wasn’t asleep; she wasn’t awake. Chloe wasn’t even quite sure she was even alive at this point. She felt so displaced and numb by the rejection she felt. Her mother was peaceful and obedient with everyone else she interacted with, Dr. Benton had told her. It was only Chloe that got a violent reaction from her

Lucky me. I bring her to life out of pure spite and anger.

Chloe heard a knock on her door and shakily, got up to answer it. Turning the knob she saw Lex on the other side and fell to ground in tears.

“Lex, I can’t – I can’t blame her. She’s sick and she hates me. She will always hate me. My own face hates me. What did I do? What can I do?”

Lex closed the door behind him and hugged her to him, cradling her on his shoulder. He said nothing, but offered her the support she wanted when she’d chosen to call him earlier. He let her vent her fury and her regret; her sadness and her acceptance.

I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though
It all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Credits

"Sympathy for the Devil" music & lyrics, The Rolling Stones
"Landslide", music & lyrics Stevie Nicks
"Hallelujah", music & lyrics Leonard Cohen

[lexchloe]

:cryblue: Poor Chloe. Glad she has Lex to help her through this.

[hfce]

Oh that was just so :crygreen: :crygreen: I feel so bad for her. I am glad Lex is there for her.


Hope :crygreen:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lex and Chloe spend time together. Lana’s jealous of Chloe. Someone says ‘I love you’. Lots of good Chloe/Lex moments and music.)


Chapter 9

All alone, I didn't like the feeling
All alone, I sat and cried
All alone, I had to find some meaning
In the center of the pain I felt inside

At some point during the night, they’d both found their way to bed and lay cuddled side to side. Fully dressed, Chloe awoke to the sounds of the song on the radio and the sight of Lex asleep at her side. Despite her heartbreak, having him there made all the difference in the world. Knowing that he raced to her side when she needed him the most touched her.

And so she touched him, her finger on his lips. She watched him breathe calmly and wanted only to keep him as he was. Strangely, she was the one who now felt possessive. Selfish as it was, she liked having him at her side and wished they could always remain as simply contented as they were at that moment – he asleep, and she protectively guarding her greatest source of comfort.

I will see you in the light of a thousand suns
I will hear you in the sound of the waves
I will know you when I come, as we all will come,

As Chloe touched his chin, she saw his eyes begin to open. Green and blue, ice and emerald; they were ever changing, but steadfast in their gaze towards her.

Sand and water, and a million years gone by

“Good morning,” he whispered.

“Good morning,” she said in turn, leaning against him as they kissed.

“Thank you for coming, Lex.”

“You didn’t need to thank me.”

“Yes,” she insisted, “I did. You have no idea how much I needed you.”

“As much as I needed to be here. Not knowing where you were was killing me.”

“I didn’t mean to worry you,” she said forlornly, “I was just…..embarassed. No one should be comfortable admitting they’re on their way to visit a relative locked away in an asylum.”

She began to cry and Lex pulled her to him. “Shh, Chloe. None of this is your fault.”

“I know I shouldn’t blame her, Lex, but it’s like a knife wound every time she yells at me. I was told about her reactions……..I think I can handle them and then I face them head on and come out crushed.”

“Who can blame you for trying?”

“No else needs to, “she added, wiping the tears from her face, “because I do a damn good job of blaming myself.”

“Cry, then, but you’ll never convince me.”

“Convince you of what?” she wondered.

“That you are anything other than irresistible.”

“Lex, how do you always manage to do that? To get a smile from within me when all I want to do is break apart.”

“Break apart a thousand times, if that’s what you need to do. I’ll be here to mend the pieces back together. You may break, but you won’t shatter. I won’t let that happen.”

~~~~~~~~~~~

She was asleep in his arms and Lex looked at her in quiet observation, as the radio continued to play on

I went looking for someone I left behind
Yeah but no-one just a stranger did I find
I never noticed hadn't seen it as it grew
The void between us where the flame turns blue

He felt her sudden shudder, and held her tighter. “Don’t let go,” she uttered, waking but keeping her eyes closed. “because if you do and I open my eyes, I’m afraid you’ll disappear.”

“Then we’ll stay here together and starve to death. Two skinny, dissipated lovers clinging one to the other.”

“Sounds like a dream,” she said, opening her eyes and looking up at him, “but not very practical since this girl’s gotta eat.”

Through the lemon trees the diamonds of light
Break in splinters on the pages where I write
That if I lost you I don't know what I'd do
Burn forever where the flame turns blue
Yeah if I lost you I don't know what I'd do
Burn forever where the flame turns blue

“Let’s go to the beach,” he suggested.

“It’s cold out there.”

“Cold, yes, but not freezing the way it is in Smallville. Come on – we’ll find something to eat.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Dude, you had to blind not to see Friday night. Sullivan’s a babe.”

“Yeah, but Clark’s got her number. Did you see how he was all over her.”

“Can you blame him. Chick’s hot.”

All Smallville High could talk about lately was Chloe and her brand new image. Lana was starting to get annoyed. She filled two coffee orders and got a muffin as she watched Clark come into the Talon.

“Hey, Lana,” he greeted.

“Hey, Clark,” she replied, “better stay clear. Some of your teammates are hooking you up.”

“Hooking me up?”

“Yeah. They keep going on and on about you and Chloe hanging all over each other at the Sheik. God, the stuff some people make up.”

Clark was noticeably silent. Lana waited a beat, measuring his reaction.

“Clark, is there something going on.”

“No,” he was quick to answer, ”nothing at all. They’re exaggerating.”

“But you did go to the Sheik with Chloe?”

“Yes, I did, but we weren’t hanging all over each other.”

He was blushing. My God, he’s flattered by the rumors!

“Well,” she said, pursing her lips and raising her eyebrows, “I’ve got customers.”

“Lana, are you mad at me?”

“No. Why would I be mad?”

“Right,” Clark said, as the guys called him over. “Well, I’ll see you in a bit.”

Clark really likes Chloe.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“This water is freezing!”, she exclaimed, traipsing barefoot on the seashore.

“Stop making a fuss,” he said waving a churo in her face, “or I’ll eat the rest myself.”

“The hell you will!” she said, as he held her to his side and they walked together down the beach.

How'd I end up feeling so bad
For such a little girl
And I hold you close in the back of my mind
Feels so good but damn it makes me hurt
And I'm too scared to know to how I feel about you now

“This is perfect,” she said, as he hugged her, “Really, I know that’s a simplistic statement, but no other word comes to mind.”

He kissed her and agreed. “Perfect does sum it up.”

“We’ve become a corny cornucopia,” she teased, “but I don’t care.”

And I hold you close in the back of my mind
And raise my glass 'cause either way I'm dead
Neither of you really help me to sleep anymore
One breaks my body and the other breaks my soul

“And tomorrow we go home.”

“Yes,” she replied sadly.

“Chloe, I don’t want to lose this.”

“You won’t,” she promised. “I’m not saying I’ll go back to being the same old Chloe, but no more games.”

“Are you sure?”

“I think so, at least for the moment.”

He threw her to ground and kissed her on the sand.

“You are an animal, Lex Luthor.”

“Well, then,” he said, grazing her neck with his lips, “I’ll indulge my animalistic impulses. What else can a simple beast do?”

“God, the food-“

He kissed her again as he rolled her atop him on the sand and all thoughts escaped. All she knew was the feel of him enveloping her senses.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

She’d told Lex she needed a moment and from outside her hotel room, she called Gabe.

“Hello?”

“Dad, it’s me.”

“Chloe, thank God. Are you OK, sweetheart?”

“Yeah, I am,” she confessed, “I think from now on I’m going to be fine.”

“Did you see your-“

“Let’s not talk about it now, Dad. I did and we can talk when I’m back home. I just – I just needed to call and tell you that I love you.”

“I love you too, Chloe and I’m sorry.”

“So am I. I’ll see you tomorrow, Ok?”

“Count on it. Good night, baby.”


And I hold you close in the back of my mind
Feels so good but damn it makes me hurt
And I'm too scared to know how I feel about you now
How I feel about you now
~~~~~~~~~~~

Music Credits

“Sand and Water” music & lyrics Beth Nielsen Chapman
“Flame Turns Blue” music & lyrics David Gray
“La Cienega Just Smiled” music & lyrics Ryan Adams

[Kit Merlot]

This was a brilliant chapter. The scene where Chloe visits her mom, and her mom just freaks out was terrifying and heart-breaking.

And Chloe's reaction was also heart-wrenchingly sad.

I hope Lex can help her come to terms with everything-her dad, her mom and her own pending mental problems.

WELL DONE!

[lexchloe]

:yay2: Supportive Lex yay plus you fixed Chloe and Gabe!!! Great update.

[hfce]

There are no words. That was just simply beautiful. :wub:


Hope :chlexsign2:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey of Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lex and Chloe and the long awaited physical enjoyment. Pure, pure sex)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

Chapter 10

Chloe put her phone away and got up to walk into her hotel room.

Time to wash away the past and embrace the future, Sullivan.

Closing the door behind her, she stood by it as Lex turned around in the chair. He’d discovered the CD’s she’d left on the table.

“I didn’t know you liked Leonard Cohen.”

“He’s one of my favorites,” she said, taking a few steps towards him. “His lyrics are both introspective and erotic.”

At the word ‘erotic’, Lex was on his feet. She took the CD from his hand and pointed to a track. “Songs from a Room is one of my favorites. I love track number 10 – Tonight Will be Fine.”

She took the CD and placed it in the small hotel CD player and selected the song in question.

Sometimes I find I get to thinking of the past.
We swore to each other then that our love would surely last.
You kept right on loving, I went on a fast,
now I am too thin and your love is too vast.
But I know from your eyes
and I know from your smile
that tonight will be fine,
will be fine, will be fine, will be fine
for a while.

Chloe walked up to Lex and laced her hands around his neck, kissing him gently. He circled his hands about her waist, deepening the kiss until their tongues met. Breath to breath, their bodies fitted the one to the other as their heads shook frantically.

Breaking the kiss, Lex panted as he met his forehead to hers, “Chloe, we don’t have to-“

“I know. But I want to. Not as any game, not as a prize. I’m with the man I want to make love with. It’s as simple as that.”

“I don’t want you to think that I’m taking advantage of the situation,” he added carefully.

“Lex, I don’t think that. I want you…..I want to be with you. I need you inside me.”

I choose the rooms that I live in with care,
the windows are small and the walls almost bare,
there's only one bed and there's only one prayer;
I listen all night for your step on the stair.

He reached for her shirt and untucked it from her jeans. Chloe helped him pull it off her body and instantly reached for his clothing. She felt his hand reach to her back, his fingers undoing her brassiere.

“I’ve dreamed of having you like this,” he confessed. “You’re so beautiful.”

“Lex, I’m a bit scared.”

“Of me?”

“Of this. I’m not – I’ve never really ……given myself like this to anyone.”

“Don’t be afraid,” he said, unhooking the clasp of her bra, “we’ll take our time.”

He cupped her breasts in his hands, as he kissed her. Chloe gasped at the intimate movement. He was so gentle, touching her as if she’d break. Trembling, she struggled with the last buttons of his shirt, laughing nervously, until her hands met with the naked splendor of his chest. She felt the muscles of his body, trailing the palms of hand from his chest to shoulder, and down his arms.

“You’re so handsome,” she said, tracing his nipples with her finger.

He pulled her into his arms and began to kiss her once again, leading her towards the bed.

But I know from your eyes
and I know from your smile
that tonight will be fine,
will be fine, will be fine, will be fine
for a while.

They lay side by side, as Lex began to tenderly encircle her breasts with his hands. She sighed underneath him, her nipples pebbling with arousal. He took one in his mouth, as she once again gasped in excitement, her hands unsteadily trying to undo her own jeans.

Oh sometimes I see her undressing for me,
she's the soft naked lady love meant her to be
and she's moving her body so brave and so free.
If I've got to remember that's a fine memory.

Pulling her pants away with as much strength as she had left, she felt Lex push her down as he moved his mouth to her other breast. Teasingly, he bit her nipple before taking it into her mouth as his hands trailed down her now nude body. He curled a tendril of her pubic hair with his fingers as he began to kiss down to her waist.

And I know from her eyes
and I know from her smile
that tonight will be fine,
will be fine, will be fine, will be fine

She arched up instantly the moment she felt his breath on her clitoris, softly blowing on her pubic hair. Slipping his finger around her tender walls, he became slick with the moisture of her arousal. Looking straight at her, he put his finger in his mouth and smiled lasciviously.

Chloe thought she’d die of prolonged sexual teasing, but breathed easily when she saw him rise to remove the remainder of his clothing. Brazenly nude before her, she appraised him visually as she beckoned him towards her with her finger. Sliding atop her, Lex slid his arms underneath her shoulders and kissed her.

“I don’t have anything,” he said, “do you?”

“Yes, I’m on the pill,” she breathed, “and I’ve been safe.”

Needing no further commentary, he placed himself at the opening to her walls. Chloe pulled him towards her, pushing and permitting entry. She groaned in ecstacy as the length of him filled her body.

“Lex……oh God……….you can’t know……….how I’ve craved you inside me.”

Slowly adjusting to the pressure of her body, Lex began to thrust inside her slowly. Chloe’s head moved from side to side as he kissed her neck. She moved her hips against his body, flesh against flesh. Lex moved his arms down to her waist as he went faster and faster.

Chloe grabbed his hands and held them above her head, imprisoning herself and giving him power over her excitement. “Faster,” she said through ragged breath.

He complied. Gripping her hands tightly, he thrust quickly into her body, pounding against her as Chloe arched her back in delight. Feeling she was close to coming, he let go of her hands, and gripped her hips, moving even faster as she exploded underneath him, screaming out his name.

She was wetter, gripping him viselike until he could hold back no longer. Thrusting once again, he felt his own release arrive, spilling his seed inside her. Crumpled and exhausted, he collapsed on her. Lex could feel the racing of her heart against his own.

Separating from her body, Lex lay to her side. They were both backside up as they locked eyes.

“Incredible,” she managed to say.

“Magnificent,” he countered.

“And just think?” she slurred.

“What?”

“We’ve only at the beginning.”

~~~~~~~~

Music Credit
“Tonight Will Be Fine” music & lyrics, Leonard Cohen

[kitten]

:worship2: :worship2: :worship2: :worship2:

[hfce]

:drool: :drool: :drool: that is all. oh one more :drool:



Hope :smut:

[lexchloe]

:drool: smutilicious

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: now thats what you call a chappy!!! :chlexsign2: :yay: :blinkkiss:

[kirt30]

more more more please, this is such a great fic i can't wait for you to add lots more, hope you update soon

[crankychick]

I'm really glad that so many of you have enjoyed this particular fiction - which is turning out to be the one of the fastest I've ever written. I'll probably wind it up this week, so enjoy the smut but don't worry - my next one is even dirtier. :chlexsign4:

[sydsvaughn]

yep, that was just lovely and wonderful and so Chlexy goodnessy that I must demand more... quickly. :)

SaraC

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(It’s the morning after. Lex and Chloe return to Smallville. Clarks asks Chloe out.)

Chapter 11
~~~~~~~~~

Only a few hours had passed, but in that short space of time, Chloe felt as though she’d lived a lifetime. Waking up with Lex at her side, she felt lustrous and invigorated. His love gave her what she needed to bring herself to peace. The situation with her mother still haunted her, but she now felt that she had what it took to deal with whatever came next. She had Lex and she had Gabe. Life would work itself out.

She felt Lex’s hand stroking her hair and woke up to see him smiling down on her. Kissing his shoulder, she hugged him and sighed. “Wilt thou be gone? it is not yet near day.”

He laughed as she pressed against him, “Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day, stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops.”

Chloe sat up and pecked him on the cheek, “Oh, you’re good. Tender, sweet, an animal in the bedroom and you can quote Shakespeare.”

“If you want to see an animal’s markings, take a look at the scratches on my back. You, my darling, are a volcano.”

She put her arms around him and kissed him again, as he caressed her waist. “But you love it, don’t you?”

“Absolutely.”

Chloe leaned against him, knowing the time had come for them to return to Smallville, “Unfortunately, there are some things that not even an animal or a volcano can change. It is day. More light and light it grows.”

“Yes, I know.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

They dressed almost in silence. As Chloe adjusted her belt, she looked over at Lex who was buttoning his dark amethyst shirt. Only capable of giving him a small smile, she felt very sad to have to leave. Once they left this room, things would be very changed between the two of them. Sitting down on the chair, she began to look around the room, memorizing every minute detail.

Lex watched Chloe as she sat, her eyes fixed on one of the corners of their hotel room. Melancholy was written in every movement of her body, and he knew nothing either of them did or said was going to change that.

“What are you doing?” he questioned.

Warming up her best Garbo voice, she replied, “I have been memorizing this room. In the future, in my memory, I shall live a great deal in this room.”

“As will I, Chloe.”

“What’s going to happen now, Lex?”

“Now we go back.”

“That part I know. I meant what happens with us.”

“Chloe, it’s going to be very difficult for you and I to see each other in public.”

“I realize that, Lex,” she admitted, “and I’m not asking for an Angela Chase moment. I’d like to think I’m past that. Are you and I going to remain together?”

“Yes,” he replied without hesitation.

“Together, but secret.”

“For a short while, yes.”

“How clandestine,” she said, picking up her bag. “We’re about to become each other’s well kept secret.”

Chloe headed for the door and was stopped by Lex.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

“To catch my train of course,” she said emotionless, “After all, we can’t be seen arriving together in Smallville. Think of the sensation that would cause.”

“Why are you acting like this?”

“Because the dream moment has passed,” she said monotonously, “and it’s time to re-enter the waking world.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On the train back to Metropolis, Chloe realized how ridiculous she was behaving. They couldn’t expose their relationship right now – he was a public person and she was still in high school. Also, she had Gabe to consider. He wouldn’t exactly be dancing in the aisles to hear his only child had hooked up with the man he called the ‘billionaire baby’.

Angrily, she tried to concentrate on her reading of The Plot Against America, but she wasn’t having any luck with it. All that kept coming into her mind was the colossal mistake she’d made by childishly walking on out on Lex that morning.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On his plane, Lex angrily contemplated the verbal brawl Chloe and he would no doubt engage in once they were able to be alone again. She had the annoying habit of getting under his skin, even in a situation that they both knew was going to be difficult. How could they be anything but clandestine.

He drank his brandy and looked outside. The flight was short and he knew Chloe’s train was still several hours away. Lex had absolutely no idea what he was going to say to her when he saw her.

~~~~~~~~~~~

She had arrived Tuesday evening and avoided calling or receiving calls from anyone. Gabe was so happy to have her back that he had attempted to cook a meal.

“Dad, really it’s not bad once you scrape the scalding black spots off,” she said, trying to get to center of the chicken.

“Cooking isn’t a Sullivan trait,” he said, throwing up his hands, “but we do what we can.”

Chloe smiled as she took a small bite, trying not to gag on the taste.

“Clark’s called a bunch of times,” he told her, passing the biscuits, “and so has Lana.”

“I’ll see them tomorrow,” she said, using her steak knife to pry apart a biscuit.

“Sure you don’t want to call them back tonight?”

“Yeah,” she replied, “I just want to hang out with my old man tonight.”

They looked at each with contemplative understanding, stopping only when Chloe exploded into peals of laughter upon finding her father had baked the biscuits prebuttered.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Alright, scrubs,” she announced as she walked back into the Torch offices, “the dictator is back. Let’s see what you’ve been up to.”

To say that some of the stories she reviewed were weak was an understatement. “No more,” she said sternly, “no more damn music reviews. Not every writer is a guaranteed Lester Bangs. And for God’s sake, you can’t compare Maroon 5 with Green Day!”

Her red pen flicking madly, she barely noticed when Clark walked into the room.

“Chloe, you’re back!” he said, happy to see her.

“Yep. Got back late last night. Sorry I didn’t call you back, but it was father-daughter night.”

“Sounds like fun.”

“More like risky,” she quipped, “there was cooking involved.”

“Ah yes, but you survived.”

“Just barely,” she replied, “so what have you been up to?”

“More of the same,” he admitted, “but I did have something I wanted to ask you.”

It’s too early for Ask Chloe time.

“Let’s have it, blue eyes.”

“The winter formal’s coming up in a few weeks. Would you like to come with me?”

“Clark, that’s so sweet, but the way you’ve had girls hanging all over you since joining the team…..I mean, you don’t have to take an old friend.”

“I’m not.”

“Come again?”

“I want to take you…..as my date.”

Well, knock me over with a fucking feather.

“Clark, I…….this is so sudden.”

“Just think about it, OK, “ he said, “and let me know
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

She’d avoided Lex for that entire week and had put off Clark as well. Chloe was becoming the queen of procrastination and she wasn’t proud of it. Dressed simply in a black miniskirt, her favorite boots and a backless red, long-sleeved halter top, Chloe decided to head out to the Night Owl for a little distraction.

Her phone began to ring and she saw the name flashing across her Caller ID. It was Lex. Knowing she was risking provoking his anger, she decided not to pick it up.

Tomorrow, she told herself. I’ll talk to him tomorrow.

Arriving at the parking lot, she gave her spare key to the valet and ducked out, walking quickly into the Night Owl. It was a quiet night and the bar was sparsely occupied. The piano was in full gear, warming up for the live entertainment to come later that night.

Again, her phone rang. Slipping it out of her book, she picked it up and answered.

“Hello.”

“Chloe, I thought we were past these games.”

“Lex, I just needed some time.”

“So you’ve had a week. How much more time will you require before you talk to me?”

“You’re being dramatic.”

“You’re being evasive.”

“Possibly, but given the dynamics of our relationship, is it hard to understand.”

“What do you want from me?”

“Nothing, Lex,” she admitted, “You haven’t done anything wrong, but the whole……sneaking around concept bothers me.”

‘It bothers me too.”

“I know.”

The lounge singer started up a Cole Porter song.

Everytime we say goodbye, I die a little,
Everytime we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,
Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,

“Where are you?” he asked.

“At the Night Owl. I wanted to catch the singer that’s on tonight.”

“Are you alone?” he wondered.

“Back off, Hulk,” she warned, “I’m just here to watch the act, not get laid.”

“Did you at least check the weather forecast before you headed towards Metropolis?”

“Why, Lex, do you announce the weather in your free time? How Renaissance of you!”

“Very funny. Well Ms Comedian, there’s a storm headed this way. You’re probably going to get stuck in town.”

“Ah,……well…..”

“Cat got your tongue?”

“Fuck you,” she laughed.

“Promise?”

“Hold on to that thought,” she said,” as I try to get out of town before the snow falleth.”

“Stay where you are,” he advised, “and I’ll come get you.”

“So we’ll both get stuck?”

“I do have a place in town, you know.”

“Mmm,” she purred, “is that where you bring all the bad girls.”

“You deserve a good spanking.”

“Only if you’re naked, baby.”

“Then stay where you are. I’ll bring myself over and let you take care of the naked part.”

“I plan to.”

“I’m on my way.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Credit
"Everytime We Say Goodbye" Music & Lyrics, Cole Porter

[AlabamaWorley]

Very nice. I love how you're working the music into the story, and the Garbo part was fantastic.

[hfce]

Well that was certainly interesting. ;) I can't wait to see how the resolve this.


Hope :)

[lexchloe]

Very nice.

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lex and Chloe knock boots. Gabe gets suspicious)

Chapter 12
~~~~~~~

She checked her watch once again. Forty-five minutes had passed since she’d spoken to Lex; more than enough time to get from the Manor to Metropolis. After she’d gotten off the phone, Chloe had gone outside to see if the snow had started. It had and it was coming down strong.

Chloe ordered a vodka tonic, took a sip and made a face. No matter how hard she tried, she could never guzzle that stuff down like the college girls she’d met when she toured UC Berkeley. Also, she liked having her senses sharp. Getting drunk wasn’t her ideal state of being.

Just as she was about to head into her car and track Lex down, she saw him walk through the door. Sharply dressed, he was wearing a dark gray shirt and black trousers, combined perfectly with his Brooks Brothers trench.

I’d nail him right at the door if that weren’t risking a public scandal.

Chloe watched him remove his coat as he looked for her. They locked eyes as Lex walked towards the small table she was sitting at. Cigarette in hand, she watched him as he sat down at the chair opposite her. As he looked her over, she crossed her legs giving him a better view of her leg.

He arched his eyebrow. “You look very nice.”

“But not well attired for a snowy night,” she said, taking a final drag of her cigarette.

“That’s something the snow will have to deal with,” he said, gesturing for a waiter.

“I’ve missed you,” she said.

“So have I.”

“I’m-“

“I know.”

Chloe smiled as he moved his chair to be closer to her. Taking hold of her hand under the table, she shifted her body position so as to be able to run her leg against his.

“I can’t wait to get you alone,” he whispered into her ear.

“Think you’ll get lucky tonight?”

“I’d say,” he whispered, seductively, placing his hand just above her knee, “that the odds are in my favor.”

She could feel the hairs on the back of her neck rising. Lex didn’t need to use a miscellany of words to turn her beyond distraction. Taking another sip of her drink, she nearly choked when Lex slid his hand up higher, now resting on her inner thigh.

“Lex,” she muttered, “what are you doing?”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

Smiling mischievously at him, she grabbed him by his shirt cuff. “You are such a cunt tease,” she whispered.

“Who’s teasing?” he argued, “I said I missed you; I’m just proving my statement.”

“The proof I require is more….extensive,” she said, putting her own hand on his knee and moving it up.”

“You don’t say.”

“Oh, yes. I’d say it requires a closed room, one on one analytic process.”

“I concur.”
~~~~~~~~~

Like the desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I’m just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

“Oooh, Ella Fitzgerald,” Chloe exclaimed, as Lex passed her a glass of Beaujolais, “I think I’ve stumbled onto seduction central.”

“Not anymore. That was the nickname for my old place. No one’s come to this apartment.”

“No one?” she questioned.

“Only you.”

“Fresh start?

“I’m trying,” he replied sincerely.

“Yes, Lex,” she agreed, “I believe that you are.”

My hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I'm just sitting here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

“This isn’t going to be easy. I don’t want to keep our relationship a secret, but that’s the way it has to be. At least until-“

“I’m out of high school?” she said, finishing his statement, “Yes, I agree. I’m sorry I got upset about it before, but it won’t happen again.”

“Glad to hear it,” he said, “but something’s bothering you.”

“Not exactly bothering me, but…..let’s call it an added complication.”

“What?”

“Clark wants to date me.”

Lex’s face registered shock mixed with anger. “He just suddenly decided out of the blue that he wanted to go out with you?”

“This is Clark, Lex. Logic doesn’t always enter the picture.”

“What bothers you about that?”

“How to let him down,” she replied, “so that he doesn’t get strung along the way….the way I was.”

“I understand.”

“Oh, enough,” she insisted, “Let’s not talk about this. I haven’t seen you for a week and we’re alone with wine and music. I’ve got other things on my mind.”

She put down her glass of wine, straddled him and laced her hands behind. Lex cupped her head in his hands and kissed her deeply, tasting the wine on her breath.

“Do me a favor,” he said.

“Lose the clothes……keep the boots.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
Chloe had ushered him into the bedroom and closed the door. Lex could barely keep himself still as he imagined what she planning on doing.

Outside in the living room, she went through his music collection before finding an appropriate choice. Taking off everything except her panties and the high heeled boots he requested, she picked up Lex’s business jacket and put on the sunglasses she found in the inside pocket.

Nina Simone blasting through the speakers, Chloe emerged through the bedroom door.

I want a little sugar
in my bowl
I want a little sweetness
down in my soul
I could stand some lovin'
Oh so bad
Feel so lonely and I feel so sad

Leaning her back against the left side of the doorway, Chloe lifted her arm and moved snakelike down the wall. Opening the jacket only briefly, she closed it after giving him a quick peek.

On the bed, Lex watched her transfixed.

I want a little steam
on my clothes
Maybe I could fix things up
so they'll go
Whatsa matter Daddy
Come on, save my soul
Drop a little sugar in my bowl
I ain't foolin'
Drop a little sugar in my bowl

Removing the sunglasses, Chloe ran her fingers through her hair and pursed her lips. The jacket opened a bit wider, giving Lex an excellent view of her left breast. She walked towards him, but when he attempted to touch her, she slapped his hand.

“No, no,” she admonished, “not yet.”

Well I want a little sugar
in my bowl
Well I want a little sweetness
down in my soul
You been acting strangely
I've been told
Move me Daddy
I want some sugar in my bowl

Chloe turned around, her back to Lex and removed the jacket. She threw it to the ground and shimmied. Turning around with a clever spin, she covered her breasts with both hands.

“That’s quite a handful you have there,” he teased, completely enthralled by her performance. She merely batted her eyes and took another step closer to him.

I want a little steam
on my clothes
Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go
Whatsa matter Daddy
Come on save my soul
Drop a little sugar in my bowl
I ain't foolin'
Drop some sugar- yeah- in my bowl.

She moved past him and lay on her back, bringing her left leg up as high as possible. In an instant, he was on top of her. Flipping him over until she was over him, Chloe began to undo his shirt

“You are amazing,” he said, as she aggressively undressed him.

“I find myself quite inspired.”

“Quite?”

“Yes,” she repeated,” quite.”

Finally undoing his pants, Lex kicked them away as he reached up to caress her body. Chloe put her hands on his shoulder and with one deft hip shift, impaled herself on his body. Pinning him down by grabbing his hands, she gyrated on top of him. Lex kissed her, barely able to control himself as she exercised complete domination over him. Sliding her body up and down, Chloe closed her eyes, bathed in the reverie of seduction.

Lex sat up and locked her hands at her side, lifting her to quicken the motion. He felt her increased excitement and as she was about to orgasm, he flipped her onto her back and thrust madly. Lacing her legs around his back, she came with a violent thrashing, pounding the bed with her fists.

Gripped by the power of her release, Lex could hold out no longer. He collapsed on top of her, panting and out of breath. Similarly exhausted, Chloe gripped his shoulders and hugged him.

“This ….means,” she panted, “we’ve made... up.”

“Yes,” he barely managed to say, sliding onto his back.

Looking over at him at the same moment he was looking at her, they began to laugh.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

At two in the morning, she’d made a quick phone call, but Gabe was unconvinced. He’d heard rumors about Clark’s interest in Chloe, and was very surprised when she barely said a word about his inviting her to the winter formal. He was starting to suspect she was meeting someone in Metropolis on the weekends when she went out.

They had just reconciled and the last thing he wanted to do was start up another argument, but he needed to find out what was going on with his daughter. Gabe made a mental note to keep close tabs on Chloe.
~~~~~~~~

Music Credits

“Turn Me On” Lyrics, John D. Loudermilk
“I Want Some Sugar In my Bowl”, vocals, Nina Simone

[autumngold]

I had so much fun reading so many chapters of your story!! I just wish I could review everyone to tell you how much I enjoyed them!! I'm glad that Lex and Chloe aren't fighting anymore, and I'm glad that Chloe is going to turn Clark down!! Can't wait to read more!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[lexchloe]

:yay: :wub: couply goodness. I think Chloe should tell Gabe though, they've only just got back on track.

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lex and Chloe have a date night. Gabe gets suspicious. Lana gets a shock.)

Chapter 13

Drowning deep in my sea of loathing
Broken your servant I kneel
It seems what's left of my human side
Is slowly changing in me

Chloe was once again drowning in a sea of red marks as she corrected the latest batch of stories handed in to her. She cringed at the number of entertainment stories that explored the minute details of who dated who or who was nominated for what in comparison to the news stories she’d asked some of the junior reporters to cover. One story she’d requested was an analysis of a married couple currently attempting to have the book, Catcher in the Rye stricken from their son’s high school curriculum. The story explored the necessity of placing so much importance on sports in high school.

It’s like dealing with a group of zoo monkeys!

Looking at my own reflection
When suddenly it changes
Violently it changes (oh no)
There is no turning back now
You've woken up the demon in me

Right at the moment she thought she couldn’t take anything else, in walked Clark. She remembered that she still had to give him an answer regarding the winter formal.

“Got the story.”

“Wonderful. Steroid abuse in major baseball. I’ll look it over as soon as I finish tearing my hair out with this bunch.”

“And I was hoping for….an answer?”

She looked up and him and bit her lip. “Let’s take a walk, Clark.”

Seated on the bleachers, she took a breath before saying anything. He noticed her nervousness and put his hand on her shoulder.

“Is anything wrong?”

“No, Clark, “she said, “but I have something I need to say to you and I’m playing it in my head so I don’t utterly screw it up.”

“What is it?”

“For the longest time, all I wanted was to have you look at me…….consider me as more than your friend.”

“I know, and I’m sorry it took so long for me to realize that I do.”

“Clark, that’s changed for me. I do still like you, but only as a friend. I’m sorry, but there’s no other way of putting it.”

He looked taken aback. This was obviously not what he was expecting to hear from her.

“I can’t say that I blame you,” he acknowledged, “and thanks for being honest with me. It’s more than I deserve, I know.”

“I’m sorry, Clark. I don’t know what else to say.”

“There really isn’t anything else, is there? I should get going.”

“Yeah, I understand. I’ll see you.”

“See ya.”

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
when it comes to lovin' me she's worst
but when it comes to being loved she's first
that's how I know

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Dad,” Chloe called out, “it’s me. Are you home?”

She reviewed her mail noticing an small package addressed to her. When she opened it up, she found a Nina Simone CD with a single word written on the plastic wrap in black marker – ‘Friday’. Chloe smiled as she went up to her room, checking her voicemail messages.

Her dad had left a message for her. Gabe was taking a training course in system diagnostics just outside of Metropolis, and his class was running late. Just as she finished deleting that message, she got a call.

“Chloe, it’s me,” chirped Lana’s happy voice. “You’ll never guess what happened.”

“What?”

“Clark asked me to go to the Winter Formal,” she replied.

Ever since Lana and Jason had broken up, she’d made it no secret that she hoped Clark would make a move on her. Not that Lana would actually be upfront and honest with him. It annoyed Chloe to no end that Lana simply waited around for a guy to chose her.

“That’s great, Lana.”

“Thanks. Are you going?”

Yep, folks, that’s me the afterthought.

“I doubt it,” Chloe answered, “I’ve got too much work with the Torch and preparing for college. Dances really don’t work out for me, as you know.”

“I’m sorry, Chloe,” she said, “but I will miss having you there. It’s our last Winter Formal.”

“It’s OK,” she said, shaking her head,” there’s always Prom torture.”

“You’re impossible. Anyway, I’ll talk to you later.”

“You got it.”

Not a question or inquiry about me. Typical.

She dialed Lex’s cell phone and got him on the third ring. “I’m calling to schedule your appointment, Mr. Luthor.”

“I see you got the CD,” he said.

“In today’s mail. I can’t wait to dance for you again.”

“Neither can I.”

“9:00pm at the Sheik?”

“Perfect. I’ll see you there.”

“You won’t be able to miss me,” she added mysteriously, hanging up the phone.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

“Dad,” she said, whistling for dramatic effect, “hubba, hubba. Are you ‘studying’ again tonight?”

“Where’d you get such a smart mouth?”

“I wonder,” she said, “but don’t change the subject. Where are you headed? You realize you’re about to head outside on a Friday?”

“As it happens, I have a date.”

“Gabe, Gabe,” she said, “First school, and now dating? Do I have to impose a curfew on you?”

“I gave you one. Look how well that’s worked out.”

“Ouch. Good one, though.”

He grabbed his keys off the entry table and prepared to leave. “So where are you headed?”

“Out, but not until later.”

“Chloe, be honest with me. Are you seeing someone?”

“Possibly.”

“Now, what the hell does that mean?”

“It means I see some people. I’m dating, Dad, but no one exclusively.”

“It’s not the girl thing again, is it?”

“Very enlightened of you, Dad. I keep my options open.”

“Chloe, I swear. Why won’t you be straight with me?”

“Dad,” she said cautiously, “let’s just leave it alone. I’m not doing anything risky….not getting drunk or stoned and I’m not knocked up.”

“This conversation isn’t over.”

Don’t I know it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Many eyes took in the redhead, decked out all in black as she entered the Sheik that night. Chloe had dyed her hair a deeper auburn and was dressed in very low rise black pants. She complimented the dangerously low pants with a black button down satin top that she wore unbuttoned to the waist. Her eyes were dusted with gold and emerald eye shadow and her lips had a simple pink sheer gloss. Chloe was out to kill.

She met him upstairs at the tented table he’d reserved under an assumed name. The moment he took in her outfit, he smiled.

“Making a fashion statement?” he said, looking her over from head to toe, but concentrating on the mid-breast area.

“Just keeping myself and my man happy,” she answered, “any complaints?”

“Perish the thought,” he said, kissing her cheek while slipping a hand inside her shirt, tweaking her nipple. Chloe squealed with delight.

“Randy, aren’t you?”

“Just a routine underwear check.”

“Satisfied?”

“I will be soon enough. Come here.”

Bringing her onto his lap, Lex kissed her tenderly, cupping her face in his hands as his face moved in rhythm to hers. Chloe grasped his head, intensifying their kiss, as his hand trailed down her back.

At that precise moment, the sight of Chloe and Lex entwined interrupted Clark’s date with Lana. A pair of stricken eyes greeted Chloe when she broke their kiss.

“Lex, I believe we have some company.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Music Credit
“Down With the Sickness”, vocals - Disturbed

[kirt30]

i love this fic please add more more more

[lexchloe]

Hee Hee BUSTED!!!!! :devil:

[Kit Merlot]

How much do I love the Shakesperian quotes?

AWESOME!

This is a wonderfully developed story, with so many geat layers of Chlexy goodness :biggrin:

WELL DONE!

[AlabamaWorley]

Oh cuss! This should be interesting...

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Clark deals with rejection. Lana realizes she’s second choice. Chloe has had enough. Gabe has a new girlfriend and a big fight.)

Chapter 14
~~~~~~~

Clark could not believe his eyes. Chloe, who had just that week told him flat out that she wasn’t interested in him, was practically fornicating with Lex in public. His jaw locked in anger as he walked right up to them.

“Chloe, what the hell is going on?”

“Do you really want an answer to that?” she replied. “I know it’s a shock-“

“I’d say it’s more than a shock,” Lana said, chiming in on the argument.

“Oh, really?” Chloe bit back, “and why? If I recall correctly, not too long ago, you yourself were seeing a man with a notable age difference.”

“That’s not really the same thing, Chloe,” Lana disagreed.

“Not from where I’m sitting,” Chloe replied, getting up off Lex’s lap.

“How long?” Clark questioned angrily, “how long has this been going on?”

Lex was growing tired of the judgmental stance being taken against them. “What does that matter, Clark? She’s with me and that’s that.”

And not with you, which must sting right about now.

“You’re not seriously dating Lex,” Clark snapped, “with his history?”

“I’m not dating his past,” Chloe retorted, “I’m dating him. And I’m no bowl of innocence myself.”

“So, this is why you turned me down?” “

“Clark, it wouldn’t have made any difference. I lost any romantic notions of me and you before Lex and I got together.”

“Turned you down?” Lana questioned, “Turned you down for what?”

Chloe looked away, as Clark tried to reason with Lana. She had no intention of getting in the middle of that argument. Lana, obviously upset, ran as fast as she could away from the brewing argument.

“How dare you!” Clark said, walking up to Lex, “How dare you use Chloe for your little escapades.”

“I’m not even justifying that with a reply.”

“She’s just another body for you, isn’t she?”

“Not that it’s any of your business, but no, she isn’t.”

“Oh, so you’re in love? That’s a new one.”

“Oh, so you’re stuck between Chloe and Lana? That’s a surprise.”

Clark made a move to strike Lex, and Chloe stepped right in the middle. “What the hell are you doing? Like a few punches is going to resolve this!”

“I can’t even look at the two of you,” Clark yelled disgustedly, walking away.

Shaking her head as she turned to look at Lex, Chloe sighed and said, “Well, that went well, didn’t it?”

“It’s worse than that,” Lex said, “I saw the look in his eyes. Clark’s in love with you.”

“He’s just confused,” Chloe reasoned, “the way he’s always been.”

“No, it’s different. Lana ran off and he didn’t even glance in her direction. He was too fixated on his anger over seeing you with me.”

“Jesus, what if anyone saw-“

“Does it matter?”

“I don’t really care about anyone finding out, but Dad. Dad needs to hear it from me.”

Lex nodded, “I’ll get you home.”

~~~~~

True to his word, he drove her straight home.

“God, my car-“

“Don’t worry, “he assured her, “I’ll take care of it.”

“I’m so sorry about all of this, Lex.”

“It doesn’t matter. You’re worth it.”

She put her hand on his cheek and kissed him tenderly. “So are you. I’ll call you.”

“Talk to Gabe. I know you need time.”

Nodding her head, she stepped out of the car and walked inside her house. Gabe wasn’t home yet. She went upstairs to change and wait for him to arrive. Her stomach was a combination of nervous knots and anxiety. About an hour after she’d arrived, she heard her father pull up in the driveway. Chloe made her way down the stairs.

“Hey, Dad,” she called out, “have a good date?”

“The old man still has some charm,” he gushed, “and yes. We had a great time.”

“Good.”

“Oh no.”

“When you say ‘good’ in that tone of voice, it means anything but.”

“Remember earlier, when you asked me to be honest and tell you if I was seeing anyone?”

“Yes?”

“I wasn’t completely honest.”

“I didn’t think you were.”

“I am seeing someone, Dad. I’ve been seeing him for almost a month.”

“Do I know him?”

“Yes.”

“Will I disapprove?”

“Probably.”

“Oh, Jesus, Chloe. Please tell me it isn’t Lex.”

“How the hell did you know that?”

“Your cell phone bills,” he confessed, “and you’re right. I don’t approve.”

“I realize that. It won’t stop my seeing him.”

“Chloe, do you have any idea what kind of man he is? What history he has with women?”

“Yes and yes. And I’m still not backing an inch.”

“You’re treading on dangerous ground here, missy. I forbid you seeing him!”

“That’s only going to make me want to see him more!”

“For God’s sake, he’s older than you! He’s a Luthor! He picks up women, uses them and dumps them – is that what you want?”

“He’s not doing that with me.”

“I’ll bet that’s what they all say.”

“Stop seeing him.”

“No.”

“I’m warning you, Chloe.”

“Warning me? Dad, he’s not a murderer. He’s my boyfriend and I’m in love with him.”

Gabe grimaced in pain. “Fine. If that’s the way you want it, that’s the way it’ll be. You’re on your own with this. I don’t want know about him or see him in this house. When he breaks your heart and shatters you – which he will, it’s just a matter of time – you’ll get nothing from me.”

“Dad-“

“Not another word, Chloe. That’s all I have to say about this.”

He walked towards his room as Chloe began to cry. Wiping the tears from her eyes, she ran up the stairs, into her room and collapsed on her bed.

Oh no, I see
A spiderweb is tangled up with me
And I lost my head
And thought of all the stupid things I’ve said

And I never meant to cause you trouble
And I never never meant to do you wrong
Ah, well if I ever caused you trouble
Oh no, I never meant to do you harm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Credit
“Trouble”, vocals, Coldplay

[kitten]

:crygreen:

I can't keep up with updates on this story and Gabe was so MEAN!

I understand that he's upset but if any father should be willing to look at Lex differently, shouldn't it be him? Poor Chloe, poor Lex.

Still great writing. I won't ask for more updates though, because you seem to be typing your ass off already and I don't want to be greedy.

[crankychick]

I understand that he's upset but if any father should be willing to look at Lex differently, shouldn't it be him?

Yes, but take into account the timing of Lex/Chloe's relationship. He's just had a huge fight with his daughter, has had to relive the situation with her mother and is still dealing with unemployment. Gabe's just a little defensive ATM.

[AlabamaWorley]

You are the rockingest updater ever, I think! Nice update, I'm interested to see how all of this works out.

[lexchloe]

Heat of anger, Gabe didn't mean all that, of course he didn't . :nobad: Sorry I've always thought of Gabe as being the quiet support in the background of Chloe's life. Clark is an ass but hey that's not new. You'd never believe that he's meant to be Lex's best friend. Ta for the regular updates.

[Kit Merlot]

Okay, I love any type of misery for Clark and Lana, but Chloe doesn't need anymore grief.

Lighten up, Gabe.

And just as a side note, you are just cranking out these chapters, aren't you?

WELL DONE :biggrin:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lana dumps Clark and finally becomes a good friend (the character I wish we could see onscreen; Gabe wages a silent war; Chloe receives her college acceptance letter)

Chapter 15
~~~~~

I haven't fucked much with the past,
but I've fucked plenty with the future.
Over the skin of silk are scars from the
splinters of stations and walls I've caressed.
A stage is like each bolt of wood,
like a log of Helen, is my pleasure.

She sat in her room, listening to Patti Smith and typing up a resume. One of the club owners from Sheik, thanks to her friend, had told her about a possible job opening and she was going to do her damnest to get the position. The money would come in handy since Gabe wasn’t due to start working until he’d completed his training, or so he’d briefly mentioned the other day.

It was one of the only conversations she’d had with her father since last month, when she’d confessed her relationship with Lex. Home had become increasingly quiet and she’d thrown herself into school and the Torch. Her increased effort brought forth an unexpected reward. Mrs. Alberts, the A.P. teacher had read her essay on Patti Smith and the Post Modern American Music Impressionism and had written a glowing recommendation for Berkeley. The good news was bittersweet, since she’d been unable to share it with Gabe.

Lex on the other hand, was ecstatic. Respecting her wish not to buy an exorbitant present, he instead treated her to a fantastic meal and promised to accompany her to San Diego this coming weekend, on her monthly visit to her mom. That meant more to her than any present he could have purchased.

Amazingly, the one person she’d gotten support from had been Lana. A week after the Sheik incident, she’d stopped by the Torch office and invited her to dinner at the Talon.

“I’ve been a terrible friend to you, “Lana said, “and I can’t tell you how sorry I am. It’s not your fault that Clark acted the way he did.

“I should have told you about the Winter Formal invitation,” Chloe replied, “I’m really sorry about that, Lana.”

“It doesn’t matter,” she’d said, pouring two generous cups of coffee, “I finally realized the tunnel vision I’ve been suffering from with regards to Clark. When I saw you with Lex, it made me finally face the fact it was time to move on.”

“I’m happy for you, Lana.”

“And I’m happy for you. You looked really happy with Lex. It’s about time I straightened up and shook off Clark. I told him that I wouldn’t go out with him.”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely. And ….I’ve started seeing Jason again.”

“Lana! That’s great!”

“Have I been a real pain, Chloe? I feel like such a selfish bitch.”

“I’ve seen worse,” she joked.

“Well, no more. And to celebrate, we should have a girls’ night out, my treat.”

“Awesome!”

The two girls laughed, joked about their men and drank coffee for hours.

~~~~~~~~

“Oh my God,” was all Chloe could manage before crumpling onto the couch.

We are pleased to welcome you to join the Freshman Class of 2005 with a full academic scholarship, based on your coursework, leadership abilities and excellent references…….

Her first call was to Lex. With shaking hands, she dialed his number.

“I’m in….I’m in!” she yelled.

“Chloe, stop yelling,” he laughed, “I can barely hear you.”

“I got into Berkeley!”

“That is great,” he said, genuinely happy for her, “and I’m very proud of you. I knew you could do it.”

“I am pure Mary Sunshine right now, just a tic away from being really annoying.”

“But you’re still cute as a button.”

“Ugh, really? I’ll have to work on that.”

“Eminently fuckable?”

“Yeah, that’s a lot better!” she replied. “Lex, am I so over the moon right now.”

“You should be. That’s quite an accomplishment.”

“I wish I could see you tonight.”

“Heaven forbid I interrupt ladies’ night,” he said, as he drove through the outside of the plant, “and I’m about to lose my signal.”

“I’ll call you later. I miss you.”

“So do I, sweetheart. Have fun.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chloe and Lana were at the Night Owl, enjoying Gilbert & Sullivan night over a round of virgin pina coladas. Lana had received her acceptance letter to Kansas State that very day.

“Come on. Toast,” said Chloe, raising her glass.

Lana raised her glass, adding, “Ok, what to?”

“Bye, bye Smallville!”

They clinked glasses, spilled droplets over their clothes and promptly started laughing. The music had just started up and the night was looking cheerful. Which of course, could not remain as Clark made his way into the room.

He was accompanied by two of his teammates and waved half-heartedly to Lana, who promptly ignored him. When Chloe looked in his direction, he shot her a dirty look.

“What an asshole,” Lana whispered.

“He’s blowing off steam,” Chloe reasoned. “It’s his loss.”

Lana raised her shoulder and said, “No great loss. Shame though, since it’s such a waste.”

“What is?”

“That great bod.”

“Lana, you are awful!”

“Oh, tell me you don’t think he’s fine, liar.”

“Maybe just a little,” she confessed, “until I saw Lex, that is.”

“Is he…”

“What?”

“You know,” Lana said, blushing intensely.

“Huge,” Chloe confessed, “and what’s better, he knows exactly how to use it.”

Lana choked on her drink. “I have this sudden urge to see Jason and jump his bones.”

Chloe muffled her laughter with her hand as the singer started shooting daggers of hate with his glance in their direction. “Shit, Lana. Are you sure that drink has no alcohol?”

“Na. I’m saving it for later.”

“You are wild.”

“Just like my friend.”

Clark, of course, couldn’t resist the urge to find out what they were laughing about. Walking over, he greeted them both.

“You look nice, Chloe,” he said, watching her cautiously with darkened eyes.

“Thanks. You too.”

“Still dating….him?”

“Yes, I am.”

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

“I’m sorry you feel that way.”

“Well, goodbye,” he said, walking back to his group.”

“Well, that was a stellar fucking conversation,” she said to Lana.

“Screw him. Like you said, it’s his loss.”

They exchanged nods and settled in to watch the singing. Clark did not stop looking at Chloe.
~~~~~~~~~~~``
Music Credit
"Babelogue, " music & lyrics, Patti Smith

[hfce]

Wow I just read all four updates and damn they were good. Lex was great :clap: , Clark and Blana were :tease: but Blana made up for it at the end and Gab. :nobad:



Hope :chlexsign3:

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: damn you are one speedy and damn fantastic updater, love the direction and the friendship. gabes being an ass, but kinda realistic. love the chlex.

KILL CLUNK!

:worship2:

[sydsvaughn]

Don't we all wish the writers would take a cue from your Lana.

Looking forward to reading more!

SaraC

[autumngold]

Clark had better stay away from Chloe!! She's finally starting to get her life together, she doesn't need any crap from him!! Thanks for the updates!! Can't wait for more!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Chloe and Lex head to California. Clark and Chloe have a sitdown. Gabe starts to accept Lex)

Chapter 16

~~~~~~~~~~

“You know, I always thought that falling off the bed fucking would be less painful,” Chloe said.

“Ow,” he said rubbing the side of his head, “I’m seeing stars here.” They both lay sprawled on the floor of his bedroom.

“I’m just that damn good, baby,” She boasted

Lex picked her up and placed her right back on the bed, thrusting into her once again. Chloe wrapped her legs around his thighs and met each movement with a shift of her hips, grabbing him by the buttocks and pushing him forward. He bent down to kiss her, swallowing the scream of delight when she came. Continuing to writhe underneath him, he grabbed hold of her shoulders and leaned on the side of her neck as he felt his own release.

Panting as they lay side to side, Chloe leaned over on her shoulder and smiled at him. “Everytime with you is better than the previous one. How do you manage that?”

“I don’t” he corrected, “we do. You are an incredibly exciting woman.”

“Not bad for a sex freak, I guess,” she added self-deprecatingly.

“If that’s what you are,” he said, as Chloe cradled next to him, “then that’s what I am as well. All the makings of a fine pair.”

“Do you know how crazy about you I am?” he asked, kissing the hair atop her head.

“Hopefully, half as crazy as I am about you.”

~~~~~~~

If I could do anything for you, believe me I would
Do you feel the same? Feel the same as me?
If I could be anyone for you believe me I would
I'm not ashamed not ashamed to be
It’s hard for me to know sometimes I feel like letting go
But what if it all means something?

Chloe had not come home all night and Gabe didn’t need to be told where she’d gone or who she’d been with. The situation had become unbearable and his opposition hadn’t weakened the relationship at all. In fact, it had grown stronger than ever. Chloe still went out as much as ever, but she seemed very happy again. He hated to admit it, but he knew Lex Luthor was at the heart of that.

At ten o’clock, she sauntered into the house and headed straight to the kitchen. She was surprised to see Gabe sitting there, calmly looking over her Berkeley acceptance letter and having breakfast. Chloe headed towards the refrigerator and opened the door.

“Do I even have to ask?”

“I called last night, Dad, and told you that I’d be out all night. And I told you who I’d be with.”

“That doesn’t make it any easier to take, Chloe.”

She took out a small container of orange juice and reached for a glass. “I know, Dad.”

“How much longer is this going to go on? I thought you’d have him out of your system by now.”

‘He’s not the flu, for God’s sake! Lex and I are in love, Dad…..in love. This isn’t just the fling you try to make it out to be.”

“Chloe, I just don’t think he’s the right guy for you.”

“Dad, you don’t even know what kind of guy he is around me. You haven’t taken the time to learn that preferring instead to ban him from the house. I’m surprised you’re even talking about him now. Wasn’t his name banned from the Sullivan walls?”

“Is everything a joke to you?”

“Since my relationship obviously is to you, why not mock everything else?” she bit back, “You don’t respect me…….don’t respect the choices I’ve made with my life and completely shut me out for over two months and I’m suddenly supposed to jump through hoops and deny loving the one man that makes me happy.”

“You’re too young to understand what real love is,” Gabe said, sipping his already cold coffee.

“No, Dad. I just think you’ve forgotten how it feels. Or maybe you’re too afraid that I’ll turn out to be a nutcase like Mom and do to Lex what was done to you.”

“That was cold.”

“No, that was realistic. It’s an aspect of my genetics and my mentality that I deal with every fucking day! And you know what? Lex knows about the whole thing and he doesn’t care. He loves me, comforts me and tells me that whatever comes…..whatever we have to face, he’ll be at my side. If you took a moment to look beyond your own objections you might see that!”

Stomping off in anger, she headed upstairs to her room, leaving Gabe to steam in anger alone.
~~~~~~

In the Torch offices, Chloe was blasting Queen as she put her final touches on the latest issue before it went to print. Mindlessly absorbed in her work, she failed to notice Clark walking into the room.

Another hero another mindless crime
Behind the curtain in the pantomime
Hold the line
Does anybody want to take it anymore

“Hello, Chloe.”

She looked up surprised. “Hi, Clark.”

“Do you have a minute?”

“Pull up a seat,” she said, motioning towards the nearby chair.

“I’ve just been thinking for the past few weeks and I wanted to get some things straight.”

“About?”

“You know…..about you and Lex.”

Whatever happens I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache another failed romance
On and on
Does anybody know what we are living for

“Clark, what are you trying to tell me.”

“You’ve been my friend for many years and I care about you, but I can’t stand by while you make a huge mistake. I think he’s wrong for you and he’s going to hurt you.”

“Don’t you think you’re jumping to conclusions?”

“Chloe, I know him. I can’t watch you go through what other women in his life have gone through. Also, he’s the son of the man that tried to have you and Gabe killed. Have you forgotten about that.”

“How amazingly condescending of you, Clark. Of course, I haven’t forgotten.”

“Then how can you be with him?”

“Lex is not Lionel. Lex is a good man, who has continually tried to make amends for all the genetic malfeasance he’s had to shift through. He’s resilient, persistent and straight-forward. I love him.”

“You can’t mean that.”

“If you didn’t want to hear it, you shouldn’t have asked. I would think you of all people could appreciate how important he is to me.”

“And why is that?”

“You and I both deal with …….secrets daily. While you share yours with no one, I found someone who wants to help me carry the load and doesn’t consider it a burden. Maybe that’s what makes you the most upset, Clark; the fact you haven’t really found that yet fully.”

“I care about you, Chloe.”

“I believe you do, Clark. I do think you love me, but don’t try to convince yourself that you are in love with me. That will only hurt you in the end, and that’s not what I want. All I’ve ever wanted is to see you happy.”

“I can be happy with you.”

“When I’d constantly be thinking about someone else? No, Clark. No one could be happy with half-love. Not even you.”

“If that’s the way you feel, Chloe, I’m sorry. I just can’t be around you anymore.”

She felt like crying, but remained strong. “I understand, Clark. You’ve got to find your own way of dealing with the secrets of your life and with the people you let close to your heart. Until you find a way of successfully melding the two, every person that comes in opposition will be a villain to you.”

Without saying a word, he stood up and walked out of the room.

The show must go on
The show must go on
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Gabe had decided to follow Chloe on her trip to San Diego. He had to see if she was telling the truth and actually going to see her mother and not using her as an excuse to get out of the town with Luthor. From the driver’s seat of his rented car, he sat and waited for her to show up a block away from the Milford Institute.

Infuriated, he watched as Chloe accompanied by Lex walked into the center. They walked side by side, his arm around Chloe appearing to steady her. Hesitating for only a moment, they eventually walked into the facility and Gabe sat in precarious silence.

She brought him here. The nerve of letting him into this part of our lives!

He felt immobilized by the anger of seeing his daughter dragging that man into the facility where her convalescing mother was committed. Was it some pathetic attempt to keep him at her side by using pity? Gabe didn’t want to believe that about his daughter, but what other reason could there be for her bringing Lex to a mental institute of all places?

Gabe waited for about an hour before coming in. Showing his credentials at the door, he was let into the waiting room where he looked around. Neither Chloe nor Lex were anywhere to be seen. He walked out towards Dr. Benton’s office and shuddered. It had been many years since he’d last walked this walk.

A few steps away, he heard the unmistakable sounds of crying and froze in his tracks. Chloe and Lex were inside and talking.

“Why does she always react that way to me……only to me? Why can't she fucking love me.” she questioned.

“Chloe, it’s not your fault,” Lex said, appeasingly, “she’s ill and barely aware of her own identity, let alone anyone else’s.”

“I know…I know. That doesn’t stop it from hurting. It hits me every damn time.”

“Chloe, it’s alright. I’m here. It’s going to be alright, I swear.”

Gabe looked through the slight ajar door to see Lex cradling his daughter on his shoulder, letting her vent both frustration and desperation. The image struck him like a knife tossed in his chest. This wasn’t the action of a man with a woman he was preparing to discard; this was a man comforting the woman he loved. He barely knew what to say.

Chloe was right. He had not been able to see past his own objections to see what lay at the core of his daughter’s relationship.

He watched silently, as Lex wiped Chloe’s face with a tissue, cradling her face as he did so. It was a gentle action and elicted a very small smile from his daughter. Knowing there was no better time than the present to give his daughter an additional measure of comfort, he stepped into the room.

Chloe looked up in shock as Gabe walked in the door. Kneeling down to where she sat, he hugged her as she burst into fresh tears. Looking over at Lex, Gabe mouthed a quick ‘thank you,’ and patted him on the arm. There would be plenty of time to talk afterwards.

I'll take what you give me. Please know that I'm learning
I've looked in the mirror
My world's getting clearer
So wait for me this time

~~~~~

Music Credits

"What If All Means Something?" lyrics, Chantal Kreviazuk
"The Show Must Go On" music & lyrics, Freddie Mercury
"Time" music & lyrcs, Chantal Kreviazuk

[lexchloe]

:yay: :wub: You fixed it. very nice!!!

[Janet]

Oh wow. I missed a lot since I last came here! (I've been writing exams... :()

I like what you've done with this fic. :)

[crankychick]

Thank you, coughy! I'm glad you're enjoying it. That last chappy took a lot out of me, but the next one is more than half way done. Slow work weeks make writing fan fic easy :biggrin:

[hfce]

Oh man that was so :cryblue: wonderful and touching. God I need to buy stock in Kleenex now because of you. :crygreen:


Hope :wub:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Chloe and Lex spend time together. Lana embraces her new coolness and becomes a Stones fan. Gabe’s not taking any of Clark’s shit.)

Chapter 17

~~~~~~~~

See the curtains hangin' in the window,
in the evenin' on a Friday night.
A little light a-shinin' through the window,
lets me know everything is alright.

Lex, Chloe and Gabe had a very long conversation over an excellent Mexican dinner that evening. Apologies were made, reservations addressed and Chloe found herself with a mixture of feelings. She was very happy that her father finally seemed to be on his way to accepting Lex as a definite part of her life, even though her mother’s condition still troubled her. She’d come to the understanding that with the sweets in life, came the sour and that’s all there was to it. The shared talk wasn’t a hearts-and-roses moment, but they tried to keep it honest and down to earth. Sincerity made up for flowing language.

“Look, I’m not saying that I’m not still skeptical,” he admitted, “but I can at least stop being a dick about the whole thing.”

“Dad,” she admonished, “there’s a lady present.”

“Ms. Lady, your language could put some truckers to shame,” Gabe retorted.

Summer breeze, makes me feel fine,
blowing through the jasmine in my mind.

“God, the weather here is amazing, “Gabe said. “And to think, my own kid’s going to be a California girl in a few months.”

“Yep, it’ll be me, my laptop and a surfboard. I think Jan & Dean will be my soundtrack.”

“And give up the Stones?” Lex questioned, “I didn’t think that was possible.”

“Jeez, she’s been blasting that in your ears as well?,” Gabe asked Lex, who nodded his reply.

“I don’t care what either of you say,” she insisted, “Wild Horses is the greatest song of all time.”

“I still say Zeppelin has better lyrics. Look at the word progression on ‘Kashmir’-,” Lex said.

“Apples to oranges, Lex,” Chloe chimed in, “you’re talking straight r & b rock in comparison to rock with world influence. Two separate genres entirely.”

“Don’t bother, Lex,” Gabe advised wisely, “she can continue this argument ‘til the cows come home.”

“I think you’re right, “Lex agreed.

“Well, kids, I think it’s time for the old man to rest his weary bones. I’ve got a long day tomorrow.”

“Dad, stay awhile-“

“Na, kid. I’ve got an early visit to make before my flight in the afternoon. I need all my energy.”

Chloe didn’t need to be told who the visit was to. She simply nodded and smiled his way.

“You’ve got the day off Monday, right? Teacher conferences?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Take an extra day then,” he said, “hang out on the beach and hone up on your surf bunny skills.”

“Are you sure, Dad?”

“Absolutely,” he said, adding with a wink, “life’s too damn cold in Smallville. Enjoy the warmth.”

Gabe stood and shook Lex’s hand. “Take care of her, Lex.”

“Count on it,” Lex replied.

Kissing his daughter goodbye, he walked out of the restaurant. Taking a look back at them through the window as he waited for his car, he saw them kiss gently. They looked just right together.

See the arms that reach out to hold me,
in the evening when the day is through.
Summer breeze, makes me feel fine,
blowing through the jasmine in my mind.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Back in Smallville on Monday, Gabe stopped by the Talon to pick up coffee before driving out to his final week of training. Chloe had called and told him she’d be back later that evening.

I see a red door and I want it painted black
No colors anymore I want them to turn black
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

“Lana,” he said, shaking his head, “she’s got you listening to them too?”

“Hey, Gabe,” she greeted, “and yes. I happen to love this song.”

“Jagger and Richards take over the world. Call me when the rescue ship arrives.”

“Now, now,” she warned, “careful or I’ll tell Chloe. She’s already planning a torturous session for you on Wednesday.”

“What’s Wednesday?”

“Movie night. She called me last night to tell me she found a special one.”

“Not the five hour one in German that takes place entirely in a submarine?”

“Oh, no,” she laughed, “Think Merchant/Ivory.”

“I don’t think I want to know,” he said, taking the coffee from her hand, “but I’m glad you two are hanging out again.”

“Me, too,” Lana replied, “and I’m bringing dinner.”

“Then I’m especially happy you two are hanging out again.”

“Go on,” she said, shooing him away, “it’s school time.”

“Tough cookie,” he said as he waved goodbye. Lana made a funny face and waved back.

Outside, as he was about to enter his car, he ran straight into Clark. Gabe had not seen Clark for quite a few weeks, though he knew from Chloe that he was very bitter about the Lex/Chloe pairing.

“Clark, how’s it going?”

“Not too bad, Mr. Sullivan.”

“Chloe tells me you’re doing great on the team.”

“It’s a lot of practice, but I think I’ve got the hang of it.”

“Good to hear. How’s the paper going?”

“I’m still writing, but not as much as I used to. Priorities……change and all.”

“Clark, you don’t have to pretend. I know you and Chloe aren’t exactly on speaking terms and I know it’s because of Lex.”

“She told you about that?”

“Chloe’s my kid. She tells me the truth even when it hurts.”

“I don’t approve.”

“That’s your prerogative, Clark, but is it worth losing her friendship?”

“You’re not saying you approve of this?”

“I’m her father; I’m not approving of anyone. No father believes any man is 100% worthy of his daughter.”

“But Lex?”

“They love each other, Clark. It takes a lot for me to say that, but it’s true. He makes her happy.”

“I don’t think he’s right for her.”

“Not to be offensive here, Clark, but that’s not your call to make. For years, my kid had a starry-eyed crush on you that you never really reciprocated. Now, what’s your interest here – as a friend, or as a man?”

“I wanted to date her, but she turned me down.”

“You asked too late, Clark,” he said flatly. “She’s only got eyes for Lex.”

“It’s not going to last. He never keeps any woman around for long.”

“That’s quite enough of that,” Gabe warned, “Putting Lex’s past to the side for a moment, that’s my kid you’re talking about there. She’s not going to put up with any crap and she’s mature enough to make her own decisions. I trust her and if this is what she thinks is right for her, there’s nothing else to say.”

“He’ll only break her heart.”

“It’s been broken before,” he answered calmly, “by you, if I recall. And she healed.”

“Gabe-“

“Face it, Clark. You lost.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
Music Credits

“Summer Breeze”, lyrics by James Seals; music by James Seals & Dash Crofts
“Paint it Black”, music & lyrics by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

[hfce]

:clap: :applause: you tell him Gab. :hug: Yes! You are definitely Chloe's daddy. :lol:



Hope :)

[lexchloe]

WHOOO HOOOO Go Gabe !!!! :biggrin:

[sexi_angel_babee]

faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaantastic updates... just fantastic. hehehehe... i really love this story. :chlexsign1: plz update soon.... very often... lol :chlexsign1:

[Kit Merlot]

These last couple of updates were beyond fabulous!

I like Lana finally being a good friend, and actually becoming cooler :biggrin:

Gabe finally accepting and supporting Chloe in her relationship with Lex--PRICELESS!

Also, Gabe's tell off to Clark--FANTASTIC!

In case you haven't guessed, I adore your story :biggrin:

[Susan S]

Go Gabe! I love that Gabe finally came around to accepting Chloe and Lex's relantionship. The way he told Clark off was great. Lovely story.

Susan S

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Chloe and Lex make with the love. Lana gives Clark a piece of her mind. Chloe, Lana, Jason, and Lex watch DVDs and torture Gabe)

Chapter 18

~~~~~~~~
If you could read my mind love,
what a tale my thoughts could tell.
Just like an old time movie
about a ghost from a wishing well.
In a castle dark or a fortress strong
with chains upon my feet.
You know that ghost is me
and I will never be set free
as long as I'm a ghost that you can see.

Disturbed after his conversation with Gabe, Clark walked into the Talon to get some refreshments before football practice. Lana watched him enter the Talon with a puzzled look on her face.

“Clark? I’m surprised to see you here.”

“I’m sorry, Lana. I know I’ve been a pain.”

“That’s putting it mildly. You’ve been a real jerk to Chloe.”

“I don’t really want to talk about now.”

“Well, that’s too damn bad.”

“Lana-“

“Try to forget for a minute that Lex is your friend and that he obviously cares for Chloe. What gives you the right to judge either one of them for falling in love?”

“I just don’t think-“

“Now you’ve said a mouthful,” she said, pouring a cup of coffee and handing it to him.

“Lana, I think you’re being harsh.”

“And you’re not? Really, Clark, get off your fucking high horse.”

“I’ve never heard you use that kind of language before.”

“Call it my turning over a new leaf. We all move on.”

I never thought I could act this way
and I've got to say that I just don't get it.
I don't know where we went wrong
but the feelings gone and I just can't get it back.

“Lana, I’m sorry you’re so upset about all of this.”

“Clark, I don’t need you to apologize. I need you to suck it up and be a friend. God, knows Chloe’s been a great friend to us both. The least she deserves is your support.”

“I just don’t think I can do it.”

“Clark, that doesn’t say very much about you. I thought you were better than that.”

“He uses people! And he’s not right for her.”

Lana’s eyes glittered with anger. “Cut the shit. What pisses you off the most, Clark? The fact that he got the girl or that he beat you to it?”

“Lana-“

“You know, I can accept the fact you’re emotionally stunted, but I at least thought you had some sense of loyalty. I loved you once, Clark, and I would love to remain your friend, but unless you show me more than this judgmental bullshit, that’s not going to happen.”

“Please try to-“

“Understand what? We all grow up, fall in love and move on, Clark. That’s something you’re just not good at, is it?”

“Lana-“

“Just leave, OK? I don’t want to start throwing things.”


~~~~~~~

Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away

Chloe and Lex lay, embracing tenderly on their bed, amidst the wrinkled sheets and discarded clothing. In their rush to make love, they’d only partially undressed, and Chloe was still struggling to remove her bra, as Lex brought his tongue between her legs.

She forgot all about the underwear malfunction as he spread her legs with his hands and proceeded to go to town. Panting with breathless anticipation, she nearly drew blood from biting down on her lip when she felt him encircling her clit.

“God…..damn!” she cried out, trapping him with her legs. Grabbing her thighs once more, Lex continued to tease her mercilessly with the rapid-fire ministrations of his tongue, until she couldn’t take it any longer. Dragging him up by the shoulders, she pushed him onto his back and climbed on him. Taking hold of his penis, Chloe impaled herself on him, her face pure delight as she felt him within the walls of her body.

“I love having you inside me,” she said through shaky breath. Lex brought his hands up to her breasts and gently squeezed the perfect globes, playfully pinching her nipples. It drove her wild when she felt his hands over her body as they made love. He moved his hands down to her hips and guided his movements to match her own.

“That’s right, “he whispered, “be wild, Chloe. Give me all you’ve got.”

And so she did. Riding him strenuously, she grabbed her own breasts in utter sexual delight, as Lex arched his back. Chloe screamed and collapsed on his chest as Lex himself climaxed. Sheepishly looking up at him, they exchanged smiles as they attempted to breathe normally. Chloe’s face was pure blush and Lex felt a smug male satisfaction at knowing he’d put that color in her face.

“You?” she asked.

“Yes.”

“Same time?”

“Yes,” he panted.

“Awesome.”

“Can’t breathe. No energy.”

“Aw, poor baby,” she cooed, climbing off him as she felt the trickle of his seed on her inner leg. Grabbing a tissue from the bedside table, she quickly cleaned it away and lay in bed with him. She covered them both with the oversized bed sheet and cuddled at his side.

“You’re better than a gym, baby,” she whispered.

“Did you just call me baby?” he said, amused.

“Too corny?”

“No, I liked it,” he said.

“Speaking of gym, I need to work out. My ass is getting big.”

“Hey, I love that ass.”

“I thought it was my tits you liked the best?”

“The whole package….every beautiful inch,” he corrected.

“Chloe, I think it’s my turn to be corny.”

“Oh no. Are you going to say my body is a wonderland?”

“Worse,” he said, cupping her chin with his hand, “much, much worse.”

“You’re scaring me.”

“I love you,” he said, as her eyes filled with tears.

“You do?” she replied with a childish squeak.

“Very much.”

“I’m such a mess…..I’m a cursing, bitching, horrible disaster, but I love you so much, Lex.”

“Stop picking on my girl,” he said, as she hugged him.

Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Back in Smallville, Wednesday night brought Chloe and Lex into the kitchen. He’d brought over some soda – the only thing he was allowed to bring, since Lana and Jason were bringing the food – and helped Chloe set up the sandwiches and chips into large serving plates.

It was Lana’s turn to bring the move and she’d picked the latest Merchant/Ivory production. Jason and Lex, though not the best of friends, did their best to get along and were united by their instant dislike of the storyline.

“Remind me,” Jason asked Lana,” why does Roxie love him?”

“Because he’s an artist,” Lana replied, “sensitive…….in touch with his feelings and sexy.”

“And that sexy artist dumped his pregnant wife for a married woman,” Lex said, getting a thumbs up from Jason.

“It’s the bad boy vibe,” Chloe said, reaching for a tuna sandwich. “It gets the chicks every time.”

“I’m sorry, but that’s just a bullshit theory,” Lana argued, “I mean, it’ll get the chick, but look at what she winds up with in the end.”

“So you’re not liking the artist?” Jason pointed out, “Good. I was starting to doubt your mental prowess.”

Lana rewarded his commentary with a poke in the ribs as they watched the movie.

“God, that French actor is hot,” Chloe commented out of the blue.

“Who? Not the artist again,” asked Lex.

“Na, the guy playing the uncle. Thierry something or other.”

“Seriously?” questioned Jason, “he’s much older than her.”

“Doesn’t matter, “Lana agreed, “Isabel’s right; he has sex appeal.”

“What is it with women and accents?” Lex questioned, as Chloe kissed him on the cheek.

“You don’t need one, my darling,” she joked, “you’re sexy and then some.”

“But if I had an accent?”

Chloe looked over at Lana and winked. The guys just shook their heads.

“Hey down there,” called out Gabe, “planning on watching the movie or playing Mystery Science Theater?”

“A bit of both, Dad.”

“Could you pick a better film to talk through next time. The last thing I need to hear about is sexy, older French guys who my daughter thinks are hot.”

“I think I’ve got some competition, Gabe,” Lex called up.

“Lex, he doesn’t have a chance. Chloe would kick his ass if he walked out on her.”

“No, dad, not that one,” Chloe yelled back. “The older one.”

“How much older?”

“Tons,” she said, making Lana turn red with laughter.

“I need a drink,” Gabe called out, shutting his bedroom door.

~~~~~~~~
Music credits:

“If You Could Read my Mind” music & lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot
“Wild Horses” music & lyrics Mick Jagger/Keith Richards

[Shy Butterfly]

wowthat is everything a can say. :drool: Great story!!! :chlexsign3:

[hfce]

This story is great! How do you keep coming up with this... :clap:


Hope :)

[crankychick]

How do you keep coming up with this

Season upon season of half-scenes, character assassinations and overLanaLangzation will bring out the demon in any writer. :devil: :devil:

Just wait until Lex and Clark's verbal smackdown.

[hfce]

Originally posted by crankychick@Dec 15 2004, 08:27 PM

Season upon season of half-scenes, character assassinations and overLanaLangzation will bring out the demon in any writer. :devil: :devil:

Just wait until Lex and Clark's verbal smackdown.
I will be waiting for that while I sip my hot chocolate. :D


Hope :)

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Lex and Clark reach the end. Chloe and Lana prepare for graduation. Gabe gets a job.)

Chapter 19
~~~~~

This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end

Lex was finishing up his conference call, when he was notified via Blackberry that Clark Kent had arrived and was waiting for him in his office. Taken aback, he fell back into professionalism, continued the call and finished up his business before leaving the conference room for his office. He left instructions not to be interrupted until Clark had left, intoning that this particular conference was to be time-consuming.

“Clark,” Lex said matter-of-factly, “I’m surprised to see you here.”

“It’s not a social call, Lex. I’ve been putting off speaking to you for far too long. I need to know what’s going on with Chloe.”

“What’s going on?” he repeated, “What are you – Marvin Gaye all of sudden?”

“Lex, I’m not kidding around. Don’t you think you’ve taken this far enough?”

“Not that it’s any of your business, but no,” Lex said curtly. “Chloe is my girlfriend, Clark, not a mistress I’m tossing aside.”

“So what are your intentions?”

“Who elected you her father? Someone already has that job.”

“Enough already! I’ve being serious.”

Lex walked over to his desk and sat down, raising his eyebrow in amusement. “Then you’re wasting your time because I’m not taking this little stance of yours seriously.”

“I want you to end this before Chloe gets hurt.”

Lex did his best to keep his temper under control, but it was becoming a losing battle. “I appreciate your concern, but there’s nothing to worry about. We’re very happy together.”

“So you say.”

“And so it is. What’s your problem with all this, Clark? Jealousy?”

“Partly, yes. But I’m more concerned with your track history as far as women go.”

“I’m well aware of my history, Clark. What puzzles me is who placed you as my judge and jury?”

“The fact you’re involved with one of my closest friends put me in this position.”

“Right. Keep telling yourself that.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Year upon year, you indulged your Lana crush and when you finally got the girl, you let it fizzle out. Now that Lana’s apparently moved on, you fixate yourself on correcting Chloe’s life. What degree of control do you need to exercise on the people in your life before you’re satisfied?”

“How did this come to be about me?

“Clark, come on. You come into my office, instruct me to dump my girlfriend and you have the balls to ask what this has to do with you? You’re not that naïve.”

“Lex, I’m warning you-“

“Warning? I think you’re out of your league here.”

“Is that a threat?”

“No. I’m just ‘instructing’ you to back the hell off. My relationship to Chloe is none of your fucking business.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“Because I love her, “ he replied simply. “And it took me a long time to find something this real…..this precious to me. I value Chloe and I’ll fight to protect what we have.”

“I can’t listen to you anymore.”

“Oh what, is our friendship over……again? Honestly, Clark, when you can’t control people, you find it so easy to let them go.”

“You act like a jilted lover.”

“Don’t act so flattered. I was talking about Chloe…..remember her? Your good friend Chloe.”

“I refuse to sit around and watch you play your games with her,” Clark stubbornly said.

“Wouldn’t that be a case of the pot calling the kettle black?” Lex reasoned, “I couldn’t play any game crueler than the one you made her part of, could I?”

“If all you wanted was a lover, Lex, you didn’t have to comb the high schools to look for one.”

Curbing his anger with the last of his patience, Lex tightened his jaw and shook his head. “This conversation is over, Clark. I think we both know where we stand. Get the fuck out.”

Clark stomped out the room as Lex sat and watched him, his eyes dark with disillusion, frustration and anger.

It hurts to set you free
But you'll never follow me
The end of laughter and soft lies
The end of nights we tried to die

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Your campus looks amazing,” Lana said, serving Chloe a chai latte.

“It is and the weather is so gorgeous. I won’t be missing Kansas winters, I can tell you that.”

“Lucky.”

“I know. But I’m going to miss Movie Night.”

“I’m planning on visiting you, Chloe. You’ll be in California, not Mars.”

“Lana, I’m going to miss you.”

“Me too. But remember, distance makes the heart grow fonder.”

“That’s profound.”

“I had to learn profound the hard way now that Jason’s working in Topeka.”

“It must be hard on you two.”

“We make the best of it. Quality time, know what I mean?”

Chloe leaned back and smirked, “Lana, are you saying what I think you’re saying.”

“Hell….yes.”

“Oh my God!”

“And then some. “

“Nasty, nasty Lana finally broke off a piece of that hunk.”

“Hey, that’s my lover you’re talking about!”

“So?”

“So?”

“How was it?”

Lana felt herself blushing right up to her hair. “Fucking out of sight, Chloe.”

“Well, that settles it?”

“What?”

“No more nights with the Little Rabbit I bought you for your birthday.”

“You know, I still maintain I’ve never used that.”

“Oh, who are you kidding, Lana!”

“Besides, I now take my man flesh one-on-one.”

“Slut.”

Lana geared up her best Mae West impression, “Honey, when I’m good I’m good…..but when I’m bad, I’m better.”

~~~~~~~~~

“Chloe, you home?” Gabe called out.

“Dad, up here,” she said.

He walked up the stairs and knocked on the door. She waved her hand at him and he walked into the condemned zone she called a bedroom. Piles upon piles of books, papers and photographs lay strewn on her bed.

“How do you live like this?”

“I’ve got a system down.”

“Organized insanity? I’ve heard that one before.”

“Sharp, pops. What’s up?”

“We’ve got some celebrating to do.”

Chloe immediately stopped typing and flipped around in her chair. “Why?”

“Gabe Sullivan’s a working man again.”

She jumped up and hugged her father, who promptly twirled her around.

“Oh, Dad, this is great! I’m so proud of you! I knew you’d get something soon! Where? When-“

“Calm down, kid. You’ll give yourself an aneurysm. It’s outside of Metropolis, near Portsmith. Company name is Delkirk Chemicals and I came highly recommended.”

“By?”

“Former employer and educational institution.”

“Oh, that bastard! Lex never said a thing.”

“He didn’t say a thing to me either, but I appreciate what he did. You’ve got a good catch there, Chloe.”

“Mind repeating that?”

“What for?”

“I need to find my recorder and play that sound byte on loop.”

“Smart ass.”

“Father’s daughter.”

“We’re gonna be Ok, Chloe. Now we can start putting in some funds in the college account.”

“Dad,” she said, hugging him again. “I’m so happy for you.”

“I couldn’t have done it without you, smart ass. Even though I could live with many things, I couldn’t live with letting you down. Thanks for being such a pain.”

“Aw, it’s my pleasure.”

Gabe kissed the top of her head and walked through the piles towards the door. “Kid, really, now that I’ve got a job, could you maybe….”

“Maybe what?”

“Get nicer piles?” he finished.

Chloe tossed some random clothes at him as the door closed.

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Music Credit

"The End", music & lyrics J. Morrison and The Doors

[kirt30]

more more more

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: wow but this just make me smile like a loon when I read it. well al except the clunk parts, I am really getting the ASSHOLE vibe from him, so great job!!


fantastic fic, more!!!!! :worship2:

[hfce]

Go Lex! I am proud of your smack down. :clap: I love the father and daughter moment.



Hope :D

[campbti]

Wow, I just caught up. You are amazing. So much funny and I loved Clark getting told off by everyone. Fabulous. Self-righteous ass. Love the Chloe and Lex and I can even tolerate your lana, and that is saying something. :blinkkiss:

Can't wait for more updates and now Chloe and Lex can be in public, a full summer of fun then how to manage a long-distance relationship. Please keep going. I'm really loving it.

:chlexsign2:

[Janet]

I can hardly keep up with this puppy!

You are insanely quick! :biggrin:

Great story. The Chloe/Lana talk about Jason was fab.

Clark? Clark needs to get his ass kicked or something.

[autumngold]

I'm so glad that Lana, Chloe, Gabe and Lex have all told Clark off!! It's just amazing that he can't get it through his thick alien head!! Excellent updates!! I just wish that Lex could go to California with Chloe!! Post more again please!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[sydsvaughn]

Why, why can't the show go like this? Please, more soon!

SaraC

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

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(Chloe and Lex get romantic. Clark feels regret and remorse. Gabe watches Joseph Campbell)

Chapter 20
~~~~~

Months of tests and graduation preparation had been taking a toll on Chloe. In addition to her class load and the job of editing the torch, she’d gotten the job at the Sheik and found herself exhausted. Despite Lex’s insistence that he could help her get a more convenient job, she refused, wanting to maintain her independence.

“Chloe, you’re working yourself ragged, “Lex argued with her, “this is your senior year – a time you should be enjoying.”

“And I do,” she insisted, “but like everyone else my age, I need to work for it. It’s not as if I’m burning the candle at both ends. At the Torch, I’ve been writing less and editing more. I only work at the Sheik on Saturdays and only in the back office. Really, I’m fine. It’s just the pressure of – well, of everything.”

“Promise me that if it gets to be too much, you’ll slow down?”

“Scouts honor.”

“That only works if you’ve been a scout,” he corrected and received a butt spank in response. He swept her up in his arms and gave her a faux dip, as she laughed.

“My Fred Astaire,” she said as he bent down to kiss her.

“I want a present.”

“Right now?”

“No, for your graduation.”

“And what does my darling want?”

“I want to kiss you in the middle of town and let the gossip come down full swoop.”

She smiled and hugged him as he pulled her up. “But that means we’ll be seen in public? Aren’t you afraid of what they’ll say?”

“We’ve been hiding for how long now?”

Chloe made a mental count in her head, “Six…almost seven months.”

“I think that’s enough, don’t you?”

Her face grew very serious as she realized how much the sneaking around had affected him. Every day they were together, he told her how happy he was and how fulfilled he felt now that they were together. Gabe’s acceptance had also made him incredibly content, but his happiness was curtailed by the fact it was occult. No one aside from their inner circle had a clue that the reclusive former playboy was in love.

“Alright,” she said, “We’ll make out right after the ceremony. I’ll hold out my diploma and you can replay the finale of The Graduate.”

“I believe that finale took place at a wedding.”

“We’ll adapt it.”

“Oh, will we?”

She winked as he carried her to the bedroom. “Absolutely.”

“Let’s adapt later,” Lex said, putting her down on the bed, “you look like you need a nap.”

“No. I’m not tired.”

“Chloe, you look exhausted.”

“Lay with me,” she cajoled, “and I’ll try to sleep. I always sleep best when you’re next to me, don’t you know?”

Reluctantly, he agreed, holding her against his chest as she hugged herself to him. It took less than twenty minutes for her to fall asleep, but he didn’t want to move her. Kissing her forehead as he listened to the sounds of her breathing, Lex closed his own eyes and rested his chin against her head.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Not a day had gone by since he’d discovered Lex’s relationship with Chloe that Clark didn’t feel the bitter pang of regret. He watched Lana and Jason and felt nothing. Letting go of his first love had been a difficult procedure, but once he’d begun to examine what lay at the core of his devotion, Clark found it was different than what he’d thought it was. Lana was everything he thought he ever wanted, until he realized that what he wanted was what he’d had with Chloe.

Now he watched her, as she’d truly blossomed. Her editing work for the Torch had never been so highly praised. Even though she wasn’t writing as many articles as in the past, she gave the impression of being truly happy with herself. Chloe looked fulfilled and was admired by the junior reporters she’d trained and by the school administration who feared the laconic drive of her infamous red pen. She was so incredibly beautiful and distant.

Clark had also witnessed Lana, Jason, Chloe and Lex in Metropolis one evening. The four were unmistakably good friends, as they talked and laughed throughout their meal. At one point, he watched Lex tell some sort of tale as Chloe stroked the shoulder of his jacket. That gesture was so innocuously innocent that it hit him. It was a stronger visual than the infamous kiss at the Sheik. Chloe and Lex were a couple – a strong couple.

He barely knew how to talk to her, but he’d be damned if was going to let his stupid pride keep him from speaking to his friend.

“Chloe,” he said, approaching her desk.

She looked up in surprise and smiled, “Clark, what’s going on?”

“A long overdue apology.”

“Clark, you don’t-“

“Yes, I do. I’ve been acting like a real dick.”

“Well, that’s one way of putting it,” she said, her face breaking out into a smile.

“I’m not very good at this,” he confessed.

“What?”

“Losing,” he replied, wiping the smile from Chloe’s face.

“Clark, I never intended-“

“You don’t have to say it. None of this is your fault. It’s mine for taking far too long to decide what it was I wanted……and who it was I needed.”

She shook her head sympathetically as he vented what he needed to say.

“Lana meant so much to me for so long that I couldn’t see anything or anyone else around me. She became more than a person – she was my idealized version of a first love and the illusion was so strong that when I had the chance to grab it, I faltered. That should have been my first sign that it was the wrong goal.”

“You don’t have to tell me all of this, Clark,” she said softly.

“If I don’t, I’ll regret it the rest of my life,” he admitted, “and I need you to know that you’ve done nothing wrong. You’ve been the best friend I’ve ever had. If I’d woken up from my self-delusion, you would have been so much more.”

“You sound as if you’re saying goodbye to me.”

“I am going….somewhere, after graduation,” Clark confessed, “and maybe that’s what’s brought out this lengthy speech. I love you, Chloe. I have for a very long time.”

She didn’t know what to say to him.

“Thank you for everything you’ve been to me,” he said, “and for never backing down when I urged you to. I wish I had told you……dammit, I wish so many things.”

Chloe stood up and faced him. He took her face in his hands and kissed her forehead.

“I’ll never stop envying Lex for having you. But I can’t stay. I can’t watch you and him- I wish I were big enough to completely let go, but I’m not.”

She felt her eyes begin to tear up as she placed her own hand on his cheek. “I did love you once, Clark, but that’s changed. Everything happens for a reason. We were just…”

“Bad timing?” he finished, half laughing.

“Yeah.”

“Youth is wasted on the young, isn’t it?”

She laughed through her tears, “That’s one way of looking at it.”

“I’ll see you,” he said as he backed out of the office.

“Yeah,” she said, tears streaming down her face, “you will.”

No water running in the stream
The saddest place we've ever seen

Everything I touched was golden
Everything I loved got broken
On the road to Mandalay
Every mistake I've ever made
Has been rehashed and then replayed
As I got lost along the way

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You were there for summer dreaming
And you are a friend indeed
And I know you'll find your freedom
Eventually
For eternity

It had been a bittersweet day, Chloe noted as she walked into her house to find Gabe on the couch making disturbingly confused faces as he watched television.

“Dad, what the hell are you trying to do – scare the men inside the tv?”

“No. Trying to figure out what the hell they’re talking about.”

“What is this?”

“Something about The Power of Myth. It’s a series of interviews between a modern mythologist and Bill Moyers. Fascinating stuff, but I think I need a Bible, a Koran, a book on Native American religions and an extended dictionary before I’ll make heads or tails of it.”

“Was it on special at the video store?”

“How’d you guess?”

“God, Dad, you’re so easy. Don’t forget – last time you were there you rented the Six Wives of Henry the VIII and bragged about town you were the foremost expert on the Tudor dynasty.”

“Come on…ask me. I’ll tell you all about his divorce from Katherine of Aragon after he banned her from court……”

Climbing up the stairs as fast as her legs could take her, Chloe walked into her room to find a carefully packaged flower on her bed. It looked like a large iris with large, white petals and a black interior. A small card was attached:

The black eyed iris was nicknamed by natives of the Caribbean as ‘la flor dormida’ (the sleeping flower). For my flower, in the hopes this will inspire her to get some rest. Love, L.

“Oh Lex,” she said, pressing the card to her heart, “I love you.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Music Credits

“The Road to Mandalay” Robbie Williams
“Eternity” Robbie Williams

[hfce]

Oh that was so beautiful. I loved it. :wub:



Hope :chlexsign4:

[autumngold]

What a beautiful update!! I love how sweet and caring Lex is!! And I'm glad that Clark is going away!! Post more soon please!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[sydsvaughn]

Beautiful .. and I can't wait for Lex's graduation wish!

SaraC

[Kit Merlot]

Excellent update!

Lex is being very sweet and romantic, and I'm glad that Clark finally apologized to Chloe :biggrin:

Excellent job on this story :biggrin:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Clark realizes that he’s been in love with Chloe all along but that he’s lost her. The gang prepares for Graduation. Chloe tells Lana about her mother. Gabe and Lex confess their fears about Chloe.)

Chapter 20

~~~~~

“You’re kidding!” Lana exclaimed, doing up the zipper of Chloe’s dress, “I can barely believe it. He apologized to you, Chloe.”

“It felt strange, to tell you the truth,” Chloe confessed, helping Lana do up the buttons on the back of her own dress. “So many years, I wanted nothing but to hear him admit that he loved me and I guess in a way, I finally got what I wished for. I felt awful for him.”

“I’m sorry, Chloe,” Lana said, “I can’t imagine how awkward that must have been for you.”

“It was, but I can deal with it. Take a look – that dress suits you.”

The girls looked at themselves in the large, full-sized mirror in Lana’s apartment over the Talon. They were busy trying out prospective graduation dresses. Chloe had on a stunning strapless blue appliqué gown that came down to her midcalf with a matching shawl. Lana’s dress was a dark-green tight-waisted cocktail dress that fit her petite figure within an inch of breathing.

“I love it. Good eye, Chloe. I would have gone for that black one.”

“Or worse, pink.”

“Ugh, not again. I am done with the pastel phase, thank you very much.”

“So I was wondering, prom’s in what, two weeks?”

“Yes?”

“I remember you said that you and Jason weren’t planning on going…you know, because of….”

“All the old rumors,” Lana said, finishing Chloe’s statement, “I really didn’t plan on going.”

“Could I change your mind?”

“I don’t get it.”

“How about going with me? I can’t exactly show up with Lex at my side. We’re almost ready to go public, but I don’t want it to happen until I’m officially out of high school. It’s going to be enough of a scandal as it is.”

“Chloe, are you asking me to go to the prom with you?”

“Sure, why not? Make it a girl’s night.”

“Aw, for a moment there I thought you were asking me out on a date. It’d be the best one I’ve had in weeks.”

“Things still hard with Jason?”

“He has less and less time every week. I don’t blame him – he is trying to make a name for himself outside of his father’s legal firm – but we’ve become so distant.”

“Things will work themselves out, as long as you two still feel the same way about each other.”

“See, that’s the thing, Chloe. I’m just not that sure he does feel the same way for me….or that I feel the same about him. I still care about him, but I’m unsure and don’t think it’s fair to try and keep a relationship going that makes us both so …cold.”

“If that’s how you feel, Lana, you should tell him. Don’t waste any time and be honest with him.”

“You’re probably right,” she agreed, “I wouldn’t have put it off, but he’s been so busy at work, I’ve been unable to talk to him in person.”

“Lex has been the same way. He’s just getting back from a week in Kyoto where he attended some drawn out environmental conference.”

“I’m sure you two will make up for lost time,” Lana said, winking and elbowing Chloe in the back, “right?”

“Keep it up and you get no corsage.”

“Okay, okay…shutting up now.”

Chloe looked at herself in the mirror and felt grown up. There she stood in her graduation dress, under the praising eye of her best friend and she was struck with instant fear. What if this was the best moment she’d ever have? What if it was all downhill from here? Wordlessly, she began to cry as Lana placed her hand on Chloe’s shoulder.

“Chloe, what’s wrong?”

“I’m scared, Lana.”

“What of?”

“Of what happens next. What if this is my highest peak and it’s all downhill from here?”

“Chloe, you’re just jittery. We all feel that way at this time of year.”

“You don’t understand, Lana. For me it really could be. This really could be the beginning of the end because of my mother.”

Chloe began sobbing as Lana hugged her friend. Sitting on the side of the bed, Chloe confessed the truth about her mother’s situation to her friend, as Lana softly caressed her hair and calmed her down.

“I wish I had known,” Lana said, “I could have helped you….gone with you or something.”

“It’s Ok, Lana. There’s nothing to be done. She doesn’t know me…..though sometimes she recognizes me and yells at the top of her lungs.”

Holding Chloe against her shoulder, Lana tried to relax Chloe. “You’re going to be Ok, Chloe. You’ve got Gabe, Lex, me, Pete, even though he’s far away and all of our other friends. No matter what happens, you’re never going to walk that path alone.”

“God, Lana, that’s so sweet. Thank you for saying that.”

“I mean it. I’m your friend, remember? The one who finally got her head out of her ass long enough to be a friend?”

“If I thought you were into girls, I’d kiss you right now,” Chloe joked.

Lana laughed as she stroked Chloe’s hair, “Save it for the prom, my friend. We’ll start up some more rumors.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Son,” Jonathan said, walking up the stairs to Clark’s loft, “you’ve been up here for hours. Your mother said to tell you dinner’s almost done.”

“Thanks, Dad. I’ll be right down.”

“You, Ok?”

“I’m just thinking Dad.”

“You’ve been spending quite a lot of time up here, lately? Is there something going on?”

“I lost something, Dad, and I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do next.”

“Is this about Lana?”

Clark sighed and faced his father. “No, Dad it’s not. It’s about Chloe.”

“Chloe?” Jonathan repeated, catching the look on his son’s face and realizing what was going on, “Clark, are you saying you’re in love with Chloe?”

“Yes,” he confessed, “Somewhere along the line, I fell in love with her. Now I have to live with that.”

“What’s to live with? I think it’s great, but have you told her?”

“I did, and that’s why I mentioned a loss. She doesn’t feel the same way about me. My indecisiveness has cost me a great deal.”

“Is there someone else?”

Respecting Chloe’s wish for privacy, he evaded the question. “She was quite clear when I spoke to her. She had once loved me, but she didn’t feel that way about me anymore.”

“Clark, I’m sorry.”

“So am I, Dad,” he replied, absentmindedly looking out the window.

“I’ll go and tell your mother you’ll down shortly, son.”

“Thanks, Dad. I won’t be too much longer.” Clark shook his head as he continued to look out into the distance.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


When he saw Gabe coming to their table, Lex stood and shook the older man’s hand. “Gabe, thank you for meeting me for lunch on such short notice.”

“Not a problem. It’s good to get away from the new crowd for a bit. You sounded like you had something on your mind.”

“I do, but please sit down and have something. The coq a vin here is excellent.”

“I’m guessing that’s a bird of some kind,” Gabe said with a wink.

“Yes,” Lex laughed, noting how similar that would be to how Chloe would reply were she there.

After the two men had contemplated the menus and ordered lunch, Gabe ordered a simple seltzer with a twist as Lex ordered a sugarless iced tea.

“So, what’s on your mind, Lex?”

“Chloe. I’m worried about how exhausted she’s been with all she’s got going on.”

“I feel the same way, but damned if she’ll listen to me.”

“I’ve had the same luck. She says I’m exaggerating, but the last few times we’ve gone out, she’s wound up falling asleep in my arms.”

“Lex, as her father you have no idea how happy that makes me feel,” Gabe kidded, “but I see the seriousness of her stress.”

“Next year when she’s in college, the work is going to be harder as will the stress. I’m concerned that she’ll overwork herself and ….”

“Break down?” Gabe said, “Don’t think the same thought hasn’t crossed my mind. What do you propose?”

“I wanted to let you know before I told her. As of June, I’m setting up a branch of LexCorp in California.”

“You’re uprooting your life here to watch over Chloe?” Gabe said, “Are you sure that’s what you want to do?”

“I’ve never been surer of anything. LuthorCorp I can administer from a distance, but I want Chloe in my everyday life.”

“You’re really crazy about her, aren’t you?”

“Yes, and it’s important to me to get your blessing. I respect you, Gabe, and the last thing I want you to think is that I’m overstepping any boundaries. I don’t plan on ruling over her life, or keeping her from whatever she wants to pursue. All I want is to continue being an active part of her life.”

“Point taken, Lex. I have to say, it does make me feel slightly better knowing you’ll be near her. You two have been good for each other.”

That one statement lightened his heart and made Lex proud. “Thank you for saying that.”

“I don’t use a lot of fancy talk, Lex, but what I say I mean. My kid loves you and you treat her well. She loves you and that’s good enough for me.”

“I’m glad you approve.”

“Good. Now let’s eat.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After a few mid-afternoon meetings, Lex retreated to the Manor to attempt to get some rest. He was greeted by the sight of wisps of blond hair emerging from the back of his leather chair, turned towards the window.

“Chloe, what are you doing,” he said, secretly overjoyed at her surprise visit.

As she turned around, she saw she was adorned with a pair of cat-rimmed glasses, one of his best silk ties, stiletto heels and an oversized copy of The Torch…..and nothing else. Playfully smiling at him as she stuck her head from the left side of the paper, she tossed a kiss in his direction and licked her lips.

“Well,” she said, “since someone’s been away, I thought it was only fitting that I help catch you up with current events.”

His heart began to race as she moved the paper, giving him a sideway peep up her muscled thigh, towards her waist and left breast. Seeing the direction of his eyes, she playfully covered up his panoramic views.

“Bad boy. News first, pleasure later.”

Lex closed the door behind him, crossed his arms against his chest and waited for her next move. Once again, she lowered the newspaper and gave him a partial view of her breasts, pulling it away before he got the chance to leer at her swollen nipples.

“There’s a sale at Smith’s” she commented wryly, “and it seems the compost is significantly marked down. Oh, and a new dairy’s opening up about fifteen miles outside of town.”

“Fascinating,” he said, watching carefully for the next peep.

She looked up at him and smiled.
“Oh, the hell with this, “she said, folding the newspaper and throwing it to the side. “Come here,” she instructed.

He obeyed and when he finally stood before her, Chloe rose from her seat and pressed her naked body against his. Lex kissed her passionately, as she laced her hands behind his head, pressing close enough to feel his hardness against her skin. She placed her hand over his cock, tracing the outline of his erection with her fingers. Lex grimaced and kissed her roughly.

“Sit down,” she commanded, leading him down to sit on his chair. After he’d done so, Chloe knelt before him and began to undo his zipper, as Lex threw his head back in arousal. Closing his eyes as he felt her take him into her hand, he visibly shook when he felt himself deep within her mouth.

For what seemed like an eternity, she bobbed her head progressively from slow to rapid and back again. Lex gripped her shoulders, guiding her movements, but could take no more of the pleasant invasion. He bent and grabbed her by the waist, bringing her atop his body and impaling himself within her body in one rapid action. Chloe knelt on top of him and began to pounce on him, as Lex took one swollen, rosy nipple and suckled happily. As she began to accelerate, he shoved her breasts together and moved his head to capture both nipples in his mouth at the same time. Unable to control herself, she felt the spasm of her orgasm hit her, as Lex steadied her by moving his hands down to her waist.

The pressure of her clenched muscles brought on his own climax and he spilled his seed in her as she clamped her lips over his own. Still joined, she lay against his body, racing heart against racing heart, happily sated.

Taking her head in his hands, Lex pecked her on the lips once more. “Now that’s what I’d call a homecoming.”

“Such a play on words,” she said, smiling as she kissed his forehead, “but accurate.”

“I missed you, you minx.”

“So did I, if you haven’t guessed.”

Looking over her shoulder, he noticed every article was safely assembled on the floor and laughed. “How very careful of you.”

“I wasn’t sure where I was going to fuck you,” she whispered in his ear. The sound made him hard again as she continued with, “but I knew I was going to fuck you long and hard. It’s been a week since I’ve had you throbbing inside me and I want to make up that time.”

Grabbing her by the buttocks, he placed her on the edge of his desk and complied with her demand. Chloe laced her legs around his naked hips and leaned her back across the desk as she felt him pound his flesh mercilessly within her slick walls. Pinning his hands underneath her, Lex grabbed hold of her shoulders as he felt himself about to come again. When she screamed her own release, he brought his lips down and captured her glee with his mouth, trapping it with his own.

“My God,” she whimpered, “you didn’t even get a chance to take off your jacket!”

“Oh I will,” he said, sitting down on his chair as she stretched on his desk, “hopefully before round three.”

“I love you,” she mouthed, as she removed her glasses

He smiled and mouthed, ”And I love you,” in turn.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[asharnanae]

:drool: :wub: :biggrin: fantastic!!!! you are just wonderful!

[autumngold]

Thank you so much for letting Lex go to California to be with Chloe!! I'm so glad that he takes such good care of her!! Excellent update!! Post again soon please!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[crankychick]

It's great that you're enjoying my story and I hope I'm doing my best to show the balance between the extremely passionate relationship betwen Chloe/Lex with the strong bonds to Gabe and Lana. Clark I've set up as the melancholy element (who's a bit of a dick) because I see the ChLex as a major turning point in the future Clark/Lex animosity.

[hfce]

WOw that was some homecoming. :drool: I love how Lex and Gab had their talk. I hope Chloe didn't inherit her mom's illness.


Hope :)

[Janet]

Oh such smut! :drool:

You're continuing right from that point in your next update of course? Detailing rounds two and three.... *innocent whistling*

Great update, loved the interactions between the many characters. Gabe and Lex was great. :)

More please!



*edited cuz i can't spell

[AlabamaWorley]

I really like Gabe in this fic. Was there a hint of upcoming Plana in there somewhere, or was that my imagination?

[kirt30]

i love this fic can't wait for the next part

[crankychick]

Was there a hint of upcoming Plana in there somewhere, or was that my imagination?


;) Well, I do love Pete. You never know :biggrin:


:biggrin: Watch out for the girls on the prom. The girls are hitting the party circuit.

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Chloe and Lois have pity on Clark at the Prom. Chloe dances a bit. Pete meets the girls in Metropolis. Lex gets woken up with some nightly delight as per Coughy's request.)

Chapter 22

~~~~~

“Girl, we look hot,” Lana whispered to Chloe as they walked into the elaborately decorated school gymnasium.

Chloe did a little hip shimmy as her friend laughed. Smallville’s seniors were decked out in their finest gear, even though certain members of the football and track team had yet to make it out the parking lot. Car screens were steamy in the hills of Smallville High that evening.

“We may look hot, but it’s getting out there. I wonder why some girls even bothered getting dressed to come out to the Prom. Unbelievable. Hey, what happened last night?”

Lana and Jason had had a date in Metropolis, which by the look on her friend’s face didn’t go all that well. “We came to a conclusion.”

“No more hook-up?”

“No, and it’s really for the best,” Lana sighed. “We’re at very different points in our lives right now. It was sad and I’ll miss him, but we’re going to remain friends.”

“I’m sorry, Lana. I know how happy you two were together.”

She shrugged her shoulders, trying not to get teary. “It happens. As you once told me, we just deal with it and move on. I’ll be Ok.”

“Well, I have good news. Pete called to tell me he’ll definitely meet us at the Night Owl tonight. He’s coming into town for the weekend.”

“That’s great. But come on – we’ve got a plan.”

“Lana, are you sure about this?”

“Chloe, I refuse to be the Mary Sue of the graduating class. Now, are you my date or not?”

“Oh, alright,” Chloe said, taking hold of her hand as they walked over to their table, “but don’t’ say I didn’t warn you.”

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Half an hour later, tongues were wagging fast and viciously. The entire student body was buzzing about the fact Chloe Sullivan was out on the dance floor dancing to Mazzy Star with Lana Lang. By the time Clark walked into the gym, they were practically stamped the Sapphic Smallvilleans.

He smiled as he greeted the members of the team that had made it inside with their dates. Love certainly seemed to be in the air. Still smiling, he stood by the wall as he watched Chloe and Lana.

You look so very beautiful tonight, Chloe. The color blue brings out your eyes. I wish that it were me out there dancing with you. Now, the best I can do is watch you.

The girls were laughing and blissfully ignoring the lustful stares they swam through as they walked over to their small table. Some brilliant mind had decided the theme for the evening was A Night in Prague and small, intimate tables had been set up throughout the gym, seating the couples and friends that attended alongside the dance floor. The layout made it difficult to hide.

As he watched, both girls gestured for him to join them. He hesitated for only a moment, before slowly walking towards them. Hands in pocket, he awkwardly smiled as they motioned for him to sit. Chloe grabbed a vacant chair and he acquiesced.

“You two are making quite the impression tonight,” he commented. “Some of the girls are practically throwing daggers in your direction.”

“Oh, who cares!” Lana remarked, “It’s prom and we won’t see most of these people after graduation anyway. Besides, is it my fault that my date’s hotter than most of them.”

Chloe shook her head and smirked, causing Clark to laugh. “She’s out of control, my friend.”

“Well, do you think you could stay in control for about four minutes while I have a spin around the dance floor with Chloe?”

“I think that can be managed,” Lana agreed, “but watch the hands. I don’t want your Kent paws all over my girl.”

“It’s a deal,” he agreed. Looking over towards Chloe, he said, “How about it Chloe? Just a spin around?”

She smiled and nodded. “Lead the way, big eyes.”

Britney Spears “Everytime” hit rotation as he led her out toward the center of the makeshift dance floor. Keeping a respectful distance, he put his hands on her lower back as she reached for his upper arms.

“You look amazing tonight, by the way,” he said, trying not to look at her face.

“Thanks, Clark. You look pretty amazing yourself. I can’t believe you’re here stag.”

“And I can’t believe you and Lana are cavorting like that.”

“Cavorting? Where the hell did you pick up that word?”

I guess I need you, baby
And every time I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you, baby

He looked down to see that she was smiling. “I do on occasion pick up a book, you know.”

“Yes, to throw it,” she replied, as he attempted to dip her. They both laughed loudly. When he lifted her back up, he found his face just inches from hers, “If things were different, I might have kissed you just then,” he said, as they separated.

“If things were different, I might have let you,” she replied, “but they aren’t, Clark. I’m sorry if it hurts to hear that.”

“No, I’m used to it by now. I should get some air.”

“I’ll come with you.”

“I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“I’ll come anyway.”

Gesturing over to Lana, Chloe walked next to Clark as they made their way outside. The summer had arrived full force and early that year and the breeze filtered through the leaf-flush trees, the moon illuminating the lovely night.

“So you mentioned you were going to go away?”

“Yeah,” he replied, “it’s a trip. A search for myself, you might call it.”

“When will you be back?”

“I don’t know.”

She looked away as they paused and sat on the bleachers. “Clark, do I still need to worry about you.”

“Maybe just a little bit,” he said, getting a punch from her in reply.

“Did I mention you look amazing?” he asked.

“Yes, you did. I’m getting a swelled head from the compliments.”

“You deserve them,” he replied, looking down. Chloe put her hand on his cheek and kissed him very gently on his other cheek, closing her eyes. “Thank you,” she muttered.

“Don’t do that,” he said, feeling himself growing out of control, burning with the impulse to take her in his arms and kiss her fully.

She looked at him and saw that her innocent gesture had only made him upset. “I should get back inside.”

“That’s probably a good idea.”

She stood and walked away as Clark’s eyes followed her every moment, a mixture of desire and regret in his expression.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“Did you kiss him?” were Lana’s first words when she got back to their table.

“Just on the cheek,” she confessed, “I felt so bad for him.”

“He fell for you pretty badly,” Lana noted, “and the loss is hitting him. It’s natural that you feel bad, Chloe, but be careful. It’s easy to get lost in pity.”

“No need to worry,” she said, “I’m too in love with guy to ever put my relationship at risk.”

“Not even for me,” Lana asked, batting her eyes rapidly.

“You look like a woodpecker.”

“Well, come on. Woody wants to dance.”

Sheryl Crow’s rendition of Begin the Beguine was playing as the two friends hit the floor. Putting a hand on Lana’s shoulder and the other around her waist, Chloe fought the urge to raise a middle finger to the two jocks making the international symbol for cunnilingus.

“We’ve got fans.”

“Let ‘em eat cake.”

“A prom and a beheading – you’re a fun date, Lana.”

Lana laced her arms around Chloe’s neck as they danced cheek to cheek. “I miss Jason,” she whispered.

“I know,” Chloe replied.

“Getting your heart broken doesn’t get easier, does it?”

“Not from my experience.”

“Damn. There goes my hope.”

The two friends danced, as Lana rested her head on Chloe’s shoulder with the student misinterpreting comfort for sensuality. To spite them all the more, Chloe even gave her a small peck on the lips.

“Thanks for the corsage, by the way.”

“Thanks for mine.”

“You know, we should have started dating before. You’re a hell of a dancer.”

“Keep it up and you might get lucky tonight, Sullivan.”

“Lang, I’m wild but not that wild. You’re trouble, my friend.”

Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play
Till the stars that were there before return above you,
Till you whisper to me once more,
Darling, I love you!
And we suddenly know What heaven we're in,
When they begin the beguine
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It was midnight when they finally arrived in Metropolis. Pete waved to them as they walked in the Night Owl.

“I thought I’d been stood up and getting rejected by two girls for one date would be too humiliating.”

Lana did a double-take as she looked at Pete. He must have grown at least five inches since she’d seen him last and he looked damn good. Smiling at him, she kissed him on the cheek. “Na, it was traffic. We’re lucky we got here at all.”

Pete took in Lana. She looked beautiful in her upswept hair and metallic grey dress. He kissed her back. “Then I am a very lucky man.”

Ali Farka Doure’s Ai Dou started up as Chloe caught the glint in her friends’ eye. This was going to be an interesting night.

“Go on, take Lana for a spin,” Chloe insisted, “she’s been dancing with me all night.”

“Now ‘that’ I would have liked to see.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Chloe said, shooing them away, “Later. Go dance, you two.”

Ordering a plain Sprite, she sat and watched them as they danced together.

There’s potential there. Why didn’t it ever occur to me before?

She smiled and watched them dance, suddenly feeling the desperate need to have Lex with her.

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At 3:00 am, she walked into the bedroom of Lex’s Metropolis apartment. Resting on his back, he was fast asleep as the sheet covered the bottom half of his nude body. Quietly, she unzipped her gown and slipped it to the floor, laying her purse atop it. Taking off her shoes as she walked towards him, Chloe lifted the sheet and lay next to him.

Feeling the warmth of her body, Lex muttered, “Chloe” as he kept his eyes closed.

“How did you know it was me?” she teased, circling his nipple with her finger.

Opening his eyes, he looked over at her and kissed her gently. “I’d always know you, Chloe, even with my eyes closed.”

She slithered on top of him, her breasts flat against his chest and began to kiss him deeply. His breath tasted faintly of rich red wine, but her true intoxication came when she felt his hands on her buttocks.

“This is a great way of waking up,” he uttered, rolling her over, “energetically.”

Kissing her chest, he captured her right nipple in his mouth, suckling deeply as she squealed with joy underneath. Spreading her legs and caressing her inner thigh, Chloe’s back arched slightly as her skin goose bumped with delight. Feeling his lips caress her breasts, she placed her hands on his shoulders urging him for more.

Deeply, she panted when she felt his finger penetrate her body. Suckling tightly on her nipple, he began to pump her body as her juices ran down his hand. Chloe was soaking wet and impatiently grabbed him by the waist.

“Fuck me,” she urged, “I need to have you in me.”

Lifting himself above her, Chloe slid her legs around his hips and brought him down to her. Lex kissed her neck as he penetrated her body, feeling the rush of breath in her chest as they were joined. He began to move quicker, with fierce urgency as they both growled animalistically.

He rose to his knees and pulled her towards him by her thighs, pushing himself faster and decisively. Exploding underneath him, Chloe screamed and ripped the bed sheet with her nails. Pulling him down to her as he continued to thrust voraciously inside her, Chloe guided his dick inside her by placing on hand on their jointure. The pressure shocked and thrilled him and he came within minutes.

Laying side by side in shared but rapturous enjoyment, Lex brought her to his side and she threw her arm around his body. She kissed his shoulder and rested her head.

“I missed you tonight.”

“I could tell.”

“Well, how I could I resist the naked, bald delight? I’m only a horny woman, after all?”

“Please stay that way,” he urged.

“Just keep up with me.”

“All the way to California and beyond,” he said.

“What?” she screamed with a delighted jolt.

“I’m coming to California with you. It’s time for LexCorp to expand it’s boundaries.”

“Oh God……that’s so……….Oh God, Lex, thank you!” Chloe was ecstatic, grabbing his head with both hands and kissing him.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Music Credits

"Everytime", performed by Britney Spears
"Begin the Beguine", music & lyrics Cole Porter

[Janet]

Lex gets woken up with some nightly delight as per Coughy's request :yay: :yay2: boinga-boinga-boinga!

Prom was nice. go Chlana. ;)

Lex told Chloe he was going to California... :wub: Aww... they're so happy together! *hugs both of them til they turn blue*

More please. I'm trying to procrastinate... I have four and a half chapters of Abnormal Psych to read for my exam tomorrow, but hey! What's that compared to Chlex smut? no contest....

[hfce]

That was wonderful. :clap: I loved it.



Hope :chlexsign2:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Chloe and Lex practice monogamy and get kinky. Lana has a date.)

Chapter 23

~~~~~

They woke up in each other’s arms, each on their right sides as Chloe cuddled over Lex’s body. He stirred first and leaned on his shoulder, hand under his chin to watch as she awoke. Her eyes, first out of focus, slowly opened and fixated on him. She smiled wearily as she awoke.

“Good morning,” she said.

“I had this dream,” Lex said, kissing her as she turned to face him, “This beautiful woman sauntered into my bedroom and had her way with me.”

“And you didn’t fight for your honor?”

“How could I? She was pretty hard to resist.”

“Weakling,” she purred, kissing the side of his neck as he ruffled her hair.

“I love the red hair, by the way.”

“Do you?”

Lex ran his hand over her face, “It brings out the texture of your skin. Such lovely skin…..on a beautiful face.”

“Somebody beat you with the romance stick this morning.”

“I surrender to the owner of my heart.” He paused as he watched her grimace. “Too much?”

“Only by a hair. But you’re still cute.”

“If you keep the charm going, I’m going to imprison you in this bed and never let you leave.”

“Mmmm, bondage. That’s something we haven’t tried yet.”

“I can arrange that.”

“Really?”

“Would you like that?”

She thought about it for a moment and nodded. He smiled at her wickedly and got up from the bed. Chloe watched as he pulled two silken ties from his closet and walked back to her.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked.

“Absolutely.”

“Remember, you’ll be under my complete control.” He took hold of her right wrist and tied a tight knot around it, tying the other end to the headboard. Repeating the action on the other side, he looked down on her intently. Chloe felt her heart race as he tore the sheet from her body.

Lex ran his hands down the side of her body, caressing her breasts and fondled her buttocks with his hands. “Mine,” he said, running his hands up her legs and inner thighs, “You’re completely mine to do with what I want.”

Her eyes grew large as he fingered her pussy with his hand. She was trembling with arousal as she felt him enter her body. “You like relinquishing this control to me, I see. My little prisoner is soaking wet.”

She felt him move his fingers inside of her and felt herself quiver. Out of his hand came a silk scarf which he tied around her eyes.

“Now you see nothing. I want you to feel what I do to you, but not know when I do it. Do you trust me, Chloe?”

“Yes, “she whispered, feeling his breath on her breast and his hands on her buttocks. Gasping, she felt him take her legs and place them on his shoulders. Within seconds, she felt his tongue probing her pussy, his lips sucking on her clitoris.

He knows my body so well.

Pressing on her clit with the back of his tongue, Chloe was shocked by the impact of her sudden climax. As he felt her spasm, Lex opened his mouth and drank her in. Chloe felt as if she were drowning, melting as he absorbed her essence. Her blindness made her reliant on her sense of touch and found her exact point of pleasure. Chloe’s body shook with excitement.

Chloe felt Lex remove her legs from his shoulders and lace them around his hips. Feeling the tip of his body enter her, she prepared for his penetration, but it didn’t arrive. Her heart raced as teased her mercilessly, entering her body as slowly as possible. Inch by inch his penis filled her. The oral pleasure he’d given her before made her more sensitive to his invasion, and her skin trembled as he entered her body. Moving within her, Lex remained inside her, barely thrusting as she felt herself tingle with frustration and anger.

“You want more,” he said, as she pushed against him, “I’ll give you more.” Grabbing her shoulders, he got to his knees and began to pump her, attacking her body with the cruel pleasure she was desperate to receive. Her entire body felt aglow as she wantonly surrendered to his angry possession. His hands grabbed her breasts as Chloe felt herself grow weak Screaming as she felt a violent tide rolling over her, Chloe arched and tightened her fists. Riding her until she stopped moving, Lex allowed himself relief as they collapsed together.

Lex took off her blindfold first as Chloe opened her eyes. She was still panting as she looked at him and smiled. “My God, that was fantastic!”

“It was for me as well.”

“Something tells me you’ve done that before,” she teased, as he untied her arms.

“Possibly,” he said evasively, “but it was never as delightful.”

“It’s scary how into it I was.”

“Not really. The biggest element was trust, when you think about it.”

She nodded as she rubbed her tender wrists. “Well, that does make sense. As does the massive appetite my sexual exertion has brought on.”

“Funny, I thought I’d eaten plenty this morning.”

“Dirty, dirty man,” she said, with a shake of her finger. “Let’s get some food. We’re going to have a lot of shopping to do.”

“And what will we be buying?”

“Sex toys,” she said, with a wink, “for all the play time we’ll have in California.”

“Have I told you that I love you?”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Back at home, Chloe was about to fall asleep when she heard her cell phone ring. Picking it up, she hoarsely let out a “Hello and this better be good.”

“I’m so jealous,” grunted Lana, “Did you just get home?”

“About an hour ago. Did you guys have fun?”

“You could say that,” Lana said, giggling.

Chloe sat up in bed. “Lana did you and Pete-“

“Not all the way, but we got pretty far,” she confessed, “and he asked me out.”

“Hot damn! I knew there was something going on between the two of you.”

“God, Chloe, the things Pete can do….I mean, he can kiss…….he can really……I’m so blushing right now!”

“Bad Lana! But did you have fun.”

“We did. He told me all about his new high school, the colleges his mother wanted him to attend, moving to Washington for the summer.”

“You really hit it off, didn’t you?”

“Yes. He was so much fun……and can he dance!”

“Well, if he moves that good with his clothes on-“

“Chloe, that’s exactly what I was thinking.”

“I’m glad you had fun, Lana,” she said genuinely.

“So am I. I just called to tell, so get back to sleep. Come over tonight and we can dish some more.”

“It’s a deal.”

“I get the feeling you really need your rest.”

“Lana, you have no idea.”

“Save the details for later! Your monthly plan won’t cover all the dish we need to go over!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[autumngold]

Excellent updates!! Chloe and Lana were cute at the prom teasing all the other students!! It's too bad that Pete couldn't have come with them, but I'm glad he was in Metropolis!! Thank you so much for the fabulous Chlex scenes!! Can't wait for more!! :worship2: :chlexsign4: :worship2:

[Janet]

*Squeal*

Go Pete!!! :biggrin: *whistles*

Kink lovely, smut always good... :drool: Sex toy shopping? You gotta show that! The decision process alone.... ;)

[sydsvaughn]

Ah... the joy of Chlex smutty bondage...

THANK YOU!

SaraC

[kirt30]

i love this fic more more more

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: now that was excelent!!! :chlexsign2:

[hfce]

God! That was some good smut. :blinkkiss: More please...


Hope :chlexsign2:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Graduation. Clark finds out about Lana and Pete. Lois warns Chloe about Lex. Lex gets his wish.)

Chapter 24

~~~~~

Chloe came out towards the living room as Lex finished up his business call. Lana was due to stop by any minute as the three had agreed to hold movie night at Lex’s place for the first time.

“Gabe needs the house to himself.”

“Gabe’s getting lucky,” Lana had chanted over and over, causing Chloe to cover her ears with her hands.

“Please, try to remember that’s my father you’re talking about,” she pleaded, “I insist on believing they’re only playing….parcheesi.”

“You’re delusional. Anyway, I have to see Pete off. As soon as he’s on the road, I’ll stop by.”

Pete was very vocal in his disapproval of the Chloe/Lex relationship, but it had been her cousin who was the most dead-set against him. The two had had a verbal joust the week after the prom and had not spoken since.

She’d better call me tomorrow or her father’s going to find out how many nights Lois Land has *not* spent in Smallville on sleepovers.

“Ok, Luthor, have you decided yet?”

“Ask me about merger, or the future state of the Cuban embargo and I might be able to answer, but this?” Lex waved two DVDs as Chloe put the popcorn down on the coffee table.

“It’s not that hard, Lex. Russian Ark or Bad Santa?”

“I’d really like to know how you came up with these choices.”

“Variety is the spice of life,” she whispered, kissing him on the cheek

“This should be put to vote,” he decided, “because I don’t intend on taking the blame for either one.”

“Blame for what?” Lana questioned as she entered the room.

“For your friend’s rather eccentric movie choices,” Lex replied, showing her the choices.

“Oh, Chloe, that’s just mean,” Lana said, trying to keep from laughing.

“Fine,” Lex said in a huff, “Bad Santa it is.”

“Lex,” Chloe interjected, “I was only kidding.”

“We’ll watch your movie on your night. Didn’t you say it was my choice to pick?”

“Yes, but you said you wanted to put it to a vote!”

“I changed my mind.”

Lana watched the two, amused, as she reached for the popcorn. “Why do you two have this argument every single time?”

“Film is a very important basis for determining what good qualities a person has,” Chloe reasoned, “and thereby what he or she chooses determines the essence and true nature of the person in question."

Lex looked over the film description again. “I wonder how many times Billy Bob uses the word ‘fuck’ in this movie?”

“Tons,” Chloe asserted. “But the elf gets the best lines.”

“So much for that theory,” Lana quipped.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Clark walked into the Talon the next day and received the shock of the day when he saw Pete and Lana kissing behind the counter. Doing a double take complete with blinking action, he stood at the doorway for an extra thirty seconds before walking in.

“Clark,” she said, when she noticed him standing there, “I’m – How long have you been standing here?”

“I only just got here,” he assured her, “How’s it going, Pete?”

“Not bad, Clark. I was going to call you, but I just got into town.”

“Clark,” Lana said quickly, “I was going to tell you-“

“Guys, it’s Ok,” he replied, “you don’t owe me any explanations. I was surprised, that’s all, but I’m happy. I’m very happy for the both of you.”

“Thanks for saying that, Clark,” Pete said, “It does mean a lot.”

“We’re still friends, Pete. All I’ve ever wanted is your happiness. I’m glad you were able to find it with Lana.”

“Clark,” Lana said as she smiled, “thanks. Did you want something to drink?”

“My usual?” he said sheepishly, as Pete walked around to his side of the counter.

“Go on, you two,” Lana said, shooing them away with her hands. “I know it’s guy talk time.”

Pete pecked her on the cheek quickly, as he walked over to Clark. Patting him on the shoulder, the two sat down and began chatting animatedly.

Lana watched them as she reached for two coffee mugs. Things were right, at last.

Life progress and change, but when what’s basic remains the same, everyone gets to move on.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lex stopped the car as they arrived at the Manor but told Chloe not to get out of the car.

“Kinky,” she joked, “But didn’t we already do it in the car?”

“Very funny,” he replied, “Now please close your eyes.”

She did as he requested, listening as he got something out of his pocket. He reached over her neck and starting to put something on her.

“Open your eyes,” he instructed.

When she did so and looked down, she was wearing the most beautiful square cut ruby she’d ever seen. Looking at herself in the car mirror, she fingered the cut, her mouth open in amazement. The ruby glittered as she moved it with her fingers.

“Lex, this is beautiful.”

“It’s a very small token,” he said humbly, resting a hand on her shoulder, “to let you know how proud I am of you.”

“You didn’t have to do this,” she told him, her voice not disguising the joy she felt.

“But I did, and still stuck to our agreement.”

“Which one was that?”

“No diamonds,” he said, “remember, you made me swear that. I wanted to get you something else…something beautiful for you to wear.”

He had the most adorable and boyish expression on his face. Chloe pulled him towards her and kissed him gently on both cheeks. As he leaned forward, she kissed his forehead and whispered, “I love you so very much. Even if I spoke a million words, they wouldn’t be enough.”

She cupped his face in her hands and kissed his lips, the two falling into a tender embrace as Chloe’s ruby shone between their intertwined bodies.

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Chloe was busy on graduation morning. She’d awoken at 6:00am and was trying on her cap and robe for the hundredth time when her phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, she saw that it was Lois.

“Hey,” her cousin’s voice grunted.

“Hey, yourself.”

“Look, no matter how mad we are at each other, I couldn’t let the day go by without letting you know how happy I am for you. I’m glad you’re graduating and I’m glad you’re going to Berkeley.”

“But you won’t be here today?”

“Will Luthor?”

“Yes.”

“Then I won’t. Look, I’m sorry. Call me a cynical bitch if you want to, but you’re only seeing the hearts and roses in the picture. You’ve got the attention, the presents, the newness of the relationship, but you don’t know half the things Lex Luthor is involved in.”

“Lois, I really don’t want to get into this right now.”

“Well, someone’s got to yank those rose-colored glasses off your face and if not me, then who? I understand that you care about him-“

“I don’t think you do.”

“-but what kind of man do you think you’re involved with. Not only has LuthorCorp been under constant EPA and SEC investigation, but their corporate records are so convoluted that even the Treasury Department has had to step in!”

“Your sense of timing leaves a lot to be desired, cuz.”

“Chloe, I’m sorry. I’m just looking at the big picture here. And then there’s his family.”

“Let’s not go there.”

“His mother had mental problems; Lionel Luthor is clearly a psychopath – one that, by the way, tried to have you and Uncle Gabe killed. I’m not buying any of this ‘missing’ crap. I’ll bet Lex knows exactly where he is?”

“Why are you going over all of this now, Lois?”

“Why aren’t you?” she countered, “You’re the reporter.”

“Not really. And that’s by choice, in case you attempt to insinuate that Lex has anything to do with my choice.”

“What could possibly have made you to give up your dream?”

“The fact it nearly killed my father…..and me…….and it’s endangered everyone who’s ever been around me! God, Lois, I cannot believe you’re fucking dredging this shit up now. I’m about to graduate. This is supposed to be a happy day and you’re waxing exposition!”

“Chloe, I-“

“Not a word, Lois. Not another fucking word, or I swear I will never speak to you again. Thank you for your wishes……for expressing your fears ……and for reminding that the combination of my and my boyfriend’s genetic disposition towards mental instability practically ensures that our time together will be short. This was something I absolutely needed to hear…..today!”

“I’m sorry-.”

“Yeah, I’ll bet you are.” Chloe said, hanging up the phone as she began to cry. Gabe, who’d heard part of the yelling in the corridor knocked on her door.

“Honey, are you alright?”

“Yeah, Dad,” she lied, “Just fussing with my dress again.”

Neither needed to admit just yet the lie. “Just hurry, sweetheart. You need to start parading the many outfits you hate…and you have only about four hours left.”

God bless you, Dad, for always giving me the laugh I need.

“Alright, you crank,” she yelled, wiping her tears, “go make yourself useful and put the coffee on.”

“Bossy.” He said, tenderly putting his hand on his daughter’s bedroom door.

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Graduation had become reduced to a bunch of long drawn out speeches and endless award citations. Chloe herself had been given a special award by the principal for Leadership Excellence as well as a certificate from the Marjorie Peabody foundation for some prose she’d published in her junior year. Proudly, she accepted her awards as she saw Lana and Clark in her graduating class, and in the audience Lex, Pete and Gabe.

Clark took the stage and accepted his diploma, looking in her direction, with a sad smile. Chloe smiled back as she applauded. When it was Lana’s turn, the two threw kisses at each other as well as conspiratory winks. Chloe applauded so fiercely that her hands went numb.

When her turn came at last, she looked at her father and Lex as they whispered and applauded. She felt so happy just then, immensely proud of everything and everyone around her. No matter what rough patches she came across, she’d always hold this special moment close to her heart.

Finally, the moment that everyone had been awaiting came and the sky became littered with caps as they were tossed freely into the air. Gabe and Lex came up to her and she hugged her father who promptly whirled her around.

“I’m so proud of you, kid,” he whispered, as Chloe kissed her father on the cheek.

They released each other as Gabe stepped aside and let Lex congratulate Chloe. The two stood before each other. Chloe smiled as she watched Lex’s nervousness. He was afraid of touching her in public.

I am colorblind
Coffee black and egg white
Pull me out from inside
I am ready
I am ready
I am ready
I am

She took a step towards him and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Why so shy?”

Lex smiled as he twirled a tendril of her hair, “Because all I want to do right now is sweep you off your feet and kiss you and I’m afraid I’ll get mob attacked.”

“Hey, it’s my graduation. Any sweeping will be done by me.”

Taffy stuck, tongue tied
Stuttered shook and uptight
Pull me out from inside
I am ready
I am ready
I am ready
I am...fine

“You look beautiful,” he said, his hand now on the side of her face as he looked into her eyes. “and very happy.”

“Lex, I think that’s enough talking.” Pulling him towards her, Chloe pressed her lips to his as she laced her hands around his neck. Embracing, they stood mindlessly unaware of anything or anyone around them.

I am covered in skin
No one gets to come in
Pull me out from inside
I am folded, and unfolded, and unfolding
I am
colorblind
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Music Credit:

Colorblind, Words by Adam F. Duritz, Music by Adam F. Duritz and Charles Gillingham

[asharnanae]

:devil: LOIS YOU BITCH!!!!! GRRR........ get the pitchforks galls and guys, she is goin DOWN!!!

Oh, and I apsolutly LOVED gabe and lex, damn, but this is chlex at its best. :worship2:

[kitten]

:tease:

Don't listen to Lois, Chloe. She's never even met Lex.

I continue to maintain the Lex Luthor living in Smallville has almost nothing in common with the one of the Superman myth.

Great updates, every single one of your numerous chapters is wonderful. You rock for spending so much time keeping the fic fiends going. :worship2:

[sydsvaughn]

Sigh ... that was so lovely ... and we can just finish with Lois right now ... for good. :)

SaraC

[hfce]

Can we put some green rock up Lois ass? :rolleyes: Great update I can't wait for more.


Hope :chlexsign4:

[autumngold]

After that chapter I'm convinced that Lois is the perfect woman for Superman!! They're both so anal!! Thanks for the great chapter!! I love the picture of Lex and Chloe kissing at her graduation!! Post more soon please!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[kirt30]

more please

[crankychick]

:devil:
I continue to maintain the Lex Luthor living in Smallville has almost nothing in common with the one of the Superman myth.

nonky, I'm with you on that. Also, I believe that the canon got twisted the minute Pink became despicable and the excellent Chloe became the female character who surely would win the heart of a man like Lex. If the writers can mess up the canon, watch me mess up the hero. :devil: :devil: More updates coming later today.

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

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(Lex is Smallville’s cradle robber. Lana and Pete head out to Washington D.C. Clark leaves Smallville. Chloe prepares for her big move. Gabe’s a stud)

Chapter 25

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News got around quickly in the days after graduation and the entire town was buzzing with the gossip about Lex Luthor and Chloe Sullivan.

“Three people have asked me so far, if you’re headed towards become the next Mrs. Luthor,” Gabe said, “And some idiot started humming the Chuck Berry teenage wedding song. If this keeps up, someone’s getting punched.”

“Down, slugger. Don’t pay attention to the gossip, Dad. This town’s always thrived on spreading exaggerated rumors and falsities.”

“Easier said than done, Chloe. That’s my kid they’re talking about there.”

“I know, Dad. I just don’t want this getting you down. You’ve got so much going on with the new job and girlfriend….”

“Girlfriend? Who said anything about a girlfriend?”

“Well, you’ve been out nearly every weekend since April.”

“I’m dating in general, Chloe. Not all us find the true thing right away. I’ve got a few ladies that I’m seeing at the moment.”

“Dad, you slut!”

“Watch it, kid. I’ve got a reputation to protect.”

“Are we going to have to have the little talk about the birds and the bees, Dad?”

“This may come as a shock to you, young lady, but you weren’t exactly an immaculate conception.”

Chloe immediately covered her ears with her hands and ran into the kitchen. “La la la….can’t hear you……won’t listen.”

“You cannot possibly be old enough to have graduated high school.”

“Just to show you my exceptional maturity, I’ve even prepared a gourmet lunch for us today.”

“Which means Toaster Strudel and what?”

“Mint chip ice cream, as a matter of fact.”

“Another banner night at Maison Sullivan.”

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Summer had brought about another heat wave to Smallville and Chloe got into her car dressed in her favorite shorts and blue tank top. The moment she was in her car, she turned on the air conditioner and absorbed the coolness. At noon, the temperature was already up to 100 degrees.

At the Talon, Lana was finalizing the summer hiring. Martha Kent was already managing the place and two other workers had to be hired to help out with the summer crowds. Pete had decided that the cross country distance was too much to bear and had gotten Lana a summer internship at a small public relations firm in the city. The relation was going very well, and Chloe had never seen Lana so happy.

As soon as she walked in the door, Lana went out to greet her. The two girls were going shopping for a few things Chloe wanted to have shipped to the new apartment in California she and Lex would be sharing.

“Hey, future surfer girl,” Lana greeted, “shouldn’t you be wearing tie-dye?”

“Only if you wear a navy suit, m’dear.”

“Not my color. I think I’ll start with pink.”

“Gag me. Anyway, are you ready?”

“Yeah, Martha’s got everything under control. And I really need to talk to you….privately.”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“Not here. Ears everywhere. Come on, let’s go.”

Chloe waved at Martha, who was busy training the new girl who’d been hired that morning and she and Lana walked over to her car.

“Are you Ok, Lana. You seem a bit nervous.”

“It’s Pete.”

“Everything OK?”

“Washington’s coming up and well, we have a special night planned.”

“How special?”

“The special,” she replied, raising an eyebrow.

Chloe finally got the hint and shook her head. “Anything planned?”

“We’re getting a gorgeous suite at the Embassy Hilton once we arrive. It looks beautiful, Chloe, but I’m fucking nervous.”

“No, you’re nervous about fucking.”

“Bitch,” Lana said, smacking her friend on the shoulder as Chloe started up the car. “I mean, I have no complaints about Jason and I don’t regret sleeping with him, but Pete…….I’ve never felt this way before. He takes me in his arms and I just lose it. The man can make a kiss last for hour and I’m thinking of getting his hands patented.”

“Pete’s a stud.”

“You don’t know the half of it. So why am I freaking out?”

“Lana, how much time have you two been spending together?”

“Hours. We talk on the phone when he can’t come out to see me but it goes by so fast.”

“And how do you feel when you physically see him.”

“Nervous butterflies. He still gives me a jump when he walks in the room.”

“Has it ever occurred to you that you’re in love? Really, deeply in love with a guy who’s completely into you and that you want so desperately to please him that you’re doubting your own sexuality?”

“Shit, that’s it! That’s totally it!”

“Lana, Pete’s crazy about you, as you are about him. Make it a romantic night about the two of you…..music, champagne, whatever works…..the most important element is already there.”

“And I’m still nervous.”

Chloe laughed, “It’s natural, Lana. Just let it happen.”

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Later that evening, Chloe went over to the Manor to find Lex downstairs in his boxing area. She always got a kick out of watching his sweat-sheened body pounding the hell out of the freestanding heavy bag.

“No need to beat off,” she teased, “when I’m here.”

He was wearing shorts and was bare-chested, muscles illuminated by sweat as he turned to her. Chloe smiled and played with the strap of her sundress.

“Nice dress,” he said, taking off his gloves and coverings.

“I thought you’d like it. I went into Metropolis with Lana today to buy some stuff for our place.”

“Shopping up a storm, I see,” he commented as he removed the rest of his adhesive tape.

“Want to see what else I bought?”

“Right now?”

“No time like the present,” she said seductively. In one movement, she removed her dress and showed her her matching honey colored bra and panty set, prettily adorned with little crystals. On her feet, she wore a matching pair of open toe high heel sandals. Lex felt himself growing hard just watching her.

“Did I ever tell you,” she said, walking over to the small boxing arena, giving him an excellent view of her thong adorned backside, “how erotic I’ve always found boxing?”

“You don’t say?” Lex began to walk towards her, captivated by the sound of her voice.

“Two muscle-bound athletes in excellent shape…..pounding and thrusting…..sweat flying everywhere……..gripping and fighting. It turns me on.”

He stood before her and ran his hands up her legs. “You’re a regular bag of tricks.”

Chloe felt his hardness through the black shorts he wore. “No complaints that I can sense.”

Lex brushed past her, and climbed into the ring, holding out his hands to pull her up to him. He placed her carefully on one of the corners and began to rub her nipples through the gauzy material as he nuzzled her neck. Chloe bent her neck and groaned as he tenderly pulled the harden orbs.

“You are an unrepentant tease,” he said.

“Who’s teasing?” she laughed, “I came here to put out, baby.”

It always made him crazy when she called him ‘baby’, and as soon as the word was out of her mouth, he replaced it with his mouth. Licking her tongue with his own, he undid the snaps of her bra and tossed it aside, gripping her breasts with both hands. Chloe placed her hands inside Lex’s shorts and began rubbing the head of his shaft with the palm of her hand, relishing the animalistic growl that came from Lex’s throat as she touched him.

“Ring, ring” she teased, “let’s see what you’ve got.” Chloe put her hands on both sides of his waist and pulled his shorts down as he mimicked her movement with her underwear. Within seconds, he was inside her gripping her buttocks as the ring ropes gave them greater rang of movement. Chloe felt as if she were being made love to in midair.

“You’re…..driving me crazy……Chloe,” he mumbled, sliding in and out of her moistened walls as he took one of her nipples in his mouth, sucking greedily as Chloe scratched her nails down his back. Grabbing hold of her buttocks and using the buoyancy of the ropes for additional leverage, he pounded his body against hers mercilessly.

The rocking burned right through her as she felt herself climaxing, followed swiftly by Lex. Panting and out of breath, they clung to each other as Lex kissed her, bringing his hands underneath her shoulders to steady them.

“Do all boxers train…..like this?” she said, her breath ragged.

“If they don’t, they should,” he laughed, pulling on her tangled hair.

“My dark marauder,” she said, taking his face into her hands, “who I love more than he’ll ever know.”

Lex picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, “Let’s go get washed up before you give me a heart attack.”

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The day the two girls had been dreading for weeks had finally arrived, as Chloe pulled up her car into the airport parking lot. Picking up Lana’s duffel as her friend got her wheeled suitcase out of the back, they got out of the car and walked towards the American Shuttle terminal.

“How long do we have?”

“About two hours, I think,” Lana said, looking down at her wrist watch. ”and the flight’s on time.”

They went inside as Lana checked in her bags and got her seat assignment. Afterwards, they strolled over to the magazine shop and wasted time browsing through the cover stories and touristy books on display. Before they knew it, the time had come for Lana to go to her gate.

“Well,” Lana said.

“Well,” Chloe repeated, wiping a small tear from the corner of her eye.

Lana pulled her friend into a hug and whispered, “All my bags are packed
Im ready to go…..I’m standin’ here outside your door….I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.“ She felt herself start to cry as she lay her head on Chloe’s shoulder.

“But the dawn is breakin’…Its early morn…The taxis waitin…He’s blowin his horn
Already I’m so lonesome…I could die.” Chloe whispered back to her.

“Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane,” Lana finished, feeling herself crying. “and I’m a complete fucking sap.”

“That makes two of us,” Chloe replied.

The two girls separated as Lana held her friend’s hand, “Remember, I need you call me. I want a very large phone bill.”

“That goes for me as well,” Chloe said, smiling as she wiped her face. “What a whiny duo we make.”

“Everyone gets a mopey moment,” Lana shrugged, “that’s life.”

“You’ve got to go,” Chloe said. Pecking her on the lips lightly, Lana walked towards her gate, turning around briefly to wave. Chloe stood until she was no longer visible, turned and walked away.

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Clark had watched from a distance as the two women in his life had moved on with their lives. He didn’t mind that his first love, Lana, had become involved with his friend Pete as he’d told both of them since the moment he found out. Chloe, however, dug at his very soul. He wondered every day if he’d ever recover from the sense of loss he felt. He'd lost the first adult love of his life because of the tunnel vision that had made him not see the forest for the trees.

She and Lex were an official couple, as their kiss at graduation proved. That was the final nail in the coffin and set him on his path. Before entering Metropolis U, he need to get out into the world…..to see more of what it held for him. Neither of his parents felt secure with his choice, but both Jonathan and Martha offered him unconditional support as they always had.

He grabbed his backpack, and walked out of the barn loft, not knowing which road to travel. It was time to find his own way.

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Music Credit
Leavin on a Jet Plane, music & lyrics John Denver

[kitten]

:goof:

You . . . Just . . . Created . . . Boxing . . . Ring . . . SMUT!

*dies, but in a good way*

:yay:

[LaLa]

You . . . Just . . . Created . . . Boxing . . . Ring . . . SMUT!

*dies, but in a good way*


:blush: what she said, exactly!

xoxo LaLa

[ghostwriter]

You . . . Just . . . Created . . . Boxing . . . Ring . . . SMUT!

*dies, but in a good way*

Yup. I agree that about sums it up.

This fic is totally fab. How the HELL did i miss it?!?!? The smut is incredibly hot the sentimental bits are heartbreaking and the entire thing is so well written i'm jelous. Keep up the good work :biggrin:

Eleanor

[autumngold]

I love all the parts of your last chapter!! :wub: Gabe the stud, Lana's sad goodbye, and of course the best part. . . Lex, Chloe and the boxing ring!! Wow!! Can't wait for more!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

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(Chloe and Gabe have father daughter drunk night. Chloe and Martha Kent share a moment. Lex and Chloe set up house.)

Chapter 26

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“Dad, you’re not serious about this, are you?”

“Listen up, missy, we’ve got to have some traditions in this family. I’m not sending off my kid to California without a night of bonding.”

“This is your idea of bonding?”

“I don’t do spa nights. Now pour the shots.”

Chloe grabbed the bottle of tequila and did as her father requested, overfilling them as the liquid flowed to the coffee table they stood on. She picked up her shot at the same time Gabe picked up his own and downed it in one gulp. Her throat felt like it was on fire.

“That’s the burn,” he joked, “down the hatchet.”

“Explain to me why we’re doing this again?”

“You’re going off to college and I’m assessing what kind of drunk you are.”

“Dad, I’m going to be living with Lex,” she said, “I won’t be joining the kegger of the week club.”

“Nevertheless, as your father I need to check how you function under extreme alcohol influence. Now, pour two pour while I get the beers?”

“Beers, too?”

“One more quip out of you and I’m cranking out the Johnny Walker!”

Chloe laughed and shook her head as she poured two more shots. Gabe, meanwhile went to get some beers out of the refrigerator. She had a feeling this was going to be a very, long night.

“So what do drunks usually talk about?” she asked when her father had returned with the opened bottles.

“Usually about the first stupid notion that comes into their heads.”

“Well, I’ve got a notion, but it’s not exactly stupid. I want to hear something about……Mom.”

“Chloe, I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“Please, Dad,” she pleaded, “I don’t want to hear about the bad stuff……..I want to hear about something funny. I want a good memory….a good story about her.”

He thought for a minute as he took a swig of his beer. “I’ve got one. You were about a year old and had already learned the most important word of babyhood…..mine. We were out running some errands and went into the market and you grabbed a box of cherry tomatoes, refusing to give them up. Your mother said you thought they were berries, since you had a thing for them ever since you could eat solid food. Well, we tried to get them out of you hands, but stubbornness is one quality you developed young.”

“Chip off the ol’ block,” she said, taking a sip of her beer.

“Yeah, well. Anyway, we had to buy the damn things for me since you wouldn’t shut up. Everyone in the store turned to watch this little loudmouthed, red-faced bundle in a stroller screaming ‘mine, mine’… Once we finished paying for them and got outside, we opened them up and gave you once to eat. That little smile on your face faded fast when the sourness kicked in.”

“Talk about child cruelty,” she said, smiling as she pictured the scene in her head.

“Little Miss Sullivan then started to cry and your mother decided to show you what you looked like…..and your mother hated tomatoes of any kind. She took another one out of the plastic binding and ate it, making the silliest face I ever saw her make. The minute you looked at her, you stopped crying and started laughing. So did your mom.”

“Oh, Daddy,” she said, leaning her head on her father’s shoulder, “I wish I could remember her the way you do.”

“I guess we should really talk about her. It’s just always so damn painful.”

“The last thing I want is to hurt you, Dad, but I like remembering her when she was….”

“I know, Chloe,” he said, throwing his arm around her shoulders, “but there were a lot of good times had. You deserve to know about them.”

“I really brought down the fucking night, didn’t I?”

“Na, we’ve still got plenty to drink and there’s DVD watching to be done.”

“What’s on the TV menu?”

“Well, since you admired my English royalty prowess, I picked up The History of Britain.”

“You are insane, Dad!”

“Years down the line, you’ll thank me. There’s powerful knowledge absorption to be found while drinking.”

Chloe shook her head as they both drinked their beers, Gabe turning on the television and DVD player. The sounds of Micheal Scharma narrating the story of the Plantagenets filled their living room.

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Chloe stopped by town to pick up a few things, when she decided to stop by the Talon and visit Mrs. Kent. As she parked her car and walked out, she caught the eye of two members of Smallville’s ‘can’t shut up’ secret society.

“That’s the one who nabbed Lex Luthor.”

“Didn’t she used to be a blonde?”

“Yes, she looked better then…and she’s lost too much weight.”

Curbing the instinct to tell them off, she opened the door and headed into the Talon. Walking up to the counter, she saw Mrs. Kent restocking the pastry display. The town adored the small pastries she personally baked, quickly making them the most popular item in the shop.

“Oh, hi Chloe. I didn’t see you walk in.”

“Well, the shop is really busy.”

“It’s incredible. Lana will be so pleased when she comes back.”

If she comes back, Chloe thought to herself.

“How’s Clark doing,” she asked to change the subject.

“So far, so good,” she said wryly, “though we haven’t heard from him in a week.”

“He’s out playing On the Road,” Chloe said, “so it must be hard for him to get to a phone.”

“It is hard when a person’s nursing a broken heart.”

That comment made Chloe grimace and Martha immediately regretted saying it. “Chloe, I’m so sorry. That was a stupid thing to say.”

“It’s Ok. I know how Clark felt before he left.”

“It was still wrong to bring it up, even though I regret as much as Clark does that it was too late for the two of you to…”

“I know, but it’s for the best.”

“How is Lex?”

“Fine,” she said with a smile, not wanting to go into details.

“I’m glad to hear it, dear. Can I get you anything?”

“One of those iced almond mochas would really hit the spot right about now.”

“I’ll go get you one.”

As she went off to fetch Chloe’s drink, Martha turned around and smiled at her sadly. Chloe smiled in return, wondering what Clark’s mother really thought of her relationship with Lex. She imagined it wasn’t good.

So be it. We all have to let go at some point, whether that be first loves or children.

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Still a lot of lands to see
But I wouldn't want to stay here
It's too old and cold and settled in its ways here
Oh, but California
California I'm coming home

Chloe looked out the window at the various clouds breaking to reveal the hills and valleys underneath. It had been a short flight and she was on her way to her new home. Gabe had some vacation time over Labor Day and she made him promise to visit her then. Lex was busy organizing his new office and was already in their apartment.

I boarded this plane an anxious child and I’ll disembark a cohabitating college student.

She had yet to see the townhouse apartment Lex had picked out for them, but she’d approved via the photographs she’d been shown. The three bedroom apartment in Nob Hill was being redone to his specifications and she trusted his taste.

My new life. Chloe Sullivan, journalism student and live-in girlfriend.

Putting on her earphones, she listened to the same song she’d been playing over and over for the past week.

If you're going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to San Francisco
You're gonna meet some gentle people there

And she’d complied with the famous lyrics by wearing a beautiful hair pin given to her by Lex. It was ruby red and crystal – she’d barely convinced not to give her a real ruby one.

The car was waiting for her when she picked up her small suitcase to drive her to her new home. She nervously looked around her new city, wondering for a moment if this was the right place for her. Maybe she was all mouth and no notion – too provincial for the Bay City?

The ride went by incredibly fast, as she concentrated on her orientation materials. By the time she’d realized the car had stopped, the taxi driver was impatiently tapping his hand on the steering wheel.

“Sorry,” she said, jumping out.

“Newcomer?”

“Does it show?”

“Only by the jumping. You’ll be fine here. Nob Hill’s one of the best neighborhoods.”

“Thanks. I’m just a rube and wouldn’t have known the distance.”

She took a look at the small townhouse as the driver took her suitcase out of the trunk. Her other things had been shipped the week before. Chloe raised her head as she surveyed her new home. From the top floor, she could see Lex looking down at her. She’d forbidden him from picking her up at the airport, insisting that she wanted to arrive like any other freshman relocating to a new city. But he had, of course, insisted on the fancy town car pickup.

The driver brought her suitcase to the front porch and Chloe tipped him generously. She could have handled the bag herself, but she was too distracted by the beautiful townhouse. It was silky white and obviously extremely expensive.

“Well,” Lex said as he met her on the porch, “aren’t you coming in?”

“This is really our place?” she said, as he kissed her softly on the lips.

“Not your taste?”

“Oh, it’s not that,” she said quickly, “it’s just so beautiful. We’re on the top floor, I see.”

“Actually-“

“Lex, you didn’t-“

“It was an excellent bargain,” he insisted, taking her carry on bag from her shoulder and leading her inside. “And it’s not as big as it looks.”

“How big is not so big?” she asked.

“Much less than 6000 square feet.”

“How much less?”

“At least fifty feet less,” he said with a sheepish smile as they entered the house and he closed the door behind them.”

“Holy shit,” she exclaimed, “we have a house……a fucking beautiful, large house. This is really happening.”

Her face was blank as Lex bent his head down to her. “Any regrets?” he wondered.

Chloe threw her hands around his neck and kissed him on both cheeks. “Not a one,” she insisted.

He breathed an audible sigh of relief as they kissed in the foyer of their new home, Chloe hugging him around his waist as he caressed her back. “I’m glad you like it.”
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Music Credits
"California", music & lyrics Joni Mitchell
"San Francisco" music & lyrics Scott MacKensie

[autumngold]

I'm so glad that Chloe and Lex are finally living together!! How romantic!! :wub: Thanks for another wonderful chapter!! :yay: :chlexsign3: :yay:

[kitten]

:wub:

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Cohabitating Chlex!

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

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(Chloe and Lex get saucy. A little moving-in smut for the fans)

Chapter 27

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“How do people manage to do this every day of the week?” Chloe wondered out loud, as she struggled to open the lid of the sauce jar. She’d decided to live vicariously and cook Lex dinner, since he’d been nice enough to prepare a killer coq a vin the night before. They had been living together for about two weeks now and had experienced their share of ups and downs. Fortunately, for them, the downstairs was considered their cool-off zone. Lex had a tendency of coming home, cranking up the Mahler in his office and spending most of the evening making international calls. It was hard to get him to completely disconnect from his office, considering he’d just relocated his base of operations, but Chloe tried her best to get him to dedicate some time to relaxing. Dinner had become their shared time and he was not allowed to take any business until they had finished their shared meal.

Her problem at the moment was one of skill. She didn’t have a fucking clue how long pasta had to be boiled. Fortunately, all the ingredients in the large salad she’d prepared as an appetizer had come pre-cut, so she could always heat up the salmon they had and serve that up as dinner. She was going to try to make the past work before resorting to that final measure, if only as a gesture of appreciation for everything Lex had done for her since she’d moved out west.

It hadn’t been a bed of roses entirely – she and Lex still had the tendency of getting on each other’s nerves and neither backed down from a fight – but the good had far outweighed the bad. Lex had given her a wonderful living arrangement and she adored the sparsely furnished, but very tasteful house they now shared. Each one of them had an office – Chloe’s on the ground level and Lex’s opposite their bedroom on the upper floor. Thinking ahead was one quality she envied Lex for – he’d had the rooms paneled with sound proofing, allowing her the chance to blast Mick and the boys to her heart’s delight.

Photographs they’d taken adorned their living room, as well as shots of their friends, several of Gabe and Lex’s cherished photograph of his mother, Lillian. Pictures of Lana and Pete had been sent to Chloe, which Lex had immediately framed and put on their fireplace mantle. Despite his very hectic work schedule, they had succeeded in setting up a home.

He had completely won her heart when she first walked into her office to find a framed, yellowing letter prominently on display on her office wall. As she’d walked to inspect it that first day, he’d put his hand around her shoulder and kissed her on the cheek.

“The money spent on this was well worth it, as you’ll find,” he’d said.

When she looked closer, she found it was Nellie Bly’s first letter to the Pittsburgh Gazette. She’d jumped into Lex’s arms in excitement. Of course, after their first fight – their usual argument about the volume of the HDTV in the living room when Chloe was home – she’d threatened to knock him over the head with it, but the matter was quickly forgiven. Nobody said love meant wouldn’t have to say I’m sorry – a lot.

But, all of those thoughts weren’t getting her any closer to figuring out the pasta dilemma. How the fuck was she supposed to know what a serving size was? She finally decided to dump the entire box into the boiling pan of water and see what happened. Taking out the salad contents, she poured the contents into a large wooden bowl and opened a bottle of wine.

Just then, she heard the front door open as Lex arrived. Hearing the commotion in the kitchen, he walked in to find out what was going on.

“Pans? Food in non-cooked status?”

“Funny. I hope you like wearing your food and not eating it.”

“What are you making?”

“Pasta with some organic onion-garlic sauce and fresh parmesan. I went down to the Marina and did some shopping and thought it’d be a good idea to make us dinner.”

“Sounds excellent? Can I help?”

“No, you already made dinner this week. I want to do this.”

“Let me at least take out the sauce pan.”

“What do we need that for?”

“To heat up the sauce.”

“Can’t we just throw it on the spaghetti once it’s done boiling?”

“That probably won’t work,” he said, stifling the urge to laugh, “but give it a try if you’d like.”

“You’re making fun of me, somehow,” she said.

“Not in the least,” he insisted. “By the way, how long has the pasta been boiling?”

“A little under half an hour, give or take a minute,” she said, noting Lex’s widened eyes, “That’s wrong isn’t it? I suck at this.”

“Chloe, I don’t need you to cook meals for me. I happen to like cooking, but I don’t expect you to take it up just to please me.”

“I just wanted to do something nice for you, Lex.”

“Well,” he said, grabbing the sauce in one hand and her hand with the other as he walked all ingredients over to the dining room. “I know of one way.”

“Really?” she said, as he put his hands on the bottom of her camisole.

“And it requires no cooking,” he said, lifting the shirt over her head and running the palms of his hands over her breasts, as her nipples pebbled under his touch.

“Good sauce,” he commented, “is a taste that should be relished with the proper accompaniment.” Lex opened the jar and dipped his pinky into the sauce, licking his finger dry as Chloe laughed.

She stopped doing so when she saw what he did next. Dipping his index finger twice, he baptized both her nipples with a generous dollop of sauce, bending his face down to lick each one dry. Bending her head backwards as she grabbed his head, Chloe wordlessly thanked him for this gourmet introduction. Rolling her nipple around with his tongue, he began to pull down her pants as she lay her back down on the table.

“Not bad, I prefer the taste of the accompaniment.” With that, he took off her pants and bent his head down to lick her most intimate of areas. Flicking his tongue with expert ease and patience, Chloe gripped the sides of the table to keep from screaming out loud. The things he could do with his tongue could teach a master’s course in cunnilingus.

Teasing her clit by suckling it with pursed lips, Chloe yelped with need as she pulled him to her. He quickly eased himself into her her body as she gripped his hips to guide his motion. The sauce crashed and fell to the ground.

“That’s a mess,” she said as he pounded against the table.

“Fuck it,” he said nonchalantly.

“Oh, no. Fuck me.”

He was in position to argue with her as she gripped him and tenaciously demanded manually that he make her come. Quickly thrusting into her willing form, he felt her about to peak and gripped her buttocks to accelerate his motion. Chloe screamed out her approval. Feeling himself swallowed by the pressure of her orgasmed walls, he quickly found his own release and collapsed on top of her.

When they were finally able to breath and had cleaned up the sauce from the floor, Chloe looked at Lex and mouthed the words, “take out.” He nodded his approval.

That dining table has been used for anything but since we’ve lived here, she thought to herself, I wonder if I should write them a letter of praise?
~~~~~~~~~~~~

[kitten]

:yay:

*swoon*

[autumngold]

I'm glad that Chloe and Lex are adjusting well to living together!! Very interesting way to eat spaghetti!! :biggrin: :chlexsign3: :biggrin:

[sydsvaughn]

I will never look at spaghetti the same way again ...

:)

Loved it!

SaraC

[Kit Merlot]

This is just excellent and very romantic--I like Lex moving to California to be with Chloe :biggrin:

WELL DONE!

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.

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(Lois calls Chloe and gets her ass handed to her. Gabe’s in town for a visit. Lex surprises Chloe by inviting Lana and Pete to San Fran. Jason’s moved to California)


Chapter 28


Just because she was happily becoming accustomed to her new life in California didn’t mean Chloe had completely stopped working. She’d made a few visits to her campus and even met with a few professors as an early introduction, even going so far as submitting samples of her work. While she awaited the start of the academic year, she was even doing some writing, which after a year of doing mostly edit work, took a bit longer than she was used to.

Eventually, though, her fingers raced across the keyboard in their familiar fashion, highlighting here and typing over words. Sentences began to get longer as she regained her narrative flow. Embolden with confidence, she even completed a short story, based on one of her nights at the Sheik in Metropolis which to her surprise, was accepted for inclusion in that year’s Best American Short Stories. The small check she received treated Lex to dinner at Francisco’s, their favorite Thai fusion restaurant on the Haight.

She was research a piece on the need for leadership within the Democratic Party when she heard her phone began to ring. Gabe was expected in for the July 4th weekend and thinking it was her father calling to give her his flight number, she picked it up without looking at the incoming number.

“Hello?” Lois greeted.

Chloe knew she sounded as displeased as she actually felt, “Hi, Lois.”

“Don’t sound so overjoyed to hear from me.”

“My enthusiasm knows no bounds.”

“Look, I’m sorry I was such a bitch last time. I shouldn’t have bailed on your graduation just because I don’t approve of your relationship. I’m sorry.”

“Apology accepted. So how’s Baltimore?”

Lois had accepted a summer internship at the Baltimore Sun that summer and had temporarily relocated to the East Coast, “It’s going. Long hours and I get to spell check for hours. I plan on memorizing Eats, Shoots and Leaves.”

“We all have to make our bones. I’m starting at the bottom at the college paper next month.”

“Bummer. At least you have plenty of extra time to get used to dorm life and all that.”

“I’m not living in a dorm, Lois.”

“You can afford to live in the city? I thought you said you weren’t working this summer.”

“I’m not.”

“Then how – oh, you’ve got to be fucking kidding me. You’re living with him!”

“That ‘him’ has a name. It’s Lex and yes, we’re living together.”

“Are you out of your damn mind? You’re only 18 years old and you’ve shacked up with a playboy!”

“Gee, Lois, try being a little more judgmental. I can’t really tell what you’re thinking.”

“Funny, that’s what I was going to say. Chloe, what has happened to you? Are so anxious to give up your freedom that you won’t even allow yourself to experience it?”

“That’s not the case and you know it. I don’t need a ‘daddy’ figure or to be taken care of. I’ve chosen to come to California and Lex chose to come with me.”

“Frankly, I don’t see the difference.”

“Big surprise.”

“I can’t help feeling disappointed in you, Chloe. I thought you wanted to be independent…make a new life and all that.”

“And who says I haven’t?” Chloe insisted. “I live with Lex, but I’m not being supported by him. School is my priority; I’ll be working at the paper which is exactly what I’d be doing if he wasn’t here. The only difference is my living arrangement.”

“It makes a world of difference and you know it. You’re like his-“

“Like his what, Lois,” she bit back, “His mistress?”

“I wasn’t going to say that.”

“Maybe not, but you were thinking it. Lois, I swore to myself not to get involved in this conversation with you again, but you just can’t let the issue can you? I love him….he loves me and we’re together. We have individual, strong, type A personalities. We fight, agree, cajole, throw things, fuck madly, argue bitterly but we are a couple. Your pithy speeches aren’t going to change that.”

“How does Uncle Gabe feel about all this?”

“I’m happy, he’s happy. At least he’s made an effort to see past his initial resentment and give Lex a chance.”

“The guy just rubs me the wrong way, Chloe.”

“You don’t get it, do you. It’s not about you, Lois. He makes me happy and your constant arguments steal a piece of that happiness away every time you jump to irrational conclusions!”

“Chloe-“

“Don’t bother. I’m hanging up.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me
I sit and watch
As tears go by

Lex heard the angelic tones of young Marianne Faithful coming from Chloe’s study and instantly knew something was wrong. As he walked in, he found her sitting in her chair, mournfully looking out the window towards their inner courtyard and crying. He walked over and kissed her cheek.

“What’s wrong?”

“Judgmental relatives.”

“Lois, again?”

“Who else? She calls, it goes well for about ten seconds and we’re back to the same crap all over again.”

“Well, I’m the bearer of better news. We’ve got company.” As she looked up, her father entered the study, complete with a small daisy tucked over his ear.

“They didn’t have roses,” he said, as Chloe laughed and ran into his arms.

“Oh, Dad,” she said, leaning on his shoulder. “I’m so happy to see you.”

“Same here, kid. The house isn’t the same without you.”

“When did you get in?”

“A few hours ago. Lex wanted to surprise you, so picked me up himself.”

A few months ago, this would never have happened, she thought to herself. “That’s great, Dad. I’ve got your room ready”

“This whole place is yours?” he said, looking up at the lacquered ceilings and Chloe’s massive ceiling to floor photo display. “Lex, you’re going to spoil my brat.”

“Not possible,” Lex insisted, “she won’t let me.”

“Yep, then she’s definitely still my brat,” Gabe laughed. “Just tell me she hasn’t been cooking.”

Lex looked over at Chloe and smiled. Gabe just groaned and shook his head.

“I had the bags taken to your room,” Lex said, “and I’m sorry to have to duck out, but I’ve got a scheduled conference call with some Japanese clients. I promise to be back later for dinner.”

“Sounds good, Lex,” she said, pecking him on the cheek. Lex shook Gabe’s hand before leaving the house.

“He’s a good guy,” Gabe reluctantly admitted.

Chloe smiled, nodded and took her father’s arm to show her around the house.

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Zarzuela’s on Hyde Street, was Chloe’s favorite Tapas restaurant on Russian Hill and she was lucky enough to get a late dinner reservation for them that evening. Lex was coming to meet them directly from the office and was due to arrive in a few moments. Chloe and Gabe were seated and ordered a pitcher of their finest sangria.

“Wait until you try the gambas,” she said, salivating at the thought.

“And that would be?”

“Shrimp,” she laughed, “Don’t worry, Dad. We’ll only feed you fishheads on your second night here.”

“I can hardly wait,” he said, sipping his sangria and finding it to his liking. “But this is good stuff.”

“Glad to hear it.”

“And how’s the school business? Have you mapped out the place yet?”

“Just about. I start working with the paper right after Labor Day and classes start up a few weeks after that. I’ve already met with a few of my professors and the campus is amazing.”

“How about your own work?”

“I’ve submitted a few stories here and there,” she admitted, “and I’ve got a good chance of getting into the Bay Gazette.”

“So you haven’t been laying about in the lap of luxury?”

“Hardly,” she insisted. “Lex has been working and so have I.”

“Alright, that’s it for the dad lecture portion of the evening,” he said, “since you’ve emailed me scans of every rejection and acceptence letter you’ve ever gotten. Chloe, I’m proud of you.”

She smiled as she patted his hand. “That makes me happy, Dad. I didn’t want you think I came out here to sit on my butt and coast.”

Lex patted her on the shoulder as she drew back, accompanied by Jason. “Look who I ran into at the bar.”

“Jason!” Chloe stood up and kissed him on the cheek. “I thought you were working in Topeka.”

“I relocated a month ago to San Diego. This is my vacation, actually. Mr. Sullivan, it’s nice to see you again.”

“Good to see, Jason,” Gabe said, shaking the young man’s hand.

“Join us,” Lex asked.

“I’m waiting for some friends I’m supposed to have dinner with, but I’d love to have drinks, if that’s alright.”

“It’s fine,” Chloe said, “Sit down and tell me everything you’ve been up to.”

Jason sat with them and told them about his new assignments in California and also about his return to school. He looked very happy and carefully asked about Lana.

“She’s very happy,” Chloe told him, “and she told me you know about Pete.”

“We’re still friends,” Jason insisted, “and everything worked out for the best. I’m just glad you and Lex are still together.”

They sat and talked for a bit, making plans to have dinner at the house before Jason’s departure the following Monday, until his friends arrived. Graciously making his farewells, he got their phone number before leaving and joining his own dinner party.

“Nice guy that Jason,” Gabe insisted.

“Yes, he is.”

“Speaking of nice guys,” Lex said, ordering his customary brandy, “we’re going to have one visiting us, together with a nice girl.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I invited Lana and Pete to come for a visit over Labor Day. And Gabe, you’ll be joining us, right?”

“That’s the plan,” Gabe said, smiling over at his surprised daughter.

“You two are just full of plans, aren’t you?” she remarked.

“It’ll be great,” Gabe insisted, “a mini reunion before everybody settles into school and work for the year.”

“Now why didn’t I think of that?” Chloe wondered out loud. “But where’s everyone going to stay? We don’t have room at the house-“

“Already taken care of,” Lex insisted, “The Embarcadero. Reservations are all confirmed.”

“Oh, Lex,” she said gratefully, “this is so nice of you.”

“You two are making me sick,” Gabe said, “have pity on the older single guy.”

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Music Credit:

“As Tears Go By” music & lyrics M. Jagger & K. Richards

[autumngold]

I'm glad that Jason isn't jealous about Lana and Pete!! Also, Lois needs to leave Chloe and Lex alone!!!! Thanks for the great update!! Can't wait for more!! :wub: :chlexsign4: :wub:

[kirt30]

ohh i love this fic so much, can't wait to read more lots more

[kitten]

:wub:

Homey Chlex is adorable without being too much . . . I love it.

[Queen Of Tact]

sorry it took so long to leave fb but the internet is out at home while we're moving this around, so I had to wait till I got to work.... Yeah what a great update...... Lex is so sweet to Chloe.... Gah and I'm so going to be kicking lois ass...


I can't wait for more, and you are going to be posting more soon right??



CC

[crankychick]

Yes, though it's going to break some hearts - the next 2 chappies are the last ones for this fic. I should have another one up in about 1/2 an hour.

[Queen Of Tact]

*TACKLE HUG* Yeah that means i get to read it before I have to leave work!!!!!!!!!! *see's all the strange looks she's getting* What it's not like I'm the only one who plays on the internet while i'm at work and should be working...

I can't wait for the rest...


CC

[crankychick]

Title: Prey for Chloe
Rating: R to NC-17
Spoilers: Beginning of Season 4 up to and including “Scare”. A bit of creative license will be taken with Chloe’s mother.

Setting: After the toxic explosion in “Scare” and revealing the truth about her mother to Clark, Chloe leaves Smallville for a month to parts unknown. She returns a much changed woman and sparks Lex’s interest.
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(Lana and Pete arrive for Labor Day. Pete and Lex try to become friends. Gabe brings his girlfriend to San Francisco. The final chapter. Epilogue next.)

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Chapter 29
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Brown sugar how come you taste so good
Brown sugar just like a young girl should- ah hum oh..
Woo!

Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot
Lady of the house wonderin' where it's gonna stop
House boy knows that he's doing alright
You shoulda heard him just around midnight

Whenever Mick was rocking, Chloe was typing. It was the Wednesday before the start of the Labor Day weekend and she was frantically trying to finish a small biographical piece she was submitting on the early newspaper career of Margaret Mitchell to the San Francisco Chronicle. She was having luck getting articles accepted to local newspapers – a recent piece she’d done, “The Death of the Sensual”, had caused a storm of letters when it had run in the Gazette. The notoriety only inspired her to explore the subject further, and she’d already sketched out a preliminary piece on the sublimation of female sexuality that she planned to send to the big gun – the Arts & Leisure section of the New York Times.

If I get that piece in, it’ll be a major coup. Writers who publish in the NY Times get in other doors quicker.

She typed away, quickly reviewed the last few paragraphs and tapped at her keyboard to the rhythm of the music.

Now I bet your mama was a tent show queen
And all here boyfriends were sweet sixteen
I'm no schoolboy but I know what I like
You shoulda heard me just around midnight

Brown sugar how come you taste so good, babe?
Ah, brown sugar just like a young girl should, yeah

“And that’s that for now,” she said with flourish, stepping away from her computer and picking up her cell phone as she walked into the living room. She dialed Lana’s number.

“Hey Bay Girl,” Lana said on the other line.

“Come on, Washingtonniene,” Chloe teased, “when are you getting out here? Shopping awaits and I need to hit the stores with my girl.”

“We’ll be there tomorrow,” Lana laughed, “and I told you, we need to do spa day.”

“Spa day needs to come after shopping day,” Chloe reasoned, “because shopping counts as the physical exertion prior to the relaxation of primping.”

“Okay,” Lana acquiesced, “but have to make a stop into Sak’s”

“Why?”

“Pete has a thing for fancy lace undies.”

“Shit, he wears them?”

“NO! He likes watching me wear them…..and them ripping them.”

“Kinky devil.”

“Yes, and I love every bit of his deviance. It keeps the bed warm.”

“Only the bed?”

“It’s a start,” she laughed, “God, I miss talking to you, Chloe. I can’t really talk….about this stuff with the friends I’ve made here.”

“I miss talking to you too, Lana,” she admitted, “so hurry up and get your ass out here.”

“Asses,” she corrected.

“Right. Asses it is.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Gabe was due to arrive that evening, and Chloe was especially nervous about seeing him on that particular visit. On his last visit the previous month, he’d briefly talked about the woman he’d been seeing casually, but things had changed. He was bringing out his official girlfriend for Chloe to meet. The meeting was driving Lex insane.

“Chloe, it’s going to be fine. There’s no reason you shouldn’t get along.”

“Why is he bringing her out now, though? He’s only been seeing her for two months. Is he trying to assist me in finding things wrong about her?”

“I think you’re seeing too much into this.”

“But, Lex, this is really freaking me out. My father has never brought a woman home. I honestly don’t know what to make of this.”

“Mind if I offer my opinion before you bite my head off again?”

“Go ahead,” she said, slumping back into bed.

“He has seen you establishing a new life and I think that’s helped him realize he needs to do the same thing. Your leaving left him very much alone and now he’s found someone to share time with. The times I’ve spoken to him about Sandra, he’s always seemed happy.”

“I realize that I’m being childish……but seeing him with someone other than-“

“Your mother,” he said, finishing her sentence and making Chloe start to cry.

“I’m sorry,” he said, cradling her on his shoulder as they lay in bed. “I shouldn’t have said that.”

“It’s the truth though,” she admitted, “seeing him with someone else will mean that my mother is permanently out of the picture. My head knows that makes sense – that she’s never going to recover – but my heart’s a stubborn little organ.”

“I wouldn’t have you any other way,” he admitted as he wiped her face with his hand.

“I have to go see her again soon,” she said, with obvious dread.

Lex put his arm around her shoulder and hugged her to him. “We’ll go together. I promised I’d go with you as many times as you went.”

“Does it scare you that I might wind up…..like her?”

“You know the expression ‘you can’t live in the past’. Well, I think that holds true for living in the future as well. You live with the ghost of becoming your mother. Chloe, I live with the same thing. All we can do is live the present.”

“But what if something happens?”

“We’ll always have each other,” Lex assured her, “because no matter what happens to either one of us, we have this. Our love. Simple as that sounds, it makes all the difference in the world.”

“And if we have children?” she said out loud.

“Is that something you want?” he asked.

“I know you do,” she replied.

“Chloe, that’s not the answer I was looking for.”

“With you, yes,” she said, “someday.”

“I’m not sure what kind of father I’d make,” he said, as she lay her head on his chest.

“An excellent one,” she replied. “I don’t have a doubt about it.”

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The next afternoon, caterers and florists were all around the house as they prepared for the small dinner party for Chloe’s family. Lex was tied up for most of the day in business meetings – he was opening a new plant outside of Modesto and had to fly out to sign contracts – so Chloe was left in charge of receiving everything.

Lana and Pete arrived in San Francisco in the early evening. After checking into their hotel suite – which impressed the usually reticent Pete – they took a cab over to Chloe and Lex’s house. Pete stood outside the door and took a lingering look up at the impressive architecture.

“This is a damn palace,” he said.

“Yes, but remember what you promised,” Lana said, poking him in the ribs, “to be nice to Lex.”

“I said I’d try, Lana. I can’t do more than that.”

“Fine,” she said, “but just remember – this means a lot to Chloe.”

They rang the bell and Chloe herself answered it, dressed in a beautiful, simple blue dress and matching sandals. Pete did a double take as Lana and Chloe hugged. His friend was looking damn good.

“Ok, where’s Chloe Sullivan and what have you done to her?” he asked.

“Smart mouth,” she said, pulling him into a hug. “I’ve missed you, Ross.”

“I’m surprised you didn’t have a butler come meet us at the door,” he said, in a very bad faux English accent.

“He’s currently preparing our Marquis de Sade torture chamber,” she bit back, “it’s where dessert will be served.”

Pete shot her a look and Chloe stuck her tongue out at him. “Don’t look at me in that tone of voice, Pete. And get in, both of you.”

She escorted her friends into the living room, tastefully done in the streamlined Art Nouveau style Lex favored. Lana took in the beautiful photographs above the fireplace mantle, taking one and smiling. It was the picture of the two of them at the Smallville Prom.

“You were one hell of a date,” she said, “but these photographs are gorgeous. You’re really into photography.”

“It’s one of Lex’s hobbies,” she admitted. “Most of the ones you see out here he developed and framed himself.”

Pete took a look at a picture of Chloe and Lex on the seashore, their feet kicking up as a wave hit them.

“Where was this one taken?”

“San Diego,” she said with a smile. “He insisted on bringing his camera out and paid some guy to take pictures of us in the water. I’m lucky I didn’t catch pneumonia – it was freezing.”

In the picture, Lex and Chloe were looking at each other and smiling madly. Pete knew that expression well and he realized that Lex Luthor would never have his complete trust, but he did love Chloe. No man could lie in such an unguarded moment.

As she was about to serve them some wine, her doorbell rang again and she excused herself. At her door, Gabe and his girlfriend awaited. She took a breath and let them in.

Chloe and Gabe embraced and he immediately introduced his girlfriend. “Sandra Bailey….this is my daughter, Chloe.”

“It’s very nice to meet you,” the older woman said, extending her hand towards Chloe and smiling. She was dark-haired and had the bluest eyes Chloe had ever seen.

Chloe extended her own hand and they greeted properly. “It’s very nice to meet you, Sandra. Please come in…it’s getting cold out there.”

She escorted them into the living room and introduced Sandra to both Lana and Pete. Serving them drinks as they all got to know each other, Lana insisted on helping her friend. The two girls left Gabe, Pete and Sandra to get the hors d’oeuvre in the kitchen.

“She’s pretty,” Lana whispered.

“And nice,” Chloe replied. “Look at the way they look at each other. Dad’s over the moon.”

“It’s good to see him happy, isn’t it?” Lana said, waiting for her friend’s reaction.

“I can’t say it isn’t hard to witness,” Chloe confessed, “but I am glad Dad’s happy. He deserves it.”

“You look amazing, by the way,” Lana said, “He’s definitely keeping you happy. You’re glowing.”

Chloe grabbed the cheese tray as Lana picked up the shrimp skewers. “You’re not looking too shabby yourself, Miss Lang.”

“Happiness. Not much you can say about it without going into the ‘corny’ zone.”

“Oh we can’t do that.”

“No way.”

They walked back out into the living room where both Pete and Gabe were serving up drinks. Chloe had chilled a few bottles of wine as well as some sangria – both alcoholic and non – and the glasses were poured and waiting at the bar.

“You have a great selection,” Gabe said, “and I’ll have to try some of that Chardonnay Nouveau some other time.”

“I’ll save it for you,” she promised.

“And we get always get some more,” Lex said as he walked into the living room to make his introductions. Gabe introduced him to Sandra and they talked animatedly for a moment. He then moved over to Lana and Pete. Kissing Lana on the cheek as he greeted her, he extended his hand to shake Pete’s hand.

Who is this guy and what did he do with the gloomy billionaire, Pete thought to himself as Lana told Lex how much she loved the house.

“I’m glad. We’re getting there and Chloe won’t let me into her study. She must have some sort of Rolling Stones shrine in there. It’s the only music she’s been playing for the past few weeks.”

Pete shook his head as he looked over at his friend. Chloe was deeply engrossed in a conversation with her father and Sandra. “She always plays Mick when she’s writing. I remember her telling me once that Mick Jagger was her muse.”

“So what’s the case when she plays the Doors?”

“Don’t even ask,” Pete warned, “just get out of the house. Morrison means total and uninterrupted concentration.”

“I’ll keep that in mind,” Lex said, nodding in his direction, “thanks.”

The group talked for a few minutes before Chloe shuffled them all into the dining room to serve dinner.

“What’s on the menu, kid?” Gabe asked, putting his arm around her shoulder.

“Spanish-French fusion,” she announced.

“What, no gambas?” he asked, “I was looking forward to that great garlic shrimp”

“We’ve got a shrimp entrée, but a different one,” she said. Looking over at Sandra, she added,” but we can try out the tapas place tomorrow night, if you’d like.”

“I’d like that,” Sandra replied.

“I’ll take care of it,” Chloe concluded with a wink. Seating everyone at the table, Chloe went into the kitchen to get the carmelized onion tartlets while Lex brought out the salt baked potatoes. Lana insisted on helping and she brought out the wild mushroom tart. Pete and Lex brought out the main entrée – potato, onion and chorizo empanadas. Gabe and Sandra served up the excellent Rioja wine Lex had bought for the occasion. Chloe brought out a special platter for Gabe – seared scallops with corn, pimento and crispy Serrano ham.

“Damn, Chloe,” Pete said, “this is an excellent spread.”

“Special people, special food,” she said offhandedly, passing the tart to Lana.

“Next time you two come to Washington, you’re going to have to let us treat you,” Pete insisted.

“It would be our pleasure.” Lex said, acknowledging Pete’s invitation.

“Hmm,” Chloe said, “does that mean ‘someone’s’ decided to stay in DC?”

“Actually, yes,” Lana said sheepishly. “I’m moving there…to be close to Pete.”

“That goes without saying,” Chloe said with a wink. “Pete, you dog. This girl’s mad about you.”

“The Ross charm is incurable,” he laughed. “These empanadas are wonderful, by the way.”

“I found this little place in the Mission District,” Lex said, “and they prepared most of these dishes. It’s a very small family-run place, with excellent food.”

“You’re going to have to take me there, while these two hit the massage tables.”

“My pleasure,” Lex said, as Chloe shot him a look of approval.

“Geez, not the spa thing,” Gabe said with a shake of his head.

“Yeah, about that,” Chloe interjected, “Sandra, would you like to come along?”

“I’d just be getting in the way.”

“Oh, no,” Lana added, “we’d love to have you along.”

“Which means I hit the eating circuit with the guys,” Gabe concluded, “and everyone’s happy.”

Everyone laughed as the dinner was quickly consumed. Dessert was kept simple – a warm spice cake with cinnamon coffee – and Lex was having it served on their ground level terrace. Lana returned briefly to her former career as together with Sandra, they prepared the coffee. Gabe had been classified a kitchen threat, so Lex and Pete had been designated to warm the cake and bring it out to the group.

“Hey, Lex,” Pete had said.

“Yes?”

“You’ve done good. She’s happy.”

“We both are.”

“It shows.”

“It should.”

“Well, the Harlequin moment will have to wait. If we don’t bring this cake out, the natives will get restless.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chloe stood at the living room door as she watched the group talking and enjoying the coffee and dessert. She saw Pete kiss Lana on the cheek as she took a piece of cake from him and Gabe hold Sandra’s hand as they looked at the view of the Pacific from the terrace gate. Hugging her elbows together, she stood and watched as they all mingled and communicated. Lex and Pete cracked a joke that made Lana drop the cake on Pete’s slacks and Chloe laughed along with them.

Perfect moments aren’t made up of fancy words or making. In the end, this is what it comes down to – having the people in your life together and happy over a simple meal.

Lex watched her contemplative expression and he walked inside to fetch. He put his arm around her shoulder and kissed her lips softly as she smiled up at him. Pete had turned on the Bose outside and settled on a radio station playing an old Etta James song.

At Last my love has come along
My Lonely days are over
And life is like a song

“Happy?” he asked.

“Very,” Chloe replied.

At Last the skies above are blue
And my heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you

“Come on,” he said, “let’s join the others.” Intertwined, they walked back outside to finish dessert. Pete kissed a crumb of cake off Lana’s lips as she smiled up at him.

I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I could call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known

Chloe smiled as she watched Gabe tuck a tendril of Sandra’s hair behind her ear, the two gazing at each other adoringly. Lex placed his hand on her cheek and kissed her lips as she rested her hand on his shoulder.

You smiled, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
And you are mine at last
~~~~~~~
THE END
~~~~~~~

Music Credits:

“Brown Sugar” music & lyrics, M. Jagger & K. Richards
“At Last”, performed by Etta James

[kitten]

:blush:

*will now be schmoopy well into the new year*

[Zannie]

I got way behind on this one, but I finally got a chance to read through the rest of it--just in time for you to finish it. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for such a great story.

[Queen Of Tact]

*G* i just loved it... Thank you thank you thank for getting that up before I left work for the day.......


CC

[Kit Merlot]

My God, this story rocked!

It was beautiful, heart breaking, romantic, sweet, funny and above all else--SMUTTY :biggrin:

Excellent, just excellent.

[kirt30]

great story, hope to read more from you in the future

[sexi_angel_babee]

awwwwwwwwwwwww luved it :chlexsign1:

[asharnanae]

:biggrin: wonderful, fantastic!! and just what I love to see, especially at christmas time. Well done indeed!!! A brilliant fic, and a great ending. I bow down to a master of the chlex! :worship2:

[autumngold]

What a beautiful ending to your story!! So happy!! :biggrin: Can't wait to read your epilogue!! :yay2: :chlexsign4: :yay2:

[hfce]

That was just wow very beautiful from begining to end.


Hope :)

[Janet]

SQUEAL!!!!

:yay: :yay2: :yay: :yay2:


Dang, I missed a lot in the last week or so! Great job hun, sad it's coming to an end (epilogue you say? *eyebrow wiggle* :biggrin: ), but it was great through and through!

Thanks for the great read.

And the smut... :worship2:

[Sidhe]

That was so cool! I love smushy Lex! (I actually love all the Lex's, but.... :chlexsign2: )

[starmoon]

I can't blame Chloe for the way she acted when she found out about her mother. It must have hurt and drove her a little crazy every time she went to see her mother and to get a violent reaction and to be the only one to cause it is just wrong and horrible. Chloe's father should have told her about her mother from the beging and she would have never broke down and try to do everything to forget. I think that is probly why she started to be bad was to forget then she just got caught up in the new life she was leading, besides it got Lex to pay attion to her in a different way. I love how Lex was there for her even in the begening when he wanted her so bad. It was just great that they couldn't get enough of each other. Clark was crazy to think Chloe would come to him after everything they had been through, but it was good he was still ther for enspite of his desire for her. Lana is just stupid and should mid her own binesses and relise not everyone in the world wants her,and the world does not relove around her pathic life. The sex scenes between Chloe and Lex were great and hot. :drool: :drool: I love it when Lex was jelous of Clark and possive of Chloe that was just great. :devil: I liked it that Chloe expermanted with the other sex that was pretty cool, and it proved that Chloe is just erisitible to both sexes. I love that Chloe and Lex end up together in the end they are soul mates. :wub: Chloe was so cool in this story and I wish I was as outgoing and sexy as she was. If i could be has half as cool as Chloe was and is than I would be happy. :yay: :yay2: You should write more stories because you have real talenent and I can't wait to read another store that you produce. :worship2: :cool:

[Goldielocks]

Im Lost Of Words....seriously This Fic Rocked My Socks!!!!!

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[noirrobin]

Great story. I loved Chloe's rebellion and Lex's reactions in the begining. I also loved they way you tied in so many great song lyrics throught the story.

[redniblet]

Awesome story!

[lj715]

Great story but, was there ever an epilogue? I loved it.

[ggdoll18]

I really enjoyed this!
I hated Clark in it, but loved the Lana/Chloe transformed relationship

[junelle1]

Excellent Story. Perfect mix of love and naughy seduction.

[lilinny]

I still love reading this story.

[pipersmum]

Wow fantastic story. It was really good loved the change in Chloes image and personality;) Lana was actually a joy to read for a change excellent job:D Clark was a big dumb ass that finally realised what he wanted too late:P Lex, Chloe and Gabe one big happy family great reading. The smut was very hot and I loved the boxing ring sex big thumbs up. Thankyou for writing a very enjoyable story:D

[Ainur]

This was a great story. Loved it very much. Great job!

[xxasaxx]

This was a great story!!

[teb85]

I love this fic, the characters were so well written. Chloe's change in personality and style was great and even Lana was likable !! The smut was fantastic and i liked how you delt with the seriousness of Chloe's emotions about her mum !! Once again loved it and well done !!!!

[*LexLover*]

I really liked this story, it was very well written and i enjoyed every min. of it :)

[Esther25jm]

Gorgeous story!!! I enjoyed reading every word of it, especially the Chlex loving. Great job!

[Alizaleven]

Oh my gosh!!! I have no idea how I could have missed this fic for so long, I loved it soo much. I think my favorite part was


Lana pulled her friend into a hug and whispered, “All my bags are packed
Im ready to go…..I’m standin’ here outside your door….I hate to wake you up to say goodbye.“ She felt herself start to cry as she lay her head on Chloe’s shoulder.

“But the dawn is breakin’…Its early morn…The taxis waitin…He’s blowin his horn
Already I’m so lonesome…I could die.” Chloe whispered back to her.

“Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane,” Lana finished, feeling herself crying. “and I’m a complete fucking sap.”

“That makes two of us,” Chloe replied.



I know thats a big quote but its my favorite part... you nearly had me bawling at that part... I saw Lana grow from this Lana person from the show to a true friend to Chloe in your fic, and you made me like her, so it was just so sad when the two girls were saying goodbye.

I love how you began with Chloe making a huge change, leaving for a month and coming back completely different, but I'm glad it was for a good reason and not just cuz she wanted to look hot.

I also liked the part in the club where Chloe was dancing with Clark and Lex was all grrrr lol :)

Your story was amazing, I couldn't stop reading it. Im just glad my interent connection was nice to me through the whole time I was reading your fic. Still I don't know how I could have missed your fic it's amazing, and so wonderful to read.

Oh and I really enjoyed looking up all the awesome music you incorporated into this story

thank you so much :D

[sarahnicole]

That whole thing was just wonderful...thanks!

[jaab]

loved it, absolutely loved it. A very beautifull story, and I really wish this could happen on the real show. Great work. :yeahbaby:

[kitten]

Cranky, you are the winner of everything!

Chloe taking a turn for the attitude we all knew was there, plus random public displays of the all that that she is, and some random lesbianism for kicks! To die for, sincerely. I never would have imagined liking this plot by the summary, but the execution is perfect.

[stampiej]

I loved it! Excellent humour based on brutal honesty:)
"Dad, you slut"
"Pete, you dog"

[klott86]

loved this story so beautiful......

[FarrahLea]

What a wonderful tale. Loved it from start to finish. Please keep up the good writting!:blinkkiss

[Chrissydotu]

I love you for the Leonard Cohen... not enough understand...

[starmoon]

wow it has been a while since i read this story and i have to say it is still a great read.

[sjww]

a beautiful ending to an awesome story..thorough enjoyed this read..

[Artemis09]

Beautifull story. I loved the friendship between Chloe and Lana; it was a nice touch.

[Jopline]

So..I read this story again...
And i stille love it. One world ...perfect..
Thank :-)

[~*~Tasha~*~]

Excellent story. I enjoyed reading it very much.

[Ami Rose]

That was amazing! Chloes transfermation from the beginning to end was great! And the love between her and Lex was very sweet and hot! Loved this fic! Outstanding job! Thank you for the great read!