Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
Chloe please it is not a fling. You will figure that out soon enough. LOL! I love their banter and how Chloe likes to take control. She cracks me up. :)
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
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His controlled and purposeful stride belied his true nature, which he revealed behind close doors when all masks were stripped; Chloe couldn't help but admire his ability to pretend nothing fazed him and, at the same time, she hurt for him when she thought of all the pain he'd had to endure growing up to have to develop such a protective armour. She could still remember his rough eagerness and his visible lack of control when they consummated the attraction which had been sizzling between them for so long; she fought to disguise the satisfied smile that threatened to come to her lips when she thought nobody in the restaurant would ever suspect this poised and gorgeous man could lose his rigid composure in the arms of one petite blonde.
I loved how this chapter started with Chloe feeling such pleasure and satisfaction at the knowledge that she has landed for herself a prize specimen of a man. A man who is considered one of the city's most eligible bachelors, well-known for being intelligent, sophisticated, charming and darned sexy too. I love how having Lex as her lover is seriously bolstering Chloe's confidence.
At the same time I also liked how Chloe obviously knows and understands Lex at a much deeper level than most people would. Many women would consider Lex to be their prized stud, but they would mostly view him as a trophy and not really see the man behind the facade that he presents to everyone. Chloe very much appreciate the facade, but she has also grown fond of the quirks, weaknesses, flaws and various personality traits that make up Lex Luther.
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No doubt he was thinking she'd chosen this particular dress just for him, to appeal to her lover, the sexy and sophisticated man of the world famed for his emotional detachment, with whom she'd thought it safe to have a fling free from any wretched emotional mess and bitter sense of loss, a man from whom to walk away with her heart intact.
I highly approved of setting Chloe in this particular emotional state, Lexie. I was under the strong impression that Chloe is still recovering from her last relationship, and still finding herself. I wouldn't think it natural for her to be ready to jump into another serious Relationship so soon. It makes a lot more sense that she would be attracted towards Lex not as a serious partner but as a fling or rebound with whom she can rediscover her sense of fun before embarking on something a little more serious and committed. I love the idea that she's specifically attracted towards Lex because she believes that she can maintain a detached, free and noncommittal affair with him without any worries of either of them becoming too emotionally attached to each other.
Actually it's rather amusing that, despite how much Chloe has learned about Lex, she has not yet learned about his tendency to become deeply obsessed and emotionally clingy at the drop of a hat. It is definitely going to be fun to see her learn otherwise. Not to mention, it's going to be damned fun to see Lex trying to hide his obsessive neediness when he realises that Chloe wants nothing more than just a thing, and anything more intense than that will have her Running for the hills.
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Chloe didn't know what she'd expected to find enclosed but the contents took her by surprise and made her anxious somehow- a clean bill of health.
Wow! How romantic? LOL, seriously speaking though it really was quite considerate of Lex to provide this reassurance to Chloe. Not to mention quite gentlemanly of him not to demand the same kind of paperwork from herself. Although I do wonder whether this is a sign that Lex is hoping for something a little more serious and committed from Chloe?
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His fingers were moving against hers and she realised that his thumb was moving back and forth across the twin bands of her wedding and eternity rings. She was wary, bewildered and apprehensive- this was meant to be a fling... It was a fling. But the passion they'd shared was addictive and after just one taste she knew that she had to have more...
“I...”
“Let's take things as they come, shall we? “ His hand tightened on hers in a small act of reassurance.
Heh, well that was a very vague answer to Chloe's question, wasn't it? The question is was Lex being vague and noncommittal in his answer because he didn't want to make any promises that he wasn't ready to deliver on? Or was Lex trying not to frighten off Chloe with too much intense of a commitment right now?
He’s obviously avoiding defining this this between them, and the only reason for doing that would be because he feared that he wasn’t in the same place, emotionally, that Chloe was. So what’s the case over here? Is he afraid that Chloe is more serious about this relationship than he is? OR has he read Chloe correctly and realized that she’s nowhere near ready for a declaration of devotion and a proposal for a committed relationship from anyone right now, much less him!
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“It'd be worth every penny. I have to make sure you're building up your strength and stamina because I want you to be at the peak of your mental and physical condition,” he replied, making a short but dramatic pause,”... for the start of your first-term exams next week.'”
It’s good to see that the teasing banter between them still remained steady and strong. Although I think it might be possible that Lex purposely kept the conversation length and teasing specifically to put Chloe at ease.
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Chloe was not about to let another man in her life take the reins and boss her around. She had to assert herself right from the start, so when she turned around on her high heels to discover that he was finalising the call and that her mouth was almost on a level with his she grabbed the opportunity with both hands and fused their lips in a scorching kiss that took the billionaire by complete surprise.
I love how this chapter is maintaining the story's theme to have Chloe continuing to find her sense of self. She is still determined to not allow anyone to call the shots in her life any more. It means being alone for a while and not having a partner for affection or emotional support, but it also means not being emotionally dependent on any one either. And Chloe needs to learn to be independent and self-sufficient more than she needs a relationship right now. I liked how this chapter is continuing that trend, even after Chloe found herself an exemplary lover. Good for her!!
This was an excellent chapter, and I've really enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing how the next chapter comes along. Please update soon!!!
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
So glad you updated, missed this story! Love how Chloe thinks she's in control.
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
great chapter.can't wait for next chapter. great that chloe thinks she is in control and that its just a fling.i think there was 1 reason why lex did not define what is going on between them is he know's she chloe is not ready yet and lex might not be either.but he is probably going to figure it out the he is ready.
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
Finally caught up Lexie and loving every second!! Can't wait to see where you have this piece going. Your characterizations are stunning and right on par as usual ;) Love your work!
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
i just love this story and i am glad that you updated and i just can't wait for more. please come back soon.
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
Yeah Lexie, an update! Life has been super crazy for me; and what a wonderful treat to find a PM saying you'd updated this story. I love where it is going and can't wait for your next update!
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
I have finnaly caught up on your stories Lexie.... RL got in the way lol.
I really enjoyed this update..... I have a feeling that this 'Fling' she things it is.... will get more complicated as time goes on and will not stay like that.
I loved how Chloe is taking control, well trying to anyway lol.
Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to read more :)
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
Love it! But then its hard not too. These fics help keep smallville alive for me. Awesomeness, can't wait for the next chap!
Re: Compromising Circumstances (R)- Ch 1 (Jan 12, '11)
Lexie- Ive not been around for a while but I wanted to let you know this story is fantastic! Your writing just keeps getting better and better and like others have mentioned above is one of the few reasons SV still works for me.
Cant wait to see what's next!