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Two weeks later, she had received a personal invitation for two in the mail. She had tossed the invitation into the garbage, deciding to avoid and ignore rather than respond to it at all. She had thought she was in the clear. Apparently she was wrong when Lois waltz into her apartment swinging the same invitation for two in the air.
“Looks like we’re going to baldy’s party.” She had said with a bright smile.
Chloe wanted to punch her lights out. Of course she didn’t. Instead she had agreed because Lois can be very pushy and persuasive. Not to mention extremely annoying.
So, here she was now, trying to be as inconspicuous as she could. Which was pretty hard considering Lois was drawing all of the attention to the corner they were standing in. Chloe watched her cousin, who was surrounded by three waiters, each who held a different appetizers.
I'm so glad you updated again. I was really missing this fic. Although... this chapter gave the impression that Lex and Chloe didn't have ANY friendly interaction for SIX MONTHS??!! What happened to Lex and Chloe's agreement to try and be friends? Has Chloe been avoiding him for half a year since then? Is this the first time they're meeting in any kind of non-professional capacity?
Anyhow, Lois was a lot of fun to watch in her crude, crass and thinly veiled violent element glory. It was really funny watching Chloe trying to hold her back from embarrassing the both of them... Only problem was that Lois lacked the tact and social graces to be embarrassed by acting the way she was acting.
Poor Chloe. Stuck in a hostile environment... with a decidedly unsympathetic Lois Lane as company.
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“Firstly, you’re just an intern, and secondly I don’t think you’d want your first story to be about how CEO Donnelly likes to engage in sexual acts with a cow while an alien records it.”
“Whatever.” Lois said. “And it was a sheep not a cow.” She turned to go.
LOL!
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Lois grinned. “Nope,” She said pulling out a bunch of napkins. “But I did get a few phone numbers. The Lane charm strikes again.”
“Hmm, I hope the Lane charm remembers she has a boyfriend.”
“How can I forget?” She grinned. “I just got these so I can tease Clark with it later. He gets so very angry.”
Chloe shook her head. “You’re twisted.”
Lois just shrugged. “The makeup sex is always the greatest.” She stuffed the napkins into her purse. “I’m off to eavesdrop.”
More LOL at the Lois banter. Although, Chloe seems to be a little out of it to be capable of bantering back with her usual standard of snark. Getting drunk at a party being hosted by your ex? riiight! Chloe has really lost her mind and common sense here!
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Lex still hadn’t showed himself. That wasn’t much a surprise for Chloe. She knew Lex hated these types of parties, and made it his business to show up anytime he pleased. That was just fine with Chloe. He was the main reason why she was hiding in the corner instead of socializing. She frowned. Or perhaps that was her fault what with deciding to hide like a coward. It wasn’t as though she was afraid to see him. She just didn’t want to see him. Simple as that.
I still don't get it. Has this been Chloe's attitude for SIX months now?! After she assured Lex that she would like to make the effort into rekindling a friendship, she just avoids him... ignores his calls and any and all overtures he has been making to her? No wonder he got desperate enough to 'trick' Chloe into coming here by sending Lois a duplicate invitation card.
But it doesn't seem like a very 'Chloe thing' to do. Once she told Lex that she would have liked to have tried rebuilding the friendship, Chloe would have made an effort to make sure she held up to their 'deal'. Otherwise she would have just told Lex that friendship was impossible and asked him to never contact her again.
I hate to say it, but this sending of mixed signals and messages is NOT the direct Sullivan approach. In fact it reminds me more of the kind of thing a certain annoying brunette would have done.
(stop glaring at me! What are you people doing surrounding me with those stones?! OUCH! owie!)
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“Careful Chloe, That’s your sixth glass of Krug.”
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Chloe gave him an angry scowl. “I will not.” What was it with him turning her once very extended vocabulary into something so artless? “How did you know I drank six glasses anyway?”
Lex simply smiled at her.
She hated this. Hated the fact that he was only in her presence for a minute and was already making her feel strangely paranoid. Hated the fact that, deep down, she knew Lex had been watching her the whole time she had been here. Damn him and his creepy Luthor tendencies. “Lex,” She said, her voice sounding strangely choked. “What are you doing here?”
I suppose after Lex made his appearance, I could understand Chloe's skittish, nervous and cowardly behaviour. I have to say Lex acted DESPICABLY in this chapter. He waited and loomed in the shadowy background until Chloe got too drunk for her to maintain proper judgment, and then he swooped in with every seductive look, gesture and action that he had in his repertoire of well-practiced moves.
I'm continuing with my theory that this is their first 'casual' meeting in six months (and how did that happen anyway?). This is the way he behaved AFTER he knew Chloe wasn't ready to jump into a relationship with him? After she told him that she only wanted to be friends? THIS is how he starts the friendship deal?!
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“I see you’ve invited old Mrs. Denshire.” She said, pointing her chin in the direction of the old woman standing across the room.
Lex scowled in the direction of the old woman. “I had no choice. Her husband gave me a healthy bid for Luthor Med.”
Chloe grinned. “Any luck in avoiding her pinching fingers?”
Lex shook his head, his hand absently rubbing his cheek. “No.”
I wanted to laugh at this too. At first their meeting seemed to be going so well. They were being casual and friendly and doing VERY well in rebuilding the 'friendship status' that they had agreed to. The banter was really sweet and natural.
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Lex’s frown turned into a small smile. “Its nice to hear you laugh again Chloe.”
Chloe’s giggling came to an abrupt halt. She felt small tingles in her stomach as those words touched her ears. Oh god, he was doing that earnest, soft, and sexy Lex look he so rarely did. Why oh why did he have to pick tonight to give her that look? Why was he even giving her that look? She had absolutely no idea on how to respond to that. What could she say? Thanks, but that was a little awkward you choosing to say that to me now?
And THEN Lex starts in with his moves. On a half-drunk Chloe no less. How DARE he do such a thing?! It's inexcusable! He took advantage of his ex while her judgment was lax and impaired, and he really should have been a better person than that!
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She could feel the warning bells going off in her head. Telling her to bolt and bolt fast. “Uh-”
He tilted his head slightly to the side, his hand reaching for her own. “Can I have one dance Chloe?”
Her mind screamed No, but once again her brain chose that moment not to be connected to it. Before she knew what was happening, her hand was in his and her feet were slowly following him onto the dance floor. His hands were around her waist, and her arms were around his neck, her head resting strangely close against his chest.
That bastard! He KNOWS how irresistible he can be, but that's not stopping him from carrying out actions that he knows Chloe might end up regretting in the sober cold morning again.
I can see why Chloe has been avoiding him. But if she didn't trust him to stick to their friends-only agreement, why did she agree to try for it? hmmm perhaps because she thought she would be sober enough to put an end to any moves he might put on her during their meetings?
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“I kind of knew you’d throw away that invitation,” He continued, seemingly reading his mind. “That’s why I sent Lois one too.”
She gaped at him. Of all the sneaky things- “That’s-”
“It was the only way you’d come.” He explained with a shrug. “I wanted to thank you face to face for writing that article Chloe.”
It's always fun to see Lex doing his omnipotent strategist thing. I always loved watching brilliant manipulator Lex showing off his talents. BUT his ambiguous morality always stopped him short from taking advantage of people who were incapable of defending themselves properly. This includes drunken ex-girlfriends that he happens to be in love with!
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He only smiled, tightening his hold on her. “It was your best article. Two whole pages. Congratulations.”
Chloe smirked. “I wouldn’t have gotten those two pages if I wasn’t granted full access. Just so you know I didn’t write such a praising article because you’re you.”
“Good. And just so you know I only granted you full access so I could get a good story.”
erm... I think there must have been a typo in this sentence here. What I feel was meant to convey sincerity and sweetness sounded like a sardonic comment. Did you mean to say 'And just so you know I didn't grant you full access just so I could get a good story.'?
But if I'm reading it right, I'm getting a very sweet moment between the two of them. And it would have been the perfect start to a lovely a trust-filled friendship if only Lex had managed to control his damned cock!
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“You look beautiful tonight Chloe.”
Her hands tightened her hold on his shoulders as the sot yet deep words were murmured into her ear. She had to say something, but her tongue felt suddenly clumsy and her mouth incredibly dry. “I-you smell nice.”
She didn’t have to look at him to see the amusement on his face. “Thank you.” His fingers made its way lower. “Chloe?”
“Hmm?”
“Come home with me tonight?”
BASTARD! It's obvious that Chloe judgment is impaired by the alcohol. If he hadn't been watching her down six glasses of champagne, then that inane 'you smell nice' comment would have provided a warning for anyone.
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But now, as she lied in the middle of his bed, his head buried between her open thighs, all of that seemed so very irrelevant.
She missed this. Missed the way his tongue felt against her clit as he slowly stroked it up and down. Missed the way he would lick, suck and bite her in all of the right places. He licked her hard then soft. Fast, then slow, and her eyes widened before shutting tightly as her body shuddered and twisted in his hands.
“Lexx..” She inhaled sharply, her hands tightening on the fistful of sheets underneath her as he began to suck hard at her clit. “What are you--” She trailed off and moaned loudly as his tongue worked her over, drawing out moisture that had no end. She knew she should feel embarrassed, but she didn’t. Its been too long, and Lex seemed to have no problem lapping it up with loud hungry moans.
WOW! I might be pissed off at Lex for the way he picked up Chloe, but the smut is AMAZING. Even if Lex is taking advantage of Chloe's drunken state and lax judgment, it's fantastic to see that he's making an effort to make sure she enjoys herself thoroughly. The bastard is probably already making plans on how to deal with the sober 'morning after', and he's making sure she won't have any chance to complain in THIS part of the evening activities.
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She could feel herself come apart when he slowly slipped his tongue inside of her, then out and back again in fast jabbing motions.
“Ohhh--” She gave a low groan, and reached for his head, forcing his mouth harder on her pulsing cunt. She raised her hips, fucking his mouth before her body stiffened all over, and she came with a low shout. Her hips jerked forward as small spasms wracked her entire body from head to toe.
Wow! Sincerely hot! I needed to take a break for a moment.
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She laid there staring at the ceiling as his tongue continued to lap up her wetness. She laid there staring at the ceiling, her body lax and spent, her mind suddenly very clear and sober.
This was a mistake.
Her body suddenly stiffened when she felt him gently kiss each thigh. “Stop.” She whispered hoarsely.
Lex tensed and slowly looked up at her. A concerned expression his face. “Chloe?”
Chloe bit her lip. “Stop it.” She repeated. She gently pushed him away from her and sat up, fixing her dress by pulling it back down her thighs. “This was wrong.”
I was SO glad that Kimbo stopped Chloe from indulging in what would have been a TERRIBLE mistake. I'm quite sure that Chloe would have woken up the next morning filled with turmoil, regrets and guilt over the night before.
As it was, she was ALREADY filled with confusion and guilt, but at least she managed to get out before things went too far out of hand.
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“Why don’t you let me call my driver to take you--”
“No.” She cut in quickly. She bent to pick up her purse and underwear at the same time. She quickly stuffed her underwear into her purse. Her hands were shaking. She had to get to get the fuck out of there.
“It’s the middle of the night. It isn’t safe.”
He was doing that thing with his voice again, and she wished he would just stop talking. She knew he was right. “I’ll be fine.” She murmured. She turned and left him sitting there on the bed, shirt open, too afraid to glance in his direction.
It's obvious that Lex's feeling were hurt here. He might have been acting like a manipulative, underhanded bastard... but perhaps he didn't realize what a bastard he was being until Chloe pulled away from him.
Perhaps he's going to get the idea that building up trust entails more than just having a few fantastic orgasms. NOW he might actually try to give the 'being friends only' agreement a sincere chance before rushing off in the direction of his impulses (and cock).
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Chloe frowned when her bedroom door slammed closed. She walked towards her couch and slowly sat down. She didn’t have sex with Lex. No. Instead she’d let him go down on her, realized her mistake and ran out of his apartment like a scared bird.
What was wrong with her? Why did she break her rule? Why did she agree to leaving with him?
You DO remember downing six glasses of champagne, right?
Poor girl is so confused, and feeling so guilty. In fact, she has nothing to feel guilty about, because this evening was verging on the edge of 'date rape'. STOP scowling at me! I'm serious! Lex was cold sober, and he could see how the champagne was affecting Chloe, making her more relaxed and hornier than usual. And he immediately started in with his irresistible moves on her, when he probably KNEW that, although she wasn't ready to trust him enough to get into a relationship with him, she probably still had lingering feeling for him.
He used Chloe's impaired state to influence her to do things that she wouldn't normally do in her correct, sober and balanced state of mind. It might have been different if HE had the excuse of being impaired by alcohol too, but I'm getting the impression he wasn't anywhere near drunk enough for that excuse to work.
This constitutes date rape, and I'm furious at Lex for what almost happened.
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There was a vase of tiger lilies on her desk at work Monday morning.
The next day there was a bouquet of Lilacs.
The next day were right roses, and when she went home there were more white roses lined outside of her door.
She ignored the cards. Ignored Lois’s reading of the cards from the flowers that were delivered to her apartment. Ignored the gossipers in the office who said something every morning she walked into work. She didn’t have to read the card to know who the flowers were from. Only Lex knew what her three favorite flowers were.
Despite how despicably Lex might have acted, it seemed like he was genuinely sorry for what happened. And it was nice of him to try and make up for it through the peace gesture of non-threatening and non-pressuring flowers.
Although, it's debatable how 'non-pressure' 20 bouquets of flowers can be. I guess I'm still really angry at him.
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“You are.” Lois said. “I know you’ll never move on because I know you already love Lex. I also know he’s probably the only man that can make you happy.”
“He hurt me.” She cut in quietly.
Lois nodded. “Well, he’s retarded he’s going to do that sometimes. And as much as I hate to admit it, I’m pretty sure he loves you.”
Chloe shook her head. “I can’t go through that again.”
Lois smiled sadly. “You still are. You use to be so happy all the time Chloe. You use to smile so much and things were okay. You have to stop punishing yourself.”
Lex might be a difficult man to be friends with... Especially when it's obvious that he wants something more. But I do agree with Lois that Chloe should stop hiding from him. Sullivan's don't back down from confrontation. Either tell him directly to stop trying to seduce her and just act like a friend would, or tell him that their try for friendship isn't working and they should cease all contact. OR tell him that you want to be in a relationship, but it will have to be slow.
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Meet Me for lunch tomorrow afternoon? The Sushi bar down on Main.
LL
P.S As friends only… no touching I promise.
She fingered the card before placing it onto her coffee table and standing up. “Looks like I’m having sushi tomorrow.”
This ending sounded promising. It seems like Lex has gotten the idea that seducing the pants off Chloe is NOT the right way to go (either strategically or morally). And Chloe is ready to drop her cowardly act, and get ready for confrontation again.
Next chapter should be interesting. I wonder if Lex realizes how horribly and despicably he behaved. I wonder if he's going to bring it up and try to apologize, or whether he's going to do his usual 'Luthor thing' of showing his apology more through actions and grand gestures rather than words.
This was one VERY interesting and controversial chapter. Please update soon.
