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    Re: More than Meets the Eye Update: 11/16/07 (S7 Missing Scenes) R-ish

    Quote Originally Posted by westwingwolf View Post
    Just wanted to let you guys know that I haven't forgotten this story even though you probably won't get an update until Gemini airs, if then depending on whether or not I'll be near a television that will show it. And if you have any complaints about then call DirectTV and tell them to get the CW in my area.

    Until then I leave you with a (crappy English) haiku of what I have planned for the future.

    I am a Roman.
    Lana is a lioness.
    Pete is a Christian.

    When exactly this will have relevance in my plans is undetermined right now. I could even change my mind 5 minutes after I post this, but at least I'm not changing my mind after I've made it canon in the story.
    Is this getting updated anytime soon? I really like some writing about the whole Chimmy kissing crap.
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    Re: More than Meets the Eye Update: 11/16/07 (S7 Missing Scenes) R-ish

    Quote Originally Posted by letia84 View Post
    Is this getting updated anytime soon? I really like some writing about the whole Chimmy kissing crap.
    I have plans to write, I just can't get it done until after Jan. 8 due to Real Life necessities. This chapter will be more AU than any other chapter as I don't plan on Jimmy being stuck in the elevator with Chloe at all, but I may be able to get a snarky comment in there if you are really looking forward to it.

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    Can't wait to read it!

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    Re: More than Meets the Eye Update: 11/16/07 (S7 Missing Scenes) R-ish

    AN: Sorry this took so long, but several instances in real life had conspired to keep me from writing this. I had an odd thought that you guys wouldn’t want to have two Chlex scenes back to back, but then I came to my senses. I can only blame AlMiles for trying to brainwash me with such an evil thought.

    The Surprise
    Episode: Gemini

    Chloe was in that state where life surprises you and doesn’t at the same time. Grant had finally given her an assignment that didn’t require sitting in coma-inducing city meetings or finding a new way to make dog shows exciting.

    The down side was that she was damn sure her new interview had nothing to do with her reporting skills and everything to do with the fact that the subject finally realized she was the key to getting what he wanted. At least she wouldn’t have to watch as Lois once again got offered something that she didn’t deserve.

    Damn Lex for knowing that she wasn’t pleased with her cousin’s success. Chloe hadn’t felt guilty about begrudging Lois because any sane person would have reacted the same way if he or she was passed over in favor of an ignorant upstart. She loved her cousin but journalism hadn’t proven to be her forte. Chloe would be the first person to congratulate her cousin’s achievements…when she deserved it. And no matter what Lois said about Grant, Chloe was almost certain he hired her to get into her bed. For Lois’ own sake, Chloe hoped she kept her word and stayed professional with Grant.

    But Chloe was determined not to give into Lex. And she was nowhere as naïve as Lana. She wouldn’t fall for his ‘You are my world’ routine. He wouldn’t get any information about Clark from her.

    This interview would be strictly professional. None of their personal business would get in the way. And it wouldn’t be a puff piece. Chloe had gathered plenty facts about Lex’s business over the years. Information that she hadn’t even shared with Clark because it had nothing to do with 33.1, but Lex still wouldn’t want in to be known. The story she had planned wouldn’t destroy his business but it wouldn’t increase LuthorCorp stock either. If Lex expected to gain anything from this meeting, all he’d get from her was a headache.

    Looking at her watch, she realized that Lex was probably waiting in Grant’s office. She didn’t have to be completely professional. Lex deserved to squirm a bit. Though he’d never admit to that action.

    She was standing in front of the elevator when she heard the ‘ding’ of the bell. Her face was a mixture of surprise and annoyance when she saw the sole occupant.

    “I thought the plan was to meet in my editor’s office,” she said.

    “I wanted to be a gentleman and escort the lovely lady whose company I will be honored with for the next hour,” Lex finished with a slight smile.

    Chloe rolled her eyes and entered the elevator. She quickly punched the correct the number. “If you think flattery will get you a better story, you’ll be disappointed.”

    “The thought never occurred to me. I know you are better than other reporters who swoon at the mere thought that everything they write is gold. I was just being honest. Any extra second I have with you is a pleasure.” His eyes appeared so earnest that Chloe didn’t have the heart to answer with a snide comeback.

    She stayed quiet and hoped that the ride ended quickly. Time alone with Lex proved more difficult. Truth being that she was pleased by his compliment. She’d never be happier in her life to see Grant. She might even hug him if she didn’t want to keep professional in front of Lex. Lex would probably quip that he deserved a hug as well since he was the reason she had the interview. She’d probably give in. She could feel his arms around her. His breath on her hair. The smell of his neck. Everything felt so real. Even his voice in her ear. Calling her name. Panicked. Why would he be panicked when all seemed right with the world?

    That’s when Chloe’s imagination faded back into real life. Except she could still feel Lex’s arms around her. Supporting her. “What happened?”

    “The elevator stopped between floors and lurched. We sort of caught each other, and then your mind decided it wanted to be somewhere else. Were you happy in the other place?” Lex moved some hair out of her face so he could her better.

    “What? Why would you ask that?” In the back of her mind, Chloe realized that she was still in Lex’s arms but she decided not to back off if he wasn’t going to bother to let her go.

    “Well, you were smiling and it took five minutes before I got you back.” If anything his arms were getting tighter around her.

    “It did not.”

    “At first, I was content to leave you be, but then I started to worry you were in some kind of coma.” She couldn’t tell if he was sincere. He seemed worried before.

    “That’s crazy. And why aren’t we moving?”

    “I told you. We’re stuck between floors.”

    “Then why didn’t you call anyone?” That was the first thing sane people did in these situations. Not hold on to their companions for dear life.

    “Because you won’t let me go.” That was when Chloe noticed that Lex was pushed into a corner with her arms around him and blocking any movement he could have made.

    “Oh. Sorry.” She removed her arms from around his back and put them on either side of him to push up. Her effort to move was hampered some because he refused to let go of her waist. After she stared down at him, he gave her a sexy smile and then helped lift her off him. While he was gentle, he wasn’t exactly careful where he put his hands. To Lex’s credit, if she had been in the same situation with Jimmy, his hands would have gone right to her breasts no matter how madly in love he claimed to be with Kara. However, Lex’s touch slid from her waist to the bottom of her breasts as they both straighten themselves. Then he was slow about pulling his hands back so he could caress her skin. When she looked up, he was smirking. Not bothering to insult either of their intelligence with a sheepish grin. If he had winked at her, she would have slapped him. As it was, she tried to give him a dirty look while holding back a smile of her own.

    She opened the phone compartment and asked for help. No answer. She handed the phone to Lex who dutifully barked his name and ordered assistance. Still no answer.

    “I’d make a comment about this paper not being ship shape, but considering who they let report, I guess you’d know that already,” Lex said as he put back the phone.

    “Would you quit questioning my cousin’s career?” Chloe snapped.

    “Like you haven’t questioned it yourself.” Lex stared at her. Sure it was a childish retort but that didn’t make it false.

    “Let’s drop it. I’m sick of worrying about what Lois’ career means for me.”

    “Fair enough.”

    Chloe checked her cell phone but there was no signal. “Is your cell working?”

    Lex pulled it out of his pocket and shook his head. Noticing her look of disbelief he handed the phone to her. She glanced at it, made a sound of frustration, and gave it back to him.

    Sitting down in the opposite corner, she said, “I can’t believe we’re trapped on an elevator. It’s not like my life wasn’t enough of a soap opera.”

    Lex let out a small laugh in agreement. “Next thing you know I’ll be cloning people.”

    “No, even you have some integrity.”

    “Thanks.” He leaned himself on the opposite wall and folded his arms.

    “Figures the one time I’m trapped is with you so I can’t even call…,” she stopped and hoped he wouldn’t press the issue.

    But she knew better than to do that. “Call who? Clark? He does have a penchant for appearing when one is in danger, even if there is no human possibility of him knowing where and how to save someone.” He looked at her pointedly.

    Chloe wasn’t stupid. She knew that Lex had some inkling about Clark’s true nature. A person would be foolish to expect that Lex could have as many run-ins with Clark and not pick up something. She tried to warn Clark, but he seemed to think that as long as someone didn’t come up to him screaming ‘You’re an alien!” and jamming kryptonite down his throat, then he would be fine.

    However, Lex wasn’t that kind of person. If he knew something, he’d keep that knowledge to himself until he found the best time to use it. It was just a matter of when and what part she would play in this ordeal. Until then she wouldn’t let Lex see that his comments fazed her.

    But she wouldn’t ignore him completely. “Better to constantly be the hero than the villain.”

    “You’re smarter then that.” Lex finally sat down all the way so that he was eye level to her.

    “Then what?”

    “To believe that dribble that Clark and Lana are always spouting.” He needed to get her away from them if really she was starting to believe everything they said.

    “So you don’t think it’s right to be a good person?” She knew that’s not what he thought; at least she thought she remembered a Lex who wanted to be good.

    “That’s not what you meant. You meant that I’ve done wrong. That I’m the villain.”

    “You expect me to be grateful to you?” She wouldn’t fall at his feet even if he rescued her as many times as Clark had. That wasn’t what she needed to prove someone loved her. But it wasn’t like Lex even proved to be decent to her in the past few years. What unnerved her was that she was still attracted to him after everything.

    “I expect you to know that there isn’t right and wrong, just what one person believes and what the other believes.” He was right and she knew it. People don’t set out to harm others while thinking they are wrong. History was filled with wars where both sides had claims to believe their side was right.

    Still, even logic couldn’t change her emotions. “Well, what I believe is that you had no right to bring my mother into your sick games with Clark.”
    “You’re right.” She looked at him disbelieving she had heard correctly, so he continued. “Of all the things I wish I didn’t have to do over the last few years, taking advantage of your mother was high on the list. But I don’t regret it.”

    “How could you…”

    Before she could finish, he stated, “I had my reasons for testing every person who was infected by the meteor rocks. But it was never my intention to harm you or your mother. I knew that neither of you would become a threat. I planned to restore her back to complete health before she disappeared.”

    She couldn’t completely hate him. He had given her back her mother if even for a small time. She couldn’t have done that with all her visits. Clark’s powers hadn’t brought her back. Even Oliver’s money hadn’t found the same cure that Lex had. She remembered how much she would have done anything to keep her mother. She was even willing to beg Lex for help. Yet, for all that he had done, for any reason he gave, that didn’t erase the hurt that she felt. “That makes perfect sense. I’m surprise I don’t believe that. What with you threatening to ruin my career and all?”

    “I do have a public reputation to uphold, not to mention that the world isn’t ready to understand all the work I’ve been doing. Plus you got to admit that you wanted me to kiss you and more that night.” He hoped injecting humor into the conversation would ease the tension.

    Apparently it hadn’t with her catty response, “Nothing like intimidation to turn a person on.”

    He wasn’t going to let her think that she could hide her true feelings with a smile or a snarky comment. He wasn’t Clark. “You can tell yourself whatever you want but that doesn’t change the fact that I have genuine feelings for you. And it doesn’t hide that you have them for me.”

    Something had to change. Even if it was just her position, so she stood up. Lex didn’t know how she felt. How could he when she didn’t even fully know. So she relied on a half-truth. “I want nothing to do with you. And I’ll continue to feel that way as long as you interfere in my life!” She stared down at him just long enough to let him see that she wouldn’t back down. Then she turned her back on him because if she didn’t see him then maybe she wouldn’t miss the feel of his arms from before.

    If she had been watching, she would have seen realization finally dawn on Lex’s face. For years, he done everything he could to make her see that she needed him without coming out and saying it. But now he had. And she rejected him. Nothing he could do would change her mind if she didn’t change it for herself. “I’ll leave you alone as soon as I’ve repaired the damage I’ve done to you.” She didn’t turn around. Probably didn’t believe him, but she needed to know his next promise was honest. “Just believe me when I tell you that all I’ll be doing is making sure that Grant is replaced. Everything after that is all you.” As if on cue, the elevator started to move again.

    She hadn’t expected Lex’s last comment. Suddenly the last few months became clear. She turned to face him. “You hired Grant?”

    “You’re surprised?”

    “I thought if you wanted control of the Planet you would have just bought it, not bother with a puppet. I figured Grant just had a thing for Lois.”

    “Yeah, well if it makes you feel any better, he actually thought you were more gifted than Lois. Of course, it doesn’t take a genius to see just how amazing you are. I hope I have the chance to witness more from you in the future. Even if it’s from farther away then I anticipated.” Before she had a chance to reply, the doors had opened and Lex had walked away.

    For once in her life, Chloe believed every word that Lex had said. Once everything was back as it should be, he would leave her alone. And that state of being surprised and not was with her again when she acknowledge that this wasn’t what she wanted.

    TBC

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    No, no, no, no, no. Where's the about turn face and wondering if Lex and her could have a chance? WWW, you are injuring my fragile heart by making him give her up and walk away. COme back right now and get CHloe to make everything right or better yet have Lex realize that was the stupidest thing he ever said!

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    AN: Sorry this took so long, but several instances in real life had conspired to keep me from writing this. I had an odd thought that you guys wouldn’t want to have two Chlex scenes back to back, but then I came to my senses. I can only blame AlMiles for trying to brainwash me with such an evil thought.
    LOL! I can’t imagine WHAT could have made you think that the readers at Naughty Seduction are going to complain about ‘too much Chlex’ in any story! For the sake of your sanity, STOP watching Smallville… it’s obviously doing horrible, dangerous things to your mind.

    The down side was that she was damn sure her new interview had nothing to do with her reporting skills and everything to do with the fact that the subject finally realized she was the key to getting what he wanted. At least she wouldn’t have to watch as Lois once again got offered something that she didn’t deserve.
    I was happy to see that Chloe was once again getting the respect that is her due at the Daily Planet. I hated seeing her struggling because LEX had arranged for the sabotage of her career. It was a horrible, despicably thing for him to do, and I’m glad that this chapter heralded the end of that kind of professional manipulation.

    Damn Lex for knowing that she wasn’t pleased with her cousin’s success. Chloe hadn’t felt guilty about begrudging Lois because any sane person would have reacted the same way if he or she was passed over in favor of an ignorant upstart. She loved her cousin but journalism hadn’t proven to be her forte. Chloe would be the first person to congratulate her cousin’s achievements…when she deserved it. And no matter what Lois said about Grant, Chloe was almost certain he hired her to get into her bed. For Lois’ own sake, Chloe hoped she kept her word and stayed professional with Grant.
    *sigh* it was a pity that Lois was being so stupid and disloyal. I would have preferred it if Chloe and Lois had managed to patch things up between them, and once again return to the close cousinly bonds they used to share.

    This interview would be strictly professional. None of their personal business would get in the way. And it wouldn’t be a puff piece. Chloe had gathered plenty facts about Lex’s business over the years. Information that she hadn’t even shared with Clark because it had nothing to do with 33.1, but Lex still wouldn’t want in to be known. The story she had planned wouldn’t destroy his business but it wouldn’t increase LuthorCorp stock either. If Lex expected to gain anything from this meeting, all he’d get from her was a headache.
    heh, it was a lot of fun getting all the details about Chloe’s ‘battle plans’ for Lex. She was determined to give him no quarter and leave him broken and bleeding after her viciously, clawing interview… Give him hell, Chloe! LOL!

    “I wanted to be a gentleman and escort the lovely lady whose company I will be honored with for the next hour,” Lex finished with a slight smile.

    Chloe rolled her eyes and entered the elevator. She quickly punched the correct the number. “If you think flattery will get you a better story, you’ll be disappointed.”

    “The thought never occurred to me. I know you are better than other reporters who swoon at the mere thought that everything they write is gold. I was just being honest. Any extra second I have with you is a pleasure.” His eyes appeared so earnest that Chloe didn’t have the heart to answer with a snide comeback.
    wow! Lex is really going all out now that he’s finally decided he’s reached the ‘let Chloe know how I really feel’ phase of his plan. LOL! He really doesn’t know how to go about anuthing without indulging in extremes, does he? Either he should make her think he despises her, OR he tells her that he’s completely devoted to her. LOL! I seriously don’t blame Chloe for being suspicious, paranoid and distrusting about this kind of about-face behaviour.

    But that being said… I did find Lex’s words to be swoon worthy, LOL! Of course I know he’s being sincere and genuine, which makes me a lot more likely to melt… I can’ see why Chloe is still keeping an icy distance from him.

    She stayed quiet and hoped that the ride ended quickly. Time alone with Lex proved more difficult. Truth being that she was pleased by his compliment. She’d never be happier in her life to see Grant. She might even hug him if she didn’t want to keep professional in front of Lex. Lex would probably quip that he deserved a hug as well since he was the reason she had the interview. She’d probably give in. She could feel his arms around her. His breath on her hair. The smell of his neck. Everything felt so real. Even his voice in her ear. Calling her name. Panicked. Why would he be panicked when all seemed right with the world?

    That’s when Chloe’s imagination faded back into real life. Except she could still feel Lex’s arms around her. Supporting her. “What happened?”

    “The elevator stopped between floors and lurched. We sort of caught each other, and then your mind decided it wanted to be somewhere else. Were you happy in the other place?” Lex moved some hair out of her face so he could her better.

    Oh, this was BRILLAINT! I was ROTFLMAO at the idea of both of them being stuck in an elevator. And I adored, loved, worshipped the idea of Chloe throwing herself headlong into Lex’s embrace (with him more than ready to catch and hold her) and just ‘keeping’ herself in his arms, believing herself to be in a fantasy, ROTFLMAO!

    I was also giggling at the way Lex kind of knew that Chloe had lost herself in a little daydream while she was in his arms… Probably because he so BADLY wanted to believe that, LOL!

    “What? Why would you ask that?” In the back of her mind, Chloe realized that she was still in Lex’s arms but she decided not to back off if he wasn’t going to bother to let her go.

    “Well, you were smiling and it took five minutes before I got you back.” If anything his arms were getting tighter around her.

    “It did not.”

    “At first, I was content to leave you be, but then I started to worry you were in some kind of coma.” She couldn’t tell if he was sincere. He seemed worried before.
    ROTFL! I loved the image of Lex just ‘holding’ Chloe quietly and as unobtrusively as possible… enjoying the feeling of holding her, and trying to disturb or startle her out of his arms… That is really such a tender, obsessive, sneaky Lex-type response to a situation.

    And it was also a very Lex-type response to ‘only’ disturb her when he was genuinely worried about her. It’s lovely to see his priorities are on straight.

    “Then why didn’t you call anyone?” That was the first thing sane people did in these situations. Not hold on to their companions for dear life.

    “Because you won’t let me go.” That was when Chloe noticed that Lex was pushed into a corner with her arms around him and blocking any movement he could have made.
    *sceptical snort* yeah RIGHT! He couldn’t shake himself free from the little blonde pinning him in place?! ROTFL! He has some nerve pretending that he was being held anywhere against his wishes, ROTFL! You’ve gotta love the sneaky bastard!

    “Oh. Sorry.” She removed her arms from around his back and put them on either side of him to push up. Her effort to move was hampered some because he refused to let go of her waist. After she stared down at him, he gave her a sexy smile and then helped lift her off him. While he was gentle, he wasn’t exactly careful where he put his hands. To Lex’s credit, if she had been in the same situation with Jimmy, his hands would have gone right to her breasts no matter how madly in love he claimed to be with Kara. However, Lex’s touch slid from her waist to the bottom of her breasts as they both straighten themselves. Then he was slow about pulling his hands back so he could caress her skin. When she looked up, he was smirking. Not bothering to insult either of their intelligence with a sheepish grin. If he had winked at her, she would have slapped him. As it was, she tried to give him a dirty look while holding back a smile of her own.
    I loved, Loved, LOVED this whole description… Nothing happened, but it was still SO intensely hot! I LOVED how Lex copped a feel, but in such a subtle, smooth and sophisticated way so it only amused Chloe rather than make her angry. Lex REALLY have some VERY nice moves… And he’s barely started on using his skilful moves on Chloe… darnnit, I can’t wait to see him using his full repertoire of physical skills on her!!! Smut soon, please!!!

    “Like you haven’t questioned it yourself.” Lex stared at her. Sure it was a childish retort but that didn’t make it false.

    “Let’s drop it. I’m sick of worrying about what Lois’ career means for me.”
    Quite honestly, THIS is something I really hate and loathe Lex for. He had NO right to intefere in Chloe’s professional life… not only interfere with her career, but also use the career to drive a wedge between Chloe and her cousin. How DARE he?!?!? Bastard!

    On top of that, he just doesn’t stop POKING at the horrible double-wound that he himself inflicted! This is despicable of him, and I hope to see him pay for this soon in a MAJOR way!!!

    Lex let out a small laugh in agreement. “Next thing you know I’ll be cloning people.”

    “No, even you have some integrity.”
    LOL! Was this a poke at Smallville, or at Lionel in WITWILL? LOL!

    Chloe wasn’t stupid. She knew that Lex had some inkling about Clark’s true nature. A person would be foolish to expect that Lex could have as many run-ins with Clark and not pick up something. She tried her to warn Clark, but he seemed to think that as long as someone didn’t come up to him screaming ‘You’re an alien!” and jamming kryptonite down his throat, then he would be fine.

    However, Lex wasn’t that kind of person. If he knew something, he’d keep that knowledge to himself until he found the best time to use it. It was just a matter of when and what part she would play in this ordeal. Until then she wouldn’t let Lex see that his comments fazed her.
    Chloe slipped up a bit over there… but she’s probably right that she probably didn’t let loose anything that Lex didn’t already suspect or know… I was laughing at the image that Chloe painted of as Clark’s idea of a direct threat to himself… The farmboy IS rather simple, and probably cannot fathom the notion of someone ‘biding their time’ and strengthening their position before making an attack against him.

    “I expect you to know that there isn’t right and wrong, just what one person believes and what the other believes.” He was right and she knew it. People don’t set out to harm others while thinking they are wrong. History was filled with wars where both sides had claims to believe their side was right.

    Still, even logic couldn’t change her emotions. “Well, what I believe is that you had no right to bring my mother into your sick games with Clark.”
    This was a good, convenient place to bring up all kinds of philosophical debates about the differences in beliefs in attitudes between Chloe and Lex… not to mention an excellent time for Chloe to address some bitter issues that have been lying between her and Lex for a good long while now. It seems like Lex managed to soothe quite a lot of the ‘bad air’ between them.

    Heh, why do I get the feeling that this ‘private elevator time’ was a little too conveniently timed. Lex probably planned this ENTIRE thing from the moment he had the idea to get Grant to set up the interview between himself and Chloe. Bastard! I would have loved to have seen him admit to this. OR for Chloe to have figured it out.

    “I do have a public reputation to uphold, not to mention that the world isn’t ready to understand all the work I’ve been doing. Plus you got to admit that you wanted me to kiss you and more that night.” He hoped injecting humor into the conversation would ease the tension.

    Apparently it hadn’t with her catty response, “Nothing like intimidation to turn a person on.”
    Sheeesh! That was a VERY arrogant assumption on his part… heh, even if he WAS right, it was still arrogant! Don’t give him the satisfaction of knowing he’s right, Chloe!

    Something had to change. Even if it was just her position, so she stood up. Lex didn’t know how she felt. How could he when she didn’t even fully know. So she relied on a half-truth. “I want nothing to do with you. And I’ll continue to feel that way as long as you interfere in my life!” She stared down at him just long enough to let him see that she wouldn’t back down. Then she turned her back on him because if she didn’t see him then maybe she wouldn’t miss the feel of his arms from before.

    If she had been watching, she would have seen realization finally dawn on Lex’s face. For years, he done everything he could to make her see that she needed him without coming out and saying it. But now he had. And she rejected him. Nothing he could do would change her mind if she didn’t change it for herself. “I’ll leave you alone as soon as I’ve repaired the damage I’ve done to you.” She didn’t turn around. Probably didn’t believe him, but she needed to know his next promise was honest. “Just believe me when I tell you that all I’ll be doing is making sure that Grant is replaced. Everything after that is all you.” As if on cue, the elevator started to move again.
    Excellent! Awesome! Wonderful!!! Here’s the moment I’ve been waiting for forever! Lex has FINALLY realized that he cannot manipulate Chloe into loving him. Not only because it’s ‘wrong’, but also because Chloe would never be with someone who tricked or otherwise coerced her into a relationship.

    I would have preferred it if she had expressed a lot more anger over here about being lied to, tricked, manipulated and deceived in a variety of ways… not to mention telling Lex off for being to mercurial in his behaviour towards her. It must be incredibly confusing for Chloe for Lex to change his attitude completely and suddenly and without warning… HOW can she know that this isn’t a trick, and that he can just as easily change his behaviour back again as soon as he gets what he’s REALLY trying to get from her?

    She hadn’t expected Lex’s last comment. Suddenly the last few months became clear. She turned to face him. “You hired Grant?”

    “You’re surprised?”

    “I thought if you wanted control of the Planet you would have just bought it, not bother with a puppet. I figured Grant just had a thing for Lois.”
    What the heck?! THIS is the only admonishment Lex gets for the despicable, underhanded, distasteful, nasty manipulation Lex has been playing into her career and professional aspirations?!? He has NO right to play around with something that was as near, dear and important to Chloe as her job! It’s more than her career, it’s part of her identity… the the knowledge that she was ‘failing’ in it might have broken her! I’m would have been surprised if it didn’t break her heart to see HER dream-job and HER hard-earned position being given away to some unworthy hack! JUST because the hack happened to be sexually exciting in the eyes of the boss. It would have destroyed Chloe’s faith in the integrity of the Daily Planet.

    It was even worse that this ‘hack’ happened to be Chloe’s cousin, and this kind of interference drove a wedge between the two loving, loyal, close cousins. I really think Chloe had a right to show a LOT more anger (on two separate issues) to Lex when he revealed he was behind Grant’s insane, irrational decisions.

    DAMMIT! I really wanted to see Lex REALLY suffer for this assault on CHloe career! He derserved some heart-break and despair of his own for everything he put Chloe through…

    PLEEEASE make Lex suffer in the next chapter, www!

    “Yeah, well if it makes you feel any better, he actually thought you were more gifted than Lois. Of course, it doesn’t take a genius to she just how amazing you are. I hope I have the chance to witness more from you in the future. Even if it’s from farther away then I anticipated.” Before she had a chance to reply, the doors had opened and Lex had walked away.
    Actually, Lex’s admission should have made Chloe MORE angry, because now she can see to WHAT extent Lex interfered with the new editor’s decisions. She could have had everything she wanted… if only Lex had not been trying to mess up her life. Oh, he SO deserves to suffer for this!!!

    For once in her life, Chloe believed every word that Lex had said. Once everything was back as it should be, he would leave her alone. And that state of being surprised and not was with her again when she acknowledge that this wasn’t what she wanted.
    *sigh* fine, fine! Even if Chloe has now realized that she wants Lex. I STILL think she should be careful while approaching him. I still think she doesn’t have enough just cause to believe anything he says, or to trust him when he ‘claims’ he’s being ‘genuine and sincere’ in his actions, words and behaviour towards her.

    Not to mention that I was plenty of Lex-punishment before the happy ending arrives. I look forward to seeing the next update… Good luck.

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    NOOOOO!!! CHLOE!! Go and run after him. I know , I know you won't but at least I begged. More please...
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    Lex give up on Chloe? HA! This is a trap and Chloe will fall right into it. Yet then again my girl is smart she knows this is a trap and that he's trying to back her into a corner. Speaking of corners what the heck did Chloe do to get Lex against the elevator wall? I can't image being able to let go but then again she is suppose to hate him.

    Update soon. I want read this interview. Its going to great I just know it.

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    AN: This update does not follow any episode. Kudos to the people who find the quote that isn't mine. Any thing or person that you may recognize in the Superman mythos does not belong to me.


    The Change
    Interlude

    Chloe had gotten her wits together enough to tell Lex off, only to find out through Grant that the interview wasn’t going to happen. She stayed long enough only to let Grant know that Lex had informed her of their association and she would be taking the weekend off while she decided how to handle this knowledge. Chloe had spent that time formulating everything she wanted to say to Lex about once again screwing with her career. She had also gone through several elaborate methods of torture. One involved using extra strength Rogaine on him just so she could pull out his newly grown hair.

    She mentally kicked herself for not being able to react faster when she learned that Lex had hired Grant. Her initial reaction to Lex’s revelation was truthful. She thought that if Lex wanted control over what was written about him, he would have just bought the paper. So that must not have been the case. He had to know that even with Grant in his pocket, Chloe would have made sure her story was solid and some paper would have printed it.

    So it wasn’t about him. It was about her. Her writing. If he wanted her, did he expect her to quit her job and rely solely on him? No, he knew she wasn’t that woman. If he liked her, then he had to respect the fact that she didn’t rely on a guy to make her who she was. So why did he have to try to ruin her career?

    It was bad enough that she was censoring herself for Clark’s sake. Lex had been right in that her writing had suffered since her Torch days. She knew that, but she had a duty to Clark. She had to help him with each week’s crisis and then she had to make sure no important knowledge that could hurt him got into the paper. She passed over countless stories that she never would have ignored a few years ago. And until recently any normal coverage that she had done for the paper had not been given her expert skills. She was doing what she needed to keep the job she had, not get the one she wanted.

    More than anything, she was scared to know that Lex had so much power in her life without her being aware. Made her wonder what else he had planned for her. Would she be able to stop him before he went too far?

    The following Monday, she entered the Daily Planet to find everyone on edge. As soon as she had reached her desk, Lois appeared. “The bosses at TransNational Enterprises were busy all this weekend. Grant’s been fired and a new editor has already been brought in. Rumor is that he’ll be making changes in every department.”

    “Well, at least you’ll be able to date Grant now without any complications,” Chloe said as she sat at her desk.

    “No. We broke up last ni…um, weeks ago. There’s no reason now. Besides he’s probably going to move on and find a new paper.” Lois turned back to her computer and avoided eye contact with Chloe.

    However, she hadn’t fooled her cousin. “You didn’t break up with him until last night?”

    “No!...Yes, okay, I know you were worried, but I could handle myself. It’s not like it matters now.” She did her best to look busy so the subject could be dropped.

    “That’s not the point. It could’ve mattered. Just because everything miraculously worked out doesn’t change the fact that you lied to me. Damn it Lois, people work hard to get the job you have and you nearly blew it on some guy.” Chloe raised her voice at the end.

    “He could have been the guy!” Lois shouted back matching Chloe’s tone.

    Chloe scoffed “Like Oliver was the guy.”

    “Don’t bring Oliver into this. I’m still hurting.” Lois had even managed to copy Lana’s kicked puppy look.

    However, Chloe was not going to let Lois get away. “Obviously not if you were with Grant.”

    “Chloe, you wouldn’t understand. You’ve only had one serious boyfriend in your whole life.”

    “Right, because I’m inexperienced in the ways of love that also means I have no concept of logic.” At this point, Chloe had gotten up from her seat and was now standing in front of Lois’ desk.

    “What is your problem? I’ve got a lot to deal with and you just dump all over me.”

    “Did it ever occur to you that I have my own problems?”

    Lois’ reaction said the thought never did occur to her. “If you did, then why do you care about what I do with my life?”

    “Because maybe I wanted to prevent one of your silly mistakes so that I wouldn’t have to clean up the inevitable mess.” Chloe felt a little bit of guilt when most of her anger was pent up from not being able to speak with Lex, but she knew that those words had been a long time coming. She was sick of being there for everyone’s problems and not getting the same treatment in return.

    Chloe and Lois might have continued their staring match, had Jimmy not stopped by Lois’ desk. “Sorry to interrupt your bonding time, but the new chief wanted to see you Lois.”
    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
    “Ms. Lane, I’ve been looking over your portfolio and while your efforts may have impressed boy wonders like Gabriel, this work won’t fly under my direction.” He hadn’t bothered with pleasantries since he didn’t expect her to stay much longer.

    To say that Lois was floored by this assessment of her work would be as much as an understatement as saying Lana liked attention. “Look, Mr. White, I don’t know where you get off criticizing my work when you’ve been here all of five minutes.”

    “I get off doing whatever I want with your material because I’ve been in this business for over twenty years and because I’m in charge. And if I thought that you were going to continue here, I’d tell you to check your attitude.” Perry stood with his hands leaning on his desk and his head tilting to the door, dismissing Lois.

    Finally realizing that he wasn’t going to succumb to her brash charm, Lois decided to try and play ball. “Fine, whatever you want to see in my writing, I’ll make it happen. I’m willing to take any suggestions and criticisms you have.”

    “I suggest that if you want to work for the Daily Planet or any major newspaper in the future, you take some journalism classes. And if you are looking for a good elective, try a keyboarding class. When you go to clean out your desk, send Ms. Sullivan to see me.”
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    “Looks like our battle over my love life was for nothing. I’ve just been fired.” Lois plopped a box on her desk and started angrily putting her items in the box.

    “Lois, I’m sorry.” Chloe wasn’t exactly surprised but she honestly didn’t wish to see her cousin upset.

    “I can’t believe he had the gall to bring in my typing into this. What does it matter how long it takes to write a story as long as it’s good?” She threw the stapler in the box, followed by some pens, not bother to look where they landed.

    Chloe had to let Lois know that the job offer from Grant wasn’t honest, but she also had a duty to let her know that she should be more realistic. As it was sometimes prone to do, mockery triumphed over diplomacy. “Well…it’s called the Daily Planet for a reason. Wouldn’t make any sense for the news to be late.”

    “So you’re taking his side.” Lois looked up at Chloe, stopping her mission to find a clever way to hide the phone for when she went through the security check.

    “I’m just saying that most people have put in the years worth of effort to be here. You can’t expect to pick up a pen one day and win a Pulitzer the next. It wouldn’t kill you to get some more experience and take a few classes.” Chloe knew she was being snide, but her intent was sincere. She didn’t want Lois to give up, but she didn’t want her to think that she could get another reporter job as easily as she got the last one.

    “See if you still believe that after he fires you. You’re next. I’ll be at home typing up my resume.” With that, Lois picked up her box of pilfered goodies and held her head up high as she left.
    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “It’s good to see you again, Mr. White. I loved the work you did at the Gotham Gazette. That expose on Lionel Luthor was incredible,” Chloe said as she sat down in the chair opposite Perry’s desk.

    “Thank you, of course, it wouldn’t have been nearly as good without your exclusive information. And luckily, the bosses here decided that hard hitting news was what the Planet needed.” He gave a hint of a smile before returning to his ‘back to work’ face. “I’ve been reading your work, and I must say that I’m really impressed with your latest efforts. I’m surprised that Gabriel didn’t acknowledge the improvement you’ve made under his reign.” He lifted his eyes up enough just to see if she knew the reason.

    Chloe wanted to reveal the truth about Grant, but not before she had the complete story from his mastermind yet. “Yes, I thought I had done good work but you can never tell what one person will favor.”

    Perry thought that there was more to be said but he opted to drop the subject for now. “I intend to correct his mistakes. I want to make the Planet better than it was before. Which is why I’m promoting you to junior reporter. Congratulations, Ms. Sullivan. You’ve finally made it out of the basement. Your first assignment will send you to Gotham so that you can report on Wayne Enterprises new development deal with Queen Industries. You have a meeting with Oliver Queen at his office in one hour. That should give you plenty of time to move to your new desk.”
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    Chloe walked into Oliver’s office/home to find not only Oliver but her father and Bruce Wayne.

    Having only spoken to her father over the phone and through e-mails, she couldn’t resist the urge to hug him. Completely forgetting the reason for why she was there in the first place. “Dad? Why didn’t you tell me you would be in town when we spoke last night?”

    Gabe was more than happy to return the hug. “Because I wanted to tell you the reason for why I’m here in person. Congrats on your promotion, sweetie. You deserve it.” He wore the patented Sullivan smile.

    “How? Did you?” She looked at Oliver and then Bruce.

    Oliver was quick to inform her, “No, I merely called to request you for reporting on our business deal and that was when Perry informed me that this timed out well because he planned on promoting you.”

    “It was all you, Chloe,” Bruce added. The sentiment made Chloe stop and reflect. Something in his voice said that he was told to specifically mention this phrase. She pushed back the feelings that Bruce’s comment had brought forth and got back to the business at hand.

    “Why did you need me to report on this deal? You could’ve have gotten anyone in Gotham to do the coverage.” She looked between the two billionaires wondering which would be the first to step up.

    Bruce took the lead. “Yes, well that bit is a part of our ruse. We needed the excuse for why you will be out of town for awhile.”

    Now, Chloe was really surprised. If her father wasn’t there for support, she might have been worried. “And why do I need to be out of town?”

    Gabe turned Chloe to face him, and placed his hands on her shoulders. He spoke in a soft voice. “Bruce found a cure for your mom.”

    The news had Chloe’s head spinning. Gabe and Oliver helped lead her over to the couch so she could have a seat. She only half listened as Bruce explained, “I’ve had my scientists working on this since your father first spoke to me. We’ve already administered the drug and she’s doing well. It’s going to take a while before everything is normal again, but she wants to see you.”

    Her father added, “Bruce has agreed to set Moira up in a rehabilitation center and I’m going to be there to help her get reacquainted with the world. We all thought you’d want to be there too.”

    “Of course,” she couldn’t hold back her tears as she hugged her dad, then Bruce, then Oliver.

    When she let Oliver go, he said “Well, I think now’s a good time to go see your mom.”

    After everyone agreed, Chloe asked that Oliver and her dad head downstairs so she could have a moment alone with Bruce.

    She wiped away some tears and looked up at Bruce. She started to talk but the tears started again. Bruce waited patiently while she calmed herself down enough to speak. “Tell him,” she swallowed the burning lump in her throat and started again, “tell him that this doesn’t change anything, but I’m grateful for what he’s given me.” Her eyes delivered the important words that she could not fully express.

    Bruce gave a slight nod to say that the message was received, but said “I don’t know what you mean, but if I did, I believe he would say that he was just returning what was always yours.”

    Once they had silently agreed that neither of them would speak of this moment again, Bruce escorted her to the waiting car.
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    Chloe and Gabe had spent hours getting reacquainted with Moira and making sure she was healthy enough to be transported. The time together had obviously been awkward but toward the end, there had been hope that their life could become as normal as possible. They would not have happily ever after, and Chloe wasn’t naïve enough to think that her parents would return to the loving marriage they once had. But Gabe still held onto the friendship and respect he had for his wife, so he was willing to help her.

    Chloe entered her apartment to pack for her time in Gotham. She knew she would have to face Lois but she wasn’t prepared. She was still fragile from her emotional reunion with her mother.

    Lois had calmed somewhat and was now typing at her laptop. “I’ve gone through the classifieds looking for temp jobs until we’re hired at another paper. Just typing my resume now. Check over the listings and tell me if you agree so we can travel together, no use wasting gas if we’ll both be out there.”

    Chloe wanted to ask if Lois had even wandered where she had been all day, and what made her so certain that Chloe had lost her job as well. “That won’t be necessary.” She sorted through her dirty laundry to be washed. Lois had thrown in some of her own clothes hoping Chloe hadn’t noticed. Guess again.

    Lois stopped her typing to walk over to Chloe’s side of the apartment. “Look I know we had that silly fight, but I’ve had time to cool off and I’m over it now. I’m just looking out for our best interest.” She handed Chloe the paper.

    Chloe tossed it aside without even looking at it. “It’s not necessary because I still work at the Planet.”

    “What?” Lois asked surprised.

    “In fact, I’ve been promoted.” Chloe gave a tight smile and continued sifting through her clothes.

    “What?!” Lois asked again, raising her voice.

    Ignoring Lois’ anger and focusing on the separation of whites and colors, she continued, “I have to pack for a trip to Gotham to cover a story. I’ll be gone for a few months.”

    “What?!” By now, Lois’ voice was loud enough for Talon customers to have heard it and run out the door in fear.

    “Could you stop saying ‘what’? And why are you so surprised?”

    “This news is a bit hard to swallow. I’d be less surprised if you said were a zombie intent on eating my flesh.”

    “Zombies don’t eat the flesh of the living,” Chloe snarked. Wanting to return to the conversation, she added, “And I have been there a lot longer than you.”

    “I know that, but you were always so…safe. I bet that’s why I’m out. Lex realized that I was close to something and wanted to stop me.” Lois continued on her conspiracy rant until Chloe snapped.

    On edge from Lois’ assessment of her writing, she didn’t stop herself from saying “If it weren’t for Lex, you wouldn’t have a job.”

    “What are you talking about? I told you Grant said I earned that job because of my underground fighting story. Lex had nothing to do with that.”

    “Grant fed you a line because Lex was the one who wanted you to have that job. Besides you wouldn’t have had that story if you hadn’t been snooping on my research.” Chloe had been holding onto that resentment and anger for a long time.

    “Irregardless of how I wrote that story. How do you know Lex had anything to do with Grant hiring me?”

    Having more important things on her mind than correcting Lois’ grammar, like getting to the point and finding her favorite green sweater, Chloe continued her search and her argument. “Because he told me. He basically said that Grant was a plant.”

    “Well he’s lying.” Lois sounded like she was sure even though she had no evidence to back her up.

    “Yeah, because we all know Lex Luthor likes to take blame that doesn’t even belong to him.” Chloe angrily shut her drawers, figuring the sweater was a lost cause.

    “This doesn’t make any sense, why would Lex hire Grant to give me a job?”

    “I don’t know! Because he wanted to piss me off. Because he…whatever the reason, he has it and I’ll found out. But the point here is that you didn’t earn your job so you shouldn’t expect the next one will come easily.” Chloe stood in front of her to make sure Lois paid attention. She softened her voice. “I’m not saying that you aren’t cut out for this job, I’m just not sure if you are ready yet. Maybe you should take this as a sign that you need to take a break.”

    “A break?” Lois spoke the words as if the idea was the inconceivable.

    “Yeah. While I’m in Gotham, you could go to Europe and see Lucy. Or go to DC and visit your dad. It’s been a while since you’ve seen either of them. There is no reason for you to stay here, especially here in Smallville. In fact, when I get back from Gotham, I’m going to move to Metro. It’s been a long time coming.” Chloe had made that decision before she went to see Oliver. Now that she had a better income and a more permanent status at the paper, living out of town made no sense. If it ever did. She knew the space from Clark wouldn’t change anything. He’d be there in a second for advice. And Lana always seemed to have a bottomless gas tank when she needed to seek help.

    Lois stopped to think about Chloe’s advice, but not long enough to apparently take it to heart. “Your right, I don’t really feel the need to be here anymore. The sooner I can get out, the better. In fact, I’ll leave right now so you can prepare for your new life.” Lois grabbed her jacket and slammed the door as she left.

    Chloe hadn’t wanted to have the conversation end like that. She just wanted to be straight with her. She hoped to speak to Lois again before she left. She would hate to leave during this uncertainty, but Lois could hold a grudge for a long time. Chloe would not let her life suffer because her cousin couldn’t handle the truth. She should have been the one to storm out when Lois had called her writing safe. It hurt to hear Grant speak that way. It hurt more when Lex had made that same assessment. And she had been worrying about her writing too. She didn’t need someone who based their career on a falling barn door judging her.

    However, Chloe had much on her mind and Lois’ petty behavior didn’t top the list. She was going to spend her time in Gotham helping her mother adjust and working on her article. And any of her free time would be reserved for thinking how to confront Lex. She wanted answers but she could wait until she had a few weeks to think about his motives. He made her spend months worrying about her career. He deserved to wait and wonder when, if ever, she would seek him out.

    TBC

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    I'm very curious what you are planning now that you have set Chloe packing for a couple of months and sent Lois off out of the story. You have something up your sleeve but I can't see it.

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