Title: Let it Snow and Kiss me under the Mistletoe
Pairing: Clois
Type: My usual mix of romance and dramedy
Disclaimer: I own nothing (obviously) and I just enjoy writing it. Its called fandom.
Time frame: S9 sorta.. its based off them in s9, may reference s9 events but its AU.
Rating: PG to PG-13
This is a gift for Rianna.
Merry Christmas!
Summary: (a crap vague one )
The city of Metropolis is keeping the Blur busy and there's been no snow. Will Clark and Lois get their wishes of a White Christmas together?
Self edited..so the usual disclaimer applies. Will be posting as much as i can when it comes to me.
Let it Snow and Kiss me under the Mistletoe
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۪ ۪۫۰۪۫۰Prologue ۪۫۰۪۫۰۪۫
A Revelation
It started off as teeny tiny drops of snow just sprinkling. One hit the end of her nose and lay cold against her skin. Its frozen nature had an opposite affect on Lois Lane it warmed her up with hope, for instead of melting away from the heat of her skin instantly, it stayed. Stayed long enough for her to know this was it. This is what she had been hoping for.
A White Christmas.
The rapidly forming winter wonderland blew a flurry of large snowflakes around her as she stepped away from the porch, wrapping the blanket tighter. It was cold and she knew Clark would not be thrilled with her being outside without a coat when she was sick. There was no way though she could not enjoy this moment even for just a few minutes.
She spun around slowly until she coughed then stopped to catch her breath. Once the lightheaded sensation past, Lois turned to look around the farm, though smiling her eyes were begging to see a sign of him. With the white flurry blowing and covering everything a small part of her worried. If he was out in a field how would Clark see to come home?
It was then she saw the reason for the snow. The dark coat and the white 'S' contrasting against it. Standing in the distance it was unmistakable, her hero was there on the farm with her. He was far enough away and with the snow coming down heavily his features hidden, but there he was.
He had done this! The Blur had come and made it snow. She wasn't sure how but she knew..with a hand to her chest Lois gave the Blur a beaming smile. She would have yelled out to him but her voice was still to hoarse. To her surprise she heard "I need Hero.." coming from her pocket.
Pulling out her cell Lois quickly answered, barely managing to whisper, "Hello.."
"Merry Christmas Miss Lane."
"Merry Christmas.." She replied. "I take it I have you to thank for this snowy miracle."
"I had a hand in it, yes. "
"What? Why? How do you mean you had a hand in it?" On every other word her voice cracked.
She heard him sigh on the other end, "Lois, I believe you should be inside and warm."
"I will once you answer my question." Lois took a defiant stance where she stood, watching him in the distance.
"How about we compromise.. You step on the porch and I'll answer your question."
Lois pressed her lips then complied, "Okay.. so?"
"I heard a White Christmas was in order. "
"So you came here to give me one?"
"Yes, Lois."
"That is really sweet. Thank You. I don't know how you did it but thank you!"
"You're welcome.. I."
Lois didn't like the idea of him going yet, besides she had an increasing worry for Clark. "Wait.. who told you?"
"Lois.. are you okay?" Despite the modulator masking his voice, Lois could clearly hear the concern in it, she hadn't been aware her own had reflected into hers.
"No,..I.. Clark he went out earlier to do chores, I thought he should be back by now..and with this snow I'm worried he won't see his way back."
It was in that moment,in the tone of her voice and the expression on her face that Clark knew. He couldn't hold back a moment longer. He had wanted to tell her for so long, let her see all of him but the fears and worries had kept him back, but now after having taken care of her confirmed what he always had known. Lois was strong enough to carry his secret and he wasn't strong enough to risk losing her to relationship insecurities and lies.
When he didn't answer right away, Lois took a deep breath prepared to make light of her own worry, especially when she was probably was for no reason. Then he stepped towards her. Her eyes had never left that black clad form. And one step turned into another, then another and Lois found her breath hitch in her throat.
He was coming towards her, the gap between them decreasing rapidly. The Blur, her hero was going to trust her. The knowledge that this moment was happening made her weak in the knees, forcing her to grab the porch railing. Unable to tear her gaze away, she kept it on the rise and fall of the 'S' on his chest, not wanting to ruin the revelation of what he would look like. Not yet, not till he was close and she could soak him up.
Oh, Clark would never believe any of this!
"Lois.." She heard her name. Frowning she realized it was Clark's voice.
~ Oh God please don't leave.. Clark why couldn't you just wait ten more minutes? ~
"Lois look up.." Clark's voice was closer as she stared beams on to that symbol. "You can look up Lois." he sounded bemused.
Confused, Lois did as she was told and felt herself go faint at the sight of the face before her. "Clark!"
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ღ Part 1: Promises and Conditions
"Where's the snow?.. I mean is it that hard for it to snow and give us a white Christmas? I mean, yes, I know I've been a scrooge a time or two but this isn't V-day..this is Christmas, a holiday with actual meaning even if it is a bit commercialized.."
"We still have a week to get that snow, Lois."
"Maybe.. but I'm not holding my breath, its been too warm to get a snow that will stay. "
"Lois, it may be too warm for that but you really need to wear a warmer jacket." Clark gave a pointed look at her flimsy excuse for a coat.
Lois rolled her eyes and rubbed her hands together in an attempt to warm them up. "Considering we're on a stake out, I didn't want to be slowed down." She whispered back, taking her eyes off the motel they'd been watching for at least an hour in the cold car, to look over at him meeting his eyes. "Besides," a smirk playing at the edges of her mouth, "I have my very own plaid loving heater right here."
Not missing a beat Clark raised a brow, "There's too many layers and space between us for my body heat to do you any good. "The remark while said in innocence caused Lois to raise a brow.
Despite his best efforts, Clark was unable to stop the blush creeping up his cheeks and unfortunately for him there was just enough light from the nearby street lamp for Lois to catch a glimpse of it. Clearing his throat Clark added, "You know what I meant. Lois.. its past the time your source said so why don't we go?"
"Ten more minutes Clark.. the criminal world doesn't exactly run on our schedule."
~Tell me about it ~ Clark thought with a rueful look.
He was surprised that he hadn't had to have made an excuse on the stake out. It was almost as if once the Christmas décor in the stores had gone up a signal had been sent out to the criminal element of Metropolis. It didn't make it easy when it came to spending time with Lois when he had to keep zipping off.
It had come to the point where his excuses now included things like "I left my wallet at home.", "I think lunch didn't agree with me", to his absolute best and most ridiculous excuse yet, "I got lost." Which considering it wasn't really one of those sort of moments to use such an excuse it hadn't gone overall that well. If anything, Lois was beginning to act like she thought he was losing it. She had even doodled a detailed and sarcastically influenced map and left it taped to his computer so he wouldn't get lost again.
Glancing over at her, he loved watching the myriad of expressions that would cross her face as she was deep in thought. The only time silence was acceptable was when she thinking on a story. Actually, Clark found it was best to let her break the silence then too.. otherwise she tended to get cranky.
Despite the knack for getting herself into trouble, Clark loved her passion. How she threw everything she had into a story, the desire to find the truth and right wrongs resonated out and made her even more attractive. Lois was anything other than self centered. Her social skills sometimes lacked, her mouth often had her foot in it, and her temper could get the best of her but Lois Lane had a heart of gold and Clark loved seeing it in action.
Really when he thought about it, he wouldn't change a single thing about her. His own personal whirlwind of energy and life, always surprising him, it was hard to be out of sorts around her. And this Christmas he wanted to spend every moment with her, experience it a new way with her by his side, if he could just catch a break.
Lois gave out a huge sigh allowing her voice to now be above a whisper, "Chalk this one up to a delusional source"
"They may have rearranged their meeting."
"More like illicit rendezvous," Lois rubbed her hands again and scowled at the seedy motel, "leave it to the holiday to put a kibosh on mixing business with pleasure."
"If its true about the affair, Vander could have ended up with unexpected family plans. It is close to Christmas and she has children" Clark pointed out.
"Hmm.." Lois pressed her lips not completely convinced, "Or my source was knocking back the eggnog a little to strongly and got the motel wrong."
She turned to look at him, switching gears. "Alright Smallville let's blow this popsicle stand.. and get something to eat."
"Chinese?"
"Of course.. "
"You still catching a ride with me?"
"Unless I plan to walk I think I need the ride Lois. " He rolled his eyes, knowing she knew that.
"Aww.. having truck withdrawals Clark?"
Shaking his head, Clark watched her navigate her way out of Metropolis, thankful it was late enough they didn't have to battle to much traffic. "I thought you wanted us to start car pooling?"
Lois smirked, "I did. I just didn't expect you decide to now. Especially with all your disappearing acts lately..I figured you'd have needed the freedom to drive off on a whim."
"I'm sorry its been so bad lately Lois!" Clark sighed out. He really needed a better list of excuses, and if this coming week was like the one that just past he needed to be thinking of them now.
Lois gave him a sideways glance, "How about we just go with you staying away from iffy foods, making sure your cell and wallet are on you before you head out the door, and you keep my trusty map with you at all times. It could all help.. you never know."
Oh, and the seedy underbelly of Metropolis takes a vacation.~ Clark added mentally.
"I'll do my best Lois. "
"That's all I ask Smallville. I deserve an award for this past week."
He couldn't argue that, her patience and even understanding when she had no clue what was really going on had been outstanding. "Yes, you do..How about I make it up to you?"
"You already promised to three times."
"Well name it..its yours. We'll do whatever you want..I'll get you whatever you want."
Lois grew quiet for a moment before responding, "Okay. First off whatever it is has to be worth four promises. Either that or you owe me four times separately. Got it?"
"Absolutely." Clark smiled at her, and received a smile back letting him know she wasn't upset but had every intention of milking this. And he had every desire to let her.
"Secondly, if you have another bad week, god forbid! Please don't make any more promises, make it up to me in some other way. Be creative.. I wouldn't turn away delicious home baked goods by the way."
Clark couldn't help the chuckle, "Noted. I sense a third point to this.."
"You sense correctly. Third, I don't have to decide right now.. I let you know the first one or the huge one tomorrow. And you can't argue..agreed."
"Agreed on one condition."Lois turned to give him an 'oh really?' look with one of her shapely brows.
Sexy as hell ~ Clark thought.
Continuing quickly he added, "I want you to spend Christmas with me!"
"I will be Clark." Her brows knitted together in confusion as she refocused on the road.
"I mean Lois.. We wake up on Christmas morning together." Clark found himself struggling to keep his voice level. Nervous about her response.
Lois cleared her throat, "I uh.. I mean.." his joy in making her almost speechless couldn't be fully appreciated with the worry she'd reject the idea.
"Just sleep over Lois. You've slept at the farm before!"
"You'd have the couch?"
"If you want..." Clark replied softly.
Lois glanced at him, her eyes roving over him with a dangerous look that caused him to shift in his seat. "Hmm.." was all she said before turning on the radio.
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Lois let out a low growl before switching to another station. Clark knew it was the lack of snow bothering her more then the holiday its self. He knew her. He knew that Christmas wasn't easy considering how things were when she grew up, but he also knew that it meant something to her regardless. That spending it with loved ones made up for any hurt. Over the years it was always during the Christmas season that Clark often saw Lois Lane shine, seen the depths of her heart.
It was in the tiny things. The way she gave change to the Santa's on the street. Bought a cup of coffee for them. She was even on first named terms with the guys who took turns standing out there for the Salvation Army. She didn't know it but he also knew how she had helped his mom one year deliver food to several local families who had fallen on hard times.
This year her help had come a bit more forcefully and also meant Lois came off like the Holiday Nazi. As if sensing his thoughts, she remarked, "So..anything more in that pantry of yours."
"Sorry?"
"Come on Smallville. I know there must be some jam or something you can add to the food collection."
"Lois..I brought in two sacks to contribute earlier this week"
Lois sighed. "I know.."
Clark put his hand over hers. "Its really nice that you are organizing this, but you are sorta scary. Marcy keeps sending others down to the bull pen to get what she needs. Its come to the point now where she is bribing people."
"I only asked her a couple of times. Besides" Lois scowled, "What she brought in wasn't fit for a dog let alone hungry families."
"It is the thought Lois.. "
" I mean really. Not to mention three things were out of date. All I said was maybe she could have another look in her cupboard for something more suitable. "
"That's not exactly what I heard you say Lois."
Ignoring him Lois continued her small rant. "I mean is it really that hard for people to go through and find food they don't eat but are not completely and utterly vile.."
Clark nodded, knowing there was no point in arguing with her. Ever since she had done the story earlier that fall on food shelves, soup kitchens and the need for the community to support these, Lois had been on a mission. Taking any reluctance from her co-works as a personal affront. Clark had found himself doing a lot of mediating in order to keep peace at the Daily Planet.
"... I was always so lucky Clark. I may not have had the best shiniest Christmas'. I mean, the General is hardly a bucket of fun, but I had food in my stomach and gifts, that alone is something to be thankful for. These people and families have worked hard yet can't quite make it. Trying to add Christmas on to tight budgets is just plain hard. I suppose I should be happy that the toy donation box was decently filled."
Clark smiled, remembering how happy and excited she was when they brought those was if she was the one getting the gifts rather then the children.
"When do you need to bring in the food donations." He asked, squeezing her hand.
"Tomorrow evening." Lois squeezed back. "So I expect your help. Put all those farm boy muscles to work." She gave him a wink.
"Of course.." Clark realized how close they were now to Smallville. "Takeout or eat in?"
"We can eat in this time. Its good Smallville finally got its own little decent Chinese place. Actually, I like their buffet more then the take outs in Metropolis. I swear the ones in the city want to jip you..too much celery."
Lois finally found music that didn't remind her of the lack of snow. She turned towards him just as he opened his mouth. They asked at the same time.
"What are we going to do about your tree?"
"Will you stay over Christmas eve?"
"Tree?"
"Eve?"
Another moment of speaking in union. Clark took a deep breath and gave her a small smile for her to go first. Lois cleared her throat. "I uh. ..think .." She so wasn't ready to answer his question. "Well you need a better tree. I mean really? Are you trying to do your own version of the Charlie Brown Christmas pageant? That thing looks half dead. I think the Charlie Brown one looked better to be honest."
"Its not that bad Lois!"Of course she'd avoid the topic. Ever since they had almost come close to going all the way the last time, and getting interrupted, she seemed to have taken a step back when it came situations that could put them there again. He wasn't exactly sure why.
"It isn't?" She asked incredulously.
"No. It's not..now.." He decided to tackle it head on. "Why don't you want to stay the night?"
"I never said I didn't want too! "
He gave her a look.
"I do Clark..I would love to stay the night..its just. We should..you know. I mean things get heated and com-bust and go boom, and not in the good kind of way, then where will we be. I can't do that at Christmas. I really can't. I lo.. " She stopped her rambling and took a deep breath pinning him with a look. "I'm just not ready to risk what we have.. it means too much to me!"
Clark looked down. In a sense, Lois had voiced some of the same concerns he had been battling with as well. What he had with her was more intense and consuming then he ever felt with Lana. A part of him knew that if for some reason it didn't work between them it would tear them up. The worst of it was, he had a huge secret always floating above his head and if he wasn't careful it would be the very thing to take her away from him.
Looking back up, he once again took her hand. She was in the middle of navigating towards the little Chinese take out. So he waited. Allowing himself the moment to find the words he needed.
Once the car was parked, Lois turned towards him, her free hand rubbed down the front of her pants. What was it about Clark that could turn her into a nervous wreck?
"Lois.. I want you to stay over. That's all I am asking, I don't want to lose what we have either. But I can't bear the idea of being away from you this Christmas. My mom couldn't make it, Oliver and Chloe both have ended up with plans. And I want you by my side, all I need is you.." He hooked a finger under her chin, lifting her face up so he could look in her eyes, pinning her with his own. "Lois, I want to hold you by a warm fire, kiss you goodnight and see your smiling face first thing in the morning. Bed hair and all."He smiled lightly.
If there was one thing she struggled to resist other then the tone of voice he was using on her now, it was those Kent puppy dog eyes. Deep blue-green pools that shined with an intensity straight down to her soul. Making her feel if she even thought rejection at his offer he was going to shrivel up. What a way to emotionally black mail her. Not that Lois really needed it, she wanted to stay with him, she just needed to get these nerves under control. It would just be helpful if he wasn't so damn sexy on top of sweet. Or if he wouldn't get under her skin the way he does.
"Clark..okay. I'll stay the night. But we're keeping to slow okay?"
He nodded a boyish smile lighting up his face, "Thank you!" Pulling her into a slow deep kiss.
Lois smirked after pulling away with a sigh, "Boy you're easy to please.. I outta remember this for later" Lois winked before stepping out of the car.
He was so going to be the death of her. Not wanting him to have to much of the upper hand in this moment, she couldn't help but add as he came around the car. "Oh.. We're going to pick out another tree before I even think of staying over."
Clark smiled, still feeling like he was having Christmas right now. "Is that one of the promises?"
Lois took his arm, "Nope.. its a condition on your condition. Considering, generally people don't put conditions on promises and I am letting you get away with that, its only fair I get to have a condition as well."
"You're not just anyone Lois. "
"Damn straight." She grinned at him wondering why she had balked at all at the idea of staying over. This was Clark. "I guess I've taught you well young Padawan learner."
Clark rolled his eyes. "Is that a hint that we'll be watching Star Wars this weekend?"
"Clark..how is the Christmas Holiday complete without a little of Han Solo and Princess Leia..or Luke and Darth Vader? Seriously Farm boy!"
"I prefer Indiana Jones.."
"You would. All that saving the damsel and the whip, I bet you wanted a fedora growing up!"
The look that crossed his face told her all she needed to know. "Oh, you so did..aw..well just for you Smallville, we can watch the Indy movies as well. First though we go Christmas tree shopping tomorrow."
"Lois, the tree isn't that bad."
Clark opened the Chinese restaurant doors for her. "We don't get a new tree, I don't stay over. There is no way I am going to stare at that mangy thing over the holidays."
Shaking his head, Clark watched Lois strut ahead of him, it didn't really matter what movies they watched or if he had to go out and get a new tree. Having her with him was all he really wanted.
Now if it would snow and the break he was getting tonight as the Blur would continue. It would all be perfect..
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To be continued..
feed me ..please