Started: June 23, 2002
Finished: June 23, 2002
Last Episode Seen Before Writing: Tempest
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters! If I did I would be writing movies, not stories. Don't even get me started on that topic!
1 The Hug
Author's Note: Thanks so much to LaCasta, my sweet and honest beta. You're the best!
Chapter 1- The Lana Side Of Things
Lex's face is etched with grim aggravation and hopelessness when he walks in the door. As of late I've noticed that this emotion has taken control of Lex's demeanor. I have no idea what could be producing this inner agony. Lex seems to have everything, and what he doesn't have he can get with a simple snap of his fingers. As far as I can tell Lex never has a bad day, but I can tell something isn't right.
He needs a hug. Wait! Did I just think that? Give Lex Luthor a hug? By the look in his eyes it may not be such a bad idea. No, I stand corrected; it's a great idea. I force myself to keep my eyes on Lex and away from the floor as I walk over to him. Before he can say a word I rise to my toes and wrap my arms around his shoulders.
Lex doesn't respond, but I didn't really expect him to. He gives off the impression of being untouchable. I see that in him, but I also know that as a human he must suffer from the same emotions as other people.
I squeeze Lex's shoulders before stepping back. I can't stop the blush from creeping into my cheeks when I look Lex in the eye. Something about Lex's attitude is different. The hopelessness has been replaced by something akin to quizzical amusement.
"Lana…" Lex starts.
I sputter to find an explanation that will cause us both the least amount of embarrassment over my actions. "You-I mean-You looked like you needed a hug." Okay, be honest. Honest is good.
Something flashes in Lex's eye, but I can't quite catch it before it's gone. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. What was I thinking? You don't touch Lex Luthor. Lex is my boss. You don't get physical with your boss.
"I did," Lex answers.
I have to stop my mouth from dropping open. Was that a question? He can't mean that he needed a hug. I have to make sure.
"What?" Yeah, great save! I can't believe I just said that.
"I did need a hug," Lex repeats.
Okay, there's my answer. I've never seen this open side of Lex. Now that I know this I think he'll be more open to me, so I hug him again. I don't even realize I'm doing it until his arms wrap around me. When I tighten my arms I feel him sigh into my hair. I smile, because it feels so good to know that I was able to give Lex something that he needed.
This hug may not help do dissipate any of Lex's troubles, but I can only hope that it will help him to forget them for at least a few moments. If it does, it will be worth it.
Finished: June 23, 2002
Last Episode Seen Before Writing: Tempest
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters! If I did I would be writing movies, not stories. Don't even get me started on that topic!
1 The Hug
Author's Note: Thanks so much to LaCasta, my sweet and honest beta. You're the best!
Chapter 1- The Lana Side Of Things
Lex's face is etched with grim aggravation and hopelessness when he walks in the door. As of late I've noticed that this emotion has taken control of Lex's demeanor. I have no idea what could be producing this inner agony. Lex seems to have everything, and what he doesn't have he can get with a simple snap of his fingers. As far as I can tell Lex never has a bad day, but I can tell something isn't right.
He needs a hug. Wait! Did I just think that? Give Lex Luthor a hug? By the look in his eyes it may not be such a bad idea. No, I stand corrected; it's a great idea. I force myself to keep my eyes on Lex and away from the floor as I walk over to him. Before he can say a word I rise to my toes and wrap my arms around his shoulders.
Lex doesn't respond, but I didn't really expect him to. He gives off the impression of being untouchable. I see that in him, but I also know that as a human he must suffer from the same emotions as other people.
I squeeze Lex's shoulders before stepping back. I can't stop the blush from creeping into my cheeks when I look Lex in the eye. Something about Lex's attitude is different. The hopelessness has been replaced by something akin to quizzical amusement.
"Lana…" Lex starts.
I sputter to find an explanation that will cause us both the least amount of embarrassment over my actions. "You-I mean-You looked like you needed a hug." Okay, be honest. Honest is good.
Something flashes in Lex's eye, but I can't quite catch it before it's gone. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. What was I thinking? You don't touch Lex Luthor. Lex is my boss. You don't get physical with your boss.
"I did," Lex answers.
I have to stop my mouth from dropping open. Was that a question? He can't mean that he needed a hug. I have to make sure.
"What?" Yeah, great save! I can't believe I just said that.
"I did need a hug," Lex repeats.
Okay, there's my answer. I've never seen this open side of Lex. Now that I know this I think he'll be more open to me, so I hug him again. I don't even realize I'm doing it until his arms wrap around me. When I tighten my arms I feel him sigh into my hair. I smile, because it feels so good to know that I was able to give Lex something that he needed.
This hug may not help do dissipate any of Lex's troubles, but I can only hope that it will help him to forget them for at least a few moments. If it does, it will be worth it.