SUMMARY: Lois continues to talk with the Blur; not realizing that Clark is the Blur. What happens when she starts to put two and two together? What might she do with that interesting bit of information? Hmm...

PARINGS: The Blur/Lois, then eventual Clois

SPOILERS: None as far as I know.

DISCLAIMER: This an AU story - although prior episodes may be referred to.

A/N: This is the first time I'm writing a story in dialogue form. I once wrote a chapter of Right in front of you in this format, but never a full story. I would appreciate any constructive feedback.

CHAPTER 1

LL: Hello? (logs off computer)

TB: Ms. Lane? (standing in phone booth)

LL: Hello (lilt in voice). Haven't heard from you in a while (leans back in chair)

TB: I know (voice tinged with regret). I've been particularly busy as of late.

LL: I know that. I am a reporter after all (rolls eyes).

TB: I know you do (chuckles inwardly). So how are you?

LL: I'm doing pretty good actually. I broke this huge story involving the mayor and a prostitute. It's going to be on the front page tomorrow (grin on face).

TB: So what will you be doing to celebrate?

LL: I'll probably just veg out in front of the television with a pint of rocky road ice cream.

TB: Doesn't sound like much of a celebration.

LL: Yeah (sighs).

TB: Don't you have someone special to celebrate with?

LL: Well... (hesitates a moment)

TB: Well, what?

LL: There is somebody but he doesn't want me.

TB: I find that very hard to believe. You're a beautiful and sexy woman. Who wouldn't want you?

LL: Apparently Clark Kent.

TB: (silence for a moment) Who is Clark Kent?

LL: He's my writing partner. He sits at the desk across from me.

TB: What makes you think that he doesn't want you?

LL: Do you really want to know?

TB: Of course. You can tell me anything.

LL: Okay. My cousin recently got married and at the wedding Clark and I almost kissed on the dance floor, but then something happened.

TB: What happened?

LL: His ex-girlfriend showed up.

TB: I see.

LL: I saw the look in his eyes when she appeared and I just knew that he would never look at me in the same way.

TB: I'm sure he was in shock from seeing her appear out of the blue like that.

LL: I guess (sighs).

TB: What happened next?

LL: I left the dance floor and grabbed a bottle of wine.

TB: I hope you didn't drink the whole bottle.

LL: Didn't get the chance (sighs again). Some weird creature crashed the wedding and the groom was seriously injured.

TB: Is he going to be okay?

LL: It was touch and go for a while. He was transported to Star City and I decided to go with him for moral support.

TB: That was very sweet of you to be there for him. I'm sure he appreciates it.

LL: I must confess that it wasn't the only reason why I went with him.

TB: Really? (sounds surprised) What's the other reason?

LL: Clark.

TB: Clark?

LL: Yeah (sighs). There was a part of me that hoped that if I gave Clark some space, maybe he would realize his feelings for me. Of course it backfired on me and he ended up going back to his ex-girlfriend.

TB: Maybe he was scared about the feelings he was beginning to have for you and went back to something that was more familiar.

LL: It's sweet of you to say that, but you don't have to defend him.

TB: I'm not trying to defend him. I'm just trying to give you a possible reason.

LL: Fine. Whatever.

TB: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.

LL: It's okay (sighs). You didn't.

TB: So how would you really celebrate if Clark returned your feelings?

LL: I'm not sure if I should tell you.

TB: Why not?

LL: Because the details could get pretty...well...

TB: Graphic? Explicit?

LL: Maybe (blushes).

TB: Did you just blush?

LL: How would you know that?

TB: I've seen you blush, Ms. Lane.

LL: You have? (sounding curious)

TB: Yes.

LL: Does it give you any ideas? (clamps hand over mouth)

TB: Maybe (sounding coy).

LL: What kind of ideas?

TB: Are you sure you want to know?

LL: I'll tell you some of my fantasies if you tell me some of yours?

TB: Hmmm...

LL: Well?

TB: I'm not sure if this is a good idea, Ms. Lane.

LL: Call me...Amber.

TB: Amber? (sounds surprised)

LL: Yes.

TB: Why the name Amber?

LL: You'll find out if you agree to my terms (teasing tone in voice). So what do you say?

TB: Well...

LL: Come on. Live a little. Have some fun for a change.

TB: What makes you think I don't have fun? (sounding a little annoyed)

LL: It's just that sometimes you sound a little lonely and that you don't have anyone to share your life with.

TB: (silent for a minute) It does get a little lonely at times.

LL: I understand (sounding sympathetic).

TB: I believe you.

LL: I've never told anyone this, but I really don't want to be alone anymore.

TB: You're not alone. I'm sure you have friends and family you could talk to.

LL: That's different (sighs). I miss coming home at the end of a long day and having someone there waiting for me - so having you to talk to makes me feel not so lonely.

TB: That was beautiful.

LL: It's just how I feel, but thank you for the compliment.

TB: No need to thank me.

LL: So will you agree to my little proposition?

TB: Alright. I agree. So tell me where the name comes from.

LL: All in good time, my dear Mr. Blur.

TB: Don't call me that.

LL: What should I call you?

TB: You can call me...Admiral.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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