Title: Across the Hall
Author: Louise
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Season Six
Category: Romance
Pairing: Lois/Clark and Chloe/Jimmy
Disclaimer: Obviously, I don't own Smallville or its characters. No infringement intended.
Summary: When Lois and Clark go to Metropolis to spend the weekend in an hotel, they just can't imagine who is right across the hall.
Dedication: To Rachel for beta reading this fanfic and helping me with my English.

Lois and Clark arrived on Metropolis Inn that night, to spend the weekend alone, away from everybody. They were dating for a few months already, and things are starting to get serious, when Lois suggested they should take the next step on their relationship: a romantic trip.

Although, it wasn't really a trip since Metropolis was only a few minutes from Smallville, but still, it was better than nothing.

"Come on, Smallville. You've gonna love IT. Some champagne, candles, big sized-bed… me." Lois teased Clark with a big smile. "Tomorrow you'll be another man."

"I have no doubt about that, Lois." said Clark, still surprised with Lois's idea. "But why here? And how can you afford that?"

"I have my connections." Lois explained making Clark look at her suspiciously. "Okay. My cousin from Connecticut knows somebody who works here and I got some discounts in the rooms. Satisfied?"

"Very. And I'm impressed too." Clark grinned at her while they were approaching the counter as Lois rang the bell to call the manager when she put their bags in the floor.

"Excuse me?" Lois called. The manager; a young and blonde man came to talk to them.

"May I help you?"

"Yes. I did some reservations under the name Lane & Kent." Lois said narrowing her eyes as she was picking her credit card. "Lois Lane and Clark Kent."

"Oh yes. Mr. and Mrs. Kent. We are glad to see you." the manager said making Lois and Clark burst into laughter.

"We are not married." Lois explained as the man looked at her and raised his eyebrow.

"Alright. Here is the key for your room. You'll be in the room number 7. I hope you enjoy your stay on Metropolis Inn. Thank you for coming."

"Thank you." Lois picked the key before leaving to catch the elevator with Clark's arms around her waist. "Clark, you're gonna love it. And, other than that, I want to test that theory about you being a man of steel." Lois completed with a naughty grin on her face.

"Oh. You still don't believe me, do you?" Clark asked as they entered in the elevator, the doors closing right after.

"Well… I've already seen what you can do but… I have to see with my own eyes if you are really made of steel."

"You will, Lois. You will."

Minutes later, after the elevator closed the doors, Chloe and Jimmy arrived in the lobby, also planning to have a romantic weekend in the hotel.

"Come on, Chloe. Can you imagine how many people I had to talk to get us a room here? These rooms aren't cheap, my friend." Jimmy explained as they are approaching the counter to talk with the same manager.

"I get it Jimmy. I get it. But how did you get the money to spend here? This hotel is very expensive for what I know."

"Well… to tell the truth, I'm saving some money for months since Lois and I started to work in that Green Arrow piece." Jimmy explained with a proud smile. "Besides my other freelancer jobs, of course."

"How long have you been planning this?" Chloe asked curious, with a big grin in her face.

"Well, I wanted to do something special on your birthday. Something unforgettable. That's why I thought that spending the night here would be great."

"I don't know what to say, Jimmy Olsen." Chloe said with a smile making Jimmy smile too. "Except that you are the best boyfriend in the world. I don't know what I would do without you." Chloe rang the bell to call the manager who was typing something in the computer.

"Good Night!" He said politely.

"Hi. I did some reservations under the name Sullivan and Olsen." Jimmy explained as the manager looked at him a bit annoyed.

"Yes, here's your key Mr. and Mrs. Olsen."

"We're not married." Chloe explained as the manager looked at them, still annoyed, before rolling his eyes.

"Of course you aren't." He sighed frustrated before giving them the key. "You'll be in room number 8. Enjoy your stay!"

"Thank you." Chloe said as they went to catch the elevator. Chloe had her cellphone in her hand, trying to talk to Lois. "Damn it!"

"What's wrong?"

"I've been trying to talk to Lois all day. No sign of her or Clark." Chloe explained frustrated, as Jimmy smiled at her.

"They probably have the same idea. They are getting serious too, you know."

"Yeah, you are probably right." Chloe shook her head as she let out a sigh.

"I know I am." Jimmy said as they entered in the elevator. "And don't worry, Chloe. I'll make this night memorable for us."

"I bet you will."

TBC