Title: Gravity Of Love
Author: Robyn
Rating: PG-13
A/N: Ok, this is how it is. I'll be going from present to past. 28-year-old Lex married to 23-year-old Lana is present, set about 2010. 23-year-old Lex dating 18-year-old Chloe is past, set about 2005 in the past. I hope I didn't confuse anyone there. Just wanted to make clear the ages and dates. Read, enjoy, and I reaaaally appreciate and crave feedback! (Special thanks to Ophelia for helping me with this story. You rock!)
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"Come back to bed, Lex."
He continued to stare out the window absently. She started to get out of bed.
"No, don't get up. I just need a minute to think."
She sighed tiredly. "Why do you always do this?"
"What? Take a minute of my time to think? I didn't know that was a crime."
"That's not what I meant and you know it. Why do you always shut me out of your life? I'm your wife."
He walked over to the bed and got in. Turning away from her, he closed his eyes. "Night."
After a few seconds, he felt her settle back into bed and fall asleep. He frowned inwardly as he really took a look at what his life was now. How he used to have everything he could ever dream of and more, and how it disappeared all too soon. He smiled at the memories of her. Of their time together. Of the time he'd never get back.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oh, you are sooo gonna get it, Luthor!"
Snowballs were catapulted in every direction as Chloe, Clark, Lex, Lana and Pete made their way around the Luthor Estate grounds. The ground was covered in angel white snow as more of it fell down to earth. It almost seemed too perfect. Lex stopped in his place and just watched as his friends ran around the yards. Yes, friends. Pete had finally decided to give the youngest Luthor a fair shot at friendship, and although Lex would never admit it, Pete's friendship meant a lot to him. Just as the thought ran through his mind, he felt hands grab hold of his shirt and something extremely cold slide its way down his back. It took everything in his power not to yelp at the excruciatingly cold snow making its way into his boxers. Hands gripped onto his shoulders to still him and warm breath skimmed across his ear, causing him to shiver yet again.
"I told you you were gonna get it."
That voice was enough to make him melt even in the coldest weather. She started trailing warm, wet kisses along the side of his neck.
"What do you think you're doing?"
A smile. "Is it a crime to want to kiss my boyfriend?"
"I don't know, Miss Sullivan." He turned swiftly and grabbed her by the waist, staring deeply into her eyes. "Is it?"
She replied by pulling his head down so that their lips could meet. Just the simplest of kisses. Lips brushing against each other, but they made every kiss count. Air eventually became a necessity and they pulled apart. Lex's hands stayed planted on her waist as she wound her arms around his neck.
"What's going on behind me, Lexy?"
"Don't call me that, Chlo'," he replied, humor evident in his voice. "They're staring... mouths wide open. I don't think that's healthy. In this weather, their lungs are liable to freeze up and then where would we be?"
"In a hospital. And trust me, I've had enough of that place." Quick kiss on the lips and she reluctantly pulled away from him. Grabbing his hand, they strode over to where their friends still stood.
"When did this happen," Clark asked immediately. There wasn't blame or jealously in his voice. Just a friend curious about what his two friends have been up to. Very curious.
"About 3 months ago," Chloe replied confidently. She wasn't going to stutter her way through this as if they were doing something wrong. No, she loved Lex. She truly did. And that was something she wouldn't act ashamed of.
"And why," Lana asked. Chloe tilted her head to the side and studied the girl before her. Lana's question held a much more accusing tone than Clark's did. In fact, if Chloe didn't know any better, she'd say Lana was jealous. But that's impossible. She's only got eyes for a certain farm boy.
"Because Chloe and I are connected in more ways than one. We thought it was time to stop the games and get together," Lex replied this time, smiling down at Chloe's face. "Although I can't take full credit for that."
"Hey, it wasn't my fault you were too chicken to tell me how you felt."
"The pendulum swings both ways, my dear."
Clark smiled as he watched his two friends interact. It was good to see Chloe smiling and laughing with someone who could give her the love and attention she needs. Pete watched on warily, but a small smile managed to make it's way onto his face. He had to admit, they did seem to have this certain spark that flew between them whenever together. He had always tried to ignore it, but it was always there. Lana, on the other hand, wasn't exactly as accepting of their relationship as Clark and Pete seemed to be.
"Aw, well you two make a cute couple," Lana exclaimed giddily. Chloe glared at her and it didn't take long for Lex to notice this. If Chloe hated anything more than trying to make a deadline while low on caffeine, it was being referred to as "cute". Lana did cute. Chloe was not Lana. So Chloe was not cute. Chloe was fierce, snarky, competitive. Never cute.
"Yeah well, I don't know if that's the word I'd use to describe it, but here we are and now you all know," Lex replied quickly, giving Chloe's hand a reassuring squeeze. He finally noticed how cold it was now that they weren't running around. "Well, how about we get inside where it's warmer."
Chloe graciously pulled Lex inside as the others followed suit.
"Good God, it's freezing out there!"
Clark, Pete, and Lana made their way into the living room as Lex and Chloe lagged behind.
"Oh, just relax. It wasn't that bad. Besides..." Lex trailed off as he stopped walking and cupped her cheek in his hand. "You look adorable, all rosy cheeked and bundled up like that."
Her nose wrinkled up in disgust. "I'm not cute. I'm not adorable. I'm... sexy."
Lex burst out laughing. "Yes, you are. Now come on, our public awaits!"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sunlight flooded into the bedroom as the two bodies lay entangled in the black satin sheets. Feeling his wife's arm draped around his side, he smirked. He could've sworn they went to sleep last night on opposite sides of the bed. As if reading his mind, she started to stir. Snuggling in closer to the warmth his body gave off, she sighed and started kissing her way down the back of his neck. He tensed slightly as he remembered exactly what he'd gone to sleep last night thinking of. Even after five years, Chloe's every move, her scent, the way she kissed. It was all still engrained deep in his brain and there was no fighting that. He didn't want to fight it. No other woman, no matter how great she may or may not be, could ever measure up to Chloe. There was just no replacing her.
"Come on sweetie. Why so tense," she whispered seductively in his ear in the hopes of arousing him. The exact opposite happened. He maneuvered his way out of her arms and walked towards the bathroom. Behind him, he heard her sigh.
"Some things never change."
He chose to ignore her comment and closed the bathroom door. Turning on the shower, he tried to take his mind off of everything. He climbed in and let the water wash away his stress. Even so, he couldn't help wondering yet again how he'd come to live like this. A wife he only vaguely loved. A life he never wanted. Yes, it was a mystery how he'd started out by dating Chloe Sullivan and wound up marrying Lana Lang.
Author: Robyn
Rating: PG-13
A/N: Ok, this is how it is. I'll be going from present to past. 28-year-old Lex married to 23-year-old Lana is present, set about 2010. 23-year-old Lex dating 18-year-old Chloe is past, set about 2005 in the past. I hope I didn't confuse anyone there. Just wanted to make clear the ages and dates. Read, enjoy, and I reaaaally appreciate and crave feedback! (Special thanks to Ophelia for helping me with this story. You rock!)
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Come back to bed, Lex."
He continued to stare out the window absently. She started to get out of bed.
"No, don't get up. I just need a minute to think."
She sighed tiredly. "Why do you always do this?"
"What? Take a minute of my time to think? I didn't know that was a crime."
"That's not what I meant and you know it. Why do you always shut me out of your life? I'm your wife."
He walked over to the bed and got in. Turning away from her, he closed his eyes. "Night."
After a few seconds, he felt her settle back into bed and fall asleep. He frowned inwardly as he really took a look at what his life was now. How he used to have everything he could ever dream of and more, and how it disappeared all too soon. He smiled at the memories of her. Of their time together. Of the time he'd never get back.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oh, you are sooo gonna get it, Luthor!"
Snowballs were catapulted in every direction as Chloe, Clark, Lex, Lana and Pete made their way around the Luthor Estate grounds. The ground was covered in angel white snow as more of it fell down to earth. It almost seemed too perfect. Lex stopped in his place and just watched as his friends ran around the yards. Yes, friends. Pete had finally decided to give the youngest Luthor a fair shot at friendship, and although Lex would never admit it, Pete's friendship meant a lot to him. Just as the thought ran through his mind, he felt hands grab hold of his shirt and something extremely cold slide its way down his back. It took everything in his power not to yelp at the excruciatingly cold snow making its way into his boxers. Hands gripped onto his shoulders to still him and warm breath skimmed across his ear, causing him to shiver yet again.
"I told you you were gonna get it."
That voice was enough to make him melt even in the coldest weather. She started trailing warm, wet kisses along the side of his neck.
"What do you think you're doing?"
A smile. "Is it a crime to want to kiss my boyfriend?"
"I don't know, Miss Sullivan." He turned swiftly and grabbed her by the waist, staring deeply into her eyes. "Is it?"
She replied by pulling his head down so that their lips could meet. Just the simplest of kisses. Lips brushing against each other, but they made every kiss count. Air eventually became a necessity and they pulled apart. Lex's hands stayed planted on her waist as she wound her arms around his neck.
"What's going on behind me, Lexy?"
"Don't call me that, Chlo'," he replied, humor evident in his voice. "They're staring... mouths wide open. I don't think that's healthy. In this weather, their lungs are liable to freeze up and then where would we be?"
"In a hospital. And trust me, I've had enough of that place." Quick kiss on the lips and she reluctantly pulled away from him. Grabbing his hand, they strode over to where their friends still stood.
"When did this happen," Clark asked immediately. There wasn't blame or jealously in his voice. Just a friend curious about what his two friends have been up to. Very curious.
"About 3 months ago," Chloe replied confidently. She wasn't going to stutter her way through this as if they were doing something wrong. No, she loved Lex. She truly did. And that was something she wouldn't act ashamed of.
"And why," Lana asked. Chloe tilted her head to the side and studied the girl before her. Lana's question held a much more accusing tone than Clark's did. In fact, if Chloe didn't know any better, she'd say Lana was jealous. But that's impossible. She's only got eyes for a certain farm boy.
"Because Chloe and I are connected in more ways than one. We thought it was time to stop the games and get together," Lex replied this time, smiling down at Chloe's face. "Although I can't take full credit for that."
"Hey, it wasn't my fault you were too chicken to tell me how you felt."
"The pendulum swings both ways, my dear."
Clark smiled as he watched his two friends interact. It was good to see Chloe smiling and laughing with someone who could give her the love and attention she needs. Pete watched on warily, but a small smile managed to make it's way onto his face. He had to admit, they did seem to have this certain spark that flew between them whenever together. He had always tried to ignore it, but it was always there. Lana, on the other hand, wasn't exactly as accepting of their relationship as Clark and Pete seemed to be.
"Aw, well you two make a cute couple," Lana exclaimed giddily. Chloe glared at her and it didn't take long for Lex to notice this. If Chloe hated anything more than trying to make a deadline while low on caffeine, it was being referred to as "cute". Lana did cute. Chloe was not Lana. So Chloe was not cute. Chloe was fierce, snarky, competitive. Never cute.
"Yeah well, I don't know if that's the word I'd use to describe it, but here we are and now you all know," Lex replied quickly, giving Chloe's hand a reassuring squeeze. He finally noticed how cold it was now that they weren't running around. "Well, how about we get inside where it's warmer."
Chloe graciously pulled Lex inside as the others followed suit.
"Good God, it's freezing out there!"
Clark, Pete, and Lana made their way into the living room as Lex and Chloe lagged behind.
"Oh, just relax. It wasn't that bad. Besides..." Lex trailed off as he stopped walking and cupped her cheek in his hand. "You look adorable, all rosy cheeked and bundled up like that."
Her nose wrinkled up in disgust. "I'm not cute. I'm not adorable. I'm... sexy."
Lex burst out laughing. "Yes, you are. Now come on, our public awaits!"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Sunlight flooded into the bedroom as the two bodies lay entangled in the black satin sheets. Feeling his wife's arm draped around his side, he smirked. He could've sworn they went to sleep last night on opposite sides of the bed. As if reading his mind, she started to stir. Snuggling in closer to the warmth his body gave off, she sighed and started kissing her way down the back of his neck. He tensed slightly as he remembered exactly what he'd gone to sleep last night thinking of. Even after five years, Chloe's every move, her scent, the way she kissed. It was all still engrained deep in his brain and there was no fighting that. He didn't want to fight it. No other woman, no matter how great she may or may not be, could ever measure up to Chloe. There was just no replacing her.
"Come on sweetie. Why so tense," she whispered seductively in his ear in the hopes of arousing him. The exact opposite happened. He maneuvered his way out of her arms and walked towards the bathroom. Behind him, he heard her sigh.
"Some things never change."
He chose to ignore her comment and closed the bathroom door. Turning on the shower, he tried to take his mind off of everything. He climbed in and let the water wash away his stress. Even so, he couldn't help wondering yet again how he'd come to live like this. A wife he only vaguely loved. A life he never wanted. Yes, it was a mystery how he'd started out by dating Chloe Sullivan and wound up marrying Lana Lang.