So this is my first ever Smallville fic. I have loved the show for a long time and I have been thinking about a couple of story ideas for a while now. My current love for the Chloe/Oliver pairing took over me and so this story was born. This story takes place at any time during season 5 after Chloe joins the Daily Planet in the episode 'Thirst'. My confidence in this story is not too high so I will appreciate any feedback that could give me some encouragement to keep writing.

I own nothing about Smallville, unfortunately it all belongs to Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.

The morning traffic flooded the streets of Metropolis as the sun rose higher and higher into the sky, bringing with it a new day of anything from deadly crime to true heroics and everything in between to its citizens, especially to the petite blonde that walked down one of the small streets of the city.

The necessary commute from Met-U's student accommodation to the small corner coffee stand bought the wake up call that she so desperately needed; the hot and soothing sips of latte prepared Chloe Sullivan for the busy day ahead as she walked towards Metropolis' very own landmark, the Daily Planet.

The early morning was the one time of the day where Chloe could consider her life to be normal; the early morning wake ups; the simple commute between work, school and her dorm; and the general disappointment that it isn't Saturday yet were experienced by each and every suit wearing, coffee drinking person that walked alongside her on the sidewalk, and it was the rare occasion where Chloe could relate her life to theirs.

Of course, it would be only a matter of time before Chloe's Kryptonian best friend would come super-speeding into the basement of the Daily Planet with either a need for her computer skills, or for her help with yet another snag in the Clark/Lana thread. The constant caffeine supply at the Planet would help her through that part of her day as well.

As she heard her ringtone through the fabric of her bag, Chloe attempted to fish out her cell phone with her one coffee free hand. After an awkward struggle (and almost walking into a lamp post) Chloe managed to flip open her phone and read the waiting message.

Hey Cuz

meet you at the Planet 4 lunch at 12:30.

Lo xx

After reading Lois' message, Chloe put away her phone and stopped at a crossing. With her being the only person waiting and with no cars appearing to be coming in her direction, Chloe stepped into the street and began to cross.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary until an ear-wrenching screech of car tyres ran through Chloe's head and she pivoted round to the side, finding herself face to bumper with an expensive-looking black car that drew to a halt with its licence plate just an inch or two from her kneecaps.

''Hey, do I look like I'm made of steel to you?'' Chloe yelled angrily to whoever was sat behind the blacked-out front windows of the vehicle, whilst also wiping off the coffee that had spilt over from her cup and on to her hand. ''Any closer and my insides would be messing up your car wheels''

''I'm so sorry'' Chloe's temper was wavered by the appearance of the young man who had occupied the passenger seat. He had emerged from the car during her yelling and was now stood behind the open passenger door. ''Are you okay?''

Chloe found herself staring for far too long at the tall blonde who had addressed her. ''Oh...errr...yeah, I'm fine''

''Really, 'cause you didn't seem fine when you were yelling just now'' He replied with a cheeky but charming smile.

She smiled shyly, finding herself slightly embarrased in the presence of the good looking stranger. ''Sorry about the drama. I was just surprised''

''Don't be sorry, I'll be creating some drama of my own later'' His tone got more serious and he clearly was addressing his careless driver. He watched as she wiped her caffeine covered hands on her smart black trousers and as she then sighed once she looked inside the paper cup she was still holding. ''I'll reimburse you for that''

Chloe saw him indicate to her almost empty coffee cup and she smiled. ''Thanks, but you don't have to do that''

''Of course I do, since my driver was the one that nearly killed you it's the least I can do'' He looked behind his car and finally noticed the beeping horns of the cars blocked on the street behind him and ducked back into the car briefly and spoke to his driver. ''I'll be in my office in half an hour, I'll be expecting you there''

Chloe watched the handsome stranger slam his car door shut. He then walked over and gestured for her to follow him to the sidewalk. Once they were clear of the street, they walked side-by-side and he scanned the area. ''So do you have any preferences for your coffee?''

''I don't mind honestly, it was just one cup'' Chloe pressed despite the fact that she was very willingly walking alongside the blonde man in the opposite direction to the Daily Planet, which was where she should have been heading.

He grinned and spotted a small coffee stand across the street. ''Well I insist''

After reaching the coffee stand and asking the vender for a latte, Chloe watched her blonde companion search the pockets of his jeans and he pulled out a ten dollar bill.

''This is the smallest I have'' He said as he handed the money over, but as the vender began to sort for change, he held his hand out to stop him. ''Please keep the change''

''Thank you Mr Queen'' The vender smiled brightly.

Chloe observed the tall, blonde and thought about what the vender had called him. Her eyes widened in realisation and she looked at him intently. ''Oh my god, you're Oliver Queen'' Her voice was loud and disbelieving. ''The new CEO of Queen Industries. How did I not recognise you? You're in almost every edition of my paper at the moment''

''Oh yeah, and which paper is that?''

''The Daily Planet''

Oliver raised his eyebrows. ''Wow, you look pretty young to be working for the Daily Planet''

She looked him over and was fairly sure that he was only three or four years older than her at most. ''You look pretty young to be the head of a worldwide company''

''Fair point'' He smiled.

Chloe felt her face pulling into a smile that matched his but it fell as she noticed the time on her watch. ''I'm sorry but I have to be heading to work''

''Oh well ...I have to be heading to work too so...I'll see you around...maybe'' Chloe's smile returned at Oliver's words. She knew the chances of her running into Metropolis' newest hottie again were unlikely, but the awkward smile on his face seemed genuine and that swelled a feeling in the reporter's stomach.

''Maybe...and thanks for the caffeine boost''

''No problem...sorry about almost running you over''

''It's fine. Goodbye Mr Queen'' Chloe started to walk back in the direction of the Daily Planet.

''Please call me Oliver'' He called from behind her. ''And may I ask, what exactly should I call you?''

Chloe stopped and turned her head to look at him from over her shoulder. ''You can call me Chloe Sullivan''

''Well Miss Sullivan, I hope you have a good day at work''

''I will'' With one last smile, Chloe turned away from the handsome blonde and steadily continued to walk down the sidewalk, occasionally stealing glances over her shoulder at Oliver, who was walking in the other direction. However, despite her glances, she never noticed the young CEO using every spare moment to look back over at her as well.

Next chapter; Chloe receives a gift and an offer from Oliver, but she will also have to face interrogation from Lois Lane in the process.

I welcome constructive critisism and greatly appreciate any reviews/feedback given so please let me know what you think. I promise things will get better in the next chapter as Chloe and Oliver are seen in their usual environments, and there will be appearances from Lois and Clark too.