Hello All...Here is my new story... I hope you like 

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Part One

Lex Luthor had never been so angry in all his life as he sped through the town of Smallville, Kansas. He was not just angry but livid and it was all because of Chloe Sullivan, a presumptuous, irritating, opinionated brat and who also happened to be the editor of the local high school newspaper, The Torch. That she had the nerve to criticize his actions regarding LexCorp in her editorial was bad enough but to go so far as to call him a pathetic, womanizing, rich spoiled brat with way too much time on hands, who seeks the grand approval of his domineering, conniving father was adding fuel to an already burning fire. How dare she call him that?

What was she thinking? Was she even thinking when she wrote that editorial?

The image of the blonde spitfire came to his mind and his blue-gray eyes narrowed. To his immense annoyance his body came alive at the flashing green eyes and brilliant mega-watt smile that she seemed to reserve for Clark Kent and his annoyance rose further when he realized that her mega-watt smile usually faded when she turned her gaze upon him.

Damn! He did not need this...

Someone was definitely going to get herself strangled today... he thought at the image of his hands wrapped around the blonde reporter's neck tantalized him.

The sun had already set by the time he arrived at Smallville High School. The building was already dark and eerily silent. Spotting her red VW Beetle, he parked his silver Porsche next to it and forced himself to take a deep breath. Lex tried to control his raging anger but that proved impossible. Pathetic! She called him pathetic! Is she out of her mind?

Stepping out of his car, he squared his shoulders and walked into the school. He was going to have a little heart to heart chat with Ms. Sullivan and hopefully teach her some manners. Walking through the halls he kept repeating to himself...Calm! Have to remain calm!

I am going to kill her! He silently yelled.

As he turned a corner, a hand suddenly flew out of nowhere and latched onto his arm and he found himself being pulled very forcefully into a tiny, darkened closet. The closet was so dark, Lex felt as if blinders were placed over his eyes.

"What the hell..." He began to speak but the small finger pressed against his lips proved distracting. The familiar fragrance of apples and cinnamon consumed his senses.

"Shhh...Keep quiet..." The soft feminine voice whispered up at him. Lex almost groaned aloud as his body reacted again to the familiar sensual voice. Recognition made him scowl, though in the dark, Chloe Sullivan was impervious to his features. What in the hell was she doing? Why did she have to smell wonderful?

Stop that! This is Chloe Sullivan a.k.a. The Barracuda. She'll chew me up and spit me out. Have to remain very strong around her? Can't show any weakness!

"Ms. Sullivan, I don't know what you are trying to pull but –"Lex roared but stopped quickly when he felt her foot stomped down on his. Oww! The little witch just stomped on my foot!

"What did you not understand about being quiet?" Chloe whispered furiously. Lex's anger was building to an all time high with this blonde brat. He found that his fingers were itching to wrap themselves around her neck and had to control the irresistible urge.

"Did you just step on my foot?" Lex asked in a much softer though angrier tone.

"Yes I did. God, you are such a baby." Chloe whispered back. Lex was taken aback at her comment. He had been called many things but 'baby' was not one of them unless it was in a sexual overtone. An image of the blonde brat straddling him invaded his thoughts. The words 'oh yes, baby' fell from her luscious lips and he viciously wiped them away. I really do not need this...

"Chloe...I'm going to give you to the count of three to explain what in the hell is going on!" Lex growled softly.

"I will explain later. Now, can you please just shut up for few minutes? I need to hear when they leave." Chloe responded in exasperation. Lex couldn't believe she was speaking to him like that. He had never been spoken to with such blatant disrespect.

"When who leaves? Chloe Sullivan..." Lex began.

"Shit! What the hell do I have to do to get you to shut up?" Chloe interrupted heatedly. Her nerves were frayed and Lex Luthor and his endless questions were not helping.

Stepping closer to him, she put out her hands towards him and they fell upon his upper chest. Her mission had been to clamp her hand on his mouth but she became sidetracked by the firm, hard muscles beneath his shirt and jacket.

Oooh! Nice! Very, very, very nice! Who would have thought that Lex Luthor had such a rock hard chest? Chloe thought as she softly pressed her hand firmer on his chest.

Lex immediately stopped his questioning at the feel of her probing hand. The sensation she was causing with her tentative touch was wreaking havoc upon his senses. He closed his eyes to the wonderful feelings and wondered if he should put a stop to it. What in the hell was she doing?

Chloe brought her other hand up and now she used both hands to span the length of his chest. Wow! So broad... Damn! I really should stop... But, hey, it worked... He's quiet for the moment.

Lex inhaled deeply and his body heated quickly as he felt her hands explore his chest. He should stop her... He needed to stop her... But the wonderful sensations were inflaming him and reasonable thought flew out the window. He felt her hands slowly travel upwards.

"Chloe..." He whispered as her hands softly caressed his neck and a low moan escaped his lips. Her hands felt wonderful as they softly touched his heated skin. Chloe own body heat rose as her hands roamed. Lex felt incredibly good underneath her fingers and it was wonderful to have a man like Lex Luthor at her mercy.

A wicked smile form on her lips at his moan. Hmm... I shouldn't be such a tease but...

Chloe hands found their way finally towards his face. They cupped his cheeks before one hand rested over his mouth.

"Shut the hell up!" She said quietly though her smile turned into a grin when she felt him stiffen beneath her fingers.

The little... I'm going to kill her... Witch! Well if she wants to play a game of teasing...

Suddenly Chloe felt his heat enclose her. Instinctively, she backed away but found with the tight space her back was pressed against the wall. He breathed heavily against her ear causing shivers to race throughout her body. Lex smiled against her ear as he felt the shivers. So she's not so immune after all...

"When this is over, Ms. Sullivan, you and I are going to have a very long discussion on why it is not nice to tease men." He whispered hotly into her ear and she fought very hard to control the moan that almost escaped her lips. The body heat he was giving off was distracting and heavenly and she found it very difficult to think straight.

He was about to continue with his seductive torture when voices from the other side of the door interrupted. Lex pulled back slightly and Chloe breathed a soft sigh of relief. Having Lex Luthor this close to her was overwhelming to her senses.

"I'm telling you, I think the little bitch is here." a gravely voice growled. The menace in his voice was very telling and Lex found himself frowning at the voice.

"Well we'd have seen her by now. I think you're full of shit. Come on, let's go. We've got the disk." Another deeper voice replied.

"The deal was we were supposed to bring her back with us. I think we should take a look around." the gravely voice insisted.

"Let's just get the hell out of here. This place gives me the creeps. We'll catch up with her later." The deeper voice replied.

"It's a fucking school. Not a fucking cemetery! What the hell is the matter with you?" the gravely voice asked in disgust.

"I don't like this place when it's dark, asshole!" the deeper voice responded angrily.

"Fucking pansy! If you want to go, then get the fuck out! I'm going to keep looking." The gravely voice shot back.

"Shitbag...We both have to be there. That's the deal or we won't get our money. The boss will be happy we got the disk. Now, let's just go."

Chloe stiffened at the sudden silence. What was going on? Did they leave? It was killing her not knowing what was happening. She tugged on Lex's sleeve but he didn't respond. Lex was also trying to hear what was happening. Chloe tugged on his sleeve again. Lex leaned down to where he thought Chloe's ear might be. He was going to whisper 'Stay still' but found that his lips connected with a soft, velvety flesh that was definitely not her ear.

Chloe couldn't move for a few seconds as she was shocked by Lex's lips upon hers. She quickly moved away as if burned. She felt her face flaming and didn't know how to respond except for: Wow! His lips! Wow!

Lex, for his part, didn't move even when she pulled back. He just kissed Chloe Sullivan. Albeit it was an accident, but nevertheless he just kissed her and he liked it very much. This was really not happening! Not now!

"Shit! All right, let's get the fuck out of here. We'll catch up with her later." The gravely voice growled disgustedly.

Chloe held her breath as she heard the two figures leaving. She was about to open the door when Lex's hand on her arm stalled her. She didn't move catching on quickly that he wanted to wait an extra few minutes. Lex didn't bother to remove his hand and the intense heat from his fingers was driving her crazy. She really needed to get away from this man. She needed to think clearly, which was something she could not do trapped this close to him.

She should be worried about the men, who were chasing after her, but all she could focus on was the fact that Lex Luthor's lips felt heavenly for the few seconds that she was in contact with them and how she wanted to feel them again. Damn! So not happening! Chloe silently growled to herself.

When Lex felt that it was safe to come out, he slowly opened the closet door and stepped out with Chloe close behind him. His blue-gray eyes scanned the area and noted that all was silent. He turned to Chloe, his eyes narrowing and a look of anger appeared on his face.

"Now, Ms. Sullivan, perhaps you can tell me just what in the hell is going on!"