Disclaimer:
Still don't own Smallville. Damn.Rating:
PG-13, although some of it is slightly at R-level.Author's Notes:
Wow, guys, sorry it's taken me so long to post some new stuff for this story. I'm still basically having the same problems as I have had in the past. I'm still not exactly at the Rogue part yet, that will probably be in not the next chapter, but the one after that. I'm trying to get there as soon as I can, but I find more and more stuff to add to this part of the story, that it's hard to move through it quickly. I promise I'll try to write more swiftly though.*****A warning for this chapter:
it gets a little risqué at one point, some might even say gratuitous. So if you're a part of the younger reader audience, or get slightly uncomfortable with sex scenes (mine's pretty non-graphic, and probably horribly written as I have no idea what the hell I'm really talking about) than I suggest you skip the **** part (it's not that long.)*******Anyway, some of this chapter might seem random and possibly unnecessary, but I promise you, it will make more sense after you read the next to chapters, which I am working on now, and hopefully will be done with soon. Also I promise after the Rogue episode-chapter, it will be less Lex/Nicola centric and have more of Clark, Chloe, Pete, and Lana in it, I swear.
To Rene and blablah- Thanks for the reviews, love ya guys for it.
And thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read my story so far. I know they're long chapters, so thanks for you patience. If you have any suggestions, comments, or any random thoughts, feel free to express them in a review or email me.
Anyway, on with the newest chapter:
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Hours had passed since Nicola had gone to visit Clark. She currently found herself taking the orders of some kids she went to school with. She glanced at the door when the bell rang, and smiled as she found Chloe, Pete, and Clark were the ones who walked through the entryway together. After she finished taking the order, she walked over to the table the trio had sat at.
"Hey guys, what's up?"
"Nothing much, just decided to come hang out," replied Chloe.
Nicola noticed a hint of gloom hung over Pete's head, which indicated that Chloe might have informed him on how they were getting to Metropolis tomorrow.
"So, Pete, did you get permission from your parents to go to Metropolis tomorrow."
"Yeah, after a ten-minute lecture on the dangers of the big city. Luckily, they said I could go before they found out it would be Luthor who was accommodating the ride up there."
"Well, we are going to have a lot of fun tomorrow."
"Of course."
"As much as I'd love to just stand here and chat with you, I've gotta do some actual work for the next hour until I'm off. So, what can I get you guys?"
"A Coke for me," replied Pete.
"My usual, please," said Chloe.
"And let me guess, Clarkcoffee, black?"
"You know me well," grinned Clark.
"I'll be back with your drinks soon."
Nicola turned and walked back to the counter to get her orders situated. After she got the drinks for the tables that came before her friend's, she finally came back to their table with their orders.
"Here you go," she said, handing them their drinks.
They all replied some sort of thanks.
"So, do you want to do something after work?" asked Pete.
"I would love to, but I've got to go down to Edge City."
"Edge City? Why?" asked Chloe.
"I've got to pick up my new car."
"New car? What kind?"
"Well, Pete, that I'm not sure of yet."
"How can you not know what car you're getting?" asked Clark.
"Well, my step-dad picked it out, so I won't know till I get home."
"And he didn't pick it up for you because"
"He can't drive his car and my car at the same time."
"Oh."
"Do you need a ride to pick up your car?" asked Chloe.
"No, I've got that covered, but thanks."
"What are friends for."
"So, what's the plan for tomorrow? Anyone call Lex to make plans?"
"Yeah. Lex said he would come pick us up in his limo at our houses," replied Clark.
"Actually, he's picking me up at Clark's house. I think my parents would flip if the limo came in front of our house to pick me up."
"And he'll pick us up around?"
"He said around nine in the morning," answered Clark.
"Okay, great. Uh oh, Gina's glaring at me, I better get back to work."
"Okay."
Nicola left her friends and then went back at the front counter to help out. Several minutes upon minutes passed, and Nicola was finally off. As soon as she got off, she changed out of her work clothes and then joined Pete, Chloe, and Clark at their table. As she plopped into a chair a sigh escaped from her mouth.
"You have no idea how nice it feels to be off my feet."
"Oh, poor Nicola," teased Pete, earning a tongue sticking out in his direction from her. "Very mature."
"So, how are you getting home?" asked Chloe.
"Not sure. Maybe walk."
"I could give you a ride, if you want."
"That'd be awesome, dude. Thanks."
"You're welcome. Let me just finish this cup, then we can head out."
"Alright."
As Chloe took in the hot liquid she held in her oversized mug the coffee shop provided, a waitress came over to their table to give them their bill for the food and extra drinks they consumed since sitting down.
"Do you want anything, Nicola?" the waitress asked as Chloe, Pete, and Clark dug into their pockets and wallets for cash.
"A caramel mocha to go would be great."
"Alright, I'll be right back with that for you."
She grabbed the money that Nicola's friends had paid for their stuff with, then left to get Nicola's order taken care of.
"So, did we decide if we were watching a movie tomorrow?"
"A movie? How boring is that? Shouldn't we be doing things in Metropolis we don't get to experience much in Smallville?" asked Pete.
"I'll have to agree with Pete on that one," said Clark.
"Fine, movie out," sighed Chloe. "Tomorrow, how about pizza for lunch?"
"Sounds good," replied Clark.
"Fine with me," added Pete.
"What time do y'all have to be home tomorrow?" asked Nicola.
"My parents want me to be promptly home by ten."
"Same with mine."
"My dad said 11 at the latest, and only if I promise to go directly sleep as soon as I get home."
"So I think seven would the best time to leave Metropolis, agreed?"
The other three teens expressed some kind of agreement gesture.
"It's settled then. We'll have roughly seven hours to reek havoc in Metropolis."
"Sounds like fun."
"Here's your mocha," said the waitress, interrupting their conversation.
"Thanks," smiled Nicola, taking the drink from her. She then handed over a few bucks to pay for the drink and the tip. "Ready to go, Chlo?"
"Yeah," she replied, gulping down the last of her cappuccino before standing up.
"Great. Well, I guess we'll see you boys tomorrow."
"Bye guys," said Chloe.
"Bye," replied Pete.
"G'Night."
Nicola and Chloe walked out of the Beanery and then headed for Chloe's car.
"Someone was awfully eager to give me a ride. Was it possibly to corner me so their reporter instincts could kick in to interrogate me?"
"I think I should feel insulted."
"Oh, Chlo, you know I love you for it. So, go ahead, ask whatever it is you wanted to ask me all day."
"Okay, so you and your mystery man didn't do the horizontal mambo last night, right?"
"I already told you nothing happened."
"Alright. Now, my question, before your little boyfriend interrupted us this morning, was have you ever had sex before?"
"Have you?"
"You answer first."
Nicola didn't answer Chloe and instead concentrated at the task of getting to Chloe's car. When they arrived to the car, Chloe unlocked the driver's side and got in. She then unlocked the passenger side so Nicola could get into it.
"So, you still haven't answered my question," Chloe said to Nicola as she started the car.
"And I don't think I should dignify it with a response."
Chloe gave Nicola a look that said, 'you just don't want to answer.'
"Okay, fine, since I've told you so much about myself already, once I tell you the answer, you have to answer a few questions of mine."
"Fair enough."
"Alright," she paused before a second before revealing her answer. "I've had sex one time. Right before I came to Smallville."
"Really?" asked a shocked Chloe.
"Yep. He was my boyfriend at the time. It was the night before I had to move. I was upset, one thing led to another, and then it kind of just happened."
"Wow. That goodbye must have sucked the next day."
"Actually, there was no goodbye; he didn't even know I was moving."
"Ouch."
"I know. And I feel horrible for what I did, but I always figured just leaving him behind would be easier for both of us."
"Was it? For you, at least?"
"No. I was miserable. But I kept that to myself. I didn't even write it in my journal, because then, by admitting it on paper, it would be more real. And then I met you and Clark and Pete and Lana and then Lex, so I found myself able to push it further and further into the back of my mind."
"Like a cop out?"
"As much as I hate to admit it to myself; yes, it was basically a cop out."
"Have you talked to him since?"
"No. I should, but I probably will never work up the courage to. Even though he was one of my best friends, I can't face him."
"Well, isn't your life just one big soap opera?"
"Unfortunately."
"Are you going to visit him while we're Metropolis?"
"Maybe. Probably not. Anyway, enough about me, it's you time."
"Oh, great."
"So, Miss Sullivan, how long have you been pining over a certain dark-haired, blue-eyed, flannel-wearing, farm boy?"
"Excuse me?"
"Okay, let me rephrase that. How long have you had the hots for Clark?"
"I don't have the hots for Clark," insisted Chloe.
"Chloe, if I remember correctly you were the one who told me to stop denying the obvious. So, dear, I must apply the same sentiment here."
"Humph, you're not going to let this go, are you?"
"Nope."
"Fine," sighed Chloe. "Eighth grade. From the first moment I laid my eyes on him."
"I knew it," exclaimed Nicola, happily. "You two would be so cute together."
"Too bad that will never happen; he's too hung up on a certain someone with the initials LL."
"Chloe, you know him and Lex are just friends," she joked. "Look, I know currently Clark attached to a certain surgery-sweet ex-cheerleader brunette, but Clark, however dense he may be, will realize that the person he should be with was right under his nose the whole time."
"Yeah, right," scoffed Chloe. "Anyway, I thought you were friends with Lana. I'm surprised you haven't been trying to sway her over to the Clark-side yet."
"While I do like Lana, and I'm sure she and Clark would make an attractive couple, I'm not sure they're right for each other. Besides, she is with Whitney, and while I don't like the cocky bastard that much, he does seem to really care for her. Plus, I don't want to be the downfall of anyone's relationship."
"Right."
"Trust me, Chlo, I see major developments in your impending romantic relationship with Clark coming soon."
"Impending? Don't you mean non-existent?"
"Chloe, my dear, you have little faith. Trust me, it's in the stars."
"Okay"
"So, Chlo, when are you going to move in on Clark?"
"Um, try two weeks after never."
"I don't like that kind of defeatist attitude."
"It's not defeatist, it's accepting the truth."
"You say tomatoe, I say defeatist."
"You are so corny."
"I try."
"All right, you have to promise to tell Clark or Pete, or Lex for that matter, anything about me liking Clark, okay? Or else I will have to kill you," Chloe said as they pulled up to Nicola's house.
"Promise. My secrets for your secret, however, if I ever find out you have let out my said secrets, I will tell your secret, then hunt you down, and then kill you," joked Nicola.
"Great."
Nicola opened the door then climbed out.
"So, thanks for the ride."
"No problem."
"And I guess I'll see you tomorrow, bright and early."
"Yep. See ya."
Nicola closed the door, gave a small wave to Chloe, then walked towards her front door as Chloe drove off. Her family was home, so when she climbed up the front steps and got to the front door, she found it unlocked. She found her family in the kitchen, sitting eating diner.
"You started dinner with out me? Don't I feel the love."
"Quit being so melodramatic, there's enough for you too and we just started eating five minutes ago."
"Thanks."
Nicola grabbed herself a plate, then got herself some of the food which consisted of hotdogs and macaroni and cheese.
"So, how was Edge City?" Nicola asked as she sat down at the table.
"Fun," said Lindsay.
"No it wasn't, it was boring," replied Joey.
"No, it was fun."
"Boring."
"Fun!"
"Boring!"
"Kids, stop fighting," said Juliet.
"So, did you find me a car?"
"Yes, there was a Jeep in the lot. It actually wasn't in that bad of condition. One of front sides was smashed in pretty bad and the windshield was damaged. The engine was in fair condition; there was a hole in the transmission and the battery's dead, but everything else was fine."
"Great. When should I go?"
"Well, the yard closes at five and the guy said some staff will be there till six, so they should be gone by now."
"Okay, then I'll go after I eat. Just show me a map of where this place is, then I think I'll be able to orb there."
"Sure, before you go."
"Great."
The rest of dinner they discussed diatribe things, and then once done, Brad grabbed a map of Kansas to show Nicola where in Edge City the yard was located. She went down to her room to change out of her work clothes and into a pair of jeans and a baseball-style three-quarter-sleeved shirt. She then grabbed her favorite jean jacket and soon afterward orbed out of her house.
Nicola orbed herself to Edge City's auto wreckage yard, and sure enough, as planned, her totaled vehicle was waiting for her outside the gates. She surveyed the area, making sure there wasn't anyone or anything that would witness what she was about to do. She walked over to the jeep and touched it. In a matter of seconds, the deep dents on the sides disappeared, the cracked windshield was fixed, and the chipped paintjob now looked like a fresh coat. She walked around the car, checking out its body. Unhappy with its brown color, she touched the jeep to transform it to a blue hue. She opened the hood of the car and looked over the engine. With a swoosh of her hand, everything that hadn't been working was now in brand new condition.
Nicola walked over to the driver side and opened the door. As promised, the keys were in the ignition. She turned the keys to test if the car would start and as expected, the engine turned on with a roar. Nicola smiled to herself, then put the car in drive and headed home.
She was halfway between Edge City and Smallville when her cell rang. She reached for her phone that was in her purse that sat in the passenger seat.
"Moshi, moshi?" she answered her phone in Japanese.
"I didn't know you were versed in Japanese," said the familiar voice in the line.
"There's still a lot of things you don't know about me, Luthor."
"Like where you are right now?"
"Exactly."
"So are you going to tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"Where you are?"
"What fun would that be? A girl needs to keep a shroud of mystery."
"I suppose I could always have my guys track your cell phone to find your location."
"Won't be necessary. If you must know, I'm heading towards Smallville from Edge City."
"And what, praytell, were you doing in Edge City?"
"Visiting my secret boyfriend."
"Really?"
"Oh, yeah. Really good-looking guy. Blond hair, green eyes, and a great physique. Okay, so I really was picking up my new car."
"You bought yourself a new car?"
"Actually, mom and step-dad did. And technically it's used, not new."
"Oh. What kind?"
"A soft-top Jeep with a removable top."
"Interesting choice of vehicle."
"Well, I told Brad I wanted a Lexus Luxury Convertible, but I was denied."
"Too bad."
"I know. So, to what do I owe the pleasure of your phone call?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to stop by for a night cap?"
"I would, but I don't drink," joked Nicola.
"Okay, let me rephrase that. How about you come over and keep me company tonight?"
"Lex, sweetie, contrary to belief, I don't model myself after on-call hookers," Nicola told him sarcastically. "How about this; if you want to see me, meet me at Crater Lake Park at the spot that overlooks the lake in a half an hour. Oh, and bring a blanket."
She hung up the cell phone before Lex could reply, then pushed the accelerator to head to the destinated spot quicker. She arrived at Crater Lake Park in under twenty minutes. She climbed out of the car, then sat on the hood of it to wait for Lex. She laid up against the windshield of her car and glanced up at the stairs as she waited. Several minutes later, a Ferrari rolled up alongside her car. The driver door opened up, and then Lex stepped out of the car donning his usual attire. As he slowly strolled up to her, Nicola glanced at her watch.
"And with a minute to spare. Nice timing."
"I try."
Nicola slid off the hood of the engine of her car and stood next to him. Before she could say anything else, Lex planted a kiss on her lips. Once they broke apart, Nicola smiled up at him.
"So, did you bring the blanket?"
Without answering her, Lex backed away from her and went to his car. He opened the passenger door and perched in. When he fully came back out of the car, he turned and held the blanket up for Nicola to see. Nicola walked over to him and then took the blanket from him.
"Good job."
"Do I get a reward?"
"HmmI don't knowis it really worthy of one?" she asked, smiling mischievously at him.
"Absolutely."
"Okay, I suppose so."
Nicola placed the blanket on the hood of his car, then snaked her arms around Lex's neck, then moved in to kiss him as if on the lips, but instead she gave him peck on the cheek.
"That's my reward? I'm kind of insulted."
Nicola smirked at Lex, then quickly placed her lips on his. She sucked on his bottom lip, earning a slight moan from Lex. After a couple of minutes, she pulled apart from him so she could breath.
"Is that better?"
"Much."
Nicola pulled apart from Lex, then grabbed the blanket.
"You know, that ground doesn't look very comfortable. I can think of a cozier place we can go," said Lex as Nicola spread the blanket onto the ground.
"It only be for a little while," replied Nicola as she sat down on the blanket.
Lex walked up to her, then sat down beside her. Lex watched as Nicola's intense gaze moved up towards the stars.
"So, why did you pick this spot for us to meet?"
"No reason. Sometimes I take late night runs to this spot then lie on the grass and look up at the stars. It kind of reminds me of when I went camping with my dad before he died."
"Oh."
Nicola shivered involuntarily, which Lex noticed, so he wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her close to him. Nicola closed her eyes, and leaned back into him.
"Okay, it's too cold to just sit here. Let's go back to your place."
"Great idea."
Nicola stood up, followed by Lex, and then she picked up the blanket.
"I have to stop by my house to grab a few things, then I'll meet you at your place, okay?"
"Alright."
"See you then."
Nicola turned and started to walk to her car, when Lex grabbed her arm and spun her around to him. He then promptly lowered his mouth onto hers and kissed her.
"What was that for?"
"Just so I have something to subdue me with until you get to my place."
Nicola rolled her eyes.
"Well, I'm happy for you. See you in a few."
Nicola got into her car and then drove off to her house. She looked at the clock on her radio as she made her way to her house and saw that it was 8:12. It took her about 10 minutes to get to her house. When she pulled up, she found all the lights on, which was no surprise. As she turned the engine off, the front door opened and her mom and Brad stepped out of the house with Joey and Lindsay in tow.
"Nice work," commented Brad as she got out of the car.
"I thought so."
"You would never know it was a complete wreck before," said Juliet.
"Let's just hope that the DMV never finds out," said Brad.
"Cool car," said Joey.
"Thanks kiddo. Shouldn't you be in bed?" Nicola said, picking him up.
"I'm not tired."
"Hey mom, I was wondering, could I go to Chloe's house and spend the night there?" she asked as the five of them walked back into the house. "We figured it would be easier that way."
"Didn't you spend last night there?"
"Yeah, so?"
"Just checking. Yeah, sure."
"Great, thanks. I'll take Joey upstairs to change in his PJs for you, then get some stuff, then I'm gone."
"Alright."
Nicola carried Joey upstairs to his room.
"Are you going to Metropolis tomorrow?" Joey asked Nicola as she put him down and then went to the dresser for his PJs.
"Yeah, why?"
Joey disappeared into his closet then came back out with a car toy.
"If you see Danny Mulligan, can you give this to him? I borrowed it before we left and just found it."
"Sure."
Nicola took the small car from Joey and tucked it into her pocket. She then helped him put on his pajamas, and when she finished, a yawn escaped from his mouth.
"Tired now?"
Joey nodded his head.
"Come on, let's get you in bed."
Nicola walked over to Joey's bed and pulled down his sheets so he could crawl in. Once he was underneath the covers, she pulled them up a little.
"Can you read me a story before you go?"
"Sure. Which one?"
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie."
"Good choice," replied Nicola as she went to the bookshelf and grabbed the book.
She laid on the bed next to Joey and propped the book up so he could see the pictures as she read. It took her about five minutes to slowly read the story and give Joey enough time to see each picture. When she was done, she glanced at him to find him fast asleep. She slid of the bed, then gave her brother a kiss on the forehead before leaving his room. When she got downstairs, she found Brad, Lindsay, and Juliet in the living room watching a movie.
"Joey's asleep," she announced to them.
"Thanks honey," replied Juliet.
"No problem."
Nicola walked past them and went downstairs to her room to grab some clothes. After that, she stopped into the bathroom to brush her teeth. When she was through with that, she put the toothbrush into her bag, and then proceeded to the front door.
"I'm leaving!"
"Have fun in Metropolis. Be safe."
"Will do, Ma."
With that, Nicola walked out of the house, got into her car, then drove to Lex's manor. She was there in under ten minutes since she sped on the nearly empty highway that led from her house to his. She pulled up to his place, grabbed her bag, then walked up the steps to his front door. A few moments following her knock on the door, it opened revealing Lex.
"Something hold you up?"
"Sorry, my brother wanted me to read him a bedtime story."
"Not a problem."
Lex motioned her into the manor and closed the door behind her. After helping her take off her coat, he grabbed her hand and then led her down one of the halls. He led her up some familiar stairs and towards a familiar door, and before she knew it they were in Lex's bedroom again. Nicola dropped her bag on the ground.
"Straight to the bedroom. A little presumptuous, don't you think?" she asked as Lex closed the door.
"I thought we already agreed this was the most comfortable place we could be."
"Maybe you're right."
Without warning, Lex placed his mouth on Nicola's and wrapped his arms around her waist to bring her closer. As her hip touched his, something hard that was in her pocket poked him. Without breaking the kiss, Lex took one hand from her waist and moved it to her pocket to take out whatever object that was in it. Nicola's lips moved to his neck, giving Lex leeway to see what he had taken out of her pocket.
"A racecar?"
"Oh, forgot about that," Nicola said, taking the car from him. She walked over to the bed, kicking off her sneakers in the process, and then placed the small racecar onto nightstand next to Lex's bed before sitting on the bed.
"You want to explain that one?" he asked as he sat next to her, then took of his expensive pair of loafers.
"Since I was going to Metropolis tomorrow, my little brother wanted me to give it to his friend."
"Well, that's awfully sisterly of you to do that for him."
"Anything for Joey."
"It must be nice to have a little sibling who looks up to you."
"It's great. I love Joey and Lindsay more than anything in the world; I've helped take care of both of them, so I've grown attached."
"I had a younger brother, but he died a few months after he was born."
"I'm sorry. What was his name?"
"Julian."
"Well, I'm sure he would have been proud to call you his older brother."
"Not if my father had anything to do with it."
Nicola frowned at Lex's comment.
"Why is it that every time we get together we take a walk down depressive lane?"
"Because we're both very extremely depressing people?"
"Maybe. But I say, from now on, anytime we see the other get depressing, we divert their mood?"
"Agreed. And how do you propose we do this?"
"Like this," replied Nicola, leaning towards him to kiss again.
Lex slowly lowered Nicola down onto the bed without breaking contact from the kiss. Nicola wrapped her arms around him and brought him closer to her. Lex's right hand combed through her hair, while the other roamed down her side to her waist. A Lex's mouth moved to her neck, Nicola moved her hands from his back to his chest, and she then started to unbutton the black dress shirt he was wearing. She slid the shirt off him, revealing his bare chest. She then rolled the both of them around so she was on top, then started to placed kisses across his a chest. A moan of pleasure escaped from Lex's mouth as the kisses trailed down to his stomach.
Nicola's mouth moved away from Lex's body, causing a groan of protest to come from Lex, but he stopped when he saw the reason for this was so she could pull her T-shirt over head, revealing her lace bra. Seconds later, her mouth took his again. As this happened, she accidentally connected with him once again, but this time her body still appeared to be active. This time she got images of the day of meteor shower in 1989. As the images flashed through her mind, giving her a further look in the psychosis of Lex, Lex's hands roved to Nicola's back and without fully comprehending it, he instinctively and masterfully unhooked her bra. The last image she got from Lex before she was able to break the connection was the bright flash of the light from the meteor that caused Lex to lose his vibrant, red hair and felt how terrified Lex had felt. As she broke the connection, she pulled away from Lex with widened eyes. Lex mistook the widened eyes as having something to do with the fact that he unhooked her bra.
"I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to. I kind of got carried away," apologized Lex, causing Nicola snap out of whatever trance she was in.
Instead of replying she went into kiss him again. It was strange. She, for some reason, felt a strong link to Lex. If the random connections were any indication, this was an extremely unique pairing. True, she had randomly connected to Clark that one time, but this was different. It was if the cosmos were screaming at her, trying to get her attention, urging her that Lex was her soulmate or something. That's when she realized that she was falling in love with this sexy bald man she was embraced with and knew she was ready to take this relationship further.
"I'm ready," she murmured into his lips.
"What?" asked Lex, breaking away from the kiss.
"I want you to make love to me," whispered Nicola, realizing how cheesy she sounded, but that couldn't helped.
Lex burrowed his face into a frown, and he met her eyes in an intense gaze. He searched her eyes.
"Are you sure?"
"Positive."
***************Lex placed a hand behind her head and brought it to him to kiss. His hands roved to her shoulders and then he slid the straps of her bra down her arms. Once the bra was removed, it was discarded to the floor, then Lex rolled Nicola and himself over so he was on top, then his lips moved from her lips, to her neck, tracing their way to her shoulder and then her collarbone. She wrapped an arm around his neck, her hands grabbed his head, bringing him closer to her. The feeling of flesh against flesh was exhilarating to her. Lex's lips eventually found their way back to Nicola's lips, and as they their tongues danced, Nicola's hands slowly slid down Lex's chest to his chiseled abs, finding her way to the waist of his pants. She unbuttoned his black slacks and then slowly unzipped them. With Lex's help, she managed to get them off of him, leaving him in only his boxers.
Lex's lips trailed down Nicola's neck then down the valley between her breasts, until they reached her flat stomach. As he did this, he unbuttoned and unzipped her jeans, then slowly pulled them down her legs. Once they were removed, his lips roamed back up until they were on one her breasts while he caressed the other with his hand. As Lex's expert hand and mouth did their magic, a moan of pleasure passed through Nicola's lips.
"Lex," breathed Nicola.
He grinned at the reaction his touches were causing Nicola to have, and soon his lips found their way back to hers. His hands went to the curve of her waist, then moved down the sides of her hips. Nicola's hands moved to his chest, and she slightly pushed him back.
"Do you have protection?" she asked him, realizing that now was the best time to ask before they got too carried away.
Lex slowly moved away from Nicola and moved for the nightstand next to the bed. He opened the top drawer, and then he pulled a condom out of it.
"I don't know whether I should be glad you have a condom on hand or worried."
"My motto is, always be prepared.'"
"Funny, I never pictured you as the boy-scout type."
"Cute."
"I thought so."
Before Nicola could say anymore, Lex's lips were on hers again. Slowly, the last bit of clothing remaining on either body was removed, leaving both parties bare. Lex peered down at Nicola, taking in every curve of her body. After putting on the condom, he looked into Nicola's eyes one more time, and decided to give her one last chance to back out before the reached the point of no return.
"Are you sure this is what you want?" he asked softly.
"Lex, we wouldn't have gotten this far if I wasn't absolutely positive that this was what wanted. Now, stop second-guessing yourself and my decision-making skills. I want you more than anything in the world."
Lex placed his mouth on Nicola's and his tongue probed her mouth. He entered her crevasse and began to thrust into her. They moved rhythmically together. Nicola tightened her grip on Lex and her hands wove their way to the nape of Lex's neck. As she reached her climax, Nicola purred Lex's name. Lex thought it was quite possible the most erotic thing he'd ever heard. He soon found his release, and collapsed on the bed next to Nicola. She moved so that she was on top of Lex, and she started to leave a trail of kisses all over his body, eliciting a moan from him. Ready to go another round, Nicola grabbed another condom, and started to slip it on Lex, earning a raised eyebrow.
"I have the feeling we're going to wear ourselves out tonight," commented Lex.
"You're very perceptive," replied Nicola as she straddled his lap, then kissing him soundly on the lips. ******************
Nicola and Lex went at it like rabbits that night. Late into evening, they finally found sleep. Shortly thereafter, Nicola woke up after getting her regular two hours of sleep, and she started when she woke up snuggling naked next to an equally naked, warm body. After the few seconds of disorientation that usually occurred after waking up, Nicola remember where she was and what had transpired that night. A goofy smile spread across her face, and she nestled her head into Lex's chest. A reply of the events that occurred earlier that evening ran through her mind and she started to think about her first time in comparison with this one. Sex with Brian had been wonderful, magically in fact. But sex with Lex had been so mind-blowing that there were no words to express its greatness. The morning after with Brian had been strange, slightly uncomfortable, probably due to the fact that she knew she would be leaving later that day and it was the first time she had woken up naked in a bed, let alone naked with another person. As she laid with Lex under the plush covers, she felt as sense of complete serenity.
A rush of thoughts flew through Nicola's a mind as she pondered her feelings for the man sleeping beside her. She knew she was attracted to him, that much was obvious, but now she realized her connection with him ran deeper than that. It wasn't merely just a physical thing, not that the physical aspect wasn't great, because, by god, it was. This wasn't just a schoolgirl crush or a lustful yearning; it was more.
"I love him."
The words slipped out of her mouth before she could stop them. This sudden epiphany that flew out of her mouth startled her. Her eyes widened, as it seemed as though Lex was starting to stir, but luckily for her, he was still soundly asleep. She let out a short sigh of relief. What would have happened if he had heard me? Nicola pondered to herself. Would he have laughed at me, telling me that I was in over my head and it wasn't love I was feeling? Would he startled and ran as far as he could from me? Or would he have professed his own love for me, and we would kiss passionately and live happily ever after?
Nicola scoffed at her last scenario and chastised herself for such ridiculous thoughts. She was acting like a starry-eyed teenager in love.
That's because you are a starry-eyed teenager in love,
Nicola's subconscious spoke to her.Nicola shrugged off her pesky subconscious and slowly rose in bed. She pulled one of the blankets off the bed and wrapped it around herself. She slipped out of the bed, then walked over to the large window that peered over the manor's grounds. From where she stood at the window, she could see the beautiful garden that sat in the backyard. The nearly full moon shone down on her through the window, casting an enchanting glow on her skin.
As she stood there, peering out into the night, Lex slowly began to awaken from his slumber. The removal of the warm body that had been lying next to him and one blanket that had been on top of him caused an imbalance in his sleep, causing him to drift out of it. His hand moved to the spot next to him bed where Nicola had been lying, only to find the spot bare. He slowly opened his eyes and glanced around the room. He quickly spotted Nicola standing in front of his window wrapped in one of his blankets. The glow of the moon against her skin illuminated her beauty, and he stared in awe. I'm turning into a romantic sap, Lex thought to himself. Lex Luthor was many things; suave, charismatic, powerful, intelligent, but rarely would he consider himself remotely romantic.
He laid there in silence watching the seventeen year-old girl——no, not girl, woman—— stand beside the window, and he pondered the reality of his relationship with her. What was their relationship now? Obviously more than acquaintances or friends, but what? Boyfriend and girlfriend? Lovers? Occasional make-out/sex partners? What? God, it was as if he was reverting back to being a lovesick teenager, but even in his teen years he never thought like this. In high school and college, he was all about the prowl, the conquering. He never cared about his status with a female. He didn't care if he, she, or anyone else for that matter, considered their partnering to be of friends, boyfriend/girlfriend, or lover status.
So why start now? He was 21 years old, on the brink of gaining a business empire. Great things were coming his way. But suddenly this girl——woman—— this beautiful, witty, invigorating young woman whirlwinds into his life and everything that had completely sucked in his life at that moment in time seemed miniscule. He forgot about his spawn of the devil father and the fact that he had been banished to this cow of a town, and instead immersed himself into this budding relationship. With her, he didn't want to think about the past or the future, he only cared about now. And it scared the hell out of him.
Nicola rested her head against the cold glass and closed her eyes. If there was one thing she knew for sure was, this time, she wasn't going to run. She was going to stay put and see what will transpire, let it run its course. She wasn't sure how long this was going to last, and she didn't care. She was content with what they had, and she vowed to live in the now.
An involuntary shiver ran across her body, and Nicola pulled the blanket closer to her body. Lex, seeing this, decided it would be best for her to get back under the covers with him where she would be kept warm
"Why don't you come back to bed?" Lex's voice floated through the quiet room, causing Nicola to jump by the sudden noise.
"God, you scared the crap out of me."
"Sorry."
"It's okay."
Nicola slowly made her way back to the bed and spread the blanket back on top of the bed before crawling under the covers next to Lex. She snuggled against him, placing her head on his chest. He kissed her on top of the head, then wrapped his arm around her.
"What were doing out of bed?"
"Just thinking."
"About what?"
"Nothing important," lied Nicola.
"Well, I missed your body heat," Lex replied sleepily, indicating that he was still tired.
"I'm sorry, it'll never happen again."
"Good."
"Go back to sleep Lex, we have an early day tomorrow."
"Right."
Lex closed his eyes, and slowly found himself drifting back to sleep. From Lex's labored breathing, Nicola knew he had gone back to his slumber. Nicola closed her eyes, and listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat and breathing. She knew there was absolutely no chance of going her going to sleep, so she just had to be content with lying in Lex's arms until it was time for them to get ready for Metropolis the next day, which wouldn't be a problem
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TBC soon, I hope. What did you think? Loved it? Hated it? Total indifference? Just tell me, but make it be a helpful comment. For example, don't just say it sucked, tell me why you thought it sucked. I'll take all of your comments to heart.
