(Bart's Pov)
I could basically feel Chloe shaking against me. I knew what she was trying to do. She was trying to act like she wasn't scared, but the truth is that she is so creeped out she's shaking against me. I sigh. This was not making me feel any better. Next time, she is so taking a gun with her. I pull her against me into a tight hug. My chin resting on her head, as I breath in her unique scent. I sighed again. I felt so ashamed. From now own, I swore to myself, I would never let Chloe go into a 6 mile radius of danger.
"Come 'on let's go out tonight." I said to her hoping to vanish her worries even if just for a moment.
(Chloe's Pov)
I breathed in his cologne as he pulled me into him. I hugged him to myself and sighed as well. When he suggested that we go out, I pulled back and then said "You know what, until I can figure out who's following me, how about let's just have supper here tonight and we could either order in, or we can cook a meal together. I've been wanting to make that Chicken Pasta dish lately anyway. Then we can make it movie night, I hear a good movie is on Pay Per View tonight". I smiled at him hoping he'd agree to it. After my run in with a stalker, going out didn't seem like a good idea right about now. I needed to lay low until I could figure out who was following me. I went into the Kitchen and got out the supplies for the Chicken Pasta and laid the ingredients on the Island. I motioned for Bart to help me.
(Bart's pov)
I followed Chloe into the kitchen feeling her unease when I mentioned going out. She probably didn't want to face that creepy stalker. I had a tingly feeling the bottom pit of my stomach; I usually had that feeling when something bad was going to happen. I tensed. My body preparing for an attack. I searched around the apartment looking for a sign of danger. I found none, but the feeling still didn't go away. I sighed. I was being paranoid. I want Chloe to relax and be happy, not freak out. Still a little tense and jumpy, I stood behind Chloe while she cut up the ingredients. I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her close, then leaning down to nestle. my face into her neck.
"I love you" I murmured. The truth was I was scared. I hadn't fought danger in years. I know I fought someone or something more stronger than a creepy stalker; but hey, you gotta worry about your girl.
(Chloe's Pov)
I leaned against Bart and just let him held me close. "I love you to Bart". I turned my head to look him the eyes. I could tell he was scared deep down and I couldn't blame him. We were on our own in Chili and were possibly dealing with some crazy stalker that wanted to see me dead. I just wanted to melt in his arms I felt so safe in them. They were warm, and inviting. I felt as long as Bart was here, nothing could harm me. "You know, I have good faith in you Bart that you can protect me from this crazy person. You've protected me from Checkmate. And if we're unsure of what to do about this man, Clark and the others are just a phone call away". When they moved in, Chloe used one big room set up as Watchtower. She could keep an eye out on crime in the area, all the while she could do research. "And, after supper when I'm done taking a bubble bath, I'm going online to find out information about this man. He's bound to have a mile long rap-sheet. Then you can go find him and have him arrested if he tries anything". I looked at him trying to sound positive and upbeat the way I usually am.
(Bart's pov)
I smiled at her, trying to comfort. I could see the unease. I knew exactly what she was trying to do. She was trying to make it sound simple and a no problem issue. I sighed. Some things will never change. She was right about one thing though, a bubble bath would really help to ease off the tension.
"Alright." I pulled her close, and gently planted a kiss on her forehead.
"While you're doing that, I'm gonna go take a quick shower." I said. "Okay."
Chloe nodded, and I gave her one last kiss before heading off towards a bathroom. A hot shower is exactly what I needed to calm me down. Everything was going to be okay. Just like it always was when there was a villain. He would do something evil, and for moments we thought he would win, but we always pulled through. My brain tried to convince me that was a fact, but I felt as if I was thinking those words to lie to myself and tell myself everything was gonna be alright.
(Chloe's pov)
I let out the sigh and felt my uneasiness return to my body as I continued to chop up the ingredients for the Chicken Pasta. Hiding emotions from Bart was never easy. He knew me too well and I knew he saw the uneasiness in me. I never doubted that he couldn't protect me, that wasn't an issue. He was Flash! If anyone could protect me, it was him. What I was afraid of was what this stranger might do to me if he ever got a hold of me. Throughout most of my life, I have learned not to trust strangers. I learned to keep well grounded, and stick with being around people I only knew. I put all the ingredients including the Chicken and Noodles into a casserole dish and then put the crust stuff on top. There, got that accomplished. I set the Stove to preheat and then when it was done, set the casserole on top rack, then I set the Garlic Bread out to fix next onto the Island. Our house phone began to ring and I was surprised. Now who would be calling our phone? Feeling hopeful, I hoped it was either Lois or Clark wanting to catch up. I picked it up and said "Hello?" feeling the unease return. Heavy breathing sounded on the other end. For a few moments, there was no other sound. "Hello, who is this?" I asked getting impatient. "I'm going to hang up, if you don't talk". I said.
The Heavy breathing continued. Then a dry, evil laughter sounded. Then I heard a male's voice sounded and it made the hairs on my neck stand up "Your very pretty. I can't wait to see you up-close". the man said. Before I could respond to that, he had hung up. The strange man was watching me! And he could be watching me from anywhere. I nearly jumped when Bart entered the Kitchen again, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
