(Bart's Pov)
After taking a shower, I got dressed and headed towards the kitchen. My hair was still wet so I had a towel with me to dry off the bits. I walked down the hallway and into the kitchen, when Chloe nearly jumped out of her skin. My body went rigid; as if posing for a threat, ready to attack.
"Is something wrong?" I asked this time hoping to get an answer out of her. She seemed tense, I mean who wouldn't be? She's got some creepy stalker following her. But even for right now, when she was in our apartment, with me, completely safe...she seemed...I don't know weird. She seemed scared, tense, and yet angry at the same time. She stood still, only bobbing her head as if trying to tell herself more than me that she was okay.
I sighed. I walked up to her and encircled her with my arms, pulling her as close as we could get.
"Something's bothering you. I can tell, and please don't try to deny this time." I said looking right into her eyes.
(Chloe's pov)
I sighed. Then I looked Bart back in his eyes and just hugged him tighter. "I just got a disturbing phone call. At first when I answered, I got all this heavy breathing. Then when I demanded for him to speak or I was going to hang up, he then said " Your very pretty, I can't wait to see you up-close". I took a deep breath, "That's when I felt my entire body just freeze up. Hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I kept looking out the window and thoughts just ran through my head. Bart, he could be watching my every move right now and just be waiting for you to leave!" I finally showed fear to Bart and knew I couldn't hide it from him. I just hoped he knew what he could do to help comfort me and to make me feel safer.
(Bart's Pov)
I Froze. Chloe was extremely scared, and some Peeping Tom calling is the last thing she needs.
"Don't worry Chloe, I'm not going anywhere, I promise. You know what? Until this thing is over, I'm stay home with you." I tipped her chin up so we both held each other's gazes.
"I'll just say I have to take a short vacation. Okay?" Before she could say anything, I bent down and captured her lips with mine.
"I'm going to go call him right now. Okay? Don't worry I'll always be here for you." I promised her and meant it. I left the room to grab my cell from my jacket pocket, hoping that all this would end soon. I knew if I just wait here, and do nothing I wasn't going to get any reaction. What I needed to do was hunt him down on my own.
(Chloe's Pov)
Bart was a great Husband I thought to myself breaking into a smile as he went to go make his phone call. But in a way I wish that he wouldn't put off of work just to stay home so he could protect me. But it was his choice to do that and nothing I could say would convince him otherwise. When it came to protecting me I was Bart's number one priority. Even if he stayed out of work awhile till this was over, we wouldn't be hurting trying to pay the bills. I worked to at home as a Fashion Designer and as Watchtower part-time so we'd still be getting in money somehow. I just didn't want him getting fired because he really loved his job.
I began to cut the garlic bread into slices that had been thawed out on the Island and when I was done cutting, I spread them out onto a baking sheet , put some foil on top and butter. Then I spread the garlic spread over the bread. When I was done with that, I placed it on the bottom rack below the other thing I was cooking. I could still feel Bart's lips on mine even after the kiss. He was such a great kisser and left me breathless! When he lifted my chin to meet his gaze, I liked that. Bart wasn't afraid to face fear head on. The sparks flew like crazy between us when we kissed and just gazed at one another like that. I Just hoped Bart didn't wind up doing something stupid like going after the Peeping Tom on his own. We didn't know just how dangerous this crazy psycho was. But I had to remind myself that Bart was a Superhero and had proven time and time again that he could handle anything. But unlike Clark, Bart was human and could very easily be killed. I love being married to Bart and didn't want to lose him due to Villains coming after me.
But Bart enjoyed protecting me so how could I take that away from him? I could warn him to be careful that he wasn't super powered like Clark was.
But I enjoyed having him as my own personal Knight in Shining Armor. My own Superhero. I smiled even more at the thought. Bart would do anything for me . Stuff that Clark Kent couldn't even do cause he was so wrapped up into doing something else. Bart was the type of person that would drop everything for me. I Just hoped tonight we could just enjoy being a happily married couple without any interruptions. Because I deserved this time alone with Bart.
(Bart's Pov)
Tonight, it was just going to be me and Chloe. Just us. I wanted her to relax, she was way too tense with this whole thing. Oh who am I kidding, so am I! But that doesn't mean we can't take a night, and just jump right out of reality. I was cut out from my thoughts when Chloe's tongue licked my lips. I smiled. One thing I will never get tired of is kissing Chloe. This was truly heaven on earth. I lead Chloe to the table, and turned out the light leaving on a lamp right on. It caused a romantic glow in the room. I went to the kitchen to grab the garlic bread. I was about to pick it up when my phone buzzed, I sent it straight to voice mail. I would deal with everything tomorrow, and if I get fired, I'll just find a new job tomorrow too. I left my phone on the counter and walked back to Chloe, placing the food on the table. I had a couple of things in mind for tonight. After dinner, maybe I could give her nice massage, and then we could snuggle up and watch a movie together.
"Well beautiful, its just you and me tonight." I said before kissing her sweetly on the forehead.
(Chloe's Pov)
I smiled at Bart "Yeah it really is just us tonight Bart. And that's how I want it to be. I want to spend one on one quality Husband and Wife time with just us tonight. I want to focus on relaxing. Everything else can wait or be put on hold". I teased him with a kiss then went to setting up candles on the table. I then went to go get the Chicken Pasta Casserole out of the oven then proceeded in setting up the table with silverware and dishes.
The Dinner was lovely and romantic. I never thought the Casserole would turn out so good! I wasn't perfect when it came to cooking. I had to learn some tips from Martha and Lana, and I managed to do just fine by cooking simple and easy recipes. I had to learn quickly to because Bart liked to eat and I did to and wasn't willing to waste money on eating out every night due to the tough economy. "So, how is everything?" I asked trying out the Chicken Pasta. I looked at him from across the table.
(Bart's Pov)
I stared at Chloe. I swear if I were to die tonight, I would die a happy man.
"Everything's perfect, especially when I'm with you." I flirted. Its been a long time since i actually flirted with Chloe, and it felt natural doing it even if we were married now. I just wanted Chloe to be happy, even if it was just for tonight, I had tons of stuff planned. After dinner, I was going to give her a nice massage, and then snuggle up and watch a movie. I finished up my casserole, which by the way tasted amazing and stood up to put my plate away.
"Chloe hold on I'll be right back." I didn't want to abandon her especially tonight, but a perfect idea came to me. I opened our room, and slowly closed it shut behind me. I went to the back of my side of the closet, and pulled out rose pedals which I purchased today. I started to spread them from the door, until they reached top of the bed. Then I spread more out onto the bed.
Then, I grabbed a few candles and placed them around the room, lighting them one by one. Finally I went to the bathroom, and picked out a few of my favorite massage oils, and places them beside the bed. I sighed perfect. Just before a turned to leave, I grabbed a piece of cloth and shoved into my pocket. I turned off the light and left the room.
(Chloe's Pov)
I started feeling more like myself again and started to relax around Bart. Tonight it's about us, I reminded myself. Not about some crazy stalker after me, but us spending some time together. I didn't mind Bart's flirting at all, husbands did that even when they were married. I thought that the flirting he would do would keep the sparks flying between us. I had turned beet red when Bart flirted with me but I smiled. "Bart, your sweet and you know what to say to make me feel better". When he excused himself to our room, I gathered up the dishes raked the leftover scraps out, then placed everything into the dish washer. In a brown paper bag I found on the counter was some wine. My eyebrows went up. Had Bart bought wine for tonight? And inside of it, was some fresh strawberries from the store. He had literally, went out of his way tonight.
I heard Bart moving about in our bedroom and wondered what he was doing. Putting the last of the dishes into the dishwasher, I put the dish detergent into it's little hole then closed the cap and turned it on. When Bart came back I looked at him "So, what do you have planned for us tonight?" I asked. Bart had this grin on his face.
(Bart's Pov)
"I'm not telling you; it's a surprise." I whispered in her ear.
"Is that so?" She murmured.
"Hmmmm." I gently nibbled on her ear. Now I must say when it comes to flirting, I am an expert. I took the blindfold out my back pocket, and covered Chloe's eyes, slowly tying a knot at the back. I took her by her shoulders and lead her to our room. I shut the took behind us and removed the blindfold.
(Chloe's Pov)
I looked around the room as Bart took the blindfold off. I saw candles lit just about everywhere you can imagine. Then I saw the rose petals on the floor and on the bed as well. "Bart, everything looks so romantic and beautiful." I said. I never knew that Bart could be this romantic, obviously he had to learn it from either Clark or Oliver or just by watching movies. But I appreciated everything Bart was doing to make me feel much more relaxed. "You did all of this yourself?" I asked. I sat on the bed once again taking everything in.
(Bart's Pov)
(Bart's pov)
I felt the corners of my mouth turn up just by seeing her smile. I smirked. I guess watching chick-flicks with boss man and Clark and the girls really paid off.
"Yeah. Pretty much." I responded. It was time to get started with step 1: massage.
"Now Chloe, you look very tense, why don't I just...rub all that tension away." I got a few oils that had a very unique sent and knew Chloe would like. I did a lot of rough stuff with my hands; fixing cars to taking down villains, but my mother always said I had hands of an angel.
Chloe looked at Bart and grinned "Okay." she then climbed on the bed after she took off her clothes. She felt of her shoulders, wow she really was tense. Bart had laid some white towels down for her and a pillow so she relaxed, and laid down. She couldn't remember when the last time she had enjoyed a nice massage let alone a full spa treatment. She guessed she was long overdue for one and who could do better than Bart? She had promised him to take him on one of his massages and spa treatments. He insisted he was the best. "Alright, show me what you have, I'm all yours the rest of the evening". she said flirtatiously as she glanced at him over her shoulder.