CHAPTER 10: THE PARTY (CONCLUSION)
PREVIOUSLY...
"What exactly are you trying to say Jimmy?" staring down at him.
"You know darn well what I'm trying to say," mimicking Clarks stance.
They continue to stare at each other until Chloe interrupts. "I hate to interrupt this standoff at the OK-Corral, but I would like to dance with my husband," taking his arm and leading him away.
Clark stares after him for a moment, then takes off again; leaving Oliver and Dinah standing by themselves. "Well that went pretty well," Dinah quips; finishing off her drink.
Oliver looks over at her with a big smile on his face. "I have to say that was very clever of you Mrs. Queen," laying his lips on hers. After they pull apart, he says, "Would you like to dance?" a twinkle in his eyes.
She smiles back at him. "I would love to," taking his hand as they walk towards the dance floor...
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Oliver and Dinah are in the middle of a dance when Lois comes marching over. "I need to have a word with you, Ollie."
"I'll let you two talk," Dinah says; winking discreetly at Oliver, then walking away.
"So what's going on legs?" he asks her.
"Don't call me that," she retorts.
"It's too late," a smirk on his face. "I can't help it if you have great legs," smiling at her.
"I'm not in the mood for any of your 'witty' remarks," a frown on her face. "I really need to talk to you about something."
"Okay," he replies. "But first you have to dance with me," a twinkle in his eyes and pulling her into his arms.
"FINE. WHATEVER," rolling her eyes as they begin to dance.
"So what is it you want to talk to me about?"
"I'll just spit it out," she begins to say.
"I hope not literally," he quips; raising one eyebrow.
She frowns at him, then gives him one of her trademark punches. "That's gross Ollie - even for you."
"Sorry," he replies. "So what is it you wanted to talk to me about?"
"It's about Smallville, actually."
"What about him?" He ask her as they continue to dance.
"For one, he's a big pain in the ass," she says.
"Uh huh," he murmurs. "What exactly did he do this time?"
"He actually had the nerve to try to get me to NOT go out with Bruce Wayne," she says. "Can you believe that?" a scowl on her face.
"Well maybe he's jealous," Oliver replies.
"Jealous? Smallville?" staring at Oliver with astonishment. That's when a smile spreads across her face.
He looks at her curiously. "I know that look," he says.
"What look, Ollie?"
"You know damn well what look," shaking his head at her.
"I think you're right about him being jealous," ignoring his remark. "He actually tried to use Bruce Wayne's reputation as a playboy to discourage me. Yep. I think I could work with this," she murmurs to herself as they continue to dance.
At the same time, Dinah catches up with Clark. "How about a dance?" grabbing his hand and leading him to the dance floor.
"I don't know, Dinah," frowning a little.
"Come on and have some fun," she remarks.
"Alright," putting one arm on her waist and the other on her shoulder. As they're dancing, Dinah takes the opportunity to have a little chat with him. "So what's going on with that woman you were talking to before? Her name was Lori, right?" looking curiously at him.
"That's right," he replies. "We're actually going out for dinner next Saturday night."
That's the same night that Lois is going out with Bruce. This could be good.
"Dinah, are you okay?" he asks her.
"I'm fine. Why do you ask?"
"It's just that you had a far-away look in your eyes."
"I was just thinking of something," she replies. "Would you like to hear something funny?"
"Sure," he says. "I could use a good chuckle."
"I think that Lois is jealous of the fact that you're going out with Lori."
"Lois? Jealous?" beginning to laugh. "You were right. That is funny," still laughing. He stops when he sees the look on her face. "You are kidding - right?"
She shakes her head. "No I'm not," she says.
"Really?" a thoughtful look on his face. "I like the sound of that. I could work with this," a smile forming on his face.
"Clark Kent, what are you up to?" Dinah says accusingly.
"You'll find out," a mysterious smile on his face. The song comes to an end. "It was really nice dancing with you Dinah."
"Ditto," smiling back at him.
At the same time, Oliver and Lois are finishing up their dance. "That was fun," Lois says. "You're a really good dancer."
"You're pretty good yourself," he quips.
She pulls out of his arms at the same time that Clark pulls out of Dinah's arms; both turning around and bumping into each other. That's when the opening strands of the accordion begin to play.
They stare intensely at each other for a second, then Clark suddenly pulls her close to him; his arms wrapped around her waist. Her right hand rests on his shoulder; her other one resting on his arm. Then the vocalist chimes in...
It's not my fault that she's so irresistible, but all the damage she's caused is unfixable, every twenty seconds you repeat her name, but when it comes to me you don't care if I'm alive or dead...
They continue to glare at each other as they begin to move in time to the beat. Then the tempo begins to speed up. Clark propels Lois backwards; then pulls her back towards him.
So objection I don't wanna be the exception, to get a bit of your attention, I love you for free and I'm not your mother, but you don't even bother...
They silently continue to dance; moving back and forth as the tempo speeds up. Clark grabs her hand and slightly dips her; pulling her up quickly. She lifts up her leg and hooks it around his; sliding it up and down.
Objection I'm tired of this triangle, got dizzy dancing tango, I'm falling apart your hands again, No way I've got to get away...
His hands slide up and down her back as they continue to dance. Then he spins her around him; turning around himself and pulling her flush against his chest.
Oliver and Dinah are watching as Clark and Lois continue to dance. "Now this is VERY interesting," she says in a soft voice.
"It sure is," a voice coming from behind them.
Both Oliver and Dinah turn around to see Bruce Wayne standing there. "What's going on with those two anyway?"
Oliver and Dinah exchange anxious glances between them. "Well..." a sheepish look on his face.
"I would have never asked her to dinner if I thought for one moment there was something between them," his eyes narrowing at Oliver.
"They claim that there's nothing between them," Oliver retorts.
"You could have fooled me," watching Clark and Lois.
"They're just fooling each other," Dinah remarks.
They continue to watch them dancing. "I'm going to tell Ms. Lane that the date is off as soon as the dance is over."
"I wouldn't if I were you," Oliver replies; turning to look over at him. "I think you should still go out on a date with Lois."
"I don't see the point of it," he remarks.
"I shouldn't tell you this," Oliver lowering his voice. "Clark is jealous of you."
Bruce stares at him with a surprised expression on his face. "Clark is jealous?" scoffing at the notion.
"It's true," Dinah pipes in. "In fact, we're trying to get them to realize their feelings for each other."
"Are you saying that you want my help in bringing the two of them together?" an incredulous look on his face. "If so, then I certainly do not have the time for such frivolous nonsense."
"Come on, Bruce. Can't you have a little fun now and then?"
He frowns at Oliver. "I know how to have fun," he replies through clenched teeth.
"Then prove it," a smug expression on his face.
Bruce stares back at him. "Alright. I'll go out with Lois Lane."
"Great!" Oliver replies; a big smile on his face.
Back on the dance floor, Lois' hands slide up Clark's chest. At the same time his hand move down to caress her thigh; his hand finding the back of her knee and lifting it up. Then he lifts her off the floor; wrapping her leg around his waist. Then he spins her around him; once more pulling her flush against him.
Objection I'm tired of this triangle, got dizzy dancing tango, I'm falling apart your hands again, No way I've got to get away...
The song comes to an end, but they're still standing there gazing into each other's eyes; their pulses still racing. Once their breathing finally begins to settle down, Lois lowers her leg back down to the floor; her eyes still locked on Clarks. She suddenly pulls out of his arms and rushes off the dance floor.
Clark stares at her as she disappears from his sight. Then he notices Oliver, Dinah, and Bruce standing there staring at him. He hurriedly rushes off the dance floor himself; running in the opposite direction.
"Yep, this is going to be good," Oliver says; a smug expression on his face...