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Chapter 10: Oceans For Backyards.
As usual Megan found herself on Conner's bare, chest. Although his bed was large, and covered in pillows it was easier to sleep on his hard, muscular chest. She nuzzled closer to his skin, and gazed at the beautiful man beneath her. He was so peaceful, and calm. She gently caressed his jawline, and then moved down to his collar bone; her finger tips danced across his skin. She smiled and placed a sweet kiss over his forehead. "I love you…" she whispered before slowly crawling off of him. She looked down at the floor and grabbed his button up from last night. Slipping it on, she buttoned it up and made her way into the bathroom. She looked at herself in the mirror and sighed heavily. Her short, red hair was a mess and her eyes were a bit puffy from crying the night before. Her shoulders slumped as she began to brush her teeth.
Conner awoke from his sleep, startled. Once he realized that Megan was no longer in his bed, he looked around panicked. "Megan?" he sat up and pulled on a pair of pajama pants. He walked over to the bathroom and leaned on the door smiling that she was still there. "Sleep well?"
She rinsed out her mouth and kissed his cheek. "I slept wonderfully. Your bed was comfy. How did you sleep?"
"Better than I've ever slept in that bed before..." Even though the bed was beyond comfortable he always had trouble actually getting to sleep, but knowing that she was in his arms was all he needed. She was his cure to loneliness.
She giggled and wrapped her arms around his waist. "So what are we doing today?"
He placed his hands on her hips and gently caressed them. "I promised my dad we'd come have lunch at his place."
She smiled up at him "That's amazing Conner. I'm glad you and your dad are going to try and work things out." She glanced over at the clock on the wall, and frowned. "We slept in a little late...It's almost noon."
He grinned and looked toward his shower "I think we have time for a shower." he leaned down, bit her lip playfully and held her face close. "But we have to take it together."
She giggled and blushed heavily "I think I can handle that" she smirked at him and began to unbutton her shirt and let it fall to the ground.
He turned on the warm water and removed his clothes. He gently pulled her in his arms and helped her into the shower.
She blushed being in his arms. She'd gotten so comfortable being with him. He's made her come out of her shelf. She watched as he put the body wash on to the wash cloth and rub down her back, making her soapy. He's so perfect...he makes me feel stronger...beautiful...like I can do anything. She was a better person because of him. She blushed feeling him cover her body in the lavender scented suds.
He covered her hand with his and placed the wash cloth inside of it. "Your turn." he smirked.
She blushed heavily and shyly began to rub down his chest. He loved watching how nervous she was. He caught that her eyes were looking everywhere but at him. He tilted her chin upward and smiled. "Don't be scared to look at me" She blushed harder and blinked at him with her bright honey eyes. Her full, pouty lips parted as she let out a shallow breath. His ice blue eyes were memorized by her slightest movements. So beautiful... His hand moved to tangle itself in her hair as he pulled her to his lips.
After their shower long, intimate shower the couple made their way through Metropolis on his motorcycle. The red headed girl held on to his waist and looked at the beautiful bright scenery of the city. Conner was right when he said that Happy Harbor was no Metropolis. This city was so much bigger than theirs.
Conner pulled in front of the the twelve story loft and handed the valet his keys. He helped Megan off of his bike and smiled. "Thank you for coming to this lunch with me." Holding her hand he lead her inside to the doorman.
She gazed up at him and smiled. "Of course I would." she kissed his hand softly. "I'll be by you every step of the way."
He blushed a bit at her and smiled. "Come on." He loved that she supported him, she was the love that he needed and sought his whole life.
Once they signed in with the doorman they were sent up to Clark's floor. As the doors closed and they made their journey up to the floor. Conner's breath hitched. He felt a surge of electricity with her inside of the elevator. He looked down at her. What the hell is happening? Was it because of how close we are. He saw the soft blush that appeared on her cheeks but she was almost always blushing with him. There was something about elevator's that somehow made her even more appealing then she already was.
"I feel it too..." she mumbled shyly and peaked up at him between her red bangs. She fought the urge to kiss and push him against the wall.
The elevator opened and the couple walked down the hallway. They stood outside of the door as Conner took a deep breath. I can do this...I can do this... He chanted to himself. He felt Megan's thumb gently stroke lovingly against his hand. No matter what he knew that she was with him, and that made it a lot better. He knocked on the door, a few moments later a woman came to the door.
She had long black hair and blue eyes. "Conner. Come in please." she gestured toward the apartment. "Megan right? It's nice to meet you." she shook her hand.
Megan's eyes widened feeling her hand. Once Lois let go, the red headed girl held her hand softly mouthing a small 'ow'. Dear god...my poor hand. She thought to herself.
Catching her small gestured Lois frowned "I'm sorry..." she smiled nervously. "Sometimes I forget to leave the power hand shake at work."
Megan returned the smile "It's ok." Conner grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on it. She blushed heavily meeting his eyes. "Thank you...it's much better now."
Lois led them into the bright white room. It's so good to see Conner so happy... In the limited time that she's known him, she's never seen him look so happy. Her high heels clicked against the wood floor as she brought them to the living room. Clark was sitting by the couch and reading a newspaper.
Megan took in her surroundings. She found it funny how his apartment greatly resembled Conner's. Hmmmm... I guess the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree. I wonder how much do these reporter's make, this place is gorgeous.
Clark stood up to greet them "Conner, Megan welcome. We made lunch." he cheered and nervously shook Conner's hand. Megan smiled to herself, he had that same childish look Conner had when he was happy.
Conner pulled Megan's chair out and took a seat beside her. In 22 years he had never had a meal with his own father, but he was happy that Megan was with him for his first time. The table had a variety of barbecue ribs, garlic rolls, and vegetables. "Is that...Kansas styled barbeque ribs?" his eyes lit up.
Clark grinned "Yup. Just like Lana used to make."
He grinned brightly "How did you..."
The older man chuckled "You don't think Lana actually came up with that recipe did you? That's an old Kent secret. Your grandma Martha passed it on to me, and one day I'll pass it on to you."
Dinner was filled with small talk and a delicious mid western meal. After a filling and casual dinner Conner rubbed his stomach. "I've never ate so much in my life..." he sat back in his chair. "Lois that was delicious"
She laughed softly "Don't thank me, your dad cooked it."
Megan smiled seeing Conner's eyes light up at the thought of his dad cooking. She looked up at him "Sweety you have barbecue sauce on your lip" she leaned over and gently wiped it off with a napkin, giggling softly.
He loved hearing the sound of her laugh. He leaned closer and caressed her cheek. "Thank you" he smiled down at her.
The sound of the timer from the kitchen went off, Lois stood up "I'll get that, Megan can you help me?"
The red headed girl smiled cheerfully and clasped her hands together "Of course." She stood up and followed Lois into the pristine kitchen.
Lois slipped on the oven mitts and pulled out the apple pie from the oven. She glanced over at Megan. "Can you get the ice cream from the freezer." Following her direction Megan took out the vanilla ice cream.
The dark haired woman smiled at her. "Thank you Megan."
"No problem. Anything else I can help with?"
"No...I mean thank you for helping Conner and Clark do this." she laughed "I've been trying to get Clark to talk to his son for years...I have no idea what you said to him but...thank you."
Megan smiled and returned the hug. She was happy that she was the only person that's been able to get through to him.
After desert Conner and Megan got back on to their motorcycle and decided to drive around the city. Megan's eyes widened as she noticed the park. "Can you go there?" she pointed while they waited at a red light.
He smiled back at her and nodded before making a U-turn and pulling into the parking lot. Hopping off of his bike he led Megan into the park. "You like parks?"
She looked down shyly as she held his hand and took in the scenery. "I've never been to one..."
His eyes softened. He remembered his mother dropping Kaldur and him off at a park before she left for work. One of the things he loved about Megan was that she appreciated every little thing he took for granted.
She pointed at the play set and giggled. "Swings" she cheered.
He watched her run over to the empty playground and take a seat on the swing. He followed behind her, smiling. "Here. Let me push you." he began to give her a gentle push, her sweet laughs filled the air. Seeing the look on her face made every moment they were together worth it. I can't believe I can make her smile like that...Such a beautiful smile...
They continued to enjoy each others company. Their laughs. Their happiness. Their memories; and no one can take it away from them.
He sat beside her and looked out into the sunset. He didn't realize how long they spent in the park. He leaned his back against a tree, feeling Megan cuddle into his chest. He sniffed the air and smiled at her. "You smell sweet."
She looked up from the sky and into his endless blue eyes, her freckled cheeks tinted in a soft red. "Haha I guess it's because I'm eating candy" she held the bag up at him.
He chuckled and raised an eyebrow "What flavor is it?"
Although she was eating the candy she hadn't actually thought about the flavor. She rolled the hard candy around with her tongue as the sweetness began to seep in. "Mmmm... I think it's strawberry."
Leaning in, he kissed her deeply; his strong hand cupping her cheek. He pulled away a few moments later leaving Megan panting heavily, her cheeks flustered. Once she finally came to her senses she realized that the candy drop was gone. He...I can't believe he...She could barley gather her thoughts.
He licked his lips and smirked "You taste much better than the candy." he grinned.
She leaned her head onto his lap, flustered; his eyes widened at the sudden intimate gesture, but it was instantly replaced by a soften gazed. She felt his soft fingers brushing through her short red locks. "Conner do you want a family...? ya know one day..."
He smiled and nodded "Yeah...I can stand to share you with some kids." he chuckled. "I wanna be a better parent than what I had."
"You'll be an amazing parent Conner...I know it."
He kissed her forehead. "What would you want your dream house to look like?" I can't believe I'm talking about this...marriage...family...the things I would do for this woman...
"Nothing huge...something simple...away from everyone in town, and maybe a private apartment over the garage for my brother to stay in...and" she smiled brightly. "and oceans for backyards..."
He couldn't hold back his laugh "Oceans for backyards?"
"I never got oceans in Quorac...and they remind me of a happy time now..." her freckled cheeks flushed more as he laced his fingers with hers. Our first time...
He brought her fingers to his lips and kissed them softly. "And a apartment for your little brother?"
Her smile faded thinking of her brother. "Yes...once I have him back...I'll never leave him again..." her eyes watered a bit. "It's been so hard to talk to him lately...time differences and school..."
"What's stopping him from coming now?"
"Right now I can't afford to bring him here...and paperwork needs to be done and I don't have much room for him..." she shook her head trying to replace the sadness with happy thoughts. "Conner, today's Sunday right..?"
He nodded noticing that she was trying to distract herself. "Yeah."
She sat up and looked at him. "We have to go back to Happy Harbor."
He sighed "I know...we have work tomorrow." standing up he gently helped her up, pulling her into his chest. "We should go now." he pouted before pressing his lips against hers.
She smiled against the kiss and hurried off. "Come on Conner." she called out as she ran toward the parking lot. If we keep kissing, we'll never get home. She laughed at the thought of playing hookie from school just to stay in the perpetual happiness of the park.
After they arrived back to Luthor Estates they said there goodbyes to his family. He hugged his mother and smiled "I'm going to miss you mom. Thank you for giving Megan a chance."
Lana smiled and nodded. "I'll miss you too son..." she frowned "Lex wanted to say goodbye but he had an emergency meeting."
He shrugged "I understand" he looked over at Megan hugging and saying goodbye to Wendy.
"Take care of her my friend." a deep, calm voice came from behind him. Turning around he smiled at his blonde Olympian friend.
"I intend to." he nodded and hugged him. "Good luck with your training." his friend returned the nod and smiled.
Getting into the limo the couple drove to the private airport and took there journey to the east coast. Once again Megan found her place on his shoulder. He leaned down and kissed her forehead, his thumb rubbing her hand. "Megan...when's your birthday?"
She blinked up at him "Next Friday"
He stared at her dumbfounded "It's in two weeks? Were you planning on telling me?"
She sighed "I guess it slipped my mind...birthday's weren't a big deal were I come from." She remembered her birthday's back in the orphanage. They were lonely and cold, she was lucky that one of the care takers could give her extra juice on birthday. Even when she lived with Marie birthday's were not a celebration. Why spend money on cake and decorations when they had other priorities. Like caring for the sick animals, and keeping only the essentials in life.
Conner noticed the sad and distant look her her eyes. He was determined to make her birthday meaningful. He remembered getting random presents in the mail, there was no actual thought or love behind the present just an expensive item. He spent the remainder of the plane ride contemplating the perfect birthday present for her. Then he remembered, the only thing that she'd really want would be her brother back. There may be some troublesome legal issues but he knew that Lex and Bruce could pull some strings to get Garfield there. I will make this the best day of her life...I have to...
It's been a few days since there return to Happy Harbor. Megan had already gotten into the swing of her everyday schedule of work. The routine of waking up, driving to school with Conner, then coming home together afterward. They'd take turns sleeping at each others apartments, however lately he'd been a bit distant. He needed the space from her to plan everything and to surprise her. Megan's birthday was approaching and he wanted to make it more than special. Every day since they've met has been special and she deserved the world.
Megan looked over to him and kissed his cheek as he laid on the couch reading the paper's his class wrote. She giggled seeing him in eye glasses, he bared a strong resemblance to his father. "I'm going to go take a shower?" she blushed softly "D-Do you wanna join me?" she caught herself being bolder around him. She craved his touch and his love. They've made love almost every night since she moved to Happy Harbor. Lately he's barely touched her. I wonder if he's bored with me...
He laughed at how comfortable she'd gotten with showering together. "I actually have some work I need to do, so you go ahead." He noticed the small pang in her expression as she gave him a pitty smile before making her way inside of her bathroom. It killed him to see the hurt in his eyes, but he also noticed how well she tried to hide it. He knew that could only come from experience. A lifetime of hiding pain...oh Megan please...just a few more days...
Once she was out of sight he grabbed her phone that was sitting on the counter and scrolled through her numbers. Finding 'Uncle John' he quickly copied the number into his phone and walked to his apartment.
Megan continued to shower and wash her shampoo out of her hair. She sighed softly, it's been so long since she'd seen her younger brother. She promised him that she'd bring him to the U.S but her savings account wasn't strong enough to support two people. Sure, she could ask Conner but she didn't want to. Her own pride would not let her use him like that. She loved him for him and not what he could do for her.
The next few days Conner had continued to distance himself further. He's been staying at his own house and hasn't been as affectionate. Looking at the time she realized that school was over. She walked down the hallway to Conner's classroom and looked around "Conner?" she frown and walked to the office. "Hi, Karen have you seen Conner?" she asked the beautiful black woman at the desk. She wore a white lab coat and had a short sleek hair cut.
Karen shook her head "Sorry sweety Conner left early during lunch. He said it was an emergency."
The ginger girl slumped her shoulder's "Oh..."
Karen's eyes softened "Is everything ok with you two? I'm here if you wanna talk."
Megan frowned "I hope so...I've been busy lately with counseling Jamie Reyez...so I couldn't see him at lunch today...all week actually...but thanks Karen..." It was Conner's idea that I started taking sessions with Jamie...to help him deal with his schizophrenia...Is he mad about that...? However deep within the pits of her mind she was plagued with the idea that Conner had been talking to Cassie. She knew that Cassie was the type of girl that preyed on something so small to cause distance between them so she could strike.
Snapper grabbed his coat and made his way out of the office. "Good night Karen." he saw that sadden ginger and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Hey...I know Conner left earlier. Do you need a ride home?"
She nodded silently. Conner had always drove her to and from work, right now she didn't know if he was mad or if she didn't something wrong. She quietly followed Snapper to his car and sat in the passenger side.
He began to pull out of the parking lot. "Are you ok?"
"I-It's just he's never been like this..."
He sighed "Before you came, Conner was always like this. Quiet and alone. He kept to himself, and sometimes he even left early."
"He's not alone anymore...Maybe I'm not giving him enough attention? I-I mean...I miss my little brother...and I guess I've been a little to him..." She's been emailing Gar everyday to check in on him. With Conner so distant she had more time to herself to think about how much she missed her brother.
He pulled in front of the apartment building. "Megan...it's going to be alright...I promise"
"Thank you...Mr. Carr" she grabbed her bag and made her way into the building.
Snapper smiled "Conner you owe me..." he drove off.
Hurrying up the stairs she walked to Conner's house and banged on the door. "Conner...please...please open the door..." she hit the door again desperately "Conner? are you home?" she took out her phone and dialed his number. The phone rang. And rang. Each ring was agonizing to hear. "Conner..." she couldn't stop her tears from flowing. The love of her life has been pushing her away and all of a sudden she doesn't know if he's ever going to speak to her. She walked across to her apartment and unlocked her door.
She flipped on her light and suddenly she heard "Happy birthday!" Conner, Zatanna, Wally, Artemis, and Dick stood before her. The room decorated in balloons and presents and food. Conner frowned and walked to her, wiping her tears. "I was trying to keep this a secret." he kissed her cheek "I didn't mean to hurt you"
She blinked up at him disbelief. "I-I don't understand..."
"Happy Birthday Megan...Can you handle one more surprise?" She nodded cautiously. He gestured toward the bedroom and Dick opened the door.
A fourteen year old, red haired boy walked out. Seeing his sister for the first time in a month he ran to her arms. "Megan!" he felt his tears roll down his freckled cheeks as he finally wrapped his arms around her. I had no idea how much I missed her touch...
She couldn't believe her eyes "G-Gar...Garfield." She fell to her knees as he hugged her tight. She cried in his soft red hair. "Gar..." she sobbed. My brother...my baby brother is here...Her hands trembled as she held him. She almost feared that if she let him go he'd disappear. Please...please don't be a cruel dream...please let this be my reality...
Zatanna felt her own eyes water, the sight of family being reunited touched her heart. I'm glad you're not alone anymore Megan...You deserve to be happy. She felt a an arm wrap around her shoulder. Looking up her bright blue eyes met with Dick's. He gave her a kind smile before returning to watch Megan and her brother.
Megan looked up at Conner with her wide, confused honey eyes. "I-I...how?" she mumbled between sobs as she wiped her tears with her sleeves. She needed a moment to compose herself. So much had happened so fast. She had gone from thinking that Conner was mad at her to finding out he was planning her birthday party, and now she had her brother back.
Conner kneeled down beside her and cupped her cheeks. "Happy birthday Megan" he kissed her lips sweetly.
She shook her head in disbelief "I...I thought you were mad at me...that you wanted to break up..."
His smile fell from his face as he stared at her in shock. "Megan...it's the opposite...I love you so much...and you...didn't seem happy about your birthday. So, I called in a few favors to Bruce Wayne and he had President Harjavti finalize some documents and now Garfield can live with you." he kissed her forehead. "How could you think otherwise?" he laughed a bit "I just didn't want you to find out...and I'm really bad at lying."
She hugged him tightly "Conner...I...you...No one has ever done so much for me..."she buried her face in the crook of his neck. "I love you..." she whispered.
Although it was her twenty second birthday it felt as if it was her first real birthday. She appreciated everything Marie ever did for her but there was a different feeling with Conner. This was only the beginning of the rest of there lives together.
To be continued...
Two more chapters~~ I'm hoping for a double post but I can't make any promises. Please review. I'm also adjusting to writing on a new writing tool. I'm using Apache Writer since my Microsoft Word expired T_T. I'd also like to welcome the few new readers I have. Thank you for the support. I really can't thank you all enough. Since Honest Eyes is coming to an end (Only two more chapters) I'm working on another SuperMartian story, but it'll be in the YJ: Invasion universe. I'm also working on a Chalant One Shot. ^-^ So please check for updates!