A/N: As usual, a very special thanks to my sweetie for his helpful comments and feedback on this chapter.
This chapter is dedicated to my dear friend Leanne.
Enjoy!
CHAPTER 11
Five minutes later…
LL: Mmmm…
CK: So what were you saying?
LL: I forget. Now kiss me again.
CK: Did I ever tell you how bossy you are sometimes?
LL: I know I am. That's what you like about me.
CK: I more than like you, Lois.
LL: You do?
CK: Lois, I love you.
LL: You love me?
CK: I do (smiles).
LL: When did you know?
CK: There wasn't really one defining moment, Lois – although I think I might have started to look at you differently when you gave me the 'Harley' speech.
LL: The 'Harley' speech? (looks curiously at him)
CK: You told me that sometimes you have to tuck your feelings away until it's the right time – like stuffing dollars into a piggy bank for a bike you can't quite afford. When I replied that I couldn't imagine anyone else out there, you said that when I finally cracked open that piggy bank I would find that I had really been saving for a Harley instead of a bike. Do you remember what I said next?
LL: Yes (voice full of emotion). You said there were times that you didn't think I knew you at all – and others where you felt I knew you better than anyone.
CK: I felt like I could be myself around you from the first time we met.
LL: You need me to keep you on your toes (smiles and pokes him in the chest).
CK: (smiles back) I didn't realize it until recently how much I really need you.
LL: I love you too (lightly touching his cheek). So are you going to kiss me again or what?
CK: Or what (smirks).
LL: (rolls eyes) What am I gonna do with you?
CK: Whatever you want, Miss Lane.
LL: Whatever I want? Hmmm…I think I'll have to give that some thought (wicked smile).
CK: Shut up and kiss me already.
LL: You don't have to ask me twice (more kissing).
CK: (mumbles between kisses) You taste just like wild cherries.
LL: (pulls away) Smallville?
CK: What, Lois?
LL: Why does it feel as if we've kissed before? (looks curiously at him)
CK: (ignores question and kisses her again)
LL: Mmmm…
CK: (pulls away) Let's continue this somewhere where we'll have more privacy.
LL: How about the farm? We could still have that dessert (teasing tone).
CK: Don't you think we should start with dinner first and then go from there? (teasing her back)
LL: Alright (sighs), but answer one more question for me.
CK: Ask away (smiles).
LL: You told me that you're not meteor infected, so how did you get your powers?
CK: (brief pause) I get them from the yellow sun.
LL: The yellow sun? Is there one I'm not aware of? (sounds a little sarcastic).
CK: There are many suns out there and some of them happen to be other colors – like red, for instance.
LL: I know that. You're not the only one who took Astronomy in high school (rolls eyes slightly). I don't understand how the yellow sun gives you powers.
CK: I wasn't born under a yellow sun. I was born under a red one.
LL: What?
CK: (long pause) Lois, I wasn't born anywhere near Smallville. In fact, I wasn't born anywhere near this galaxy.
LL: (eyes widening)
CK: I was born on a planet called Krypton.
(Her eyes roll back and she faints, but he catches her before she hits the ground)
CK: She took that well.
(He stands up holding her in his arms and super-speeds to the farm)
Ten minutes later …
(He sits down on the edge of the couch)
CK: Lois? (pats cheek)
LL: Mmm… (opens eyes and looks up) What happened?
CK: You fainted.
LL: I did? (looks curiously at him)
CK: I was worried about you because you were out for about ten minutes.
LL: I'll be fine.
CK: Are you sure? (worried look still on face)
LL: I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine.
CK: It's just that you fainted right after I told you I was from another planet. Don't you think that's a coincidence? (arches brow)
LL: There is no such thing as a coincidence.
CK: Didn't I just say something like that?
LL: If you say so (rolls eyes slightly as she sits up).
CK: You probably have a ton of questions for me.
LL: Questions?
CK: Yes. Do you have any?
LL: (pulls out piece of paper)
CK: What's that?
LL: It's a list of questions I was going to ask you (crumples up paper and tosses aside).
CK: Why did you do that? (looks curiously at her)
LL: Because none of them involved you being an alien from another planet.
CK: I would rather be called an Intergalactic Traveler.
LL: Okay(stares intently at him).
CK: Why are you looking at me that way? Do I look any different to you now? (worried look on face)
LL: No. You're still the man who needs me to keep you on your toes (grins widely).
CK: That's a relief (smiles back).
LL: So how long have you known that you're an I.T.?
CK: I've known I was one since freshman year of high school, but I didn't know where I actually came from until my sophomore year.
LL: What about your biological parents? Why didn't they come with you?
CK: (looks sad) They died along with everyone else when the planet exploded.
LL: So does that make you the only survivor? (placing her hand lightly on his chest)
CK: My cousin Kara is the only other survivor that's still living. There have been a few more, but they're all either dead or in the Phantom Zone.
LL: What is the Phantom Zone?
CK: It's an inter-dimensional prison my biological father had created. Do you remember the time you came to my house and you touched that glowing crystal?
LL: Are you telling me that what I thought was an acid trip was actually real? (eyes widening)
CK: (nods head) It was real all right.
LL: What about- (stomach growls)
CK: Sounds like somebody's hungry (chuckles).
LL: (looks embarrassed) I haven't had anything to eat since lunch.
CK: Not even a maple donut? (quirks brow)
LL: Nope (shakes head).
CK: (stands up) How about I fix us something to eat?
LL: Sounds good to me (gets up from couch). I could change into something a bit more comfortable and we could continue our conversation.
CK: That sounds like a good plan.
LL: I'll be right back (leans forward and plants a soft kiss on his lips, then goes upstairs).
(Watches as she climbs the stairs, then goes into the kitchen)
LL: He loves me. He really loves me (hugs self).
Five minutes later…
LL: So which power did you discover first? (walks into kitchen).
CK: When I was three, I lifted my parents bed and- (turns at the sound of her voice and stares at what she's wearing).
LL: You like? (leans against wall with arm behind back)
CK: I don't like it. I love it.
(Forgets about what they were talking about)
LL: You do? (bats eyelashes)
CK: You certainly decorate my football jersey a lot better than I do (admiring tone).
LL: Thanks, Smallville (smiles).
CK: So can I ask you one little question?
LL: Sure.
CK: You look like you're hiding something behind your back. Exactly what kind of mischief are you up to, Miss Lane? (comes closer)
LL: Moi? (looks at him innocently)
CK: Don't 'Moi' me (stands directly in front of her).
LL: (stares defiantly at him as he reaches behind her)
CK: Where did you find this? (holds up leather jacket)
LL: I found it in the back of your closet when I was looking for your football jersey.
CK: Oh (thoughtful expression on face).
LL: I didn't find the leather pants though (looks disappointed). You wouldn't happen to still have them would you?
CK: I might (sounding coy). What about you?
LL: What about me? (looks curiously at him)
CK: Do you still have the red leather outfit you wore that night?
LL: Maybe (teases).
CK: (leans in closer) Any chance that you might wear it again sometime soon?
LL: It depends.
CK: On what?
LL: On whether or not you'll wear the leather pants.
CK: I think it could be arranged (teases again).
LL: Good. Now that that's settled, there's just one more thing.
CK: What's that, Lois?
LL: Where's that dinner? I'm starving (sits down at kitchen table).
A couple hours later…
(She sits down next to him on the couch and rests her legs on his lap)
LL: Let me see if I've got this straight: The green can kill you, the red removes your inhibitions, and the black splits your personality in two. Is that about it?
CK: The silver makes me paranoid and the blue takes away my powers without making me weak (caressing her legs with his fingers).
LL: I'll make sure to remember all that (smiles and stifles yawn).
CK: Tired huh? (other hand rubbing her back)
LL: Yeah (sighs).
CK: You've had a long day.
LL: It's been a bit overwhelming (yawns again).
CK: I was thinking that maybe you could stay over tonight, then in the morning I could make us a delicious breakfast. How does blueberry pancakes sound to you?
LL: That sounds nice…
CK: But?
LL: I thought we agreed not to rush into that part of our relationship.
CK: That's not what I meant.
LL: Oh (looks embarrassed).
CK: (smiles).
LL: I suppose it would be okay if we 'sleep' together.
CK: I'll make sure to wear my sweatpants and t-shirt. I wouldn't want to tempt you with what I usually wear (smiles mischievously).
LL: That reminds me. What do you usually wear?
CK: Boxers, Lois.
LL: That's a relief. For a second there I thought-
CK: (interrupts) That I sleep in my birthday suit?
LL: (blushes)
CK: You're so cute when you blush (gives her a light kiss on the lips). Don't worry, Lois. I'm sure you'll get to see it in the not too distant future (stands up with her in his arms).
LL: (blushes again) Where are you taking me? (looks up at him curiously).
CK: I thought you'd be more comfortable in my bed than on the couch (carries her upstairs).
LL: Good call.
(He sets her down on the bed, then super-speeds into his sweatpants and t-shirt).
CK: I thought so (lies down next to her and pulls the blanket over them).
LL: This is nice (snuggles up against him).
(He reaches over to the nightstand and shuts off the light)
CK: Goodnight, Lois (softly kisses her forehead).
LL: (sound of light snoring)
CK: (arches brow in surprise) She wouldn't believe me if I told her (laughs to himself and closes his eyes).
TO BE CONCLUDED...