It had been two months since Chloe and Todd made the big move to New York. Clark had been in such a big shock he stopped talking to her and wouldn't respond to any of her calls or emails. She was worried but knew that he was taking this hard, especially after all that had happened just before her departure. But she had to admit that the loss of Clark in her life the last couple of months had been hard and made her want to move back, but she couldn't. She had been offered a job at The New York Times, and she couldn't turn that down

Her and Todd had been talking about moving for almost a year, with Lois and Clark both at the Planet, Chloe had found working there almost impossible. She loved them both to death but couldn't handle watching Lois advancing in a career that she had only decided she wanted a few years back. Chloe had worked too hard all her life to be surpassed by Lois, it may be petty and stupid but it was something that Chloe knew she couldn't handle. And after Clark had came to her and they had slept together she knew she had to get away before she gave in and ruined her marriage.

Telling Lois had been hard, one of the hardest things she had ever done. Lois of course did her best to hide her sadness and be happy for Chloe. She wanted her to have the best and wouldn't stand in the way of something that made Chloe so happy. But what was harder for Lois was not only hiding her sadness in losing Chloe, but Todd as well. She didn't know where to go from here, her plans had been monstrously screwed up now, but all she good do was kiss Chloe goodbye and keep in contact.

Chloe had had a long day and wanted nothing more than to sit in a hot bath and relax. The Times was proving to be a lot more than the Planet but she was up for the challenge and didn't let anyone know she was dead tired. But it being a Friday she was so happy for the weekend and just wanted to relax her muscles. Flipping through the pile of mail a letter caught her eye, it was addressed from a Clark Kent in Metropolis, Kansas.

Actually it wasn't a letter, it was a manila envelope sealed, and it held more than just a letter. Taking the package with her she walked back towards her bedroom to get in more comfortable clothes. She ripped open the envelope and dumped out the remnants on the bed, a letter lightly floated out and next to it landed a CD in it's case.

The CD gaining her interest a little more she picked it up first and looked at it, it was a blank CD, burnt she guessed. But there was a piece of paper attached on the back, it read: Read letter first.

A smirk crossed Chloe's lips as she looked at Clark's sloppy handwriting, how she had missed seeing it on a daily bases. Setting the case down on her dresser she picked up the letter and began to open it with her thumb. When she finally peeled back the paper she found a couple pages inside, unfolding it she saw that the letter was also written in Clark's handwriting.

Chlo,

I know I haven't been the best at this whole situation, and I am sorry. It is just, I lost you all those years ago and hated that I was losing you again. I miss you Chlo, God I miss you so much. I can't get through a day without thinking about you and the last couple of nights before you left. I know you probably want to forget them and move on but I know I will never be able to.

But this letter isn't my way of trying to get you to come back or change your mind. I just found this song and thought it was perfect. I changed a few of the words to work for us, but other than that it was made for our situation. I don't expect you to talk to me after the way I have acted the last couple of months but know I am always here Chlo.

I love you,

-Clark.

Chloe did her best to keep the tears from cascading down onto the piece of paper. She had wanted to hear from him, even if it was a letter full of hate, just something from him, every day since she left. She had wanted to call him and force him to talk to her, but she knew that that was no way to handle this. She had to let Clark come to her on his own time, and just wait patiently. Setting the letter down she opened the case and placed the CD in her stereo and picked up the sheet behind the letter with the lyrics on it.

As she hit play she sat down on the edge of the bed and prepared herself for something heartbreaking. Clark always did things that broke her heart so she expected this to be nothing different. But as the light strum of a guitar filled the air she smiled and listened to the words.

Hey there Delilah (Chloe)
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do
Time Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear it's true

Hey there Delilah (Chloe)
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice it's my disguise
I'm by your side

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me

Hey there Delilah (Chloe)
I know times are getting hard
But just believe me girl
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar (pen)
We'll have it good
We'll have the life we knew we would
My word is good

Hey there Delilah (Chloe)
I've got so much left to say
If every simple song (letter) I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I'd write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We'd have it all

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me

A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
and we'll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah (Chloe) I can promise you
That by the time we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you're to blame

Hey there Delilah (Chloe)
You be good and don't you miss me
Two more years and you'll be done with school
And I'll be making history like I do
You know it's all because of you
We can do whatever we want to
Hey there Delilah (Chloe) here's to you
This ones for you

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me.

As the song ended Chloe was wiping away tears that had fallen, the song hadn't been to heartbreaking. It was, in fact, more simple and lovely, perfect. Clark had been right, it was perfect for them, but Chloe hated that she couldn't share it with Clark.

She bent over and pressed replay and let the soft melody fill the air and let her drown in the love she could feel radiating from the words. Laying down on the bed she just stare out the large window and watched life go on around her when it seemed she might not be able to go on with hers.[/i

Lois had been a wreck the last couple of months and everyone just chalked it up to her losing Chloe. And part of it was her loss of Chloe, but another big chunk was Todd. As much as she tried to ignore it and move on, she had these big feelings for him deep inside her that wouldn't let her alone. She and Todd had emailed back and forth a few times, but it wasn't the same, it wasn't enough.

Clark didn't notice her funk, but it was probably because he was in his own. The first few days after Chloe left Clark had gone into seclusion, he didn't talk to anyone and barely left the house say for work. Lois didn't act jealous or weird because she knew that Clark was having such a hard time with this and she understood. She knew more than ever now that she had to get him and Chloe together someway.

Flying to New York came across Lois' mind, but she thought it might be to obvious. She needed a cover for being in New York and time to see Todd. And fate couldn't have been more on her side when she heard about the riots and strike of a small clothing factory in New York.

Storming into Perry's office Lois asked him to let her fly out and cover the story. He had first found it dumb to spare one of his best up and coming reporters on such a small story. But after a lot of begging and brown nosing Lois had her plane ticket for New York.

Playing it off that she wasn't to excited about it she let Clark know that he was welcome to come with. She eve threw in maybe having dinner with Chloe and Todd, knowing it would only turn him off more, and he declined. Saying that he needed the time alone, it might help him get more work done.

So Lois left him home alone for the four days she was set to be away. She hadn't told Chloe or Todd about her visit, she didn't want Todd telling Chloe, especially because she didn't have any intention of making this a family visit.

Boarding the plane her stomach began to do flips and kicks, was she sure about this? Did she really want to risk so much on a hunch? Recalling the looks Clark and Chloe used to share, and the way that Clark had been acting she knew he needed to do t his. Not for her, but for her baby cousin and the man they both loved.

As she lay nestled in his shoulder Lois' took in the smell of sweat that laced both their bodies and she smiled. For once the after sex snuggle didn't leave her with lingering thoughts of worry and concerned. She didn't have to worry about being caught by anyone, or being interrupted by a call from Chloe or Clark. It was all over now and settled so they could do this without guilt lying somewhere in them.

"What are you smiling about?" Todd rubbed his hand up and down her back and held her close.

Moving her head to look up into his eyes she rested her chin on his chest, "The thought that we can do this as much and often as we want without anyone or anything stopping us."

A gleam passed through his eyes as he realized it too and he bent down to kiss her. "You know Lois Lane, you are right. "

"Aren't I always?" She smiled a toothy smile up at him and hugged herself closer to him.

Todd brushed her bangs out of her eyes, "Always." Her head returned to a laying position on his chest and listened to his heart beat. He could sense that she was thinking, and it was worry sum thinking. "Lo, what's wrong?"

Lois sighed, "I don't know, it's just where do we go from here? We can't keep this relationship up long distance; I can't stand being away from you that long."

Cupping her face and forcing her to look up at him he looked deep into her glossy eyes. "Hey, hey it's okay. We will figure something out, I promise you. Chloe said she plans on moving back to Metropolis, which leaves an open spot in my bed."

Smiling Lois nodded, "I think I would like the change. I love the Planet but, I just need to start fresh. I will call Perry in the morning, he may put up a fight but they don't call me a pit-bull for nothing."

"No they sure don't." Todd placed a kiss on her forehead and they returned to a comfortable silence.

The rest of the night went on just like that, Lois laying in Todd's arms as they watched old movies on the television in his office. And it was the way they both wanted to spend the rest of their nights.

Chloe was finishing putting on her lipstick when she heard her phone beep, running over she saw she had a text message.

-Guest patio, five minutes

A giggle left her lips as she put the phone down and went to grab her shoes, and as she slid the bright red pumps on she heard the thud of Clark landing on her patio. Looking up she saw him holding a small bundle of white lilies in his hands. He was wearing dark pants with a matching black button down shirt, very Kal she had to admit, but he looked so sexy in black.

She stood up and walked over to the sliding door and opened it, leaning against the frame she smirked at him, "You sure there isn't any red-K I should be checking for?"

Returning her smirk he stepped closer, "Just where would you check?"

Reaching out she pulled him closer to her and leaned up, "Let's start here." Placing a kiss on his lips she didn't force it, all she needed was the feel of his lips against hers.

Enjoying the simplicity of her kiss Clark slid his arms around her waist and brought her as close to his body as he could. When she broke it he leaned his head against hers and cupped her face, "Still need to check?"

Chloe scrunched her face in mock thought, but giggled shortly after. "No, I knew it was you because Kal wouldn't spend money on buying me my favorite flowers." She took the flowers from his hand and held them close to her face.

The vision of Chloe taking in the lilies scent was breathtaking, she looked so sweet and innocent, Clark wished he could freeze the moment forever. "Well you make me want to do things for you, like tonight. You ready?"

Her nose still lingering deep in the flowers center she smiled and looked up at him. His eyes so full of love and care, it was the look that she had fallen in love with all those years ago. "Yeah, just let me grab something to cover up with."

Leaving his arms Clark watched her run back in the house and grab a small black shawl and wrapped it around her shoulders. As she was walking back to him he took a step back and smiled, "Clark Kent airlines, departing now, destination for you to figure out."

Her jaw dropped and she swatted him, "Your not funny Kent, you know I hate not knowing things." She hopped up into his arms regardless if the suspense was killing her, she knew the faster he took off the faster she could find out where they were going.

Clark jumped off the patio and held on to her tight, it had been so long since he had given her a ride, he missed it. "That's what makes you a reporter, a reporter that I love."

"Buttering me up will not make my curiosity stop. But I love you too." She nestled her head into the crook of his shoulder and held on tight, she had forgot how cold flying can be.

The rest of the short flight lasted only a few minutes before Chloe felt Clark land and she lifted her head to look around. Her breath caught in her throat, she was starring at a blanket set with a picnic basket and food along a river. The air smelled of vineyards, which could only lead her to guess she was in Italy, the one place she had always wanted to go. Turning to face Clark she barely whispered, "Clark are we…."

"In Italy, yes." The look of awe and surprise on her face was exactly what he had hoped to see. He remembered her always talking about how she wanted to go there once she got older and had the money to spare. Finding out from Lois she had never made it there he knew he had to bring her there, to show her how much she truly meant to him.

She was trying to fight back her tears but she could feel one as fell and was running down her cheek. Running up to him she jumped in his arms and held him tight, "God, what did I do to deserve you?"

He never expected Chloe to have that strong of a grasp, he almost got the wind knocked out of him. Hugging her body closer to him he took in her scent and closed his eyes in bliss, this was what he had waited so long for. "Because you love me for me, accept all of me."

Pulling back her tears had more than multiplied, she smiled and leaned into his hand as he brushed them away. "What isn't there to love?"

Holding her face, Clark realized what a dumbass he had been back in high school to overlook her, but thank God he had seen it now. "Well most girls couldn't handle the whole alien thing too well."

Making a face she laughed, "Alien shmalien, it's just a little heat vision and flying."

Beginning to tickle her , Clark walked her over to the blanket and sat her down. "You Miss Sullivan are just too funny."

Struggling to escape his torture she wiggled and kicked, "Clark stop! You win, you win!"

Falling over with her on top Clark stopped and looked into her eyes, "I sure did."

"Do you think all this flattery is going to get you some tonight Mr. Kent?" Chloe sat up and straddled him resting her hands on his chest.

Laying his hands on her thighs he smiled up at her, "Was I wrong to think that?"

She narrowed her eyes at him and quickly began to tickle his sides, he may be alien but he was still ticklish. And he may be ticklish but he still was stronger than her and he quickly over powered her and sat up holding her hands behind her back. "Play nice, or no dessert for you."

Chloe wasn't to hungry for anything but him, but didn't want to get this night moving to fast. Putting on her puppy dog face she leaned closer, "And just what is for desert?"

"That comes after the main course," He gritted out between his teeth he had to clench to hide his arousal.

Knowing she had put him a little over the edge Chloe grinned and leaned into give him a quick kiss. But only a quick one, to tempt him, "Alright, lets eat."