Chapter 24- The End
It had been a week. Lex was a wreck. Though he wouldn't let anyone know it, Clark could see it. Clark watched Lex as he leaned against the building staring at the sidewalk. He was dressed in a Black Armani suit with leather shoes.
"Lex…" Clark said quietly.
Lex didn't respond. He absentmindedly played with the engagement ring he had given Chloe. It was sparkling silver with a small diamond that seemed to wink. That was the way Chloe had been. She sparkled.
"Everything is going to be OK," Clark said softly.
"Is it?" Lex responded looking at Clark. He seemed slightly aggravated. Probably because he had heard the phrase 'everything's going to be OK' about a million times already.
Clark was momentarily taken aback. He didn't expect that response; actually he didn't expect a response at all. Clark sighed, "I guess I don't really know."
"When I wake up and she's not there I think she could be arguing with Gerard about whether toast is considered breakfast or not," Lex chuckled then paused. "But, then I remember."
Clark stayed quiet. He didn't think there was anything he could say to make Lex feel better.
"What was it like for you Clark? What was it like when you saw her get shot?" Lex asked.
Clark took a moment to think about the incident. "I didn't even see it. I remember hearing it though. But, it was more like an echo. I almost thought I was asleep having a nightmare. Then I saw her on the other side of the jeep. She was looking at me. She was worried about me," Clark said quietly. "She was the one shot but she was worried about me," he said, obviously still stunned.
"You should go see her," Lex told him.
"I don't think I can," Clark said.
Lex glanced at his watch. "I have a meeting." He began to walk to his car.
"Lex!"
"What?"
"You're going to work?" Clark was surprised.
"Life has to go on, Clark. I learned that when my mother died," Lex told him and continued walking.
"Lex!"
Lex stopped but didn't turn around.
"Why are you doing this?" Clark asked.
Lex turned around. "I'm a Luthor. It's what we do, you know."
Clark walked up to him. "I don't believe that."
"You told me everything's going to be OK. But, you know what? It's not! Chloe's up there and she's never going to wake up. You know that and I know that. What am I supposed to do?" Lex said to him and started walking away.
"You're an asshole, Lex. But, you're not a Luthor. It might be your name but you're different," Clark told him. He grabbed Lex's arm to stop him from walking off. "I know you're not OK. I saw you that day a week ago. I know that this is tearing you apart."
"Oh yeah. How do you know?" Lex asked.
"Because I love her too," Clark told him.
"I thought you said you were over it."
"I mean as a friend. But, you love her more than that so I just know this is killing you inside," Clark said.
Lex knew it was true.
"You tell me I should go see her. But, you should go up there. You should sit with her. If I were there it wouldn't matter. But you being there matters to her," Clark told him.
**
She looked asleep. Almost like Lex could just shake her and she'd wake up. He wished it were true.
He decided to listen to Clark. He had been sitting here for hours just watching her breath in and out.
Tons of flowers surrounded her. Not that many people had come. Most people just called and offered their condolences. They said they wished they could come but they were busy, had emergencies, had lives.
"You don't need them," Lex whispered to her. He outlined her face with his fingers. "Chloe…I'm…I'm sorry it took me so long."
He stroked her hair.
"Just seeing you here makes it all real. I guess I just wanted to act like it wasn't," Lex told her. "The Doctor said you aren't going to make it. But, I know you got your own theory. Prove him wrong."
He picked up her hand kissed it then pressed it against his forehead. Why did this have to happen? It was like déjà vu, first his mother now Chloe. He sighed as he closed his eyes imaging that her fingers were moving to touch his face. It felt real, like it was actually happening. Wait a second…it was happening! Lex sat up and looked over at Chloe. Her eyes were opened!
"Ohmigod," he breathed. "Chloe."
She looked at him. She looked scared, like she didn't know what was going on.
"Doctor!" Lex yelled. "Doctor!"
"Is everything all right?" One of the Doctors asked, stopping in the room.
"She's awake," Lex said.
The doctor came in to inspect Chloe.
Lex sat down and watched. It was almost unreal. She was awake. Chloe was awake. Yesterday the doctor said there was no hope, but now she was awake!
"Lex?" She barely had any volume, but he still heard her.
He was immediately at her side. "What's wrong? Are you OK? Are you in pain? Do you need anything?"
She nodded.
"What is it? Do you need some painkillers? What do you need?"
"Shhh…"
Lex took in a deep breath. "What do you need?"
She raised her left hand.
Lex was confused. "What?"
Chloe groaned and rolled her eyes then wiggled her ring finger. "Ring."
"OH!"
"Shhh…"
Lex took the engagement ring out of his pocket and slipped it on her finger. "The doctor was doing tests and said you couldn't have any jewelry on."
Chloe just eyed him. She didn't care she just wanted her engagement ring back on.
Lex laughed. "How do you feel?"
"Like I got shot," she said her voice hoarse.
"That's understandable," the doctor said to her as he checked her vitals.
Chloe looked at the doctor; "Proved…you wrong."
Lex looked at her shocked then laughed.
"Excuse me?" The doctor asked.
"It's an inside joke we have," Lex told him.
"I see."
"So…I…got shot," Chloe said.
"Yup. You fell out a window once too," Lex reminded her.
"Oh…that's right."
"The cops are probably going to want to talk to you soon," Lex warned her.
"Tell them I'm still unconscious."
The doctor eyed Lex. Lex gave Chloe a kiss on the forehead. "Get some rest. I'll be right back."
Lex and the doctor stepped outside of the room.
"Tell me what's wrong," Lex said, waiting for some bad news.
"She's a little a bit anemic," the doctor told him. "Otherwise, it looks like she'll be fine."
"Are you serious?" Lex asked.
"Of course, she'll have to stay a few more days. But, she should be OK," the doctor said to him.
"Ohmigod," Lex breathed. "This is amazing." He jumped forward and hugged the doctor, catching him off guard. "Thank you! I gotta tell Clark!" Lex ran off to tell Clark.
"Carol," the doctor called.
The nurse looked up at him, "What's up, Doug?"
"Are you absolutely sure that guy was Lex Luthor?"
**
One Week Later…
"Lex, where's the cocoa!" Chloe yelled.
Lana smirked.
"She's definitely feeling better," Clark said with a smile.
Chloe smacked him. "Shut up! Lex, hurry!"
"I still can't believe you and Lex are…I can't even say it it's so unbelievable," Lana said.
"We are from Smallville," Clark pointed out.
"Here you are my love," Lex said to Chloe as he handed her a hot cup of cocoa.
"Finally!" She said, exasperated.
"She's definitely feeling better," Lex commented.
Chloe ignored him and turned to Lana. "I'm glad you came to visit."
"Hey, I was worried about you," Lana told her. She turned to Clark. "So, Clark, tell us about your new crush?"
Chloe and Lex both raised an eyebrow. "Crush?" Chloe inquired.
"I don't know what you guys are talking about?" Clark lied.
"Uh huh and when Lois Lane waved to you yesterday?" Lana asked.
"We met when all the stuff happened. She's a reporter. She wanted to know what happened. That's how we know each other. That's why she waved," Clark told him.
"She's an intern," Lex corrected.
"And when you walked into the wall? What was that?" Lana asked, laughing.
"You walked into a wall?" Chloe exclaimed.
"He did. He walked into it so hard I swear there's a crack," Lana told her.
Lex eyed Clark. He knew there probably was a crack. Sure Clark didn't tell him he had powers. But after the incident with the meteor rocks it definitely wasn't hard to figure out.
"It doesn't matter. I don't have a crush!" Clark proclaimed.
"What a surprise that Clark would have a crush on a soon to be reporter," Lex commented.
"I DON'T HAVE A CRUSH!"
They all rolled their eyes at him.
**
The Bells Have Rung
It is a sad day in Metropolis. Today, June 7th, at 1:30 P.M. Lex Luthor and Chloe Sullivan tied the knot as the entire population of woman grabbed a box of tissues.
They tied the knot in front of 100 family and friends, none of which were Lex's father, Lionel Luthor. Chloe Sullivan wore her mother's wedding dress as her father, Gabe Sullivan, gave her away.
Afterwards, doves were released to celebrate the union. Then they celebrated with friends and family on a farm owned by Martha and Jonathan Kent.
Congratulations to Lex and Chloe Luthor. We wish you a happy life together.
Lois Lane
The End!
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