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Part 13 - A future together?
Lex sat at his desk in his high rise office and wondered when it had become a prison. There was a
time when work had been all that he had in his life, there was very few parties or social events and
even when he did attend one or other of them he was usually there for business, either to gather
information or to make a deal. Now he had tasted something else in his life the last thing that he
wanted was to go back to the life without Clark in it, and yet that was what he was having to face.
He heard the soft tapping almost as soon as it began but he ignored it, knowing that he was alone in the
office this late at night and that it was not anything at this height other than the wind. Then it came
again, a louder sound this time that drew his attention to the window, he half expected to see a Raven
and yet there on his balcony, on the terrace that he rarely used was the one man he had just been
thinking about. Without thinking Lex pressed the button on his remote control for the lights and doors
and the lock undid immediately, allowing Clark to walk in to his office and take a seat on the other side
of the desk.
Lex wanted nothing more than to move around the desk and go to his lover, to hold him and never let
go but he pushed that romantic notion out of his head as soon as he saw the cloudy look on Clark's
face. There was something wrong and there was a hint in the back of his mind that he was somehow to
blame.
"I met Dominic Hunt tonight." Clark said by way of opening. Lex thought about a million things at
once but all of them seemed to lead to the same thing. He didn't geta chance to voice the apology
before Clark spoke again. "I know that he was not specifically following me but I didn't like it; I didn't
like him."
"Clark, I…"
"I don't know who I am anymore Lex." Clark said, his voice barely above a whisper. He had been
flying and thinking about it since he had attacked the other man and while he knew that Dominic was
one of those manipulative people that always landed on their feet and had no morals he still knew it
was wrong to beat him up.
"Clark, what did he do to you?" Lex asked. Wondering how much he had to torture the man as soon as
he saw him again, he would have him killed but from the look of despair in his lover's eyes death was
too good for him. Lex had not seen Clark this lost since he had brought him out of that place.
"I could have killed him." Clark said, his voice still soft, as if he didn't want God to hear the
abomination of the words that he was speaking.
"It's okay." Lex said, finally making his way around the desk to go to Clark, damn the consequences he
could not bear to see his friend so broken. He made his way to Clark and took him in his arms, trying
not to let the warmth that swelled in him spread to his groin and trying to provide Clark with the
comfort he needed. Perhaps he should have gotten Clark the help he needed after all. "It'll all be okay.
Whatever it takes, I'll get you through this."
The words were like a balm to Clark because like a child believes in their parents who take care of
them daily Clark believed that Lex really would do anything to make him better. He didn't have to
fight anymore and he didn't have to worry because here was Lex, he was with Lex and he was finally
where he belonged.
"I want to go home." Clark said, his voice small like that of a tired child. Lex leaned down and kissed
his forehead, helping Clark to stand and then surprised when Clark leaned in to kiss him softly. Lex
allowed the kiss despite the fact that it was making him hard and he was sure that this was the last thing
Clark needed.
"It's okay Clark. I'll take you home right now."
And Clark knew that Lex was telling the truth.
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Clark woke in a wash of silk sheets and embroidered quilt, definitely not his own ratty blankets on the
tiny cot in his apartment. As he took in where he was he also felt a hand stroking through his hair,
touching him as if he were an idol with the caress of reverence that he did not deserve. As he felt the
long fingers move slowly down his face he knew that it was Lex and as memories of the night before
came back to him fully he knew that he could relax because he was safe. He was home.
Lex saw the fluttering of Clark's long lashes that meant he was no longer asleep but rather feigning
sleep and moved slightly further down in the bed. He had been awake for a few hours just watching
Clark sleep, taking in the sight of the other man and still not quite believing that he was here. Of
course Clark had been exhausted the night before and though Lex was still not sure what had gone on
he was pretty sure that it had hurt Clark and he didn't want that to happen again. He had put his lover
to bed, with no intention of joining him there lest Clark think he was taking advantage but Clark had
pulled him into the bed with him and snuggled him close, mumbling about this being right.
"Morning." Lex said, slightly amused as Clark's nose twitched slightly. He leaned over and kissed the
twitchy appendage, gaining him a laugh from the other man and making him smile widely in reply
because after how dispirited Clark had seemed the night before he had not expected a smile or a laugh
that morning.
"Morning." Clark yawned. "Mmm… I could stay here all day." He said as he snuggled closer to Lex,
obviously still sleepy and wanting nothing more than to cuddle close and forget the world outside.
"Okay." Lex said as he placed an arm around Clark's shoulder, allowing the other man to lie almost on
top of him and not complaining at the slight discomfort. He was shocked when Clark sat up
immediately, searching for something. "Clark?" Lex asked, trying to keep the alarm out of his voice.
"What time is it?" Clark asked, panicking slightly. Lex smiled, at least it wasn't the end of the world,
he reached for his watch and looked at it casually. Noting Clark's frustration at how long it was taking
him.
"It's a little after nine." Lex said, Clark mumbled a few choice expressions that Lex had not even
known the boy knew and saw as Clark flew out of the room that they had shared, obviously going to
grab clothes. Lex was glad that he had kept the rest of Clark's things in the same place or he could
picture his lover ripping apart the Penthouse to find something to wear.
"I have to get to work." Clark said as he rushed back into the room to find something he had left
behind, Lex wasn't sure what it was, he hadn't even moved from the bed. "I'm sorry, I…"
"Clark, relax." Lex said calmly, the voice of complete relaxation. "I had Iris call Perry White earlier
this morning. At the moment he thinks you're in a breakfast meeting with one of the LuthorCorp board
members getting an exclusive on the restructuring plan." He said evenly "You've got plenty of time
before they are expecting you back to work. You could probably take the whole day given the size of
this story."
"But I have stuff to do, a story to write." Clark said. He collapsed on the edge of the bed as if he had
suddenly lost his burst of energy. Lex sat up, reaching over to pull Clark back down and then lay him
on his back before leaning over to kiss him.
"All in good time."
Those were the last words between them for a while as they got comfortable and enjoyed just being
together.
After a leisurely breakfast Lex took Clark into the office. Clark had seen some of it before, the press
suite and from the night before Lex's office but he had not seen the large Foyer, nor had he been here
with Lex while there were others around.
Clark was glad that Lex had dressed him in a dark suit and insisted on a tie, even though he rarely wore
one in the offices of the Daily Planet. He felt more comfortable in the corporate office of LuthorCorp
and LexCorp knowing that he at least fitted in with the décor even if he did not know what people were
talking about when they stopped him or Lex to talk. Not since the science symposium they had visited
on his first real trip out had Clark seen this many people that all wanted to fawn over or talk with Lex.
"Mr. Luthor…" Another lackey called as they neared the elevators, Clark saw that it was going to open
and pulled Lex forward, glad that the doors shut before the other man had a chance to stop Lex.
"Thanks." Lex said and for the first time Clark saw just how that affected his lover. "Usually I come
up the service elevator but I thought it would be quiet at this time of day. Plus I thought that you
should get the dollar fifty tour." Lex said with a smile. Clark leaned over and gave him a brief peck on
the lips. "For that, I'll even show you the executive washroom." Lex said.
"Wow, you must be pretty high-status if they gave you your own key." Clark said, playing along with
the joke.
"Clark, they gave me my own bathroom." Lex answered dryly as they hit his floor. "Well, here we are.
I just need to…"
"Mr. Luthor. You had another call from Ms. Lane again this morning asking for an interview, and Mr.
Davies rang to ask about the restructuring plans. He asked that you call him back sometime today." Iris
said, interupting Lex's speech. "There is also a Memo about the downsizing of the fertilizer plants. I
took the liberty of researching the relevant case files for you."
Lex saw Clark stiffen as she said this and knew that he was thinking of Smallville. He hoped that his
lover would at least wait to hear the truth before he jumped to any conclusions as to what Lex would do
with the plants. They had come too far for a misunderstanding to ruin the potential future that they had
built together
"Thank you Iris. Would you bring coffee through for myself and Mr. Kent." He said, knowing that
otherwise she would have a security check done on his companion just to satisfy her own curiousity. If
she knew who Clark was it would save him a second investigation.
"Clark?" He asked as he showed the other man into his office. "Okay. I was going to grab my mail but
I suppose I should tell you something about this shake-up of LexCorp. For a start we're moving the
fertilizer factory to Smallville, expanding where we can and streamlining it within the industry. Other
than that it's mostly some facts and figures…" Lex said pausing as he heard the door to his office open
and saw Iris come in with a tray.
"Thank you." Clark said, using the manners that his mother had taught him well but earning him a glare
from the woman who did not know him from Adam. She was obviously not good with strangers, either
that or she was just mean and crotchety with everyone.
"Iris, would you also prepare a dossier for Mr. Kent on the restructuring programme and the progress
we have made so far." Lex said.
"With all due respect Sir that's confidential information." She said, overstepping her bounds but Lex
liked her and she was efficient, who cared if she voiced an opinion every now and then. It was so
damn hard to find the staff that you could trust these days, you had to give them a little leeway in these
matters.
"Iris, Mr. Kent is a well-known reporter I know but he is not working on this story yet, he just needs to
get a feel for it." Lex said, Clark smiled but didn't even know if he was on this as a story or an excuse.
"Now would you kindly gather any information that he might require."
"Of course sir." She said formerly, shutting the doors behind her.
"Lex, what is going on?" Clark asked. "Why am I really here?"
"Okay, I wanted to spend some time with you." Lex said knowing that admitting a weakness was
wrong but that he was not going to get this any other way. "I told Iris to arrange it with Perry so that
you had the day off to interview some of the people at LexCorp for an exclusive story you were
working. He was a little dubious but I wanted to see you."
Clark was silent for a moment and then he stood slowly and walked around to the other side of the
desk, his face expressionless before he leaned down and kissed Lex. The kissing lasted a while before
Lex pulled reluctantly away.
"I want you." Clark whispered as he leaned in more, his eyes burning with desire and knowing that Lex
was aroused too. Lex smiled wryly and stood, straightening his slacks and glad that he was wearing a
loose fitting suit.
"Later." Lex said, trying to make it sound like he really meant it. He didn't want to tease Clark but he
wanted the other to get the story he had promised. He deserved a career of his own, and if this was the
only way that Lex could help then he would do all that was in his power to give Clark the story. "We
have to meet with the board and a few other people that might give you quotes." Lex said. "You are
supposed to be working after all." There was amusement in his voice as he said this and he smiled
when Clark grumbled.
It was a good story though and Clark had heard Lois tell someone else on more than one occasion that
he was going to work out an expensive one story wonder. Even with help this would still prove her
wrong. With a new resolve Clark vowed to fight the burgeoning hard on in his pants and get the quotes
he needed for a story. After all he and Lex could make out later.
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As Clark walked into the busy offices of the Planet the next morning he was surprised to see the office
hush as he entered, then Perry came out of his office and Clark could see that he was anxious about
something.
"Kent! My office. Now!" He yelled. "The rest of you, get back to work."
Clark knew better than to argue with that tone and made his way slowly towards the office, Lois glared
at him as he passed and he wondered what it was that he had done wrong.
As soon as they were inside the office Perry indicated for him to take a seat as he shut the door and
then fiddled with the shutters on his blinds so that the plate glass between his office and the bull pen
were completely covered. Then he made his way around the large desk and took his own seat. The
large desk reminded Clark of Lex's office and thoughts of Lex's office made him blush - after all they
had made out there for an entire evening and part of the previous afternoon. If it had not been for an
early business meeting that Lex could not get out of he was sure that he would still be with his lover.
"Kent, I want to be honest with you son, you bring a lot of high profile stories our way and you'll move
your way up the ladder fast, but I don't appreciate being dictated to by anyone. Even if she is Lex
Luthor's private secretary." Perry said.
"I'm sorry Sir. Iris can be a little forceful sometimes but she means well." Clark said. "She was
certainly a great help with my story."
"Well, I'm glad. This business is all about the contacts you've made. I would have liked a little more
notice about you going off to chase some story but I pride myself on giving my reporters enough
leeway when they have something good for me at the end of it." Perry said with a smile. "So, tell me
about this story…"
"Well, I can't say too much but…"
And Clark began to tell his boss a few choice facts about what he had learned the day before, twenty
minutes later Perry White was sitting behind his desk, feet up and a cigar in his hand. He was
impressed that the farmboy had done this well and he could see the advertisers and bosses of the paper
smiling with glee when they thought about how they would scoop the Washington Post and the New
York Times on this story. It was a worldwide exclusive and they at the Daily Planet would have the
rights.
"I'm impressed." Perry said. "People rarely surprise me Kent but I'm glad my hunch about you paid
off. Keep up the good work."
Clark took that as his sign to leave and walked out of the Editor's office with a guaranteed front page
with solo credit for the story and a wide smile on his face, a smile that faltered as soon as he saw Lois
sitting on his desk and rifling through some of his notes on another story he had been working on, the
one that he had missed the deadline for because he was with Lex and the one he was supposed to be
writing with Lois.
"So, Perry calls me into his office yesterday morning and tells me that I'm on my own because my
partner is off interviewing the board members at LexCorp who have a surprise announcement." Lois
said. "Which begs the question why you didn't call me as soon as you got the lead. This partners thing
goes both ways you know, it's not just me that has to share my stories."
Clark knew that she was angry, he could see it boiling just below the surface but this was his story and
he did not want to share it, especially not with someone like her who had made a career out of pestering
his lover.
"It was a private meeting. I had a friend pull some strings to get me the story and they agreed to meet
if it was only me." Clark said. Lois huffed. "I'm sorry Lois but you have a reputation for playing dirty,
especially where Lex Luthor is concerned and they couldn't risk this getting out before tommorow, not
when something this big could affect share prices and their overall market share."
"Are you saying that they didn't trust me with the exclusive?" Lois asked indignantly. Obviously
resenting the implication that she was not a journalist that could be trusted. Clark had not mean it that
way but it was true when he thought about it she probably would have used the inch they gave her to go
for a mile.
"Actually, I'm saying that Lex Luthor didn't want you on the story." Clark said, fighting the smile when
he saw the shock that crossed her face. "Now if you'll excuse me I have a story to write."
And with that Clark took his place at his desk and began to type up the notes that he had made the
previous day, wanting to get a good story that would make his lover proud of him and glad that he had
picked him to write the story.
They knew that it was a risk, that by linking Clark Kent with those inside LexCorp that they could risk
exposing their relationship but neither really minded, after all they had been forcefully separated for
too long, now that they had time to spend together they wanted every waking moment together and if
they could help each other out on the way, so be it.
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When Clark recounted his day at the office to Lex later that evening he was glad to see Lex laughing as
he described Lois' offence at his words. Lex especially liked the part about him not wanting her there,
if he had his way she would not even be anywhere near Clark. Lois Lane attracted trouble and despite
knowing that there was only one thing that could hurt his lover he didn't want him anywhere near the
kind of trouble she drew to her like moths to a flame.
Clark had stopped by his apartment on the way home, thankfully his story was done and he had the
evening free, he had picked up clothes, enough for a few days and planned to stay with Lex. They had
been apart too long and it was time that they went back to being lovers, or moved things further than
they had taken them already. At first Clark had been wary about taking a lover, about making love
with anyone, but now he had at least in part consolidated his future he felt more ready to begin.
Clark found Lex in his study that evening, they had shared a dinner together and now Lex was doing
some work for the following day, Clark was the one that wanted some time alone that evening, at first
he had needed to think but now he just wanted to see his lover again. He didn't know why he felt the
need to assert his independence so often, perhaps because it had been taken from him at such a young
age, however he did not want his insecurities to harm his relationship with Lex; not again. He still
wanted to talk to Lex about his powers, he knew that he ought to help out the human race but he didn't
much care for that and wanted to talk it through with his lover, but first things were first, there were
more important things to discuss.
"Lex?" Clark asked as he wandered in, trying to hide his nervousness but knowing that his lover would
instinctively know that there was something wrong. Lex looked up and as soon as he saw his lover a
smile spread across his face and he pushed his papers away to give Clark his full attention.
"Clark." Lex replied with a slight smirk.
"I missed you." Clark said as he made his way around the desk and Lex moved back a little way so that
Clark could move between him and his desk. "I thought maybe…"
Lex placed his hands on Clark's hips, almost as if it was an instinctive move and was surprised when
his lover did not flinch. He had thought that the passion Clark showed the previous day in his office
was a one off, it was exciting to know that it was not the first time.
"I want you." Clark said, tugging Lex up and pulling him towards him. Lex moaned at the aggressive
display of wanton behaviour, he had never dared to hope that Clark would be the dominant partner,
since Clark had escaped he had needed comfort and support. Lex had assumed that any love making
between them would be gentle and soft, now Clark was kissing him with wilful abandon and Lex could
feel himself hardening at just the thought of where else they might go.
"Bedroom…" Lex managed to grind out as he pulled up for air, hoping that Clark remembered that
only one of them was alien and that he needed air to breathe, perhaps more than Clark did.
Before Lex could blink they were in the bedroom, collapsed on top of the comforter and Clark was
nuzzling his neck, rubbing their cocks together as he did so. Maybe this superspeed was useful for
more than getting to Smallville and back, it certainly cut out the awkward silences it took to get from
somewhere to the bedroom.
"Clark, slow down." Lex said, hoping that his lover would not take it as a rejection but merely as a
request. Clark pulled away immediately and looked down at Lex, seeing the mix of frustration and
worry in his lover's eyes. It did not cause an urgent panic but threw just enough water on the embers to
cool him a litte; to bring Clark back to his senses and make him renegotiate what was going on in his
head.
"You're right." Clark said with a gentle kiss; not wanting to hurt his lover who seemed to be fighting
his desire in case he took things too far in the moment of passion. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine Clark." Lex said, smiling at his lover's concern for him. "I don't want your first time to be a
rushed job on my desk."
"We're in the bedroom." Clark countered. Lex rolled his eyes and was glad that the moment of
conversation and bad joke had at least helped him calm down from the point of imminent climax.
Clark didn't seem to want to stop though as he took off the shirt that he had been wearing to reveal his
well sculpted and muscular chest and then leaned over to undo Lex's buttons, at least showing a
modicum of restraint this time. With each new bit of flesh he uncovered Clark would place a gentle
nip or kiss to the exposed skin until Lex was naked to the waist as he was.
"Can I see you?" Clark asked shyly, with an innocence that went straight to Lex's cock. "All of you."
Lex reached for his zipper, undoing the fly and pulling off his trousers and underwear in a flash. He
lay naked on the bed and hardened even more when Clark licked his lips at the sight. Lex didn't
comment when Clark did not strip completely, instead he gasped as Clark reached out and ran a hand
up his thigh pausing only to cup his erection. Lex rasped a little as Clark began to stroke him and then
watched wordlessly as Clark leaned down to kiss him, gentle kisses as he firmly worked Lex to the
point of climax.
With a tightening of his balls and one final firm stroke of his cock Lex came, orgasming more than he
had in years and panting as he shot more come than he thought humanly possible. It took a moment
before he came back down to earth after the heady climax and he was surprised when Clark kissed his
softly.
"Thank you." Clark said, making Lex's eyebrows shoot up, surely Clark did not think that it was hard to
accept a hand job from someone like him. Lex wanted to return the favour although he wasn't sure that
he was able but as he saw Clark get out of bed and pull off his own clothes, leaving them both naked he
could see that there was no need. It was a huge compliment to know that Clark had come just from
pleasuring him, but it also cast questions in his mind as to what this was going to lead to. If this was
what a hand job did to him he couldn't wait for full sex, that would probably kill him.
"My room?" Clark asked as he looked at the mess of sticky sheets, Lex looked at him, wide eyed and
then a moment later realised that Clark had not waited for an answer before even whisking them away.
If he had not still been on a high from their amazing orgasm he may have complained about all of the
carrying and flying but as soon as a naked Clark lay down next to him any complaint died on his lips.
He was in heaven, it surely couldn't get better than this.
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To Be Continued
Note: Well, it finally happened, story gains the R rating, and there is a little bit left to do. Thanks to
those that have already reviewed, let me know what you think of this too.
Part 13 - A future together?
Lex sat at his desk in his high rise office and wondered when it had become a prison. There was a
time when work had been all that he had in his life, there was very few parties or social events and
even when he did attend one or other of them he was usually there for business, either to gather
information or to make a deal. Now he had tasted something else in his life the last thing that he
wanted was to go back to the life without Clark in it, and yet that was what he was having to face.
He heard the soft tapping almost as soon as it began but he ignored it, knowing that he was alone in the
office this late at night and that it was not anything at this height other than the wind. Then it came
again, a louder sound this time that drew his attention to the window, he half expected to see a Raven
and yet there on his balcony, on the terrace that he rarely used was the one man he had just been
thinking about. Without thinking Lex pressed the button on his remote control for the lights and doors
and the lock undid immediately, allowing Clark to walk in to his office and take a seat on the other side
of the desk.
Lex wanted nothing more than to move around the desk and go to his lover, to hold him and never let
go but he pushed that romantic notion out of his head as soon as he saw the cloudy look on Clark's
face. There was something wrong and there was a hint in the back of his mind that he was somehow to
blame.
"I met Dominic Hunt tonight." Clark said by way of opening. Lex thought about a million things at
once but all of them seemed to lead to the same thing. He didn't geta chance to voice the apology
before Clark spoke again. "I know that he was not specifically following me but I didn't like it; I didn't
like him."
"Clark, I…"
"I don't know who I am anymore Lex." Clark said, his voice barely above a whisper. He had been
flying and thinking about it since he had attacked the other man and while he knew that Dominic was
one of those manipulative people that always landed on their feet and had no morals he still knew it
was wrong to beat him up.
"Clark, what did he do to you?" Lex asked. Wondering how much he had to torture the man as soon as
he saw him again, he would have him killed but from the look of despair in his lover's eyes death was
too good for him. Lex had not seen Clark this lost since he had brought him out of that place.
"I could have killed him." Clark said, his voice still soft, as if he didn't want God to hear the
abomination of the words that he was speaking.
"It's okay." Lex said, finally making his way around the desk to go to Clark, damn the consequences he
could not bear to see his friend so broken. He made his way to Clark and took him in his arms, trying
not to let the warmth that swelled in him spread to his groin and trying to provide Clark with the
comfort he needed. Perhaps he should have gotten Clark the help he needed after all. "It'll all be okay.
Whatever it takes, I'll get you through this."
The words were like a balm to Clark because like a child believes in their parents who take care of
them daily Clark believed that Lex really would do anything to make him better. He didn't have to
fight anymore and he didn't have to worry because here was Lex, he was with Lex and he was finally
where he belonged.
"I want to go home." Clark said, his voice small like that of a tired child. Lex leaned down and kissed
his forehead, helping Clark to stand and then surprised when Clark leaned in to kiss him softly. Lex
allowed the kiss despite the fact that it was making him hard and he was sure that this was the last thing
Clark needed.
"It's okay Clark. I'll take you home right now."
And Clark knew that Lex was telling the truth.
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Clark woke in a wash of silk sheets and embroidered quilt, definitely not his own ratty blankets on the
tiny cot in his apartment. As he took in where he was he also felt a hand stroking through his hair,
touching him as if he were an idol with the caress of reverence that he did not deserve. As he felt the
long fingers move slowly down his face he knew that it was Lex and as memories of the night before
came back to him fully he knew that he could relax because he was safe. He was home.
Lex saw the fluttering of Clark's long lashes that meant he was no longer asleep but rather feigning
sleep and moved slightly further down in the bed. He had been awake for a few hours just watching
Clark sleep, taking in the sight of the other man and still not quite believing that he was here. Of
course Clark had been exhausted the night before and though Lex was still not sure what had gone on
he was pretty sure that it had hurt Clark and he didn't want that to happen again. He had put his lover
to bed, with no intention of joining him there lest Clark think he was taking advantage but Clark had
pulled him into the bed with him and snuggled him close, mumbling about this being right.
"Morning." Lex said, slightly amused as Clark's nose twitched slightly. He leaned over and kissed the
twitchy appendage, gaining him a laugh from the other man and making him smile widely in reply
because after how dispirited Clark had seemed the night before he had not expected a smile or a laugh
that morning.
"Morning." Clark yawned. "Mmm… I could stay here all day." He said as he snuggled closer to Lex,
obviously still sleepy and wanting nothing more than to cuddle close and forget the world outside.
"Okay." Lex said as he placed an arm around Clark's shoulder, allowing the other man to lie almost on
top of him and not complaining at the slight discomfort. He was shocked when Clark sat up
immediately, searching for something. "Clark?" Lex asked, trying to keep the alarm out of his voice.
"What time is it?" Clark asked, panicking slightly. Lex smiled, at least it wasn't the end of the world,
he reached for his watch and looked at it casually. Noting Clark's frustration at how long it was taking
him.
"It's a little after nine." Lex said, Clark mumbled a few choice expressions that Lex had not even
known the boy knew and saw as Clark flew out of the room that they had shared, obviously going to
grab clothes. Lex was glad that he had kept the rest of Clark's things in the same place or he could
picture his lover ripping apart the Penthouse to find something to wear.
"I have to get to work." Clark said as he rushed back into the room to find something he had left
behind, Lex wasn't sure what it was, he hadn't even moved from the bed. "I'm sorry, I…"
"Clark, relax." Lex said calmly, the voice of complete relaxation. "I had Iris call Perry White earlier
this morning. At the moment he thinks you're in a breakfast meeting with one of the LuthorCorp board
members getting an exclusive on the restructuring plan." He said evenly "You've got plenty of time
before they are expecting you back to work. You could probably take the whole day given the size of
this story."
"But I have stuff to do, a story to write." Clark said. He collapsed on the edge of the bed as if he had
suddenly lost his burst of energy. Lex sat up, reaching over to pull Clark back down and then lay him
on his back before leaning over to kiss him.
"All in good time."
Those were the last words between them for a while as they got comfortable and enjoyed just being
together.
After a leisurely breakfast Lex took Clark into the office. Clark had seen some of it before, the press
suite and from the night before Lex's office but he had not seen the large Foyer, nor had he been here
with Lex while there were others around.
Clark was glad that Lex had dressed him in a dark suit and insisted on a tie, even though he rarely wore
one in the offices of the Daily Planet. He felt more comfortable in the corporate office of LuthorCorp
and LexCorp knowing that he at least fitted in with the décor even if he did not know what people were
talking about when they stopped him or Lex to talk. Not since the science symposium they had visited
on his first real trip out had Clark seen this many people that all wanted to fawn over or talk with Lex.
"Mr. Luthor…" Another lackey called as they neared the elevators, Clark saw that it was going to open
and pulled Lex forward, glad that the doors shut before the other man had a chance to stop Lex.
"Thanks." Lex said and for the first time Clark saw just how that affected his lover. "Usually I come
up the service elevator but I thought it would be quiet at this time of day. Plus I thought that you
should get the dollar fifty tour." Lex said with a smile. Clark leaned over and gave him a brief peck on
the lips. "For that, I'll even show you the executive washroom." Lex said.
"Wow, you must be pretty high-status if they gave you your own key." Clark said, playing along with
the joke.
"Clark, they gave me my own bathroom." Lex answered dryly as they hit his floor. "Well, here we are.
I just need to…"
"Mr. Luthor. You had another call from Ms. Lane again this morning asking for an interview, and Mr.
Davies rang to ask about the restructuring plans. He asked that you call him back sometime today." Iris
said, interupting Lex's speech. "There is also a Memo about the downsizing of the fertilizer plants. I
took the liberty of researching the relevant case files for you."
Lex saw Clark stiffen as she said this and knew that he was thinking of Smallville. He hoped that his
lover would at least wait to hear the truth before he jumped to any conclusions as to what Lex would do
with the plants. They had come too far for a misunderstanding to ruin the potential future that they had
built together
"Thank you Iris. Would you bring coffee through for myself and Mr. Kent." He said, knowing that
otherwise she would have a security check done on his companion just to satisfy her own curiousity. If
she knew who Clark was it would save him a second investigation.
"Clark?" He asked as he showed the other man into his office. "Okay. I was going to grab my mail but
I suppose I should tell you something about this shake-up of LexCorp. For a start we're moving the
fertilizer factory to Smallville, expanding where we can and streamlining it within the industry. Other
than that it's mostly some facts and figures…" Lex said pausing as he heard the door to his office open
and saw Iris come in with a tray.
"Thank you." Clark said, using the manners that his mother had taught him well but earning him a glare
from the woman who did not know him from Adam. She was obviously not good with strangers, either
that or she was just mean and crotchety with everyone.
"Iris, would you also prepare a dossier for Mr. Kent on the restructuring programme and the progress
we have made so far." Lex said.
"With all due respect Sir that's confidential information." She said, overstepping her bounds but Lex
liked her and she was efficient, who cared if she voiced an opinion every now and then. It was so
damn hard to find the staff that you could trust these days, you had to give them a little leeway in these
matters.
"Iris, Mr. Kent is a well-known reporter I know but he is not working on this story yet, he just needs to
get a feel for it." Lex said, Clark smiled but didn't even know if he was on this as a story or an excuse.
"Now would you kindly gather any information that he might require."
"Of course sir." She said formerly, shutting the doors behind her.
"Lex, what is going on?" Clark asked. "Why am I really here?"
"Okay, I wanted to spend some time with you." Lex said knowing that admitting a weakness was
wrong but that he was not going to get this any other way. "I told Iris to arrange it with Perry so that
you had the day off to interview some of the people at LexCorp for an exclusive story you were
working. He was a little dubious but I wanted to see you."
Clark was silent for a moment and then he stood slowly and walked around to the other side of the
desk, his face expressionless before he leaned down and kissed Lex. The kissing lasted a while before
Lex pulled reluctantly away.
"I want you." Clark whispered as he leaned in more, his eyes burning with desire and knowing that Lex
was aroused too. Lex smiled wryly and stood, straightening his slacks and glad that he was wearing a
loose fitting suit.
"Later." Lex said, trying to make it sound like he really meant it. He didn't want to tease Clark but he
wanted the other to get the story he had promised. He deserved a career of his own, and if this was the
only way that Lex could help then he would do all that was in his power to give Clark the story. "We
have to meet with the board and a few other people that might give you quotes." Lex said. "You are
supposed to be working after all." There was amusement in his voice as he said this and he smiled
when Clark grumbled.
It was a good story though and Clark had heard Lois tell someone else on more than one occasion that
he was going to work out an expensive one story wonder. Even with help this would still prove her
wrong. With a new resolve Clark vowed to fight the burgeoning hard on in his pants and get the quotes
he needed for a story. After all he and Lex could make out later.
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As Clark walked into the busy offices of the Planet the next morning he was surprised to see the office
hush as he entered, then Perry came out of his office and Clark could see that he was anxious about
something.
"Kent! My office. Now!" He yelled. "The rest of you, get back to work."
Clark knew better than to argue with that tone and made his way slowly towards the office, Lois glared
at him as he passed and he wondered what it was that he had done wrong.
As soon as they were inside the office Perry indicated for him to take a seat as he shut the door and
then fiddled with the shutters on his blinds so that the plate glass between his office and the bull pen
were completely covered. Then he made his way around the large desk and took his own seat. The
large desk reminded Clark of Lex's office and thoughts of Lex's office made him blush - after all they
had made out there for an entire evening and part of the previous afternoon. If it had not been for an
early business meeting that Lex could not get out of he was sure that he would still be with his lover.
"Kent, I want to be honest with you son, you bring a lot of high profile stories our way and you'll move
your way up the ladder fast, but I don't appreciate being dictated to by anyone. Even if she is Lex
Luthor's private secretary." Perry said.
"I'm sorry Sir. Iris can be a little forceful sometimes but she means well." Clark said. "She was
certainly a great help with my story."
"Well, I'm glad. This business is all about the contacts you've made. I would have liked a little more
notice about you going off to chase some story but I pride myself on giving my reporters enough
leeway when they have something good for me at the end of it." Perry said with a smile. "So, tell me
about this story…"
"Well, I can't say too much but…"
And Clark began to tell his boss a few choice facts about what he had learned the day before, twenty
minutes later Perry White was sitting behind his desk, feet up and a cigar in his hand. He was
impressed that the farmboy had done this well and he could see the advertisers and bosses of the paper
smiling with glee when they thought about how they would scoop the Washington Post and the New
York Times on this story. It was a worldwide exclusive and they at the Daily Planet would have the
rights.
"I'm impressed." Perry said. "People rarely surprise me Kent but I'm glad my hunch about you paid
off. Keep up the good work."
Clark took that as his sign to leave and walked out of the Editor's office with a guaranteed front page
with solo credit for the story and a wide smile on his face, a smile that faltered as soon as he saw Lois
sitting on his desk and rifling through some of his notes on another story he had been working on, the
one that he had missed the deadline for because he was with Lex and the one he was supposed to be
writing with Lois.
"So, Perry calls me into his office yesterday morning and tells me that I'm on my own because my
partner is off interviewing the board members at LexCorp who have a surprise announcement." Lois
said. "Which begs the question why you didn't call me as soon as you got the lead. This partners thing
goes both ways you know, it's not just me that has to share my stories."
Clark knew that she was angry, he could see it boiling just below the surface but this was his story and
he did not want to share it, especially not with someone like her who had made a career out of pestering
his lover.
"It was a private meeting. I had a friend pull some strings to get me the story and they agreed to meet
if it was only me." Clark said. Lois huffed. "I'm sorry Lois but you have a reputation for playing dirty,
especially where Lex Luthor is concerned and they couldn't risk this getting out before tommorow, not
when something this big could affect share prices and their overall market share."
"Are you saying that they didn't trust me with the exclusive?" Lois asked indignantly. Obviously
resenting the implication that she was not a journalist that could be trusted. Clark had not mean it that
way but it was true when he thought about it she probably would have used the inch they gave her to go
for a mile.
"Actually, I'm saying that Lex Luthor didn't want you on the story." Clark said, fighting the smile when
he saw the shock that crossed her face. "Now if you'll excuse me I have a story to write."
And with that Clark took his place at his desk and began to type up the notes that he had made the
previous day, wanting to get a good story that would make his lover proud of him and glad that he had
picked him to write the story.
They knew that it was a risk, that by linking Clark Kent with those inside LexCorp that they could risk
exposing their relationship but neither really minded, after all they had been forcefully separated for
too long, now that they had time to spend together they wanted every waking moment together and if
they could help each other out on the way, so be it.
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When Clark recounted his day at the office to Lex later that evening he was glad to see Lex laughing as
he described Lois' offence at his words. Lex especially liked the part about him not wanting her there,
if he had his way she would not even be anywhere near Clark. Lois Lane attracted trouble and despite
knowing that there was only one thing that could hurt his lover he didn't want him anywhere near the
kind of trouble she drew to her like moths to a flame.
Clark had stopped by his apartment on the way home, thankfully his story was done and he had the
evening free, he had picked up clothes, enough for a few days and planned to stay with Lex. They had
been apart too long and it was time that they went back to being lovers, or moved things further than
they had taken them already. At first Clark had been wary about taking a lover, about making love
with anyone, but now he had at least in part consolidated his future he felt more ready to begin.
Clark found Lex in his study that evening, they had shared a dinner together and now Lex was doing
some work for the following day, Clark was the one that wanted some time alone that evening, at first
he had needed to think but now he just wanted to see his lover again. He didn't know why he felt the
need to assert his independence so often, perhaps because it had been taken from him at such a young
age, however he did not want his insecurities to harm his relationship with Lex; not again. He still
wanted to talk to Lex about his powers, he knew that he ought to help out the human race but he didn't
much care for that and wanted to talk it through with his lover, but first things were first, there were
more important things to discuss.
"Lex?" Clark asked as he wandered in, trying to hide his nervousness but knowing that his lover would
instinctively know that there was something wrong. Lex looked up and as soon as he saw his lover a
smile spread across his face and he pushed his papers away to give Clark his full attention.
"Clark." Lex replied with a slight smirk.
"I missed you." Clark said as he made his way around the desk and Lex moved back a little way so that
Clark could move between him and his desk. "I thought maybe…"
Lex placed his hands on Clark's hips, almost as if it was an instinctive move and was surprised when
his lover did not flinch. He had thought that the passion Clark showed the previous day in his office
was a one off, it was exciting to know that it was not the first time.
"I want you." Clark said, tugging Lex up and pulling him towards him. Lex moaned at the aggressive
display of wanton behaviour, he had never dared to hope that Clark would be the dominant partner,
since Clark had escaped he had needed comfort and support. Lex had assumed that any love making
between them would be gentle and soft, now Clark was kissing him with wilful abandon and Lex could
feel himself hardening at just the thought of where else they might go.
"Bedroom…" Lex managed to grind out as he pulled up for air, hoping that Clark remembered that
only one of them was alien and that he needed air to breathe, perhaps more than Clark did.
Before Lex could blink they were in the bedroom, collapsed on top of the comforter and Clark was
nuzzling his neck, rubbing their cocks together as he did so. Maybe this superspeed was useful for
more than getting to Smallville and back, it certainly cut out the awkward silences it took to get from
somewhere to the bedroom.
"Clark, slow down." Lex said, hoping that his lover would not take it as a rejection but merely as a
request. Clark pulled away immediately and looked down at Lex, seeing the mix of frustration and
worry in his lover's eyes. It did not cause an urgent panic but threw just enough water on the embers to
cool him a litte; to bring Clark back to his senses and make him renegotiate what was going on in his
head.
"You're right." Clark said with a gentle kiss; not wanting to hurt his lover who seemed to be fighting
his desire in case he took things too far in the moment of passion. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine Clark." Lex said, smiling at his lover's concern for him. "I don't want your first time to be a
rushed job on my desk."
"We're in the bedroom." Clark countered. Lex rolled his eyes and was glad that the moment of
conversation and bad joke had at least helped him calm down from the point of imminent climax.
Clark didn't seem to want to stop though as he took off the shirt that he had been wearing to reveal his
well sculpted and muscular chest and then leaned over to undo Lex's buttons, at least showing a
modicum of restraint this time. With each new bit of flesh he uncovered Clark would place a gentle
nip or kiss to the exposed skin until Lex was naked to the waist as he was.
"Can I see you?" Clark asked shyly, with an innocence that went straight to Lex's cock. "All of you."
Lex reached for his zipper, undoing the fly and pulling off his trousers and underwear in a flash. He
lay naked on the bed and hardened even more when Clark licked his lips at the sight. Lex didn't
comment when Clark did not strip completely, instead he gasped as Clark reached out and ran a hand
up his thigh pausing only to cup his erection. Lex rasped a little as Clark began to stroke him and then
watched wordlessly as Clark leaned down to kiss him, gentle kisses as he firmly worked Lex to the
point of climax.
With a tightening of his balls and one final firm stroke of his cock Lex came, orgasming more than he
had in years and panting as he shot more come than he thought humanly possible. It took a moment
before he came back down to earth after the heady climax and he was surprised when Clark kissed his
softly.
"Thank you." Clark said, making Lex's eyebrows shoot up, surely Clark did not think that it was hard to
accept a hand job from someone like him. Lex wanted to return the favour although he wasn't sure that
he was able but as he saw Clark get out of bed and pull off his own clothes, leaving them both naked he
could see that there was no need. It was a huge compliment to know that Clark had come just from
pleasuring him, but it also cast questions in his mind as to what this was going to lead to. If this was
what a hand job did to him he couldn't wait for full sex, that would probably kill him.
"My room?" Clark asked as he looked at the mess of sticky sheets, Lex looked at him, wide eyed and
then a moment later realised that Clark had not waited for an answer before even whisking them away.
If he had not still been on a high from their amazing orgasm he may have complained about all of the
carrying and flying but as soon as a naked Clark lay down next to him any complaint died on his lips.
He was in heaven, it surely couldn't get better than this.
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To Be Continued
Note: Well, it finally happened, story gains the R rating, and there is a little bit left to do. Thanks to
those that have already reviewed, let me know what you think of this too.