Disclaimer: I wouldn't say no were I offered it.
Chapter 3: In the Shape of Things to Come.
The two horses approached the stately mansion at a leisurely pace, hey were ridden by a young blonde woman, and an older red head.
"Are you enjoying Kansas so far?" Martha asked.
"Yes, but I only arrived yesterday." Chloe responded with a bright smile.
As they reached the house, they heard a gunshot.
"Oh, Lex must have come for a visit." The older woman said, her voice full of joy. "I'll have to introduce you, he can show you Metropolis, and all the little hot spots."
"I'm sure that'll be lovely." The blonde said, positive it would be horrendous. She had really been looking forward to a nice relaxing time where she could work on a new article.
"Aunt Martha." Said a bald young man. The two ladies dismounted to meet him.
"Lex." Martha said sweeping him into a hug. "I'd like you to meet Chloe, she'll be staying here for a while. And I've promised you'll show her around."
"Nice to meet you." He said. Well, she's pretty. That's a bonus, and by the looks of her she's not too prudish. He thought taking in her very bohemian look.
"And you." Chloe said with a smile, shaking his hand. He suits the bald thing I suppose, and I'm sure Martha wouldn't put me in a situation where I'd be in any danger.
"I'm going to see the horses are properly stabled, why don't you two go and ask for a table of goodies to be set up on the veranda." Martha said, heading off with the stable girl.
"Come on." Lex said, grabbing Chloe's hand and practically dragging her across the lawn.
"Slow down." She said, yanking her arm from his grip.
He slowed his pace and walked beside her at a more leisurely pace.
"I read your article."
"Really what did you think?" She asked eagerly.
"I felt it was condescending and archaic."
"Really? Most people congratulate me."
"Most people are too polite for their own good."
"Well, since you're obviously not, why don't you explain to me why my position is so wrong?"
"Quite simply, your ideas are based on fear, not feeling."
"I'm sorry?"
"Your argument is basically that abstinence makes things safer, no pregnancy, no STDs, no mess."
"Actually, my argument is that if you're going to take the risk with these things it had better be worth it. Personally, I feel that the only way you can justify this is by being in love with the person you sleep with. But you obviously don't care about such things, you're more in it for kicks."
"If you say so." He said walking off.
"No, not me. But I have my sources." She said catching up.
"Who?" He stopped.
"Journalists don't reveal their sources." She swept past him and into the house.
Lex stood there dumbstruck, someone had ratted him out, he would have to find out whom, or he'd never have a chance.