Author: NickyJean

Summary: Something from Chloe's past comes back to "shock" her. It's a Chlex story. They may not get totally together but there are definite bonding issues.

Disclaimer: Please can I own them. Write me call me, Hey I'm in the book.

A/N: Anything with *…* around it is considered thoughts.

Chapter 2

[Chloe had been watching Clark, watch her ever since she fled to answer her "phone call" Luthor's entrance distracted her for only a moment. That moment was spent doing the traditional shaking of the head in disbelief that Clark actually thinks a Luthor, even him, can be trusted further then you could throw one. But alas Luthor did the expected and went to Clark's side causing her once again to only think of him. She didn't want to think of him. Being so cute and soulful over there. Lonely, sad, apologetic. It took all her pride and a lot of determination she didn't know she had not to go waltzing over there and tell him all was forgiven. Her sight distracted her thought as the unimportant form next to Clark began to move. Her mind tried to scream it's importance but her emotions were way too emotional to care. "Lex" her brain screamed. "Lex is coming over here." She forced herself to focus, trying to remember that she didn't want to talk to anyone right now especially some Know-it-all Billionaire Playboy.

She plugged her ear, pretending to try and understand the person on the line. She made a big show of saying how she was going to find a quieter place to talk to "you". As Luthor approach seemed unavoidable she stood up gave him a weak smile and signaled to him she would be back in a minute and practically ran to the solicitude of the storage room.

She shut the door, sighing silently as she went to the far end of the room to sit on a box. She hadn't realized how loud the music was until the room dimmed the noise somewhat. The softer sound didn't last as the door was opened and Lex leaned smugly against the arch.]

Chloe: I'm on the phone here. Will you please shut the door? Preferably with yourself on the other side. [She turned away effectively dismissing him. When she heard the door close she let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.]

Lex: Who are you talking to?

[Lex watched her jump and felt a perverse sense of satisfaction at being able to catch the Great Chloe Sullivan unprepared. The moment of surprise didn't last as anger flashed in her eyes as she returned his stare.]

Chloe: I thought I told you to leave.

Lex: I believe the term was "preferably."

Chloe: My mistake, I was being polite. Won't happen again, I've learned my lesson. LEAVE!

Lex: [ignoring her order] Who on earth are you talking to at this time of night.

Chloe: Not that it's any of your business but it's a friend I met in Metropolis. He's been up all night cramming for a Psyche exam and wanted a break.

[Lex chuckled at the emphasis on "he."]

Lex: You know that story would be a lot more convince if say, the phone was on.

[Chloe cocked her head. If she felt any embarrassment from being caught she didn't show it. She dropped her phone into her purse, got up and walked purposefully toward the door. Lex with his hands still in his pockets and his expression look intentionally blocked her path. She refused to say a word, allowing her deathly stare to do the speaking for her as she shifted directions. Undaunted Lex blocked her path again but backing up a step to avoid her actually running into him.]

Lex: Listen, I just want to talk to you. Is that so much to ask?

Chloe: Yes, Damn it, it is. I can't believe anyone would want me to listen to them rave about Clark's virtues. How he's such a hero and how he was willingly to sacrifice so much to once again save someone. If he were with Lana, there would have been no way he would have left her to save me. So Piss Off.

[Lex was starting to get a little anger. He didn't like surprises and he didn't like being yelled, and being yelled at by this small girl was a surprise.]

Lex: Just for the record, Clark has deserted Lana's side to rescue you, from Ice Boy if I recall.

Chloe: Don't you dare bring logic into this. He hurt me and I'm tired of being her. If he cared so much he would be here right now. Not you, his Emissary of Peace, but him. But we both know Clark's never been one for nasty confrontations.

Lex: Oh and you are so much better hiding in here instead of having your own confrontation.

[Her blood boiled, her pulse raced, and her face flushed red. Lex took a step back hitting the door as he watched her snap right before his eyes. He didn't have a chance to stop her as she went straight for his neck with her dainty yet strong hands. Shock allowed her to cut off his breath for a moment but that quickly subsided. He didn't require much strength to remove her hands from his windpipe by grabbing both wrists. Without releasing her he turned her around entangling her in his subduing embrace while she flayed like a fish out of water.

Pulled flush against his body, he felt a sharp twinge of desire shoot through him. He refused to analyze it; figuring that it just needed to get laid soon if some seventeen year old girl was turning him on while trying to choke him to death. She mistakenly bucked into him sending another shot that couldn't be ignored as well as the first and he instinctively let out a heady moan and subconsciously loosened his grip.

Oblivious to the sexual tension, Chloe made her move and kick back. Her foot connected with is knee and he dropped her with a yipe. She shoved him out of the way and made her escape not bothering to shut the door behind her.

She fought threw the dancers and exited the Talon without sparing Clark a glance as she passed him.

Chloe could hear the footfalls trailing her but she refused to give Clark the satisfaction of thinking she cared and blocked his pursuit from her mind. A block away from the Talon she was unable to ignore the hand that grasped her shoulder or the yank that forcefully turned her pursuer and found herself face to face with a very perturbed Lex Luthor.

Lex noted the surprise that escaped her unemotional mask.]

Lex: Expecting Clark, were we? [His anger was replace by that self-gratifying smirk that should be patented.]

Chloe: Why the hell would I expect Clark? Do I look like I'm in danger? And since you do not have the hero complex, what the HELL are you doing here?

Lex: I gave my word to Clark that I would talk to you and by God you are going to listen to me.

Chloe: I've always considered you an intelligent man Luthor, manipulative and purposefully evasive but intelligent. How ridiculous is it that you tell me anything. Lana has a better chance of defending him then you do.

Lex: And why is that, pray tell?

Chloe: Lana is at least sincere in her intentions. The only reason you are even talking to me is to look good with Clark. I know you don't want me with Clark. You have gone out of your way to try and get Clark and Lana together ever since you first saw those puppy-dog eyes looking in the prom queen's direction. And let's wonder about that for a moment. Why would you care whom Clark is with, because you want him happy? Please, you want something all right but it has do more with answers then friendship. It has to do with a mystery of not why but how a boy was able to risk his life and save your worthless hide. It's because something you can't explain happened and it just drives you crazy to think that maybe there is something that Luthor power and money can't control. Well, news flash Lex, something unexplainable happens every damn week in this damn town. Just except it. Maybe Clark can run faster or is just stronger then most. Maybe he's a freaking alien. Maybe it has to do with that damn meteor shower and it made him a little different. But here's the billion-dollar question Lex. What are you going to do when you find out?

Lex was speechless and Chloe took full advantage.

Chloe: Are you going to manipulate him to make the world a Luthor domain. Are you going to do an Area 51 and dissect him hoping to make more powerful beings. Maybe yourself more powerful, Godlike maybe. Because for some reason I don't see you giving him a cape and your blessings hoping he will save the world.

Lex: Are you quite finished?

Chloe: Yes, I believe I am. [And with that she turned and left.

A shadow figure approached the screaming couple. He studied them carefully before he made a move. The streetlight up ahead illuminated her perfectly and recognition hit him almost instantly. He raced down the street toward Chloe ignoring the echoing footfalls on the night air. Both Chloe and Lex turned hearing the approach.]

Stranger: Clover

Chloe tilted her head, with the sound of the long forgotten name being screamed a block away.]

Stranger: Clover

[Recognition flitted across her face but Lex didn't notice because she had already taken off at a dead run toward the man racing down the street. Lex once again was speechless as he watch Chloe jump in to his arm squealing like the teenager she was.]

Chloe: HiJack, what are you doing here?

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A/N So how is it….it it working for you …please feed me feed back….I just can't get enough….