Title: The Virus

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: Of course I don't own them…don't you think if I did they would be together already. At least some kisses or something.

A/N: First I would like to say Hey to Hope…thanks for noticing…Also I would like to thank Histriera for the "Ask me if I care?" joke…Toast was one of my favorites and it's a running gag at the house…Thanks for all those who reviewed….LOVE YOU ALL….

Chapter 4

Chloe panicked in the dark room, dropped her books and struggled against her captor. The arms that held her felt like iron bars and once again in her life she felt completely helpless and terrified. She screamed fruitlessly against the hand over her mouth and felt faint for lack of oxygen.

Voice: If you cease struggling I'll release you.

Chloe stopped dead. Her mind whirled at the familiarity of the voice. After a moment of stillness she found herself standing on the floor of her own accord. She turned in the darkness and faced her would be attacker. She fell back and punched him in the gut hard. Thankful for the self-defense training she had been taking ever since that whole Brian incident. Lex gasped for air for a moment, while Chloe tried the door. It didn't budge and without any light she couldn't find the lock.

Chloe: Lex what the hell are you doing here? [She hissed struggling with the door] Are you trying to scare the hell out of me?

Lex reached over to the switch and lit the room with the small swinging bulb on the extension from the ceiling. He could see Chloe clearly now and that may have been mistake. Rage was boiling just below the surface and her eyes were ablaze. She was trembling slightly, but not from fear. He knew his intrepid reporter was never afraid of him. No she trembled with the anger just simmering, waiting to explode. She was staring at him with such fierceness that he would have stepped back if he wasn't so turned on.

Him the great Lex Luthor, the man who has had a different woman every week since he was thirteen. He was attracted to this feisty, blonde, bitchy, seventeen-year-old virgin. He wanted to grab her and feel her skin her lips her hands on his body. He wanted to take her here and now and make her gasp her name in pleasure. Just the thought of her beneath him, touching him makes him step forward. His hand moved of it own volition. Luckily his senses returned in time to stop his foolishness. Touching her would be bad. He took a step back just in case.

Lex moved between her and the door.]

Lex: [Trying really hard to center himself.] *I have got to get laid. * [He took a deep breathe.] Where's my file?

Chloe: You mean the one on MY friend, who is none of your business. I have no idea. [She went for dead bolt lock now that she could see it, but of course he stopped her.]

Lex: You are not leaving here until I have that file.

Chloe: Luthor if you hadn't noticed, kidnapping is a crime that you might actually get in trouble for. Not to mention I'm going to be late for class and they will know right away when I went missing.

Lex: You mean Mrs. Jacob for Chemistry. Lovely woman really, she said you could interview me as long as you needed to. She was completely understanding about my busy schedule and how I really wanted to help you out with your interview. [He smiled knowingly]

Chloe: You've got to be kidding me. How do you even know my schedule?

Lex: I know your entire schedule, Ms. Sullivan. As well as Clark's, Pete's, Lana's and Whitney's before he joined our Armed Forces.

Chloe: You are truly unbelievable.

Lex: I'll take that as a compliment.

Chloe: Whatever [again she went for the door]

Lex: I had no idea you were so afraid of me. Trying to escape me constantly is really not good for my delicate ego.

Chloe: [Looked him in the eye, this time the 'double dog dare' wasn't going to work.] This isn't fear, it's loathing. After years of having every person you have ever met react one way or the other I figured you would know the difference. Now get the Hell out of my way.

Lex: Are you experiencing déjà vu. Because I swear we've been in this situation before. In a room with me wanting one thing and you wanting—

Chloe: OUT!

Lex: Precisely, but this time I have the upper hand and I'll use it if I don't get that file.

Chloe: Oh, please. I don't have your pathetic file. Get out of my way.

Lex: I didn't want to resort to this [he took his hand and caressed her arm. The fuzzy sweater she wore was as soft as he thought it was. It reminded him of stroking a --] Come on Kitten, just give me what I want.

Chloe: [her stomach was flipping and she felt all the wind leave her body] Don't touch me. [Her order wasn't very convincing figuring that her eyes closed at the warmth of his hand and she subconsciously moved into his palm.

He moved closer so that their bodies almost touched only a hair's breath was between them and his lips were by her ear. His breath was he whispered,]

Lex: Come now, Chloe you left me no choice. [He closed in more and she found herself pressed into the wall. The proverbial rock and a hard place played in her mind.]

Chloe: Why are you doing this?

Lex: [She almost felt him shrug] Forbidden fruit, your virginal innocence, my inborn need for conquest, I really have absolutely no idea. Yet for some reason I can't resist the way you meld into me. The way you moan when I kiss you. Maybe it has to do with the fact that kissing you is a toe curling, legs watering, fireworks in the sky, ground shakily awesome.

[She blushed at the realization that he over heard them. She wanted to crawl into a hole and die. But Lex couldn't just let her suffer her humiliation alone. No he had to stand there staring at her with that damn smirk curling his lips. He had to feel like he was the one with all the power. He always insisted on getting the upper hand. ]

Chloe: *Come on girl, where's your pride? * [Taking a reassuring breath] You forgot about 'the world standing still.' [Gaining her courage she looked him in the eye. She willed herself to believe that him knowing didn't matter. By the look of shock in Lex's eyes it worked.

Lex stepped back a bit and a real smile appeared on his face. It was a true smile that went all the way to his eyes, causing their green depths to dance with a light of mischief she had never seen in the playboy billionaire before.]

Lex: How remise of me. Do you know, I have been able to think of nothing buy you since last night? [He looked surprised as the admission fell from his lips. But for some reason the initial fear of telling too much of the truth left him when he saw something flicker in Chloe's eyes.]

Chloe: [Not wanting for an instant to go down that train of thought, she derailed with the first objection that came to mind] Now that's not true. You had plenty of distraction with my friend's past that you were snooping through.

Lex: I just want to protect you.

Chloe: Now why is that I wander. [She crossed her arms over her chest and cocked her head expectantly to one side.]

Lex: You're Clark's friend. He would be awfully distraught if something foul were to befall you.

Chloe: *Could you have been anymore sarcastic* Clark brownie points may be part of the reason but I know you must have at least three or four that you are not sharing with the class.

Lex: [He quirked an eyebrow.] Your father, I respect him a great deal. He wouldn't be very happy if I didn't do something that might have helped his "little girl."

Chloe [She snorted, very unlady like, but accepted the reason.] That two, what else?

Lex: [To his surprise, his mind raced. It barely ever raced unless his father was around or when he was with her, he noticed. But he couldn't dwell on that discovery. ] You know this town would find a way to blame me if you were hurt. I either did too much or not enough. You know me, the root of all evil.

Chloe: Grasping much? Normally I would accuse you of being paranoid but I'll concede that point. So that's three. Come on I know the real reason's bouncing around in that head of yours.

Lex: I find you fascinating. [He took a swallow and gauged her reaction. She only cocked her head once again expectantly.] I find you unexpectantly attractive and intellectually stimulating. I can't seem to stop thinking about you or wanting you. I refuse to allow another man touch you until I do. Not to mention I'm a very possessive person and once I do have you, I may never let anyone near you again. Except your father of course. He's always been proud of you. [The words came out in a gush. He had no idea where they were coming from or where they were going so he just stopped when he needed breath and refused to continue.

Chloe on the other hand, was stunned. Her eyes grew wide and she seemed to try and repeat everything he just said in her head. As the words began making sense she just looked at him and well, laughed. Not some cute girly giggle but a hard gut felt laugh that threw Lex for a loop.]

Chloe: I'm sorry, [gasping for breath] it's just that [laughing hard] you have got kidding me.

[Lex moved from shock to anger and his emotional façade returned in full force. Chloe knew what that meant and looked apologetic. The laughter subsided and she gave him the sweetest smile.]

Chloe: I mean come on Lex. Just admit it. You just need to get laid. I mean when was the last time? "Little Ms Victoria wantza Hardick." You must be getting really desperate if I'm starting to look good.

Lex: [her smile melted him. For some reason he knew she wasn't being cruel. Just once again brutally honest] You know I've been saying that to myself since last night. Any suggestions? [He moved closer to her and caressed her waist]

Chloe: Yeah, go to Metropolis, meet a nice girl. Take her to dinner, a movie or dancing. [She said pushing his hand away with a laugh threatening to erupt again.]

Lex: Good idea. Are you busy Friday night?

Chloe: Yeah, I'm ah…washing my hair. [He was reaching for her again but this time his fingers gently dug into her, ticking her.]

Lex: How about Saturday?

Chloe: I have to be a virginal sacrifice that night….Full moon and all.

Lex: That was last night….[still tickling her but not as much because she did need to breath.] So when are you free? [He stepped back from her and mimicked her earlier look by crossing his arms across his chest, cocking his head and waiting expectantly.]

Chloe: [her chin rose up and she looked at him definitely] I'll have to check my schedule and let you know. I may be busy for at least three or four years.

[Lex took a menacing step forward and caressed her check with his hand. Both actions contradicted themselves, but the hand on her check is what drew her focus. It sobered the moment as the warmth crept through her body.]

Lex: Tell me you'll see me tonight.

Chloe: I'm busy tonight. I have to put the paper to bed.

Lex: I'll pick you up, just say you'll see me. [Hesitantly] Please?

Chloe: OK *What am I thinking* I'll be done at seven or so *Don't do this. This is a very bad idea. *

Lex: I'll be here. [He leaned closer and their lips met sealing the promise with a kiss. Gently at first, tenderly. Passion increased and her arms went up around his neck and his went to her waist. Her lips parted with little prompting and Lex forced himself to relax and go slowly. Pushing the need to devour her aside and just allowed himself to enjoy the moment. His tongue slid in slowly. The soft caress caused both of them to moan with desire. Flames licked the skin he touched and she felt as if she were melting. His head was vacant except for thoughts of her. Dreams of her. The need to have her, to feel her. The need to possess her.

His hand ended up under her sweater, feeling the lace of her bra. The skin burned his hands but he couldn't stop. He felt her nipples harden under the material.

Chloe: Lex [she gasped as his lips found their way to her neck and the sensitive part of her ear. She almost died when he nipped a trail along the side of her neck and on her shoulder pushing the obtrusive material away from her skin. Nothing felt as soft. Not velvet; not satin. Nothing.

He had her bra unhooked and was on his knees now kissing her stomach. He inched his way up and tenderly kissed a breast.

RRRRIIIINNNNNGGGG]

Chloe: Oh, Shit.

[Lex was also shock out of his sexual stupor. Muttering under his breath he rose quickly and forced Chloe around. He rehooked her bra and straightened out her clothes and then his in under thirty seconds. He looked Chloe over and made she was presentable.

Chloe: Done this before have you. [She said with a giggle. Noting at how she probably looked as put together as when he dragged her into the room. The look in her eyes changed matching her change of thought.] Lex I –

Lex: Don't you dare say a word. I don't want you backing out of tonight and I certainly don't want to get in another fight with you.

Chloe: [She smiled knowingly] Yes, you do. It's what you like most about me.

[Lex returned her smile with one of his own.]

Lex: Be that as it may. It's not the only thing.

Chloe: Oh, really.

Lex: Let's just say that for once we are in complete agreement. [Her curious look caused him to chuckle] It definitely causes the world to stand still. [Before she could respond he vanished out the door unnoticed, leaving her in solitude until she to could escape unobserved into the mass of teens wandering through the halls.

A/N: Somebody let me know if this is too racy for PG-13