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Chp 6
The next night Pacifica readied for her dinner date with Lex. "I have a date already, not bad" she thought to herself. Lex thought about picking her up in the limo, but didn't want to scare her off or even worse, give her the wrong reasons as to be with him, so he picked her up in the Porsche and he was right on time. She thought nothing of the Porsche, sure it was a nice ride, but back home attending so many car shows and events, the Porsche didn't almost measure up. They arrived at a semi fancy restaurant, she was glad that she dressed appropriately, coz she loved her jeans and Tee. They talked about so many different things and Lex could tell that she was not one of those that traveled in the same league he did, but still there was so much life and energy that poured out of her that he was drawn to it, she wasn't fake, called it like it was and well normal. She wasn't too surprised that he was a bit stiff, sure he smirked but never really laughed and she knew she was quite funny, this guy was sounding more and more not for her, he was more of a business man and she knew business men don't live life, they live work and that's what he did he worked at a desk most of the time. Boy she really had no clue who Lex Luthor is. There was things Lex wasn't telling her, about himself, he wanted to know about her first, see what he could work with. She was quick to see the "game" he was play, but had no problem with what he was doing, plus she had her own secrets that she was unwilling to tell, not like they were really juicy, but just private ones. Plus everyone has a dark side to them and they don't want anyone to know so they don't use it against them at a later time. Lex was more then satisfied with her responses to his questions and comments, but of course still trusted no one. They both were surprised that they were enjoying each others company, they kept each other on their toes, they were having fun. When dinner was finished she wanted to go dancing , he wanted something like a bar, one thing that they had in common, they both were very stubborn, they wanted what they wanted, and it took them a long time to come to a compromise. Finally agreed on a Martini Bar, she got her music, and he got to sit at a bar type place. Martinis are Pacifica's weakness, she loves them but it doesn't take much to get her drunk off them, so she watched herself with him now, for now if too much alcohol was in her system she may do something she might regret or not. It made her feel a bit better that he had one drink with her, but she didn't know how well he could handle his alcohol, plus he was driving she didn't want them to get into an accident, but nothing happened, he was fine and she only had the one. Pacifica thought that she'd better end the night it was already getting close to 1am, she had no problem staying up late, she was some what was an insomniac, but she had to look for a place to live, she couldn't live at that motel much longer.
The following morning she got up a bit later then she wanted too, but she was up all night thinking about Lex and their evening together, she showered, dressed and off she went. This time she went to the Talon and grabbed herself some coffee and a muffin. She ran into Lana, who had the Saturday morning shift they exchanged a few cheerful morning words as Chloe walked in needing her morning fix, she was running late as well which didn't help, it seemed it was just that type of morning. Lana introduced Chloe and Pacifica, they got a long fine, both weren't too good with getting up early. The Talon wasn't so busy now, so the three girls talked. Clark walked in and joined the girls, he was meeting Chloe there so they could go to the Torch together, some big school story had to be done for Monday morning and he agreed to help her, considering how he always ran out on her and a deadline, he was trying to make some parts up to her. Clark quietly nodded Pacifica away as Chloe and Lana were deep into conversation, he just wanted to give her heads up and let her know that Lex wasn't all that bad, but his father was, and that she should be careful around Lionel if they ever meet and maybe an eye on Lex himself wouldn't hurt. Clark was trying to cover both their tails. Pacifica questioned why he would be talking about his friend in this manner, Clark told her it was because she's been so nice and understanding towards him and his situation and that it was a friend giving a friend advice, and to show Pacifica in good faith that he does trust her, he would like to take her on a tour of Smallville tomorrow. One of Clark's small town gestures. She was more then happy for the tour, it might aid in her finding somewhere to live. Clark and Chloe soon left to go to work at school. Lex walked in, he was there to pick up some paper work/ invoices, she didn't think she'd see him so soon, was this guy, like everywhere. Lana excused herself to go get the paper work. Pacifica once again thanked Lex for the dinner and drink, and that she one day would like to repay him and take him out, Lex offered tomorrow. Pacifica had to decline, and told that Clark was giving her a tour of Smallville and that it may help aid in her rent/house search.
Lex wasn't too sure as to why he felt disappointed and maybe a bit jealous that she was going to spend time with Clark, maybe it was because someone else got to her before he did. There was nothing for him to be worried about, he knew that Clark had a thing for Lana, so he really shouldn't have felt that way. Since there was nothing he could nor would do about the tour, he asked what her plans for the rest of the day was? She told him that she was going to see a rental unit, gave Lex the address so he could tell her what the best way of getting there, he had no real clue, but Lana helped out. Pacifica soon arrived at the rental unit and the lady told her that she was unable to rent the unit, she never gave her the truth about why, but kept beating around the bush. Pacifica finally got pissed off and walked out, she couldn't believe that, this place was the only thing that was in her price range, coz nothing else was out there that was good.
Sunday morning arrived and there was Clark Kent smiling from ear to ear, boy did his smile just brighten up her morning and he got her to forget the bull that went on about the renal unit, they spent the whole day together and Clark pretty much took her everywhere, they had so much fun, they were getting along well. They even went so far and got personal about their love lives. Clark was so happy that he could talk to Pacifica without having to make up excuses and without having to worry as to what he said and did, he was open with her and she never once judged him, regardless of his parents warning. He was even happy to use his abilities in front of her and for her, sure it was great that he had his parents and Pete, but it was a wonderful welcome to share it with, well a girl. He told her as to how he'd love to be this open with Lana and that if he knew from the bottom of his heart that Lana would understand, he would have told her so long ago. Clark thought about asking Pacifica to move into the farm loft, but he knew that if he even thought of telling Lana that he would like Pacifica to move into the loft, just to make it easier and to help her with not wasting the money on that motel, would put their "relationship" into more havoc, so out with that thought. He really did want to help her, so he went to talk to Lex, he knew that if he couldn't help her find a place then maybe Lex could let her stay with him for a while, they did seem to be getting along fine. Lex was a bit put back that Clark would have ever thought of letting Pacifica to move in with his family, but was relieved that he came to him instead. Lex normally wouldn't have been so helpful, but he did like her, plus he was still trying to make a good impression on Smallville, Lex offered to help her in any way he could. Pacifica was so board and restless that Monday night, so she went to catch a showing at the theatre it was perfect, it clamed her down and it was late enough that she could maybe fall asleep quickly. When she arrived back at the motel there was a huge limo parked in front of the motel, really never though anything of it and proceeded to her room, while unlocking the door a voice scared the shit out of her from behind. "I was about to give up" he said, Lex questioned as to where she was so late, and didn't she learn from the other night when she was robbed? "Noted" was all she said as she invited him in, he didn't waste time and told her to pack up her belongings, confused she questioned him and he told her that he wasn't going to let her stay here one more night, in this dump, since the rental unit was a bust. "How did you know that" she asked him as she raised an brow at him, thinking quick on his feet, "Clark told me", even though he didn't, he said to himself. "And where do you think I'm going to stay the night?" "With me" was all he said. She could feel butterflies dancing in her stomach and as much as she wanted too, she declined to go with him that night. Lex was not used to people saying no to him, he always got his way. Told him that she was paid up for the night, and was actually tried just wanted to go to sleep. Lex finally gave in, considering she wasn't going to move, boy she pose a challenge to him, which Lex was more then patient with considering he likes a good challenge, loved to verbal judo with Chloe. He told her that he would have a driver at the door tomorrow at check out time to bring her to his place and that she had no choice, he'd take care of that and end of story. Lex bided her a goodnight and left her to her slumber. Once the car drove out of view, Pacifica went to the front desk and asked the clerk, where the nearest internet café was. Webcafe was pretty close it didn't take her long to get there, ordered an iced tea and off on the net she went. She punched in Luthor's name and a lot came up, she read all that her eyes could take, they were getting sore. The only reason why she went on line to check up on Lex was coz, Clark said he wouldn't tell anyone that the rental didn't go through, not that it was a big deal or not.
Lex wasn't too sure as to why he felt disappointed and maybe a bit jealous that she was going to spend time with Clark, maybe it was because someone else got to her before he did. There was nothing for him to be worried about, he knew that Clark had a thing for Lana, so he really shouldn't have felt that way. Since there was nothing he could nor would do about the tour, he asked what her plans for the rest of the day was? She told him that she was going to see a rental unit, gave Lex the address so he could tell her what the best way of getting there, he had no real clue, but Lana helped out. Pacifica soon arrived at the rental unit and the lady told her that she was unable to rent the unit, she never gave her the truth about why, but kept beating around the bush. Pacifica finally got pissed off and walked out, she couldn't believe that, this place was the only thing that was in her price range, coz nothing else was out there that was good.
Sunday morning arrived and there was Clark Kent smiling from ear to ear, boy did his smile just brighten up her morning and he got her to forget the bull that went on about the renal unit, they spent the whole day together and Clark pretty much took her everywhere, they had so much fun, they were getting along well. They even went so far and got personal about their love lives. Clark was so happy that he could talk to Pacifica without having to make up excuses and without having to worry as to what he said and did, he was open with her and she never once judged him, regardless of his parents warning. He was even happy to use his abilities in front of her and for her, sure it was great that he had his parents and Pete, but it was a wonderful welcome to share it with, well a girl. He told her as to how he'd love to be this open with Lana and that if he knew from the bottom of his heart that Lana would understand, he would have told her so long ago. Clark thought about asking Pacifica to move into the farm loft, but he knew that if he even thought of telling Lana that he would like Pacifica to move into the loft, just to make it easier and to help her with not wasting the money on that motel, would put their "relationship" into more havoc, so out with that thought. He really did want to help her, so he went to talk to Lex, he knew that if he couldn't help her find a place then maybe Lex could let her stay with him for a while, they did seem to be getting along fine. Lex was a bit put back that Clark would have ever thought of letting Pacifica to move in with his family, but was relieved that he came to him instead. Lex normally wouldn't have been so helpful, but he did like her, plus he was still trying to make a good impression on Smallville, Lex offered to help her in any way he could. Pacifica was so board and restless that Monday night, so she went to catch a showing at the theatre it was perfect, it clamed her down and it was late enough that she could maybe fall asleep quickly. When she arrived back at the motel there was a huge limo parked in front of the motel, really never though anything of it and proceeded to her room, while unlocking the door a voice scared the shit out of her from behind. "I was about to give up" he said, Lex questioned as to where she was so late, and didn't she learn from the other night when she was robbed? "Noted" was all she said as she invited him in, he didn't waste time and told her to pack up her belongings, confused she questioned him and he told her that he wasn't going to let her stay here one more night, in this dump, since the rental unit was a bust. "How did you know that" she asked him as she raised an brow at him, thinking quick on his feet, "Clark told me", even though he didn't, he said to himself. "And where do you think I'm going to stay the night?" "With me" was all he said. She could feel butterflies dancing in her stomach and as much as she wanted too, she declined to go with him that night. Lex was not used to people saying no to him, he always got his way. Told him that she was paid up for the night, and was actually tried just wanted to go to sleep. Lex finally gave in, considering she wasn't going to move, boy she pose a challenge to him, which Lex was more then patient with considering he likes a good challenge, loved to verbal judo with Chloe. He told her that he would have a driver at the door tomorrow at check out time to bring her to his place and that she had no choice, he'd take care of that and end of story. Lex bided her a goodnight and left her to her slumber. Once the car drove out of view, Pacifica went to the front desk and asked the clerk, where the nearest internet café was. Webcafe was pretty close it didn't take her long to get there, ordered an iced tea and off on the net she went. She punched in Luthor's name and a lot came up, she read all that her eyes could take, they were getting sore. The only reason why she went on line to check up on Lex was coz, Clark said he wouldn't tell anyone that the rental didn't go through, not that it was a big deal or not.
She didn't realize that pretty much everyone was gone and the café was closing for the night, there was a lot to read and by 4am and her eyes were really sore by now from staring that the screen. Back at the motel she packed up everything except some morning stuff, she wanted to sleep in as much as she could and now that she knew more about Lex, it made it easier for her to understand him and some of his strange ways, strange to her at least, but it would always be up to him to tell her about himself. Like clock work, there was Lex's driver, like him right on time. She was hoping that Lex was going to be there but the driver told her that he was working and that he'd be home later, as he helped her put her bags in the trunk. She couldn't believe that he sent a limo, why make such as big deal about it, why not just a normal car. The limo pulled up to a massive mansion, bigger then any of the estate homes she saw back in Canada, this place was huge, the driver again pulled her bags from the trunk and into the foyer, where a butler showed her to her room, advised her to wait in the room 'til the maid came to get her at 6 o'clock for dinner and that she'd lead her to the dinning room, and shut the door behind him. She looked in awe at the huge room she was put into, it looked like something right out of Casa Loma. After she was finish staring at the room, it didn't take her long to settle in, for a lot of her things were still in storage, 'til she found a final place to stay. Pacifica was not just going to sit inside for almost 2 hrs and wait for a maid to come and get her, she made her way outside into the gardens and breathed in the fresh air and took her sweet time taking in all the smells and beauty of all the flowers before her. Finding a quite place in the gardens, she sat down and got lost in her thoughts. When the maid could not find her, she immediately advised Lex. Lex knew perfectly where she was, he in fact was there the minute the driver brought her to the mansion. He watched her on the cameras in her room, she looked like a child in a candy store and he watched her in the gardens and there in the gardens to him it was like he was taking in everything she was. Lex found her easily outside, where he found her head buried in her hands, she was taking to him, but couldn't look at him, he could hear it in her voice that was raspy that she was crying or had been, she told him that she never wears a watch and did lose track of time with her thoughts, she finally looked up at him, thanked him for letting her stay with him, and that she was sorry that she was late for dinner, but that she still was entitled to her privacy. Lex didn't like not knowing anything and he left her there and made his way to the dinning room. She walked back into the house, freshened up and joined Lex in the dinning room, she was totally different, acting like what happened in the gardens never happened. Lex never pushed it, she'd tell him when she was ready if at all. They adjourned into the entertainment room where they watched a movie from the massive collection Lex had, normally Lex would have gone back to work after dinner, but didn't want to be rude to his new house guest. Lex really couldn't concentrate on the movie, but more on the tears he saw on Pacifica's face, he couldn't put his finger on it, she stirred something inside him. It was one thing that Chloe was smarter then most of the girls in Smallville and she always was so witty, and Lana was the girl every guy wanted, but in someway he felt like he could relate to Pacifica, but again didn't know how or even why. It was out of norm for her to fall asleep while watching a movie, yet alone falling asleep before anyone else did. It seemed to be getting a bit cool in the room, so Lex covered them with a velvet blanket and upon doing so she snuggled closer to him, he looked at her unknowingly "For heat" as she winked at him. He didn't notice that she fell asleep, again, he was in his own little world of thoughts, he only noticed when her head ever so gently fell onto his shoulder, he didn't even know how much time he spent watching her sleep, breath and make herself more comfortable on him, but it felt nice and he soon fell asleep himself, their bodies tangled each other. Her eyes fluttered open only coz her arm went numb, when they finally focused, she was resting on his chest, it was now her turn to watch him sleep. It didn't appear that he was sleeping in peace and she was uneasy with that feeling so she gently nudged at him, he clamed down, when she was satisfied that he was resting better, she closed her eyes again. She felt him move under her, he was awake now, she sat up and apologized for falling asleep on him "literally". He escorted her to her room, not wanting her to get lost, said their good nights and off they went.
TBC