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Heaven Sent - Part 6

God, why am I such a damned fool?

Lex thought to himself for the hundredth time as he knocked back the last of the brandy he had been nursing. The golden brown liquid went down his throat smoothly and at another time he would have savored it's richness but not this night. Tonight something else, or someone else occupied his mind so completely that nothing else could tear him away from his dark thoughts.

Lex ran a hand over his face as he gazed around his bedroom. Sitting on his couch with Beethoven's 5th symphony playing softly in the background he noted that something was missing from this room. Chloe. When he first saw her in his room, five days ago, Lex had been stunned by his reaction. It seemed so natural to have her there. And for a moment when she had her back turned to him while staring at his bed, Lex was truly happy. He never wanted the moment to end. In fact, he craved for the moment to continue endlessly.

But then reality set in and Lex realized that he was turning into a romantic fool. She was off limits to him. A sarcastic smirk appeared on his face at the irony of the situation. The one woman, whom he wanted more than anything in the world, was the one woman whom he couldn't have.

Why? Why can't I?

Because he was Lex Luthor. And women like Chloe Sullivan did not date semi-reformed rakes like Lex. Women like Chloe Sullivan dated honest and dependable men like Clark Kent. He frowned at that unpleasant thought. The mere idea of Chloe being in other man's arms, even if it was Clark Kent, was like someone hitting him in the gut with a sledge hammer. It was out of the question. She belonged to him. She...

He slowly ran his hands over his face again, for once, uncertain of how he should proceed. He made a promise to Gabe to protect his daughter. But did that promise really include himself? Lex knew he would protect Chloe with his life. But just what were his feelings? Chloe was not like the other women in his life. She deserved much better. Could he fall in love with her? Was he already in love with her? The answer to that question filtered easily into his mind as a smile graced his features.

There was only one way to settle this. He needed to speak with the spunky blonde immediately. Lex looked at his watch and groaned. It was two o'clock in the morning. He would have to wait until she was up.

No! I have to settle it now.

Convincing himself that he had no other option, Lex stood up and squared his shoulders. He had to be strong. Chloe would spot weakness in a heartbeat and spring upon it. He walked to the door when he stopped suddenly.

The memory of the last words he said to her flashed before his eyes.

"You're just a child! What would a child know about what they really want?"

Damn! With the silent treatment she had been giving him since his stupid declaration, Lex wondered if she would even open the door to him. Her silence in itself surprised him completely. He expected her to rant and rave and throw things at him and was prepared for it but this silence was something he was not used to. He'd probably end up speaking to her closed door.

I could get the key to her room and let myself in...

NO! She's already angry with you for insulting her and throwing her out of your room. What do you think she will do if you enter her room without her consent?

Lex sighed as he opened his door. Well, I guess I will soon find out. With that last thought, he quietly left his room. Ideas popped into his mind as he walked the halls. He discarded them just as quickly. Should he beg?

Luthors do not beg!

Lex snorted at the mere thought. He should just tell her the truth. Chloe was a woman. The most beautiful woman he had ever known. And he wanted her. He finally arrived at her door and paused. Taking in a few short breaths, Lex knocked on her door. When he received no answer, he knocked louder and waited. Still no one answered. What if she's not in her room? Impossible.

Lex pounded on her door as worry began to creep into his bones. She couldn't... She wouldn't...

All right! Can you please QUIT the damned banging...

Relief flooded his senses as he heard her very disgruntled voice from the other side of the door. He heard her moving around and then a loud "Ouch" and "Shit" soon followed. Lex's eye brows rose. Perhaps, now was really not the best time.

This had better be a damn emergency...

The door burst open and for a moment Lex couldn't speak. He knew that she was beautiful but standing there in a clingy light blue t-shirt and shorts she made his breath catch. Her delectable body was amply displayed for his silver blue eyes to feast upon. And feast upon they did as they slowly roved over her entire body from the top of her tussled blonde head to her long sleek legs. The image of those legs wrapped around his waist had him straining uncomfortably against his pants.

A blush stained her cheeks at his heated gaze as she glared daggers at him. She was a wonderful and desirable sight to behold. Then his eyes narrowed as he took in her appearance more closely. What if he was some crazed lunatic? How dare she open the door dressed like that.

"What are you doing answering the door dressed like that?" Without thought the question burst from his lips. Chloe looked at him as if he were the crazed lunatic before shaking her and slammed the door in his face.

Lex knocked again but the door remained firmly closed this time.

Go away, Luthor!

Lex heard the yell and frowned. He did not come all the way down here to waylaid by the ill-mannered brat.

"Chloe, we have to talk." Lex willed his voice to remain reasonable. After all it was his fault that she was angry.

NO!

Lex teeth grit his teeth in mounting frustration. "Chloe, we are going to talk! Now open this door." Lex growled.

Does the term 'Drop dead' mean anything to you?

"Will you stop being so damned difficult and open the door?" Lex growled again as he began to study the door intently.

Why Lex, that's what we 'children' do best? Now, why don't you be a good boy and go away!

"Dammit, Chloe, I am trying to apologize!" Lex's teeth began to hurt from grinding them so hard. Silence reigned upon the hall. He heard her shuffling about. He was contemplating kicking the door in when suddenly it open to reveal the object of his desire.

Chloe leaned against the doorway and casually crossed her arms in front of her. "Well, Luthor, I'm waiting." She went on imperiously. Lex's eyes narrowed at the gleam in her green eyes.

"Chloe, I – I'm sorry." He said simply. She waited a few seconds before her eyebrows shot upwards.

"That's it! That's all I get." She asked incredulously.

"Yes. What else did you want?" Lex answered warily.

"Let me get this straight. You call me a child and tell me I don't know what I want, then you proceed to throw me out of your room and all I get is 'I'm sorry'..."

When she put it that way, it did sound worse that he thought. "I'm truly sorry." Lex added.

"You—You --- Never mind." She growled as she stepped back into her room and slammed the door yet again in his face. He couldn't believe she'd done it again. She'd slammed the door in his face again. He'd apologized. What more did she want?

"Dammit Chloe! You open this door." Lex began twisting the door knob but found that her door was firmly locked.

Good night! I hope you rot! -- Chloe called from the other side.

"Fine! Have it your way, you stubborn brat! Are you away from the door?" Lex asked casually.

Yes. What the hell kind of question...

Lex didn't give her time to finish her statement as he moved to stand in front of the doorway and with a mighty thrust of his leg, kicked the door open. He slowly walked into the room to see a stunned Chloe Sullivan. Her mouth opened and closed for several moments.

"What in the hell are you doing? Are you crazy?" Chloe managed to screech.

"Yes." Was all Lex said as he again decided to surprise the furious blonde by heading straight for her, plucking her off the floor and throwing her over his shoulder.

"Lex Luthor! Have you gone insane? Put me down this instant!" Chloe shrieked as she tried to regain some semblance of control.

"You just couldn't make this easy for me." Lex replied with a smile. Life with Chloe was definitely not going to be boring. And for the first time in his miserable life, he was looking forward to what the future held.

"What? Why you overbearing lout!" Chloe yelled as she pounded on Lex's strong back. "You actually have the audacity to blame me!"

"Unless you want the servants to witness our little romantic display, I suggest you lower your voice, sweetheart!" Lex found himself grinning when he heard her less than lady like comments on his idea of 'romantic display'.

"Where are you taking me?" She asked in a much softer tone as the blood rushing to her head and her futile struggles managed to take the wind out of her.

"The one place where we can talk without being interrupted." He shot back pleasantly.

"I don't think we have anything else to talk about. You've made you feelings very clear." Chloe replied as she tried to get a clue as to where they were headed although she had a pretty good idea where he was taking her.

Lex remained silent as he tried to think of what he would say. Now that he had her in his arms, literally, he wasn't about to let her go. They were both silent as he walked up the stairs and down the halls. He finally arrived at his door and entered. When Chloe saw the familiar surroundings, to her annoyance, her heart began to beat faster.

Lex put her on her feet in the middle of the room. Dizziness attacked her briefly and she latched onto Lex arm for support. When her dizziness passed she glared up at him only to be caught off guard by the tender smile he bestowed upon her.

Anger surged within her at his barbarian tactics. Rolling her hand into a fist she pulled back and swung at him. Lex, who had known she would try something, immediately ducked. The force of her swing and missed target propelled her to swing around in a full circle. Lex caught her from behind and wrapped his arms around her.

"Oooh! You bastard! Get off me!" Chloe screeched as she tried to pry herself loose from his strong grip.

"I'm sorry. I was an idiot. A fool. A jackass."

"Jackass is not what I was calling you these past few days. Try a much stronger word!"

"I was trying to protect you. You are under my care ---" Frustration gnawed at him as he struggled to hold the strong blonde.

"What!" Chloe shrieked as she pulled her foot back and connected with his shin. Lex's grip on her loosed at the unexpected blow. Chloe quickly jerked from his grasp and launched her small body at him causing them both to fall backwards onto the floor knocking the breath out of Lex.

Chloe immediately attacked with her fists while Lex tried to retain some control over the situation.

Note to self – never to piss off her off again... Lex silently thought as he finally managed to grab hold of her arms and bring her down on top of him.

The fury within her sparkled in her green eyes and Lex was hard pressed not to kiss the breath out of her. But then he rethought that unwise decision – Why not?

Plunging his hands into the silky strands of her golden hair, Lex brought her head downwards and claimed her lips in a crushing kiss. Sensing her shock, Lex deepened the kiss as his tongue traced the outline of her lower lip demanding entrance. When her lips parted, his tongue raced inside to claim her soft velvety tongue in a heated and stormy dance. The heat this simple kiss stirred within him caused him to growl low at the back of his throat. Her response to him was shattering and Lex's need for her grew.

"Lex..." Chloe moaned softly into his ear finally tearing her lips away from the mind numbing kiss. The heat of her breath on his sensitive lobe caused his already pounding blood to flow southward.

"Chloe – " Lex began only to be silenced by Chloe's fingers upon his lips. She looked down upon him and gave him a seductive smile.

"Lex, you're right about one thing," Chloe sighed softly, "I am just a child and you are way too old for me."

Taking advantage of the shock of these words, Chloe quickly jumped up and with a spring in her step, left the room leaving a surprised Lex Luthor to recover from a severe blow to his ego.

"Old!?" He growled disbelievingly.

TBC...