Disclaimer: i knw, i know, i don't own Smallville or any of its characters. enjoy the chapter! kinda funny, some romance thrown in. you know the usual.
TorD
Chloe glared as David and Candy both grinned at her and the playboy next to her.
"Alright guys, into the closet."
Chloe had a quick flash back to the twister. Being in such close quarters with Lex Luthor brought back horrible memories.
She wanted to beg to stay where she was. She'd even French kiss David or Candy just to stay in the room. That's saying a lot.
But nether of them would hear a word of it.
"Come on, you agreed."
David teased bringing Chloe's won words back to haunt the poor blonde.
"Damn…"
She muttered under her breath as she and Lex were herded into the closet. Shutting the door behind the two of them, David grinned at Candy and held up a small silver key.
"Wanna?"
He asked with a questioning eyebrow raised. She grinned widely and nodded her head.
"Yes!"
Chuckling to himself the blonde locked the two in. only to hear their muffled protests from inside.
"Wonder how long they'll survive in there?"
David mused and grinned.
"Come on Candy, lets get a drink."
With that, left the two locked in the closet.
10 minutes later
"NO! they can't do this to us! I don't want to be trapped in here with you!"
"HEY! How do you think I feel? I don't like sharing a room with you much less sleeping in the same area."
"Good thing we keep different time schedules eh?"
"yes."
They both went silent as they glared at the door. For ten minutes after they had hear the door shut and lock they had tried to find a way out, but couldn't. already Chloe was starting to feel edgy.
While Lex on the other hand was furious at David for pulling such a stunt.
"He is so going to get it when I get out of here!"
Chloe muttered under her breath as she took a corner across from Lex and sat down. She knew it was no use to try and get out. David had tricked them, getting the better of the two and now, well they were going to have to stay in here until they were let out.
"Damn."
Lex muttered. Seeing Chloe sit down he sighed and mimicked it. Leaning his head back till it touched the cool surface of the wall behind him and sighed.
"Great, we're stuck here."
"Yep. Just like last time. I guess history likes to repeat itself over and over and over…"
They lasped into silence. Unsure of what to really talk about or not talk about. The bet was still fresh on both of their minds and nether wanted to lose it.
Chloe fiddled with the edge of her green t-shirt. It had been over a month since she had been trapped in a small space with Lex Luthor. And she had wanted to keep it that way. But fate had a sick sense of humor.
Lex wasn't doing any better. He wished he had stayed in Smallville now. Because that way, he wouldn't be in a situation like this.
After what seemed like an hour Chloe glanced over at Lex.
"So tell me…"
Her voice broke through his thoughts.
"Why do you want me to, you know. If you win the bet? Or go the longest without arguing?"
Lex shrugged.
"I don't know. I just asked on impulse."
"Really?"
"Really, really."
The blonde grinned at the memory of the movie as did Lex. But soon they both wore solemn expressions.
"You know. I've always wondered why you hate me."
"Chloe looked startled over at him.
"I don't hate you Lex."
"Are you sure? You act like it."
"I like to tease you. You're smarter than the average Smallville teenager, you'll take my barbs and make come backs. It makes for interesting conversation. I just like to disagree with everyone. Its part of my nature. Sides…uh I'm rambling. Just ignore me."
"No, go on this is, interesting. What I want to know is; do you mean it?"
Chloe shrugged, thinking about it for a minute before she answered.
"Do I ever say anything I don't mean?"
"I don't think so."
"There's your answer Mr. Luthor."
Lex grinned at her use of his name. perhaps this could turn into a friendship, not like the one he had with Clark or anything, but one, well yeah.
"So tell me Lex, have you ever Played TorD?"
"huh? Whats that?"
"Don't tell me you've never heard of it?"
"uh, ok I won't."
"Chloe sighed and rolled her eyes.
"its Truth or Dare. Wanna play?"
Lex thought about it then shrugged.
"Well, what the heck. We're going to be stuck in here for a while. Why not?"
"Alright, I'll go first. Truth or Dare Lex?"
He gave her a suspicious look.
"Well, since I know you're going to ask me questions so you can get answers for an article, I'll go for Dare."
"Alright."
Chloe grinned evilly.
"I want you to try and do a hand stand."
"In here?"
"yes."
Lex sighed.
"Well, uh ok."
He got up and started to do a hand stand as Chloe watched giggling a little.
"Ta da!"
He was perfectly vertical glancing over at her he grinned and got back down.
"Well?"
"I give it an eight out of ten."
Lex raised an eyebrow as he sat down on the floor again.
"Hey, I'm doing this in a closet."
"yep, less space to fall down."
"But more people to hit."
"True, ok fine. I'll relent and give you an 8.5."
"8.5?"
"Yep."
"Well since I know if I argue you'll hold that against me and tell Daniel. Ok, my turn. Chloe Truth? Or Dare?"
Chloe grinned, flashing him one of her hundred watts smiles.
"Truth."
"Are you in love with Clark?"
Chloe thought about it for a few seconds before she shrugged.
"I don't think so. I like him, but I'm not in like with him. Do you get what I mean?"
"Uh…"
"Good! My turn. T or D?"
"Truth."
"Scared of another dare?"
"No."
"yeah right."
"Just ask me the question."
"Why did you come to Smallville?"
Lex shrugged.
"Everyone knows why. My father."
"No, I mean why did you come to Smallville? I mean you must have been afraid since the last time you ever were there you lost your hair. Why did you come this time. You could have gotten out of it. If you had really wanted it bad enough."
"I don't know honestly. I just…just…"
"What?"
Chloe leaned forward, curious to see what his answer would be.
"This doesn't leave the closet. Ok?"
"Ok, ok, well?"
"Promise me Chloe."
She sighed and rolled her green eyes.
"Fine, I won't ever tell anyone what you're about to say."
"Thank you. The reason why I came to Smallville was because…I uh…wanted to make my father proud. The reason why I'm always trying to get his attention and praise is because…I want him to…well…"
He trailed off and stared at the floor. Unsure of what to say. This was getting a little too personal.
"Lex, I swear I won't make fun of you. To make it even ask any question you want and I'll answer it. Kay?"
He nodded.
"I just want him to love me."
There he said it, it was out in the open for the world to see. Or rather Chloe Sullivan, soon to be reporter.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Wow. I wish it could be that easy with my mother."
"What about her?"
"Is that your single question?"
"Yes."
"She, she left us when we lived in Metropolis. She left and became a…a junkie. I found her a while ago in an insane asylum. The streets had finally gotten to her."
Chloe shook her head and ran her fingers through her hair, smiling bitterly.
"Lex, you have it easy. At least you know who your father is. You see him every day. I can't. I see an empty shell that doesn't even know me."
Wrapping her arms around herself Chloe shivered.
"It's the worst thing in the world, Lex. Worst than even having a father like yours. to know that she went crazy…"
"Yeah, I know."
"You do?"
Chloe looked over curious as Lex shared his own bitter smile
"Yes. My mother you see, she was losing it near the end."
"I'm sorry Lex, I had no…"
He waved off her apologizes.
"Chloe there isn't anything for you to be sorry about. You didn't do anything. In fact, you shouldn't be ashamed of anything either. Your mother made her own choices and is where she is because of them. It is a direct result. Nothing is your fault."
Chloe peered at Lex in the semi-light.
"Thanks Lex. Ok, now my turn..."
"No it isn't! Its mine!"
"You asked me a truth. So it's my turn."
"Oh, you are sneaky."
Chloe grinned.
"I know, now tell me…"
Few hours later
After midnight, David snuck back to the room. Pulling out the key he silently unlocked the door. Thinking he'll find two dead bodies in here, only to see Chloe leaning against Lex fast asleep. They were sharing a small blanket they had found.
"Boy, guess I should do this more often."
He grinned a secret smile and went to wake the two.
Gently touching Lex's shoulder's he watched as the boy billionaire's eyes opened.
"David?"
"Yeah, hey man its after midnight. I decided that you two could sleep better on the bed than the floor."
Lex grinned a little and glanced down at Chloe who was still fast asleep.
Slowly and carefully Lex got up. As soon as he started to move, Chloe clung to his neck, her arms encircling it. Grinning crookedly he glanced at David.
"I bet she'll never remember this. And deny it all in the morning."
David chuckled softly as he watched Lex pad quietly over to the bed. Placing Chloe on her side he sat down on his.
"Night Lex."
He nodded as he yawned.
"Night David. We'll get you in the morning."
David chuckled again.
"I know."
As soon as the blonde left the room, carefully shutting the door behind him, Lex fell fast asleep next to Chloe.
TBC...
