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Chewing gum and ExLax

After they had finally boarded their plane and got their seats, the small group found themselves separated. For the moment it was for the better. But as time went on, it all went down hill.

Chloe was sitting in the second row from the cockpit next to the window, David was in the row directly across from her and Lex was sitting behind the young reporter.

Sighing, she got comfortable as she realized that no one was going to share the row with her. Well, no one on the flight now of course. Because Daniel was supposed to fly back with her, but had some business to attend too. So she was left to fend for herself.

Well, Chloe glanced at the empty seat next to her before the blonde settled back for what she hoped was a comfortable ride. But in fact. Soon it was far from it.

About a half hour into the flight, Lex sits in the seat next to her. And they struck up a conversation, not afraid to banter back and forth now that the bet was already lost. David didn't even bother to watch the two of them. He got himself a pair of headphones and went to sleep.

Now about an hour later, after Chloe's 6th cup of Coffee, she realized that she wasn't feeling to well. Earlier, she had thought to herself that she had handled the night pretty well since she hadn't woken up with a hangover, just a nasty headache she had hoped would go away.

But this wasn't the case for the moment. Lex was in mid sentence when he first noticed that slight green tinge to her face. He scrambled for a paper bag, used for air sickness.

"Shit…Chloe don't you…"

But it was too late. He had taken too long with the bag and his cloths paid the price.

"Oh my god! I am sooo sorry Lex! I didn't mean too!"

Chloe's face was as red as ever. A few people were snickering around them as a few flight attendants came to Lex's rescue and helped him out.

About 20 minutes later he reappeared and wisely took his original seat behind the air sick girl. Who at the moment was being scolded for drinking too much coffee on an empty stomach after a night of rowdy partying.

She just hung her head in embarrassment and didn't say a word. After the stewardess left Chloe just stared out the window, too wrapped up in her own little world so she could ignore and forget what had happened.

Little did she and Lex know, David had taken a picture. He could use it for black mail later. Maybe.

Lex glared at the back of her head. He could still faintly smell coffee, but he knew she wasn't going to drink any more any time soon. Pulling out a pack of grape flavored bubble gum he popped it in his and mouth and started chewing.

Suddenly, an evil idea came to his mind. He grinned. When no body was watching he pulled out the wad of gum and stuck it in Chloe's hair. Revenge for her…earlier actions.

It took Chloe all of about 12 minutes and 40 seconds to find the gum. He wished he had a camera, her face would have been perfect for a priceless picture.

The second her fingers touch the gum she shrieked. Making everyone who was awake and not jump. Immediately the nearest stewardess rushed over, careful just in case the girl got sick again.

"Miss? What's wrong?"

Chloe turned halfway and glared her Sullivan look of death. But because Lex was holding back laughter, he was unfazed.

"Nothing. Nothing at all. Thought I saw something out of the corner of my eyes. That's all."

Quickly, Chloe retreated to the bathroom to get the gunk out of her hair.

"Hey Lex, that was cruel."

The bald man looked over to see David staring back at him. He grinned evilly.

"She started it."

"Yeah whatever man."

Lex leaned back in his chair and chuckled to himself. It was worth it for the look on her face.

"Oh, this means war."

Chloe gritted her teeth as she carefully worked the gum out of her hair. Before she had retreated, Chloe had grabbed her small hand bag. It contained some soap and right now, she was grateful for it.

After washing her hair and making sure that no more grape flavored gum was left in it, Chloe made her way back to her seat. It had taken the blonde over 45 minutes. No one questioned why she had been in there so long. They all remembered what had happened earlier.

Summoning a stewardess, Chloe ordered three ice cream sundaes. She half thought that they wouldn't have any but was pleasantly surprised when they said they did. When they arrived, she grinned as she put some 'chocolate' sprinkles on top of all three of them. The nicely handed one to David and then to Lex.

"What's this?"

The older of the two asked, his blue eyes examining it carefully for any trickery. Chloe flashed a smile.

"its an apology of sorts. For earlier…and most of this week."

David grinned and took a spoonful.

"Thanks babe, looks good."

He took a bite.

"And tastes even better!"

Chloe grinned one of her million watt smiles as she started on her own ice cream, but carefully watched Lex as he stared at his before finally giving in and ate his own.

About 10 minutes afterwards, when all three were finished and actually having a small conversation, when Lex suddenly stood up.

"Excuse me…"

He told them both as he rushed off towards the bathroom.

Looking startled, David gave Chloe a side ways glance to see her smirking wickedly.

"Chloe…what was that about Chloe? I know you had something to do with it."

"Who me?"

The fluttered her eyelashes before she grinned widely at him.

"I have no idea what you're talking about. All I did was an experiment."

"Oh?"

"Yes, on ExLax. I was timing to see how long ti would take when one had an over dose of it mixed with Ice cream."

David's brown eyes widened in shock and surprise.

"Don't worry Davy. I'll get you some other time."

She reassured him, grinning when a tired and not-so-good-feeling Lex rejoined them.

"What are you guys talking about?"

"Nothing lover boy. Nothing at all."

TBC...