A/N2: Dec 7, 2012: And the Chlex goodness continues. Editting this story has given me the urge to write a new one. Maybe a triangle story with Oliver thrown into the mix too. Ooh, that could be good! Anyways, hope you enjoy this chapter too!
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A/N: Hi everyone! Yeah I know it's been awhile, but university is keeping me really busy. So I hope you guys forgive me and enjoy the next chapter. A few things though, I decided that this story takes place after Rush. But Lana and Clark have made up. So if something doesn't match up to the previous chapters please don't mind, just know that I suck at writing. Thanks for reading and please review!
Chapter 7:
Once inside the limo, Chloe tried her hardest not to let on that this was the first time she'd ever been in one before. Lex climbed in next to her and she attempted to contain her nerves at his close proximity.
"So, where to?" Chloe asked.
He gave her one of his trademark, knowing smiles. "That's for me to know and you to find out…"
"Oh come on, are you telling me we're not going to some big, fancy place in Metropolis, where the meals cost as much as my car," Chloe replied with a little sarcasm, regaining her wits.
Lex laughed out loud. "That's what you would expect, isn't it? But, I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised."
"Sure, sure, Lex," she said covering up her eagerness. She went on to joke, "I better be; I have an essay at home that I could be finishing right now."
"Ouch," he replied, a mock hurt look on his face that quickly turned into a grin. "I'm hurt. I'll now proceed to open this door and throw myself to my death, just punishment for possibly disappointing you."
Silence followed his dramatic statement. Seconds later, they each burst out laughing.
"There's something about you Chloe… I seem to enjoy myself quite a bit when I'm with you…" he said, once their laugher had died down. He stared at her hard as if trying to figure out why that was. And then just as quickly as the moment of seriousness came, it went. "Well, lately, that is; I seem to recall an incident where you told me that I should have enough money to buy myself a nice wig. That wasn't so enjoyable."
Even though his tone was light, she could still tell that the comment had affected him a bit.
She cringed at the memory. "No fair," she protested. "There was a parasite in me, remember? I didn't exactly know what I was saying or doing."
He let out a sigh. "I remember," he said as he rubbed his hand over his bare head. "Maybe I should get something, a wig or hair transplants or something… just to see how people react."
Chloe's eyes widened. "No, don't you dare. You look great just the way you are." She smiled mischievously and said, "Actually, I think you look really hot."
Lex looked taken aback for a moment; he wasn't sure what to say. He couldn't remember anyone ever describing him in that way. Oh sure, people used plenty of words to describe his attractiveness, words like dashing, debonair, etc. and usually with a lot less sincerity then what Chloe had just used. There was something about being called hot that was so raw and physical. He was properly speechless in that moment, having to remind himself that Chloe was still pretty young.
But all his silent reminders went to hell when Chloe suddenly moved, leaning in close to his body. He was shocked even more when she unexpectedly ran her smooth hands over his head.
"Really, really hot," she murmured almost as if to herself.
He gulped down his sudden trepidation of the moment. By the way his body was feeling, things could get very complicated, very fast if they weren't careful.
His thoughts and conflicted feelings didn't stop Chloe from running a hand down the side of his face to trail her thumb over his bottom lip. That's when she kissed him. A proper grown-up kiss, just like their first… There was nothing in it that reminded him that he was supposed to be being careful with her.
He kissed her back eagerly, running his tongue against her lips, urging her to open to him. And when she did the kiss deepened, adding a sultriness to the moment that he hadn't expected from tonight. His arms wrapped around her possessively, pulling her against him.
The kiss continued on and would have surely delayed their plans for the night if it wasn't for the fact that someone was trying to get their attention.
It was the driver, over the intercom. "Sir? Mr. Luthor," the driver called out. "We've arrived. Are you ready to depart?"
Lex pulled away from Chloe reluctantly, her green eyes watched him with a look akin to wonder. He was sure he was eyeing her the same way.
He cleared his throat before answering, "Sorry, Stevens, what did you say?"
"We're here, sir. Would you like to go in now?" Stevens repeated.
His eyes took in Chloe's flushed appearance and decided that they might need a moment to calm themselves down. "Just give us a minute," Lex replied.
"Yes, sir."
Chloe untangled herself from Lex, putting a 'safe' distance between them. She ran a hand over her dress, smoothing it out. That same hand self-consciously went to her hair. "I must look a mess."
Lex leaned over, surprising himself as much as her when he took that wandering hand in his. "You look as beautiful as ever, more even," he told her truthfully.
And she was suddenly blushing all over again.
Just wanted to say a quick thanks to anyone who's reading.
