Clark met Chloe's gaze with a small sweet smile. Still in shock that Clark Kent was standing in front of her she moved to the side and allowed him to enter the apartment. It was a small apartment with the kitchen and living room altogether and two doors off to the side that most likely led to the bathroom and bedroom. By the looks of everything this was not one of the greatest places to be living. Chloe shut the door once Clark was in the apartment and locked it behind her. He turned to look at Chloe and stood there in silence taking in her beauty.
"Clark what are you doing here? I mean I haven't seen you in what five years?"
"Actually it's been six very long years and I missed you Chloe." He said sadly.
He gently reached out for her and pulled her into a warm embrace. They stood that way for a couple of minutes and Clark was not willing to let go. Chloe jumped when she heard the doorknob shake.
"Hey why the hell is the door locked open up," came a strong male voice from behind the door.
A frightened expression quickly spread over Chloe's face and she pushed Clark away from her.
"Clark you have get out of here right now."
"Where am I supposed to go?" Clark asked puzzled.
"What's going on in there? I hear another voice." The strong male voice said growing angrier.
Chloe looked around her apartment for a place to hide Clark and decided on the bathroom. She hurriedly pushed him into the bathroom and closed the door. She rushed back to the front door and unlocked it. A tall guy with a strong build sauntered into the apartment and looked around.
"Who's in here with you? Huh Chloe."
"No one's in here with me Charlie. You're just hearing things."
Clark quietly opened up the bathroom door a crack to see what was going on.
"Yeah well there better not be anyone else in here."
"It's late Charlie so either tell me what you want or get the hell out of here."
Charlie violently grabbed Chloe's neck and forcefully kissed her. When he was finished he shoved her causing her to fall down onto the couch. From inside the bathroom Clark clenched his fists. He wanted to introduce him self to this Charlie guy and then proceed to beat the crap out of him for the way he was treating Chloe.
"Have some fucking respect." Charlie said as he made his way over to one of the kitchen cabinets.
He rummaged through the cabinets and pulled out a brown paper bag that was full of heroin.
"I just came to pick up some stuff. The guys and I have a few sales to make tonight. I'll see you later." Charlie said as he flashed Chloe a grin and left the apartment.
Chloe leaned back against the couch and rubbed her neck. Clark came out of the bathroom and angrily walked to the door. Chloe instantly shot up from the couch and ran in front of Clark.
"Clark where are you going?"
"I thought that I would introduce my self to Charlie." He answered angrily.
"Clark don't it's not a big deal just let it go."
"Chloe how can you let him treat you like that? Who ever he is."
"He's my boyfriend. Well ex boyfriend actually but he doesn't seem to understand that." Chloe said, as an ashamed look came over her face.
Clark affectionately reached out and put his hand on Chloe's cheek, forcing her to look into his eyes.
"Chloe what's happened to you?"
She stepped away from him and sat down on the couch, hugging her knees up to her chest. Clark joined her on the couch, waiting for her to answer him.
"Why do you even care Clark? It's been six years why did you show up now?"
"I came her to see you. I needed to be around someone who knew who I really was. I missed you so much and I know that we promised that we would stay in touch but that fell through. I expected to find you living in some pent house and having some top-level job at a newspaper."
"Yeah well things change Clark."
"Apparently they do. Chloe what has happened to you in those six years we were away from each other?"
"You might want to get comfortable Clark because it's a long story."
Clark positioned himself so that he was now sitting more comfortably. He was ready to hear what had happened to her.
I know this was short but I need to go to work so I will add another chapter later. I am trying to give this story a Sin City feel and I hope you all like it so far.
