Sa'El Chapter 10, a smallville fanfic

Still don't own a thing other then Samantha and the plot. Song is "Drowning" by the Backstreet Boys. Sorry it took so long to update.

5:37 PM

"After a dinner like that I don't think I can move," Chloe stated putting her fork down and leaning back in her chair.

"Well too bad because it's ritual now to go to the living room after dinner," Sam said standing up and pushing her chair in, Lex following her movements.

Chloe groaned and sighed contemplating how she'd ever make it to the living room. Clark pulled her chair out and scooped Chloe up in his arms and started walking with her to the living room as she laughed and insisted to be put down.

"I swear if those two aren't together by then end of the night I might lock them in a closet," Samantha declared smirking evilly at Lex.

"As long as I don't end up in a closet with anyone, specifically Clark, I'm okay with that plan," Lex said laughing deciding to get the dishes later since he'd given the staff the weekend off.

Sam laughed as her and Lex followed Clark and Chloe into the living room. Lex picked up the stereo remote out of habit and turned it on, some soft music coming out of the speakers as he sat down in a large arm chair, Sam taking the other one, while Clark and Chloe occupied the couch.

After a few songs and mindless talk Chloe smiled devilishly and received a scared reaction for it. "Chloe please tell me that's an 'I have a plan but I won't be too evil,' smile and not a 'You're going to want to kill me after this plan,' smile," Clark said pleadingly.

"It's the second one," Chloe said standing up and turning to Sam. "You told me you want to learn to formally dance right?"

"Yeah," Sam said cautiously.

"And Clark you don't know how to either, right?" Chloe said before continuing after Clark's nod. "Well Lex and I do," she said triumphantly her plan still not in focus.

Sighing frustrated at the fact that no one was following her she said, "I'll teach Clark and Lex can teach Sam, that way we have something to do, and can laugh at each other."

Sam mumbled something about Chloe just wanting to be near Clark, which only Lex heard before Chloe made everyone stand and partner up.

Lex mumbled something incoherent before him and Chloe started explaining the basic steps of a Waltz and various other dances.

A few hours later the four friends were dancing and laughing around the room, combining a few dances here and there to keep things interesting, Clark and Sam getting the hang of it easier then Lex or Chloe expected.

"So how's this for a Friday night?" Chloe asked over her shoulder as Clark spun her.

"Perfect idea," Sam said as she spun back into Lex and smiled at him when he wrapped his arm around her waist and started to dance again.

"I'm getting thirsty," Lex said as the current song ended. Everyone stopped and agreed that drinks would be nice, Sam pulling Lex out of the room before Clark or Chloe could offer.

"Care to explain?" He asked as they entered the kitchen.

"Hopefully this way I don't have to lock them in a closet," Sam explained a devilish smirk, much like Chloe's earlier one, crossing her face.

Lex smirked back and said, "Well as long as they admit everything to each other, it'll make the whole Clark and Chloe situation easier, therefore making everything easier for us when they come to us about the other one."

"You mean when Chloe comes to me about Clark and she feels bad because I'm his sister and when Clark goes to you about Chloe 'cause he knows you and Chloe are friends?" Sam asked laughing as she pulled out four water bottles.

"Exactly," Lex said smiling at her although the last time Clark came to him the conversation wasn't just about Chloe.

Flashback to Wednesday Night

"Hey Lex," Clark greeted walking into the study and strolling over to Lex's desk. Samantha was in the shower so this was his chance to talk to Lex.

"Look Lex about this whole situation," Clark began.

"Which situation would that be Clark?" Lex asked.

"The Chloe and me thing," Clark replied as he sat down. "Is it healthy to not be able to get a girl out of your head?"

Lex laughed and said, "And to think I used to worry about you and Lana. Clark you like Chloe, it's as simple as that, you just have to tell her."

"It's not that easy Lex, maybe it is for you because I sincerely doubt any girl would turn you down whether it was for your money or looks or whatever her reason, you wouldn't get rejected."

"Clark the one I'm interested in doesn't even think of me that way so all the money in the world and the best body on the planet couldn't even persuade her," Lex said before he realized that he'd just admitted to Clark, although without saying it outright, that he liked Sam.

"So who's this girl then Lex?" Clark asked leaning forward in interest.

"It's not important, the point is I've got no chance and you do, Chloe's crazy about you, just tell her," Lex said trying to drop the subject to no avail.

"Lex I thought when I told you about me we agreed no secrets between us, besides how bad can it be?" Clark asked leaning back slightly.

Lex sighed and listened for the shower water to ensure that Sam was still in there. "Fine," Lex said giving in before dropping his voice slightly. "Clark I hate to say it but I like Samantha."

Lex didn't know what to expect from Clark after that. His face went from curiosity to confusion in a matter of seconds before he Clark smirked at Lex. "I knew it," Clark stated standing as he did so.

"If you knew then why did you ask?" Lex asked standing as well.

"I wanted to hear it from you. And Lex, take your own advice, tell Sam, you'll be surprised," Clark said before walking out of the study and into the living room to watch TV.

Present Time

"Okay they've been alone for a while now, if we go back and they are across the room from each other I might hit them," Sam said laughing as she started back to the living room, Lex following behind her praying Clark and Chloe had done something so he could concentrate on that and not Sam.

Sam walked in silently and had to bite her lip so she didn't squeal. Clark had his back to Sam and Lex, his arms around Chloe's waist, the two of them kissing, small smiles on their faces.

Lex's eyes widened and he too had to bite his lip from saying anything. Sam put the waters down for Clark and Chloe and grabbed Lex's hand pulling him towards the study. When they got there she said, "Let them talk it all out before we go back."

Lex laughed and sat down in what had become Sam's reading chair. "I have to admit, I never thought I'd see Clark and Chloe kissing in my living room so this concept might take a while to sink in."

Sam laughed and tossed a pencil at him playfully as she sat on top of his desk and crossed her legs. Lex's eyes followed her movements before he smiled at her.

"Good planning on your part Samantha. Leaving your brother and Chloe in the living room obviously gave them enough time to realize they couldn't fight their feelings anymore," Lex said standing and walking over to Sam standing in front of her.

Sam smirked at him and said, "Well I must admit this whole house reeks of sensuality so if it was going to happen it'd happen here.

Lex smiled down at her, his height becoming an advantage over her as he stepped closer. "And why does my house reek of sensuality?"

Sam blushed slightly before saying, "Come on Lex think about it. The décor, dim lights, candles, and oh yeah the fact that you live here might have something to do with it."

"Why would I have anything to do with it?" Lex asked his smile growing slightly.

"Oh please," Sam said jumping off of the desk causing their bodies to brush before she stared him in the eye. "Every girl in Smallville has a small twinkle in their eye for you, whether it's a crush or just the attraction of power, you could get anyone you want Lex, and you know it."

Lex had to bite his tongue to keep himself from saying anything that could give himself away before smirking and nodding. "Think the love birds are done?" He asked stepping away reluctantly.

"Yeah they should be," Sam said as she started for the door.

"Sam wait a second," Lex said as she froze and looked back at him curiously.

He turned the stereo on and said, "Something tells me that if we want to dance any more tonight we won't be dancing in there."

Sam smiled to herself and turned back to face him.

Lex smiled and walked over before offering his hand to her. She smiled and put her hand in his as a soft slow song came through the stereo, the name of which Lex didn't know. Sam laughed slightly when she recognized the song.

"Drowning by the Backstreet Boys, not something I thought you'd listen to Lex," she said smiling up at him.

"Lana burned this random collection of songs for me weeks ago, I just never listened to it until now," Lex said as he pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her. Samantha smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck and laid her head on his shoulder.

For a few moments Lex closed his eyes and felt Sam's heart beat against his and thought back to what Clark said about following his own advice. Sam sang the words softly, her voice calming Lex as he closed his eyes.

'Cause every time I breathe
I take you in
And my heart beats again
Baby I can't help it
You keep me
Drowning in your love
Every time I try to rise above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
You keep me
Drowning in your love

Go on and pull me under
Cover me with dreams, yeah
Love me mouth to mouth now
You know I can't resist
'Cause you're the air
That I breathe

Lex spun Sam out and pulled her back in finding the scent of her too intoxicating at the moment.

'Cause every time I breathe
I take you in
And my heart beats again
Baby I can't help it
You keep me
Drowning in your love
Every time I try to rise above
I'm swept away by love
And baby I can't help it
You keep me
Drowning your love

Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning
In your love
I keep drowning
In your love
Baby I can't help it
Can't help it no, no

When the song ended they stayed together for a moment or two before reluctantly pulling away. Sam smiled and Lex who smiled back still holding Sam's hands in his own.

"I hope we aren't interrupting anything," Chloe said from the doorway causing both Lex and Sam to jump.

"Nope, although if we had said anything earlier we would have definitely interrupted," Lex said a small smile playing on his lips.

Clark and Chloe both turned various shades of red within seconds making Lex and Sam laugh.

"We were dancing in here so you two could make out in there," Sam teased smiling as innocently as possible and Clark and Chloe.

"Sorry about that," Clark started.

"No it's okay Clark. At least this way it didn't go further then making out, Samantha here was ready to throw you both in a closet," Lex said laughing.

Clark and Chloe blushed more still holding hands as they stood by the door.

"It's almost nine o'clock, what time do I have to bring you all home?" Lex asked since the three teens had walked to school and he'd driven them here.

"Well I don't have to go home," Sam said laughing as she sat on the desk again. "Cause this is my home, for now."

Lex smirked at her and said, "How fortunate for all of us," before he dodged yet another pencil. "When I have no pencils I'll know why," he continued turning to Clark and Chloe.

"Ten," they both replied.

"I've got homework to do tomorrow," Chloe grumbled.

"And I have chores," Clark said shrugging since it had become habit over the years.

"Which means Lex and I have to get up early as well since I have no car to drive myself to the farm to help out," Samantha said laughing as Lex groaned. "It's not my fault you don't trust me to drive one of your cars."

Lex groaned again at the thought of waking up early on a Saturday because even he, Lex Luthor, liked to sleep late on the weekends.