Chapter 5
"Chloe…" he paused, licking his lips. "Chloe…" he paused again.
"Clark?" Chloe looked at him expectantly. Clark returned her gaze, but didn't speak. Then she did something unexpected. She leaned in close to Clark, her lips just a breath away from his, her hands still enfolded in his. She hesitated. Clark didn't pull back. Her eyes fluttered shut as she leaned in closer and kissed Clark ever so softly on the lips. When she pulled back, she noticed that Clark's eyes were closed. He slowly opened them, his breathing was a little labored. He looked at her for a moment before taking one of his hands from hers and gently touching her face. There was a little frown between his eyes as he looked at her. Then without a word, he pulled her closer, eyes closing, his lips covering hers. Chloe was taken by surprise. She gasped as their lips met. Clark was suddenly rising from the table to move to the couch. He didn't break the kiss. Chloe couldn't believe this was happening. Clark took her bottom lip into his mouth and gently sucked. Chloe sighed, her arms going around his neck of their own volition. Clark pulled her in closer so their bodies were touching.
Clark wasn't thinking, he was just feeling. He always thought of Chloe as his best friend and here he was making out with her. When she leaned in for that whisper of a kiss something inside him broke. The only time they had ever kissed was when one or both of them were being affected by some sort of Kryptonite. That is except the time in the Medical Records Office at the hospital last year when Chloe had grabbed him and shoved him into the file cabinets. He had felt something then, but just chalked it up as a fluke because Chloe had surprised him. Clark tilted his head to fit his mouth more fully to Chloe's. His hand moved from holding her head to her waist. Such a tiny waist. He could span it with his hands. Clark broke the kiss. Chloe was flushed and her eyes closed. Her breathing was fast, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Clark threaded his fingers into Chloe's blonde hair and pulled back her head slightly. He moved in to suckle at her neck.
"Clark!" Chloe moaned breathlessly.
Clark shifted Chloe until she was laying across his lap, cradled in his arms like a baby. Chloe's hand found its way into Clark's hair. Chloe slowly opened her eyes. "Clark?" she looked at him questioningly. There was confusion in her eyes. They really needed to talk before this went any further. Clark leaned in for one more kiss. With his tongue he traced her lips before slipping into her mouth. She tasted sweet and spicy at the same time, just like Chloe should taste. She moaned and held tighter to him. Clark tightened his hold on her and continued to explore her mouth.
Finally, Clark let her mouth go. Both of them were breathing heavily. "Chloe," He was trying to catch his breath. "I think we need to stop before this gets out of hand, and the way that I am feeling right now, that could be a very real possibility."
Chloe was in shock. Wow, what just happened here? For the first time in a long time she was speechless. She just starred at Clark. Clark's eyes dropped back to Chloe's lips. He's going to kiss her again! Chloe cleared her throat. "Clark…" Chloe tried to sit up, but Clark protested.
"Stay right here and we'll talk. I want to hold you."
As much as she was enjoying this, she couldn't stay here because they would never finish their talk. Besides, she had to really think about what just happened here and now wasn't the time. "Clark, I can't think with you holding me like this." Chloe looked at Clark seriously.
Clark broke into a smile. Chloe hadn't seen that smile from him in a long time. He started to chuckle. He pulled her in tight for a hug. "Okay, I'll let you go, but I want you to know it is under protest." He arched an eyebrow at her.
Chloe looked at Clark and narrowed her eyes, "Clark Kent, this wasn't just a diversionary tactic, was it?" Clark saw the uncertainty in Chloe's eyes. He thought he saw hurt there too, but it was there and gone so quickly he couldn't be sure.
"Chloe, this was more like 'I couldn't help myself' tactic." Then he gave her one of his famous half smiles. Chloe grinned back at him.
"Okay." she muttered softly. Chloe slid out of Clark's arms and stood up. She began to smooth her clothes back into place. "Now, where were we?"
Clark smiled as he reached over to grab her hand. "I think that you were laying in my arms and I was kissing you."
Chloe snatched her hand away from Clark. "Down, boy! You know what I mean." She scolded. Clark's eyes were dancing with laughter.
"Okay, I'll be good, Chloe." Chloe didn't believe a word he was saying. He looked like he was up to something.
"I tell you what. You stay right there and I will just stand here out of your reach while we finish the conversation we started earlier this evening. Sound like a deal?" Clark loved the way she was scolding him with her hands on her hips.
"But Chloe," Clark teased. "Are you sure you don't want to just have a seat right beside me?" he patted the spot right next to him. In all seriousness Clark wanted her close so he could touch her while he told her the truth.
Chloe looked at him with her famous 'Do I look stupid' look folding her arms across her chest and shifting her hips to one side. He could almost hear her foot tapping.
Clark held up both hands in surrender. "I promise I won't try to kiss you unless you want me to. I just need you close for what I am about to tell you." Clark went from playful to serious in a moment.