Fanfiction
TV Shows
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Smallville
Superman "Man of Steel"
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Behind Blue Eyes Chloe/Lex
Jujubie
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Chapter Three
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Chloe was released that following day. She was told to get a ride home and rest up for a couple days to relieve her self from any stress caused.
Chloe phoned Lana last minute after debating on whether or not to call Clark. He was her friend and they've gotten along tremendously after all they'd been through. But if she'd had Clark come pick her up she knew there'd be a lot of questions she didn't feel like answering and a simple reply wouldn't satisfy him. He was just as much a reporter as her.
With Lana she could just give her a quick reply and she wouldn't pry. Lex was out of the question. She'd be too nervous under his presence.
"Hello Lana? Hey, I'm over here at the Smallville Medical Center, err…I was sort of in a crash and I was wondering if you could pick me up around now? Yes, I'm fine….Oh…of course…no that's all right…I can definitely find someone else…maybe…okay see you at home. Bye." Chloe hung up the pay phone and rubbed her aching wrist. It was bandaged up, but it was also sprained and it itched like crazy.
"Great now whom I going to get to pick me up?" Chloe sighed as she tried to think of a solution. The doctors wouldn't let her leave on her own; besides the fact she didn't have any money.
"Guess you haven't thought of all your solutions." A smooth voice replied from behind. Chloe spun around and her heartbeat sped up as her face heated up. "Come on Chloe, I can take you home." Chloe shook her head.
"No it's okay. There's no need for that. I don't want to be troublesome." She answered politely with a small nervous smile.
"It's not at all troublesome to help a friend out. You should no that better than anyone." Lex smiled at her and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Chloe's face burned. Chloe gave a quick nod and smile and followed him.
Lex checked her out and escorted her to his convertible. He walked her over to the passenger side and opened the door for her and she stepped in. She sat timidly as he walked to the other side and got in. He gave her a quick glance.
"I'm not going to bite…hard." He joked as he started up the engine, "Relax and kick back."
They drove along in silence until the car made some sputtering noises that jerked Chloe out of her daze.
"What was that?" She asked looking over to Lex. His face held the same expression of bewilderment.
"I have no idea, I'm no car mechanic but that doesn't sound good." The car died off a couple minutes later.
Chloe and Lex exited the car as Lex tried lifting the hood up. "Damn it." He cursed out loud. Chloe moved in his direction and gently moved him aside.
She lifted it up with ease and he stood his face displaying shock and admiration. "You were doing it wrong, so let's check this out and find the cause of our problem. She bent over into the car and Lex couldn't help but notice –with shame—how nicely shaped her bottom was. He diverted his attention quickly to the situation at hand.
"You sure you know what you're doing?" He asked. Chloe reemerged and gave him wide grin.
"My ex-boyfriend was an expert at cars and I learned a little from him." She explained, checking the batteries.
"What happened?" He asked.
"He was a little too obsessed. Ooo…I found it!"
"What is it?" He moved towards her to see.
"Your batteries are out of juice." He threw her a questioning look. She sighed. "I popped the top off to see. All you need to get this baby working is either some sulfuric acid or distilled water." She grinned, moving a piece of hair from her view. He smiled appreciatively.
"That's a very admirable skill you have there." He complimented her.
"Thanks, it's not much though, I only know the basics. I do tune up my own car though." She beamed proudly. It wasn't bad to gloat every once in a while. It did some good for her dangerously low self-esteem. Lex seemed to understand and didn't mind a bit. "So…what do we do now?" She asked.
"Well, I think there's a gas station not too far away."
"I'll get it." She volunteered. Lex pursed his lips and voiced his opinions.
"I don't think that's such a good idea, especially since you just came out of a hospital." He pointed out. Chloe sighed dramatically.
"So what do I do then? Just wait with the car?" She asked unbelievingly.
"That's right." He replied and Chloe raised her brows as he walked off. She grumbled to herself and laid back on the car.
"Stupid! Male! Chauvinistic! Pigs!" She spat out angrily. "I'm not some weak damsel in distress. I can do things on my own."
"I bet you can." Chloe heard a strange voice and whipped her head around to face an ugly man of medium build.
"What do you want?" She eyed him distastefully. His eyes leered at her as he took her in, his eyes slowly lingering on each part of her.
"I think you know what I want." He replied, licking his lips. Chloe bit her tongue. Where do all these psychopaths come from? Was there some factory that specialized in breeding these crazies?
"Leave me alone." She replied in a cool, aloof voice. "Or else." She added in after a thought. The man's eyes lit up.
"O-o-o…wow I better watch out. Too bad, I like a little danger. And after I'm through with you, you'll be begging for more." He said as he advanced upon her and she backed up into the car.
She looked around helplessly. That's what she got for listening to Lex. Her hand slipped in the car and she felt a sharp piece of metal. Her eyes widened as she slowly brought it behind her back as her predator advanced upon her.
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End of Chapter Three
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Note: Sorry it took awhile. Hope this was enough to keep you in suspense until next time. Comments and constructive criticism appreciated! Stay tuned!
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Peace out!