If Only

Clark felt Lois's lips slant against his own and inhaled the sweet scent of her new perfume.

Everything was perfect. They could finally be together, no more secrets, no more lies or secret cover ups. It could finally be them, just the way he always dreamed.

She accepted him. Accepted Clark Kent and Superman, as two people, as one person.

She had been surprised at first, but then laughed at herself, wondering how she could not have noticed. Clark had told her Batman had to track him, before he even knew who Superman really was.

If only that had not been a fantasy, instead of the reality that drew near.

If only she had welcomed him, instead of saying two words that had hurt more than kryptonite itself.

If only she had not said, "Get out."