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Lois knew that she needed to call their attention; otherwise, she would have to pick Clark's pieces all through the town. She thought what she was about to do could be a step back, but that was the only choice at the moment.

Look, Mark, let's start over, ok? – She came closer to Mark and held his hand; a friendly look in her eyes – I haven't seen you in such a while and I missed you. Why don't we spend a nice day together, for the old times?

Why can't we spend a nice life together?

Man, you're so dramatic! All that time away from the world, learning how to be a real man, has actually made you turn into a real crybaby! – Clark said, mockingly.

Oh, really? Then come here and I'll make you go back crying to your mommy? – The moment of tension was back again. Lois couldn't think of anything else to do or say.

Clark never felt so aggressive to someone like he was right there to Mark, but something moved him, something he could not understand. Since Lois came into his life, having weird feelings had become a regular thing, but this time he had to stop it, or he could end up losing control. The best way to do it was focusing on someone else, and he had a clear target. Clark relaxed, smiled at Mark and reached Lois again, this time putting his hands over her shoulders and pressing his chest against her back. He spoke very near to her ears, so she could feel the warmth of his breath and the strong vibe of his voice, making her thrill.

Lois, sweetie, I came here today 'cause I thought we could finish that thing we started early this morning, remember?

For a second, Lois completely lost sense of where she was or what she was supposed to do. She knew she had to answer some question someone made, but couldn't remember what it was. The only thing that mattered was to make that sensual moment last as much as possible. But soon reality stroke back to her thoughts; it was Clark Kent, "come on girl, get over it now". Lois turned to Clark and pushed him away with anger.

I'm not your sweetie, farm boy! And don't get me started on that subject as well! That is definitely not the moment! – The most flattering a battle for her attention was, the pressure those guys were putting her was just too much. She needed to relax, so she ordered – Clark, why don't you take Mark downstairs and get some coffee for the two of you? I need to take a shower and get to work. – as usual, she couldn't leave without a funny, sarcastic thing to say – Do you kids promise to behave while you're out of my sight?

Both Mark and Clark looked at her immediately, wearing the same annoyed face. They turned their eyes to each other and realized they were acting the same, and then stiffed their chests at the same time. They went to the door, trying to pass first, and ended up almost stuck in the threshold.

Lois closed the door behind them and sighed. Now she knew the exact meaning of "misery likes company". It was going to be a long day…