A/N - We're wrapping this puppy up today. I jumped on the CHLEX bandwagon by total accident but it work for some odd reason. Therefore, the EVIL chapters are easier to write. So here goes; last two chapters. The Weekend by Stee Wariner owned by Hip-O Records. R/R thanks!
Leaving Day 3 EVIL – Chapter 6
Lex held his hand out for Chloe to enter the helicopter first, and he followed her. Sitting next to each other, they had flashed back to reality. "Lex, I know we talked about it last night…"
She watched as he continued his stare over the water, "I know." She grabbed his arm and waited for him to look at her. He knew what was coming – the rational take of the whole strange weekend.
Turning back, he focused on her. She was beautiful – the best thing that had happened to him in years. She was Chloe Sullivan – the little reporter always in his business, the bane of his existence in Smallville. And yet he wanted her forever. "Chloe, it's not…" he trailed off as he ran his hands through her hair. He watched as her eyes closed to his touch. He gently leaned in and kissed her eyelids and then her lips.
"I know Lex. It was just a thought."
'A couple of days isn't a very long time.
Why can't I just walk away,
I used to be good at goodbye.
But out on the water,
Under the stars,
I let the moonlight play a trick on my heart.
You had some fun for the weekend.
But I'll be in love for the rest of my life.
You took me out to the deep end,
And I fell right over,
I didn't think twice.
I finally got something worth keepin'.'
Lex settled into his leather lounger in the entertainment room and proceeded to watch the silly game show that he had somehow gotten talked into by his man servant. He said it would be 'fun.' He didn't expect him to fall in love, at least not with her. He clicked on the television and picked up the correct satellite system. He had 'talked' with the producers of the show about some of the editing. He was hoping that they would be wise and not sneak any scenes in that he, his PR, and his money had not approved of.
"Welcome back Lex. Chloe. Are you ready to see how the date went?" Carson sat between the two but the long stares told another story. The three faced a large screen and watched the argument they had when she arrived, the casual dinner, and the make up session in the storm.
"So, are you planning on trying to make your relationship, an interesting one based on the clips, work or was the weekend enough?"
Chloe looked at Lex on the other side of Carson and gulped. She honestly had no idea what to say at that point. Lex lifted his chin slightly and halfway smiled. "I think we're going to try to stay platonic." He watched as Chloe nodded and Carson shrugged.
"Ok, there you have it – the two feel happier at each other's throats and not involved." The audience let out an 'awwwww' of disgust and disappointment.
Lex looked closer at Chloe's face and his watch. Counting mentally, he knew that he could get to Metropolis in an hour and half, and the show wouldn't be on there for two more hours.
Lex jumped out of the car in front of the dorm. Walking into the front lobby, the two women sitting at the guest check in dropped their jaws. Of course, she would live in an all girls dorm. "Chloe Sullivan please."
"They're having kind of a party for her in the lounge. Aren't you the guy that…" The girl trailed off as Lex's displeasure in the conversation was evident. "This way."
The girl snuck up the back entrance of the lounge as Lex observed dozens of college women. Great, he thought to himself. He rubbed his forehead and thought his next move. "Can you get the TV remote?" he asked the desk clerk.
She pulled out her phone and called someone down in front of the TV. Lex scanned the room for Chloe. She sat in a large chair with her knees draped over the edge. She balanced a plate of snacks on her stomach and was talking. But there was a look of disappointment in her face.
"Here." The other girl handed the desk clerk the remote and looked at Lex.
"Don't gawk. And don't tell her he's here," she whispered to the dorm mate. She stood next to Lex and handed him the remote.
"Welcome back Lex. Chloe. Are you ready to see how the date went?" Carson sat between the two but the long stares told another story. The three faced a large screen and watched the argument they had when she arrived, the casual dinner, and the make up session in the storm.
Lex saw her shift uncomfortably in her seat; they didn't show the best part of the evening but he wanted it that way. Lex continued listening to conversation he had heard two hours earlier.
"So, are planning on trying to make your relationship, an interesting one based on the clips, work or was the weekend enough?"
The TV clicked off. The groans and then outbursts started coming from all around. "Chloe, why did you turn it off?"
"I didn't! I swear!" She stood up and fiddled with the TV as the discontent grew. Lex somewhat giggled watching her fight off the pack of wild girls. As she stood up to face them, her eyes met his. She bit her lip and then let a smile slip at Lex waving the remote in his hand. He stepped out behind the column and around the desk clerk that was still mesmerized by his stature.
"I think your friends or dorm mates would much rather like the new version of the ending." He threw the remote on the coffee table and walked up to her. He could hear her breathing increasing as her eyes almost pouted. He scooped her up in his arms, holding her by the waist. He whispered, "There's nothing platonic about this. I want you Chloe Sullivan." He glanced around the room before seeing her eyes.
"Lex," was all that she got out before he plunged his lips into hers to the tune of a 'awwww' and applause. Strangely, he wasn't annoyed. He felt Chloe wrap her legs around him as he playfully egged on the crowd for more as he went in for another kiss.
