Enjoy! re-edited, yes one day after i had posted it.

Justice

'WOW, you look like hell' she whistled as she stepped out onto the balcony.

Oliver looked over his shoulder to find Chloe walking up to him, 'very cute... I take it you know.'

Oliver noted how different Chloe looked from when she was in the barn earlier today. Her curly hair from before was straight again, bangs swept across her forehead, while the top layer of her hair was swept back into a clip. She wore a pair of jeans, heels, and a green lace tank top with a purple military style jacket over it.

Oliver couldn't help but wonder why Chloe, of all people, had shown up in his apartment. She should be talking to Lois, not him.

Chloe hesitated, wondering how it was possible to say sorry, when she knew deep down inside, she wasn't.

Lois had come in with her suitcase, ranting up a storm while slamming the cupboards. Chloe mourned her favorite coffee mug which was caught in the crossfire. And Chloe was all prepared to sit up late into the night, sticking pins into Oliver's vodoo doll.

But when Lois mentioned Oliver's imminent departure tonight, she had rushed over here. She prayed Lois would forgive.

Chloe swallowed her nervousness. She was about to reveal everything and hope he didn't think she was mad.

'Lois told me you chose to leave Metropolis.' She said carefully.

Oliver shook his head before saying, 'If you're going to tell me it's for the greater good, save it, because I'm trying to find the loophole' he looked back at the metropolis skyline, but forced himself to look back at her when he felt her eyes on him.

'I'm sorry' Chloe apologized quickly, coming to stand next to him. 'I could offer you advice, but considering my repertoire of men consisted of a guy with no hands, a guy who who wanted to freeze me to death.' for which her nose crinkled in distaste, and Oliver couldn't help but find cute, 'and, oh yeah! the man who wanted to blow up all of Smallville, I'll just give you a shoulder to cry on.' Chloe shot him a wry grin, losing it quickly when Oliver didn't even smile.

Chloe stayed silent for several minutes, until she broke the silence, again 'Alright, so I suck at comforting people.' She shrugged.

'So you came here to comfort me?' Oliver asked, raising an eyebrow in disbelief.

'Actually no, but I can do you one better, consider this a business proposition' she said as she dug through her purse, withdrawing a manila envelope.

Oliver stared at it warily, not having a good feeling about it.

'Take it' Chloe pushed the envelope towards him. 'It's not going to bite.'

'Nooo…but Clark might fly me to the moon and leave me there.' Oliver refused to take it.

Chloe rolled her eyes before shoving it into his chest. 'Clark can't fly…yet'

Oliver snorted at that, 'leave it to him to find this a reason to.'

but Chloe wouldn't take it away.

Oliver sighed before reluctantly taking the folder. Still he refused to open it.

'I heard you're going after all the 33.1 labs.' Chloe calmly said. 'I want in.'

Oliver raised an eyebrow in doubt. 'I have some of the best people looking in on Lex's holdings.'

Chloe looked at him in disbelief, 'Really? like the Ares project?'

Oliver's brows furrowed in question, before reluctantly opening the file.

'pg. 32. Call it Lex's pet project.' Chloe supplied, 'Using the infected to help keep America safe from the terrorists.' Sarcasm laced her words.

Watching as Oliver's eyes widened as he flipped through the pages, she couldn't help but feel some pride on the amount of information she had gathered.

'How the hell did you dig all of this up?' Oliver's eyes widened as he understood the implications of such detailed knowledge. These were detailed accounts of Lex's activities over the last five years, everything from business transactions to personal habits.

'Chloe stiffened a little, noting the surprise in his voice. Slightly annoyed, her eyes narrowed, 'Do not underestimate me just because you found me in Kansas. I know the yellow brick road to Lex's destruction. Face it Queen, you need me.' Chloe said with a bit of bravado she had somewhere deep inside next to the math she never used and the conjugated French verbs.

Several minutes went by as he continued looking through the folder, trying to give himself time to mull over the very useful and extremely dangerous offer she was making.

'Chloe…' he cautiously said, looking up at her, 'I don't think-'

'Don't think' Chloe interrupted, pointing to the folder in his hand, 'I just handed you the key to destroying him.'

Chloe looked him in the eye, making sure he understood, 'I told you before, if given the opportunity I'm going after Lex.'

Oliver remembered when and where she had said it. And he had to wonder, what had Lex done to her. Because if Lex wasn't careful, this woman could destroy him without lifting a finger.

'And what does Clark say about this?' Oliver glanced up, unable to suppress the eagerness he was feeling right now. With this information and Chloe's help, he might actually make a dent in Lex's fortunes.

'I don't know, I never asked him.' Chloe looked him straight in the eye. There were many things Clark and she shared a similar point of view on. This was not one of them.

Silence filled the space between them as they stared at each other. Both of them assessing the situation. Here was Chloe Sullivan giving him practically everything he wished for, and all he had to do was agree to her involvement. An involvement that could get messy, considering she was his ex's cousin…and happens to be a very good kisser…and if he so much as hurt a hair on her head, would have a super powered alien on his ass.

Chloe almost felt pity for him. She wasn't going to let this go. She intended to see these labs and any other projects Lex had going destroyed, with or without Queen's help. She was going to convince him, because she liked what they were doing, she believed in it as much as they did. And quite frankly, seeing Lex suffer gave her no small measure of pleasure.

Ollie looked at her curiously, 'Have you ever looked into my own life?'

Chloe raised an eyebrow.

Thinking about how Chloe figured out he was the Green Arrow, he shook his head, 'you know what? I don't want to know.'

Chloe couldn't help but smile a little, sometimes it was nice to have someone awed by her for once. But he shouldn't worry, she had destroyed anything that was suspicious.

Both of them were stubbornly staring at each other wondering when the other person would give when Oliver rubbed his chin, realizing a very important fact, 'I'm not going to win am I?'

Chloe shook her head, 'Nope. It's okay, it took Clark 4 years to accept my help. You did it in 6 months.' She assured him as she came to stand next to him against the stone ledge overlooking the city.

'Besides, you already gave me a codename' Chloe said teasingly taking a step forward as she pointed to herself. Her eyes twinkled from the lights inside the apartment.

Chloe held out her hand. She couldn't help but say, 'I think this is the beginning of a beautiful partnership'

Ollie raised an eyebrow, before reluctantly shaking her hand, noting a small her hand was in his. 'You're crazy you know that. Most girls aren't willing to sacrifice their Friday nights chasing down criminals.'

Chloe chuckled lightly, shrugging 'When your best friend is Clark Kent, you get used to doing a whole lot stranger things.'

Ollie turned to look at the skyline, hesitating before curiosity made him open his mouth, 'I always wanted to know…did you two ever…'

Chloe simply glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, before resuming her watch on the city below them a small sad smile playing on her lips.

Oliver realized quickly, that Clark Kent was a no go subject and couldn't understand the twisted fit of jealousy in the pit of his stomach.

Both stayed silent for several minutes. Each in their own world.

'How did Clark decide Lana was not worth the sacrifice?' Oliver voiced out loud. Chloe could hear the anger in his words.

As Chloe turned to watch him, she realized with a sinking feeling, Oliver really was in love with Lois Lane. It was written on his face, and although she felt a little bit of jealousy that she would never know that feeling of someone loving her like that, she still wished he didn't have to make that decision.

'Clark...is afraid. He doesn't want to see the big picture because he knows the second he sees what is out there, he'll lose Lana. And sometimes...clinging to a person isn't actually the best for anyone. Clark will figure that out.' Chloe insisted.

Oliver turned to look at her, a small smile playing on his lips, 'you really do suck at this don't you'

Chloe's jaw dropped for a second, before she threw her hands in the air, 'I told you!!!!'

Chloe turned away in a huff, ready to make a decent exit.

But just as she turned, Oliver grabbed her arm, forcing her to turn around.

'but thank you' he said with his brown eyes.

And Chloe cursed herself as she melted from the sincere look on his face.

Oliver bent, softly kissing her on the cheek.

She closed her eyes, his scent surrounding her. Her lips parted slightly.

And as Oliver brushed his lips against her cheek, he looked down to see her face turned up to him. Her lips right there...so close.

And before he knew it, his lips brushed hers.

Chloe never opened her eyes. If this was a dream, she was willing to dream a little.

Her arms wrapped themselves, purely of their own accord, around his neck. His body melding into hers.

Chloe seemed to have forgotten her own name somewhere between his lips touching hers and his hands wandering to her hips.

Pulling away from him slowly, she stared wide-eyed at him. He looked down at her, just as surprised as she was.

'Welcome to the Justice League Watchtower.' He whispered, his chest rising and falling.

Chloe blinked up at him, slightly dazed, 'please tell me Bart didn't get tongue when you were welcoming him'

Oliver laughed breaking the tension, 'No, but you might when Bart finds out you'll be working with us.' Reluctantly letting her go he stepped away from her. And sadly she missed his body already.

But a glimpse of the city lights around them, Chloe realized where she was, who she was with, and what she had done. Oh God! She just kissed her cousin's ex...right after they broke up. Unable to stop the blushing, she looked away, 'I-I have to go.'

Realizing what he had done to her, forcing her into an awkward situation with Lois, he couldn't quite rid himself of the guilt. He shouldn't have kissed her, and he shouldn't have like it. And she must be thinking he was being a jerk, for kissing her when he was supposed to be in love with Lois. Lois, who wouldn't have been able to handle his identity, who will hopefully never know about his identity, and then Chloe, standing right here, knowing everything and urging him to do more.

God what a mess.

He cleared his throat, 'I'll contact you'

Chloe nodded, eyes still unable to meet his. Turning she walked away from him.

And Oliver had a second to decide what he was going to do.

As Chloe entered the elevator, she leaned against the elevator wall, folding her arms across her chest. She looked down, hoping he couldn't tell how much she liked the kiss. And the look on his face, Chloe cringed at what she thought was horror on his face, and how quickly he wanted to get away from her. Chloe fought the temptation to bury her face in her hands.

'Chloe?'

Chloe glanced up seeing Oliver through the gate, his eyes blazing with determination.

'Next time I'm not stopping at just kisses.'

With that the elevator started its descent.

A smile slowly spread across her face

A/N: alas not one of my best, it was a bit difficult because Oliver really did just break up with Lois, and declared he loved her, and i didn't want him to turn around kiss her, and look like a jerk. but i secretly think he may think he's in love with Lois, but he will eventually find Chloe is the one.

my one irritation with this episode was Chloe's hair and wardrobe. here she is with the hottest men on the show. And yes even Bart has his charm, and she...well...really she looked bad. and i still cringe at the hair. ugh the hair. sorry i'm sure it was cute, but i think sometimes the makeup and wardrobe department do her a disservice with the clothes.

although she has looked way cuter in season eight as far as clothes and hair go.

and i know jimmy is supposed to be there somewhere, but really she was in presence of Oliver queen. Jimmy who :?

hope you enjoyed the banter, my favorite was 'tell me bart didn't get tongue' i can just see it totally throwing Oliver for a loop. kind of puts a smile on my face.

anyway let me know what you thought!