A/N: In this next chapter, I managed to add a little plot in between the Cloisex. Lana and Richard grow closer and we get our first glimpse of the Justice League. I hope you like it. Thanks, Hana, for betaing my stories. I really do appreciate it. Read on, everyone!!

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Chapter 2: Finding Time

Previously:

Several minutes passed, as Clark stroked her hair and arms. "Are you alright? I got a little carried away."

She didn't respond. "Lois?"

Lois pulled her mind back from oblivion. "Humm, what did you say?"

"Nevermind, go to sleep. I love you, Lois," Clark whispered kissing her temple and holding her tight.

"I love you too, Clark," Lois whispered snuggling against his heat.

~o~o~

On the drive back to Gotham City, the two individuals in the car were uncharacteristically quiet, each thinking of their friends on Riverside Drive and what lay ahead for each of them. Lana Lang and Richard White both wanted to talk but didn't know quite where to begin.

Lana sensed there may be something wrong. "Richard, what are you thinking? Is everything alright?"

"Everything is fine," Richard replied not believing the words.

"I can hear it in your voice. What is it? Is it Lois and Clark? They seemed very happy to me."

Richard sighed. "I have no doubt they're very happy. That's not it," he said squeezing her hand.

"Then, what is it? Is it Jason?" Lana asked. They hadn't dated very long, but she also knew how much Jason meant to him.

"Yes, Lana, I'm concerned about him. He's a very special little boy, and I just wish …" He couldn't finish.

"What do you wish? Tell me," Lana said encouraging him to speak.

He glanced at her concerned face wondering if he should say anything. "It's nothing. I'm sure everything will be alright. They have a lot to work through and Jason will be fine." He squeezed her hand again and smiled.

Lana could sense he had more on his mind, but she decided not to push. He'll tell me what I already know in due time. "I'm sure he'll be fine too." Lana returned his smile.

~o~o~

Back at Riverside Drive, after making love and thinking about the best sex he has ever had in his entire life, Clark stood at the foot of their bed and watched Lois sleep. He was in the suit about to leave knowing that they both would need to get used to being apart. He knew it would be an adjustment for them, but he couldn't seem to make his feet move. Just go, Clark, go now!

"Clark?" Lois whispered.

Clark froze. He could see her eyes were closed but her lids were moving. He slowly moved to the side of the bed. She's dreaming. Oh, God! He tried to get control of his thoughts and emotions.

Lois moaned and hugged her pillow close.

Clark closed his eyes and imagined he was that pillow. This is ridiculous. Just turn around and leave. The League is waiting for me. He opened his eyes, stared at his beautiful wife, took a shuddering breath, turned and left her alone in their bed.

As he was flying away high into the sky, he closed his eyes and imagined he was back in bed with Lois and they … he snapped out of it just before he nearly collided with an airplane. Good one, Clark. He shook his head, trying to clear it, put his arm out and headed to the League's headquarters.

~o~o~

Bruce Wayne, billionaire playboy, owner and CEO of Wayne Enterprises, and Batman as the League members knew him, did not like waiting for anyone.

Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess and Wonder Woman, was a little more patient than her friend.

Bruce had found this location for them to meet a few weeks ago. The Watchtower was located in Metropolis in one of the oldest buildings in the city. It had long since been deserted, but the interiors of the top two floors were renovated and designed for the League to meet and plan their strategies. Bruce was thinking this place was supposed to be temporary and a more centralized location was in the planning stages.

"So where is he?" Bruce impatiently asked Diana. "He should have been here a half hour ago."

"Bruce, he's a newlywed. I think we can cut him some slack. I imagine it's going to be hard for him to leave his wife and family."

Bruce snorted and put a hand over his heart. "My heart bleeds for him. He never should have made this commitment to the League if he couldn't hold up his end of the agreement."

"I can hold up my end just fine, Bruce. Good evening, Diana," Clark said walking into the Watchtower headquarters. "It's good to see you both."

"Hi, Clark, it's good to see you too," Diana said not missing how good his mood was.

"Well, thank you Clark for gracing us with your presence," Bruce couldn't help saying.

"You're welcome," Clark said. "My pleasure," he smirked.

Diana just shook her head at them. "Can we move on from all this sugar-coated mutual admiration society, please? So, Clark, how's Lois?" Diana asked. She liked Lois. They had met before the wedding and she was truly a good person and Diana considered her a friend.

"She's fine," Clark said taking a deep breath trying not to get distracted.

Bruce saw that look and couldn't help rolling his eyes. "Look, Clark, I knew it was too soon for you to come back here. Maybe you should just …" He let that hang in the air.

"Bruce, I'm fine. Lois is fine. Jason is fine. Everybody is fine," Clark said steeling himself against his emotions.

Bruce held up his hands surrendering. "Alright, alright, let's get to work. There are a few things you should know, Clark. While you were away, Diana and I were able to add four members of the League. Diana, please introduce Clark to our new 'founding' members."

"My pleasure, I'd be happy to. Clark, here take a look," she said, typing in a few words into the computer and pulling up the biographies of the new members of the League.

"This is great news, Diana. Who did you get?" Clark asked excited to have more help.

"Well, first, we have the Flash. Barry Allen is his name. He may just be faster than you, Clark."

"I've heard of him, good choice and I like his costume," Clark said impressed.

"Then, we got the Green Lantern. His name is Hal Jordan. He has an ancient ring that enables him to fly and he can transform and use force fields to protect himself and others."

"You found another impressive member, Diana."

"I'm glad you agree. Next, there's Aquaman. His name is Arthur Curry. Arthur communicates with sea creatures through telepathy, if you can believe it. It really is an amazing gift."

"Yes, it is. He is very impressive, Diana. I'm sure he'll come in handy."

"And lastly, we have the Martian Manhunter. His name is J'onn J'onzz. He can also transform and fly."

"Did you say Martian? He's a Martian?"

"Yes, Clark, he's a Martian," Diana said chuckling.

"How in the world did you find him?" Clark asked amazed.

Bruce came over to the monitor then. "It really wasn't that difficult. The members you see here all know of or have met each other. Once we got the word out that we were putting together a group of superheroes to serve the populace, they were ready and willing to help, eager even. It didn't take long," Bruce said elaborating.

"You've been busy. I just wish I could have been here. When will I get to meet them?" Clark wanted to know.

"We should be able to get everyone here within a few days," Bruce replied.

"But how will we contact them?"

"Well, we've managed to put together a communications system that will enable us to be in touch with them at all times, Diana said. "The equipment you see here will not need to be monitored as long as it's fully powered. There is a backup system, so we shouldn't have any problems."

"And you should probably know Clark, once they knew that you were also a member, well, you can imagine how excited they all were," Diana said chuckling, watching Clark trying not to blush.

"Ok, now you're just saying that," Clark said trying to be humble.

Bruce snorted. "Diana, please. His head is big enough already. Please don't make it any bigger."

"You're one to talk, Bruce. My wife and my former high school sweetheart can't wait to meet you. You were all they could talk about today. So, I have nothing on you and your reputation," Clark said daring him to deny it.

Bruce couldn't help smiling at that information. "Really, what did they say?" He asked, curious in spite of himself.

Diana sighed. "Guys, can we please get back to work?" Diana asked tied of their postering, but inwardly laughing at their banter.

"Sorry, Diana," Clark couldn't help inwardly snickering.

Bruce just shook his head. "Alright, now that we have all these members, how are we going to make this whole thing work?"

"Actually, I have a few ideas about that," Clark said eager to get started.

~o~o~

Gotham City, earlier that same evening:

Lana Lang was contemplating her relationship with Richard White. Meeting him by accident had turned her life upside down. She had happened to stop by to see Martha and Ben after a particularly boring day working at a job she hated, and Clark was there with Lois, Jason and Richard. She hadn't wanted to admit it at the time, but there was no denying it now, there was an instant attraction between them. I'm sure Clark noticed it too. Richard had invited her to Lois and Clark's wedding after they had gone out on a few dates, and the rest, well, she wasn't sure what the rest was, but she was definitely interested.

She glanced at him as they walked up to her apartment. She had found a job in Gotham City, and everything fell into place rather quickly. A friend from college helped her immensely by letting her stay with her for a few weeks, and Richard had been a true friend by showing her around the city.

They stood at her apartment door each not wanting to say goodnight. "Thanks again, Richard for inviting me to welcome Lois and Clark home. I'm very happy for them. I hope they have a long and happy life together."

"I want that too very much. They've both been through a lot. They deserve it."

"That's very generous of you, Richard. I know it didn't end well between you and Lois," Lana said getting more and more impressed with this man.

"It was a tough road for all of us, but I believe everything turned out for the best," he said smiling at her and giving her a look like he didn't want to talk anymore.

"I think you're right," Lana said and smiled as Richard closed the distance between them and kissed her. He pulled her closer and she immediately responded amazed at how quickly they had become intertwined in each other's lives and maybe in each other's hearts, too.

Lana pulled back and smiled. "Call me tomorrow? It's my first day and a friendly voice is just what I'll need. Promise me?"

He didn't answer her, but pulled her back into his arms for another kiss. After a moment or two, he rested his forehead against hers, looked into her eyes and said "count on it." He smiled. "Good night, Lana."

"Good night," Lana said and turned and went inside her apartment.

Richard closed his eyes, took a deep breath and tried to steady his breathing. "Have a little patience, man."

~o~o~

Later that night, a mere hour before the sun was about to rise, Clark quietly entered their bedroom through the window, stripped off the suit, climbed into bed and pulled Lois into his arms.

Lois sighed and pulled him close. "Clark? Am I dreaming?"

Instead of answering her, he pulled her beneath him and proceeded to awaken his wife with soft kisses and tender caresses. Lois responded without hesitation. All too soon they were both moaning and breathing heavily.

"I'm not dreaming. You're here, aren't you?" Lois asked panting.

"Oh yes, I'm here, right … here," Clark whispered as he entered her on that last spoken word. He almost lost it right there, but he managed to get a bit of control. Coming home to my wife will always be the highlight of my day and being here with her like this is all I can think about. Then, he couldn't think of anything else except pleasing her and himself.

"Oh Clark," Lois gasped into his mouth as she plunged her tongue inside. Clark kissed his way down her throat until he reached her beautiful breasts. He sat back on his haunches and pulled Lois up over his hips. Lois gasped again at this new position. She put her arms around his neck and held on tight for the ride and what a ride it was.

Clark couldn't get close enough. He shifted position laying on his back with Lois above him. He liked this position a lot. By the dreamy expression on her face, I think she likes it too. As Lois began to move, he watched her get used to this new position and smiled at the look on her face. He took hold of her hips helping her move up and down. Lois moaned and threw her head back getting more and more excited. Her moans were getting louder and louder. Clark pulled her down and kissed her as he switched positions again and drove into her again and again until they reached that peak and happily traveled to the heavens and beyond.

All too soon the sun came up and as the noises of the morning slowly but surely made their way into their bedroom, Lois and Clark could hear Jason downstairs and the television blasting early morning cartoons.

"Good morning, my love," Clark smiled.

"Good morning, love," Lois said smiling. She reached up and pushed his hair back from his forehead.

"Mom! I'm hungry!" Jason hollered.

"You stay and relax, I'll go first, then I'll fix breakfast," Clark grinned and kissed her throat.

"Humm, I like the sound of that," Lois said and pulled his head down and kissed him thoroughly.

"Mom, Dad!" Jason hollered again.

"I gotta go!" Clark kissed her quick, hovered into the bathroom, took a quick shower and was dressed in pajama bottoms and a tee shirt in two minutes flat.

Lois blinked and shook her head at her super husband.

Well, so much for relaxing, Lois thought, as she slowly climbed out of bed and went to take a more relaxed shower.

TBC!

A/N: I think Richard and Lana are so adorable. I'm going to enjoy bringing them along. So what did you think? Alright, I promise to get back to the plot. Ummm, soon, maybe? *lol* Ok, I admit it, I'm having way too much fun. Thanks for reading, everyone. Reviews are love! :D

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