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Chapter 29:

Lois' apartment, 10:30pm:

I feel my eyelids getting heavy; I look at the time on my laptop… damn, when's Clark going to get back? I sit up a little straighter on the couch and return to pouring over the notes I have on the kidnapping, the nagging feeling returning once more. I sigh as I rub my face. I hear a slight thud from the balcony.

"Pretty lady like you shouldn't leave her doors unlocked." Clark smirks, still in his super suit as he leans against the doorframe.

"See, I was waiting for my incredibly hot boyfriend to sneak in…" I trail off as I stand.

"Have I told you how much I love plaid on you?" I walk closer.

"Uh-huh. Funnily enough, plaid looks better on me than it does you."

Clark chuckles and I can't help but join in. "Do you mind if I go in and say 'night to the kids? I feel bad about taking off without saying bye."

"You don't even have to ask Clark. They're your children too." He smiles appreciatively.

"Oh and Clark?" he turns to look at me.

"Yeah Lo?"

"Jack's a light sleeper so try not to make too much noise." He nods and proceeds.

"Oh and Clark, before you change outta the super suit I want to interview you for Perry."

"K Lois, just let me see the kids first."

I nod and watch him walk into our kids' room. I so desperately want to follow and watch him with the twins but I let him have at least a little time alone with them. So as to not let my thoughts turn sour I gather all my notes and place them back in my briefcase. I scavenge around for my digital recorder; I know it's in here somewhere.

"Looking for this?" Clark asks as his arms snake around my waist, he pulls me close and nuzzles my neck. As much as I want to continue, I have to get this interview done for Perry.

"Thanks Smallville, now how about we do this interview before you get distracted again."

He pouts, "I'm always distracted around you."

I'm thankful that I haven't blushed this time but Clark's new found confidence is still throwing me for a loop. "Ah… ok Clarkie… remember? Taking things slow… we have an interview to do and you wanted to talk to me about something earlier?"

He lets go of me and plops onto the couch, "Well, let's get this interview over and done with then."

I feel bad for shutting him down this way but know it's the only way to complete the tasks at hand…"Ok, I've written up most of the article already… I just need you to answer a few questions so I can quickly finish it up and then e-mail it to Perry for the morning edition."

"You've written most of it already?" he asks shocked.

"Well yeah… anyway, first question; what's your name?" I ask as I click on the recording device.

"Well, everyone calls me Superman but my birth name is Kal-El." He glares at me a little when he says Superman.

I click the device off, "You sure you want to do the whole Kal-El story, what happens if someone remembers Kal?"

"Superman's honest Lois, and if someone does recognize Kal then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

I nod my head and click the device on, "Where do you come from?"

He smiles wanly, "From the planet Krypton."

"Are there others like you?" even though I know the answer the question has to be asked.

He looks at me sadly, "Not that I know of, my planet was long ago destroyed by instabilities within its core. My parents sent me here before the planet exploded."

"What abilities do you possess?"

His smile is brighter this time, "Well obviously I can fly, I have x-ray vision, laser vision, super speed, strength… ice breath but it's not that interesting."

I giggle at the look on his face but continue before he says anything else about it, "Where do you get your powers from?"

"Well simply, the Sun, see the sun on Krypton was red and I would have been human, but the sun in this galaxy is yellow and it gives me these special abilities."

"What is your purpose?"

Clark seems to think for a few seconds before replying, "As cliché as it sounds I want to help, I want to make the world a safer place to live in and put an end to crime… no wait, scrap the put an end to crime. I want to help those who don't have the strength to help themselves."

I click the recorder off again, "Thanks Smallville, you really are a big boy scout."

"Never been a scout in my life… do you mind if I have a shower?"

"Sure, while you change I'll quickly type this up." I grab my laptop and let my fingers dance over the keyboard.

"Can I read it when you're done? Please?" he uses the same puppy dog look that Jack does.

"Sorry Smallville, you'll have to wait for the morning edition."

"Aw please?" he tries the look again.

"Unfortunately for you I'm a mom and I'm immune to that look. Jack tries it like a hundred times a day."

He smirks and heads into the bathroom with his clothes that I'd brought in earlier. Calling out over his shoulder, "No you're just heartless."

"Bite me Smallville." I hear him chuckle and turn back to the laptop in front of me… now is there a 'y' in instabilities? I type it in and the program automatically corrects it for me. Ah, so there's none then. I smile as I type the last period and save.

I wander into my office and connect the laptop to the net and send Perry the article. I disconnect and return to the lounge room with my laptop, placing it in my briefcase and then tidying up a little.

"Didn't know you knew how to clean up. You never cease to amaze me."

"That's right Smallville and you better never forget it." I put my hand on my hip and point one of Jack's school shoe's at Clark. He looks amused and sits on the couch.

"Thanks for letting me borrow your shower."

"Anytime Smallville, you don't have to ask you know."

"Thanks Lois."

I put Jack's shoe with its partner behind the couch and sit next to Clark. "So what'd you want to talk to me about Smallville?"

He sighs and suddenly looks really tired. "First off… after whatever happened with Kat earlier, Perry wants me to put you on a tight leash."

"Superman or not, you'll never be able to do that."

"And why's that Lo?"

I smirk, "That's not the point… I'll try and behave, but there's no guarantee."

"That's all I ask for." He says seriously.

"Is there anything else?"

He takes my right hand and lightly rubs my healing knuckles, "That's healing fast."

"Yeah, ever since I was pregnant I've healed a lot faster than I used to… not anywhere near as fast as Lara heals."

"Any other physical changes since the pregnancy?" he asks, he almost looks awestruck.

"Guess I'm a little stronger, I react faster than I used to and I guess my senses are a little heightened. But nothing that makes me too special." I smile brightly at him.

"Bruce said it was a difficult pregnancy, what happened?"

My smile falls, "I was pregnant for like six weeks, the human body can't take that kind of stress so there were complications." Hopefully he won't ask anymore questions.

"What kind of complications?" damn, knew he wouldn't drop it.

"I almost died Clark and spent two weeks in a coma. Lara was a bit small but Jack was tiny, he almost didn't make it either."

Clark has a sad look on his face; he looks how he used to when he'd brood over Lana. "I'm so sorry."

"Clark, it's not your fault."

He looks into my eyes; I can tell he's still blaming himself. I don't know what to say to make him feel any better so I lean towards him, capturing his lips. Clark instantly deepens the kiss and I pull him down with me. We both start undoing the buttons on each other's shirts, never breaking the kiss. Clark slides his shirt off, momentarily breaking the kiss. He begins nuzzling my neck and I run my hands up and down his body. He returns to my mouth and we continue to wrestle with our tongues, his hands now running up and down my body, my fingers running through his silky locks.

"What happened to taking things slow?" he asks huskily before nipping on my ear.

"To hell with slow Smallville. I want you now!"

I feel him grin against my ear. He stands and lifts me into his arms, walking towards my bedroom. We continue to kiss. All of a sudden Clark goes stiff and he mutters 'damn' against my lips.

I sigh in frustration, "Duty calls again doesn't it?"

He nods, I kiss him again and wriggle out of his arms. "I'm so sorry Lois."

"Don't be. Just go and save those who need to be saved." I say softly, glad it didn't come out harsh or sarcastic.

"I'll make it up to you, promise."

"You better." I grin slyly.

He kisses me again and then flashes into his super suit. "I might be a while so I'll see you tomorrow at work. Night Lo."

"Night Clark, be careful."

"Always." He lets loose the famous Kent smile and disappears.

I do up my buttons and then retrieve his discarded clothes, placing them on a chair in my room. I collapse into the bed and sigh, guess I'm going to have to get used to sharing my man with the world.

I sigh again; I roll over and try to drift off to sleep…


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