Oliver pointer to the chair behind Clark, as he himself leaned against the desk. Clark denied the offer to sit, as he stared into Oliver's eyes.
"How could you play Chloe like that? You knew she was lonely, that she was vulnerable, so you just took advantage of her. I thought that she was your friend. I thought that you cared about her." He paused trying to hold back his anger. "You're a spoiled, rich kid that wants everything that you see, and you don't give a dam who gets hurt in the process. First Lois and now Chloe."
"Are you done?" Oliver asked.
Clark balled his fist, trying to shake the urge of knocking Oliver to the moon. "No where near it." He replied. "Chloe deserves to be happy. She deserves a good guy that will make her laugh. She has cried too many tears, Oliver."
"You of all people, Clark, should know how hard it is to look into those beautiful hazel eyes and see tears there, knowing that you are the reason that those tears are there." He stood up and walked over to Clark. "I know that I have had my share of women…. But I have never ever been so in love that it made me ach all over. I made a mistake, Clark. Hell, I'm human. I'm not perfect and I know there is no excuse for my mistake, but never doubt my true feelings for Chloe. So if you want to pound me into a pile of mush, go ahead…… because a life without her, I would rather be dead."
The elevator door opens but neither Clark or Oliver turn to look at who just got off. They stared deep into each others eyes. Clark knew that he had brought many tears to Chloe's eyes, especially the past few months. But he couldn't shake the thought of how Oliver could even begin to think that Chloe should forgive him for sleeping with Tess.
"I hate to bust up this little love fest, but Chloe called, she needs us all at the watchtower ASAP." Victor said.
* * * *
A.C., Chloe and Bart were already there when Clark, Oliver and Victor entered. Chloe was pointing out something to A.C. on the computer screen, while Bart was chowing down on pizza. Oliver felt his blood begin to boil at the sight of how close, A.C. was to Chloe.
"What's up, Chloe." Oliver said forcing himself between Chloe and A.C..
"Ugh…. Well it looks like Tess is starting her own little 33.1, right here in Metropolis. She has had five total deliveries to the back of the warehouse today alone. All are heavy duty equipment. She's been there all day over seeing everything." Chloe took a deep breath. She was trying to stay focus. Trying not to let how close they were get to her.
"Okay, Bart and Victor get your gear, you know what to do." Oliver said.
"Wow, don't you think we should wait and make sure we know exactly what Tess has planned." A.C. stated.
Oliver grinned. "When your name is on the salary checks, then you can make big boy decisions."
A.C. cut his eyes down at Oliver. He wanted to knock the cocky grin right off his face.
"Oliver, A.C. is right. We need to have a plan. She had Zod on her side. We need to make sure that we have the right out look." Clark said.
"Clark, you and A.C. can play super hero's, the rest of us are going to actually go be one." Oliver pushed his way by Clark and over to the desk. He begin to sketch out his plan of attack.
"What's with all the hostility?" Bart asked.
Victor crossed his arms. "You don't wanna know, little man."
"This is where we will go in. Bart, you can do your magic and get all the data from her computers. Victor,…"
"Oliver," Chloe cut him off. "We need a better strategy." She paused. "Going in there like some banshee could get you killed."
Oliver looked into her eyes. He wanted to pull her in and embrace her. He wanted to say okay we'll wait till we have more information. But he couldn't. "Does it really matter, Chloe?"
She stumbled backwards as if someone had slapped her. "Ollie,…" She bit her lip. "We need to talk."
"When I get back." He said as he handed a map of the building to Victor and Bart. He turned and walked out of the tower.
Chloe looked over at Clark and A.C.. They could both tell she was worried.
"Don't worry, Chloe, I'll make sure that he is okay." Clark placed a hand on her shoulder and squeezed slightly for comfort.
She swallowed at the lump in her throat as she nodded.
"Come on, A.C.," Clark turned and left the tower.
"See you later."
"A.C.," She walked over to him. "Be careful."
He grinned and ran out the door. Chloe turned around to try to clear her head and focus on her job as watch tower, so she could bring her guys home safe and sound.