Chapter 5

Every. Domino. Will. Fall

Clark watched Lois sleep. He still just wished she would wake up, show a sign she was with them and still fighting. He saw a hairbrush on the nightstand and suddenly felt the urge to brush her hair. He didn't know why but he just needed to know for a fact she was still there. He knew he shouldn't because of the hospital rules, but right now he didn't care.

Being careful, he sat behind her on the bed making sure he didn't touch any wires. He made sure Lois was secure in his arms and then started brushing her hair softly. He loved the feel of Lois' hair against his hand. It was soft and silky, and it had that vanilla aroma which he also loved but would never admit to Lois. Once he was done brushing Lois' hair, he lay down on the bed with her head on his heart. For once in his life, he felt at peace. He didn't want to let Lois go not now and probably not ever. He knew he cared for her and maybe even loved her but he wasn't sure. With that still on his mind, he fell asleep with Lois in his arms.

Chloe and Bruce were outside the hospital. Chloe laid her head on his shoulder while he rubbed her arms. Bruce was Chloe's comfort ever since Lois fell into the coma. Clark was her comfort as well but only to a certain extent. She still had feelings for her best friend, but they weren't as strong.

She felt something more for the man who was holding her. Chloe met Bruce when she was interviewing him and he asked her out. She was a little hesitant at first because of him being a playboy, but Bruce was very persistent and in the end, they were a happy couple.
They talked some more until they decided to go check on Clark and Lois.

The couple walked in to see Clark holding Lois. Chloe smiled but knew Clark could get in a lot of trouble if he was caught. Bruce closed the door while Chloe tried to wake Clark. Chloe smiled kindly when he did.

"Hey, Chlo, that was best sleep I've had in awhile."

"I'm glad to hear it, but you need to get out of Lois' bed before anyone sees you."

Clark blushed, "I…I didn't noticed I fell asleep in her bed."

Chloe smiled, "Its okay, I think it's cute. Right, Bruce?"

"Yeah I guess so," he said with a smirk.

"See I told you Clark. He tries to intimidate you, but he's just a big teddy bear."

Clark smiled then hopped off the bed making sure Lois was okay, "Yeah, I already knew that."

Bruce gave him a look.

Chloe chuckled, "Anyway what made you sleep in Lois' bed?"

"I umm…well…I was umm brushing her hair," Clark said hesitantly looking at the floor.

"Aww. That was so nice of you. Why?"

Clark looked up at her, "I just wanted a reason to touch her just to know she was there."

Chloe smiled at him, "Everything will be okay."

Bruce hugged Chloe from behind, "Don't give up Clark."

"I won't. Thank you guys…you know, for being there for me."

The couple smiled at him. They all turned when they heard the door open. Lionel Luthor entered with a worried look.

"What's going on. Did you find anything?" Clark asked.

"I had someone follow Lex, and he is up to something big."

"So where did he go?" Chloe inquired.

"He went to the base to talk to Lois' father. My spy Derrick told me Lex was trying to bribe the general to pull the plug on Lois."

Everyone was shocked, but Clark was livid. He couldn't believe Lex whould do such a thing. Chloe and Bruce were pissed and voiced their hope that the General wouldn't listen to Lex. Chloe knew her uncle would never do that to Lois. It just wouldn't happen.

Lionel received a call and at the news on the other end his eyes widened in fear. The trio looked at him to see what was going on.

Lionel shut his cell phone, "Derrick is dead. Lex knows. The games have begun."

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