SV: His Girl Friday Chapter Two
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emeraldstagTITLE: Chapter 2 - Paired
FANDOM: Smallville
RATING: PG
GENRE: Action-Adventure/Romance
CHARACTERS: Chloe Sullivan, Martha Kent, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lucy Lane
PAIRINGS: Clark Kent/Chloe Sullivan
WORDS: 2120
CHAPTER SUMMARY: Chloe trusts Clark while Lana can't and deals with a summer separation when summer brings with it Metropolis, and Lois & Lucy Lane.
ARCHIVED: FanFiction.net
STORY LINKS: (First Chapter) - (Next Chapter)
STORY NOTES:
“You didn't have to help with the dishes, Chloe,” Mrs. Kent reminded her gently. “I appreciate the help but I imagine you'd rather spend time with my son than his dishes.”
“It's not a problem, Mrs. K,” replied Chloe as she finished wiping dry the plate in her hands. “Besides, with how fast Clark escaped to the barn when our Spring Formal slideshow finished, I figure he wants some time to himself.”
Nervous laughter escaped Mrs. Kent, but she still approached Chloe and put a hand on the girl's shoulder. “Clark has always embarrassed easily, you know that. Now, why really aren't you out there with Clark right now?”
Chloe glanced at Mrs. Kent before turning to look out the window above the sink. “I thought about it,” she admitted, biting her lower lip slightly. “But then I saw Lana walk into the barn.”
Mrs. Kent embraced Chloe from behind. “I know you see Lana Lang as a rival, Chloe, but Clark made his choice and I can't be happier for both of you. Trust that he'll stay true to you, dear. You’re his best friend and he’d move the stars before thinking of causing you pain.”
Chloe couldn't help but be affected by Mrs. Kent's words. She grabbed the dish towel to wipe her wet cheeks and gave the older woman a grateful smile. “You're right, of course. Clark really takes after you and Mr. Kent.”
Mrs. Kent nodded but her eyes quickly darted to the window leading Chloe to turn and take a look as well. Lana was exiting the barn and walking away from it at a very quick pace heading back towards her home. She didn't look too happy from whatever just happened with Clark inside the barn.
Chloe handed off the towel in her hands to Mrs. Kent, who gave her a knowing look. “I think, I'll go see how Clark's doing in his fortress,” Chloe said, drying her hands on the front of her jeans.
Not waiting to hear Mrs. Kent's reply she hustled out of the kitchen and the house, making her way to the Kent barn. The doors were open so she darted inside, only slowing down when finally reaching the steps to the loft. Taking a deep cleansing breath, Chloe ran her hands through her hair and gave herself a once over before walking up the stairs.
She found Clark waiting in the loft, leaning against the railing. Once Chloe reached the top, he turned towards her and gave her a smile; albeit one that he had noticeable trouble forming. Immediately, Chloe's internal alarms went off and dozens of worst case scenarios started running through her mind. That didn't stop her from trying to comfort him though.
“Everything alright?” she asked softly, reaching up to caress his cheek. Clark reflexively closed his eyes and leaned into her hand.
“They will be,” he whispered.
Chloe wasn't sure how to get the answers she wanted out of Clark but decided to go with the straight ahead approach. “I saw Lana leaving looking upset. Did something happen?”
Clark straightened and took a deep breath before exhaling and turning to face the loft railing. “She was looking for answers I didn't have to give.”
Chloe sidled up to Clark and nudged him with her shoulder playfully. “And do you have any answers for my questions? Like how you found Lana and got her to Smallville Medical when I was the one that drove us to the dance and my car was still in the parking lot when they let us out. Or why you left without even telling me, you don't know how worried I was when you just disappeared. It's not like you carry a cellphone.”
Clark continued to stare out at the rest of the barn, and it was only when he reached for Chloe's hand resting on the railing that she knew he wasn't ignoring her. “I don't want to lie to you, Chloe, but I don't have an answer for those questions right now. Someday I will, I promise you.”
“Way to play the tall, dark and mysterious card, Clark. It's not Wall of Weird worthy is it?” joked Chloe.
Clark squeezed her hand. “Don't worry, I'm still just Clark.”
“Of course you are,” agreed Chloe, patting his hand patronizingly. “Clark Kent, the dance ditcher.”
Clark winced. “About that, I really want to make it up to you, Chloe. I never should have left without letting you know. I just can't bear to have friends in danger when I might be able to help them if I try. I still want you to have that dream night.”
Chloe reached up and pulled his head down close to hers. “Well, I think making out in the woods was a good comeback.” She closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his. “And maybe some time spent making out in your fortress will help as well.”
Clark had no problems with that idea, leading to Chloe's giggles and their kissing sounds being the only sounds that would come out of the Kent barn for the rest of that evening.
***
Spending the summer as a newly made couple didn't go as easily as Chloe and Clark had imagined. At first things went smoothly; Chloe would spend her afternoons with Clark, either at the farm or at the Talon. She had expected things to be awkward around Lana since Whitney went off to join the Marines but the dark-haired girl had instead acted like a true friend and genuinely seemed happy for her and Clark.
Chloe and Clark were practically inseparable around town but she did end up putting her foot down when it came to being one of those nauseating couples that no one wanted to be around and as a result they limited the amount of PDA that happened around their friends. For the most part Chloe was content to just hold Clark's hand and visibly radiate a happy glow.
Unfortunately being on break from school also meant being available for new opportunities, including ones that meant being away from Clark for the rest of the summer like the Daily Planet internship Chloe got accepted for. Clark was happy for her, but he couldn't hide the fact that he would miss her presence because she was going to miss him too and they initiated a few frantic make out sessions before she left to emphasize that point.
Her dad, Gabe Sullivan, normally worked at the Smallville Plant but arranged to work the summer at the LuthorCorp Plaza offices in Metropolis so that Chloe would be able to commute easily to the Daily Planet from a nearby loft apartment they would rent for the summer.
And in a special surprise Chloe would not learn about until they arrived at their Metropolis apartment, her dad arranged for her cousins, Lois and Lucy Lane to spend the summer with them. Chloe was surprised that her uncle, General Sam Lane, would be so cooperative when previously visits from the Lanes had been few and far between but she quickly got the details from the sisters. This was to be the last summer before the General sent off the younger Lucy to a boarding school and as a result he was giving the girls one last summer to bond and have fun.
Of course with Chloe busy interning at the Daily Planet and her father spending his days at LuthorCorp; it left Lois and Lucy fending for themselves when it came to how to spend their days in the big city. Lucy spent her time for the most part at the Mall of Metropolis while Lois almost always ended up hanging out at the Planet waiting for Chloe to be done with her day.
The girls were close enough that the tight quarters of sharing a room didn't bother them much but it did pose a problem the few times during the summer when Clark came to visit Chloe. There were uncomfortable moments with the lack of privacy and Lois' discovery of how much fun it was to rile up Clark but that didn't deter Clark from stopping by every chance he could, which wasn’t often.
If anything, Clark's few visits brought the girls even closer together, like only a cute farm boy could. Lucy tended to become quieter whenever she was in his presence, something Lois made sure to tease her about constantly. The development of their tight kinship made for several bonding opportunities, like at near the end of their summer stay in Metropolis when Lois took the opportunity to work on Chloe's hair in the bathroom while Lucy watched on. They had been at it for awhile with heavy conversation to pass the time when Chad Kroeger's “Hero” suddenly floated into their hearing range from the other room.
That meant Chloe’s cellphone was ringing as that was the ringtone she had assigned to her boyfriend, Clark.
“Get that Luce,” ordered Lois, unwilling to let Chloe leave before her hair was done.
The younger girl leapt off the bathroom counter and skipped over to where Chloe's phone was on the nightstand. She squeaked out a quick “Hi!” to Clark on the phone before returning to Chloe and Lois.
Chloe reached out for her phone but Lois beat her to it, grabbing the phone from Lucy's hand and immediately pressing the speakerphone button.
“Hi, Clarkie!”
“Lois,” answered back Clark’s voice in a weary tone. “Is it wrong to assume I'll hear from Chloe sometime during this call since it’s her phone?”
“What's the matter?” pouted Lois. “I thought I left an impression on you.”
“Oh, you did,” said Clark simply. “Hence why I'm calling Chloe and not you.”
Chloe jumped in before Lois could retort, elbowing her older cousin. “Behave you two,” she warned. “ What's up, Clark? I thought you were going to be busy all weekend harvesting.”
“I finished early,” replied Clark. “And since I missed hearing your voice I thought I'd call.”
“Aw, that's so sweet,” cooed Chloe, rolling her eyes at Lois' fake gagging behind her and Lucy’s giggling. “But it's not like I won't be back in Smallville next week for the start of school.”
“I can’t wait. I've never wanted so much for summer to be over with,” commented Clark. “It's hard to believe we'll be sophomores already.”
“I definitely don't believe it,” sniped Lois as she put the finishing touches on Chloe's hair.
“Well it's all true,” answered Chloe frankly. “I said my goodbyes to the Daily Planet-”
“And poor Jimmy looked absolutely crushed,” interrupted Lois slyly.
“He's not still bugging you is he?” asked Clark.
“As much as I like the alpha male attitude from you, Clark,” replied Chloe sarcastically. “Jimmy is a good friend, and he knows I'm off limits. You made sure to mark your territory when you accompanied Lois to the Planet that one time to pick me up.”
“That was classic,” laughed Lois. “He looked like he was going to swallow his tongue and choke on it when Clark walked up and surprised you. It was almost funny enough to make me forget about your nauseating PDA.”
“You sound a tad jealous, Lois,” commented Clark.
“Are you kidding me?!” Lois exclaimed. “I love that Chloe has found her tall, dark farm boy but I'm much more into suits, geeks and men.” She finished emphatically, pushing wisps of hair that had fallen in her outrage back into place. She also looked slightly flustered but Chloe wouldn't dare mention it while Clark was still on the phone.
Instead, Chloe took the opportunity to jump up from the chair, grab the cellphone off the counter and switch off the speakerphone function. “As enlightening as your trysts with Lois are to listen to, I think you wanted to talk to me.”
With a backwards glance and smile at Lois – who indicated she was fine and waved her cousin off – Chloe sped out of the bathroom and into the privacy of the girls' empty bedroom, closing the door behind her. Lucy leaped off the counter intending to eavesdrop but Lois grabbed the back of her Capri pants and pulled her along in the other direction.
Chloe had a relationship and deserved privacy even if Lois was nosy and jealous. Just a little in both cases. She felt generous and decided to give her cousin ten minutes with her man before she barged in and stirred up the pot. Lucy saw the grin on her older sister's face and decided not to fight her about not being allowed to eavesdrop because she knew a Lane 'up to no good' grin when she saw one. Pillows would fly tonight.
FANDOM: Smallville
RATING: PG
GENRE: Action-Adventure/Romance
CHARACTERS: Chloe Sullivan, Martha Kent, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lucy Lane
PAIRINGS: Clark Kent/Chloe Sullivan
WORDS: 2120
CHAPTER SUMMARY: Chloe trusts Clark while Lana can't and deals with a summer separation when summer brings with it Metropolis, and Lois & Lucy Lane.
ARCHIVED: FanFiction.net
STORY LINKS: (First Chapter) - (Next Chapter)
STORY NOTES:
- This was very much a bridging chapter, getting the characters past the tornadoes, through the summer and introducing Lois into the story and showing her closeness to Chloe.
- Next chapter will be dealing with S2E2 "Heat".
“You didn't have to help with the dishes, Chloe,” Mrs. Kent reminded her gently. “I appreciate the help but I imagine you'd rather spend time with my son than his dishes.”
“It's not a problem, Mrs. K,” replied Chloe as she finished wiping dry the plate in her hands. “Besides, with how fast Clark escaped to the barn when our Spring Formal slideshow finished, I figure he wants some time to himself.”
Nervous laughter escaped Mrs. Kent, but she still approached Chloe and put a hand on the girl's shoulder. “Clark has always embarrassed easily, you know that. Now, why really aren't you out there with Clark right now?”
Chloe glanced at Mrs. Kent before turning to look out the window above the sink. “I thought about it,” she admitted, biting her lower lip slightly. “But then I saw Lana walk into the barn.”
Mrs. Kent embraced Chloe from behind. “I know you see Lana Lang as a rival, Chloe, but Clark made his choice and I can't be happier for both of you. Trust that he'll stay true to you, dear. You’re his best friend and he’d move the stars before thinking of causing you pain.”
Chloe couldn't help but be affected by Mrs. Kent's words. She grabbed the dish towel to wipe her wet cheeks and gave the older woman a grateful smile. “You're right, of course. Clark really takes after you and Mr. Kent.”
Mrs. Kent nodded but her eyes quickly darted to the window leading Chloe to turn and take a look as well. Lana was exiting the barn and walking away from it at a very quick pace heading back towards her home. She didn't look too happy from whatever just happened with Clark inside the barn.
Chloe handed off the towel in her hands to Mrs. Kent, who gave her a knowing look. “I think, I'll go see how Clark's doing in his fortress,” Chloe said, drying her hands on the front of her jeans.
Not waiting to hear Mrs. Kent's reply she hustled out of the kitchen and the house, making her way to the Kent barn. The doors were open so she darted inside, only slowing down when finally reaching the steps to the loft. Taking a deep cleansing breath, Chloe ran her hands through her hair and gave herself a once over before walking up the stairs.
She found Clark waiting in the loft, leaning against the railing. Once Chloe reached the top, he turned towards her and gave her a smile; albeit one that he had noticeable trouble forming. Immediately, Chloe's internal alarms went off and dozens of worst case scenarios started running through her mind. That didn't stop her from trying to comfort him though.
“Everything alright?” she asked softly, reaching up to caress his cheek. Clark reflexively closed his eyes and leaned into her hand.
“They will be,” he whispered.
Chloe wasn't sure how to get the answers she wanted out of Clark but decided to go with the straight ahead approach. “I saw Lana leaving looking upset. Did something happen?”
Clark straightened and took a deep breath before exhaling and turning to face the loft railing. “She was looking for answers I didn't have to give.”
Chloe sidled up to Clark and nudged him with her shoulder playfully. “And do you have any answers for my questions? Like how you found Lana and got her to Smallville Medical when I was the one that drove us to the dance and my car was still in the parking lot when they let us out. Or why you left without even telling me, you don't know how worried I was when you just disappeared. It's not like you carry a cellphone.”
Clark continued to stare out at the rest of the barn, and it was only when he reached for Chloe's hand resting on the railing that she knew he wasn't ignoring her. “I don't want to lie to you, Chloe, but I don't have an answer for those questions right now. Someday I will, I promise you.”
“Way to play the tall, dark and mysterious card, Clark. It's not Wall of Weird worthy is it?” joked Chloe.
Clark squeezed her hand. “Don't worry, I'm still just Clark.”
“Of course you are,” agreed Chloe, patting his hand patronizingly. “Clark Kent, the dance ditcher.”
Clark winced. “About that, I really want to make it up to you, Chloe. I never should have left without letting you know. I just can't bear to have friends in danger when I might be able to help them if I try. I still want you to have that dream night.”
Chloe reached up and pulled his head down close to hers. “Well, I think making out in the woods was a good comeback.” She closed the distance between them and pressed her lips against his. “And maybe some time spent making out in your fortress will help as well.”
Clark had no problems with that idea, leading to Chloe's giggles and their kissing sounds being the only sounds that would come out of the Kent barn for the rest of that evening.
***
Spending the summer as a newly made couple didn't go as easily as Chloe and Clark had imagined. At first things went smoothly; Chloe would spend her afternoons with Clark, either at the farm or at the Talon. She had expected things to be awkward around Lana since Whitney went off to join the Marines but the dark-haired girl had instead acted like a true friend and genuinely seemed happy for her and Clark.
Chloe and Clark were practically inseparable around town but she did end up putting her foot down when it came to being one of those nauseating couples that no one wanted to be around and as a result they limited the amount of PDA that happened around their friends. For the most part Chloe was content to just hold Clark's hand and visibly radiate a happy glow.
Unfortunately being on break from school also meant being available for new opportunities, including ones that meant being away from Clark for the rest of the summer like the Daily Planet internship Chloe got accepted for. Clark was happy for her, but he couldn't hide the fact that he would miss her presence because she was going to miss him too and they initiated a few frantic make out sessions before she left to emphasize that point.
Her dad, Gabe Sullivan, normally worked at the Smallville Plant but arranged to work the summer at the LuthorCorp Plaza offices in Metropolis so that Chloe would be able to commute easily to the Daily Planet from a nearby loft apartment they would rent for the summer.
And in a special surprise Chloe would not learn about until they arrived at their Metropolis apartment, her dad arranged for her cousins, Lois and Lucy Lane to spend the summer with them. Chloe was surprised that her uncle, General Sam Lane, would be so cooperative when previously visits from the Lanes had been few and far between but she quickly got the details from the sisters. This was to be the last summer before the General sent off the younger Lucy to a boarding school and as a result he was giving the girls one last summer to bond and have fun.
Of course with Chloe busy interning at the Daily Planet and her father spending his days at LuthorCorp; it left Lois and Lucy fending for themselves when it came to how to spend their days in the big city. Lucy spent her time for the most part at the Mall of Metropolis while Lois almost always ended up hanging out at the Planet waiting for Chloe to be done with her day.
The girls were close enough that the tight quarters of sharing a room didn't bother them much but it did pose a problem the few times during the summer when Clark came to visit Chloe. There were uncomfortable moments with the lack of privacy and Lois' discovery of how much fun it was to rile up Clark but that didn't deter Clark from stopping by every chance he could, which wasn’t often.
If anything, Clark's few visits brought the girls even closer together, like only a cute farm boy could. Lucy tended to become quieter whenever she was in his presence, something Lois made sure to tease her about constantly. The development of their tight kinship made for several bonding opportunities, like at near the end of their summer stay in Metropolis when Lois took the opportunity to work on Chloe's hair in the bathroom while Lucy watched on. They had been at it for awhile with heavy conversation to pass the time when Chad Kroeger's “Hero” suddenly floated into their hearing range from the other room.
That meant Chloe’s cellphone was ringing as that was the ringtone she had assigned to her boyfriend, Clark.
“Get that Luce,” ordered Lois, unwilling to let Chloe leave before her hair was done.
The younger girl leapt off the bathroom counter and skipped over to where Chloe's phone was on the nightstand. She squeaked out a quick “Hi!” to Clark on the phone before returning to Chloe and Lois.
Chloe reached out for her phone but Lois beat her to it, grabbing the phone from Lucy's hand and immediately pressing the speakerphone button.
“Hi, Clarkie!”
“Lois,” answered back Clark’s voice in a weary tone. “Is it wrong to assume I'll hear from Chloe sometime during this call since it’s her phone?”
“What's the matter?” pouted Lois. “I thought I left an impression on you.”
“Oh, you did,” said Clark simply. “Hence why I'm calling Chloe and not you.”
Chloe jumped in before Lois could retort, elbowing her older cousin. “Behave you two,” she warned. “ What's up, Clark? I thought you were going to be busy all weekend harvesting.”
“I finished early,” replied Clark. “And since I missed hearing your voice I thought I'd call.”
“Aw, that's so sweet,” cooed Chloe, rolling her eyes at Lois' fake gagging behind her and Lucy’s giggling. “But it's not like I won't be back in Smallville next week for the start of school.”
“I can’t wait. I've never wanted so much for summer to be over with,” commented Clark. “It's hard to believe we'll be sophomores already.”
“I definitely don't believe it,” sniped Lois as she put the finishing touches on Chloe's hair.
“Well it's all true,” answered Chloe frankly. “I said my goodbyes to the Daily Planet-”
“And poor Jimmy looked absolutely crushed,” interrupted Lois slyly.
“He's not still bugging you is he?” asked Clark.
“As much as I like the alpha male attitude from you, Clark,” replied Chloe sarcastically. “Jimmy is a good friend, and he knows I'm off limits. You made sure to mark your territory when you accompanied Lois to the Planet that one time to pick me up.”
“That was classic,” laughed Lois. “He looked like he was going to swallow his tongue and choke on it when Clark walked up and surprised you. It was almost funny enough to make me forget about your nauseating PDA.”
“You sound a tad jealous, Lois,” commented Clark.
“Are you kidding me?!” Lois exclaimed. “I love that Chloe has found her tall, dark farm boy but I'm much more into suits, geeks and men.” She finished emphatically, pushing wisps of hair that had fallen in her outrage back into place. She also looked slightly flustered but Chloe wouldn't dare mention it while Clark was still on the phone.
Instead, Chloe took the opportunity to jump up from the chair, grab the cellphone off the counter and switch off the speakerphone function. “As enlightening as your trysts with Lois are to listen to, I think you wanted to talk to me.”
With a backwards glance and smile at Lois – who indicated she was fine and waved her cousin off – Chloe sped out of the bathroom and into the privacy of the girls' empty bedroom, closing the door behind her. Lucy leaped off the counter intending to eavesdrop but Lois grabbed the back of her Capri pants and pulled her along in the other direction.
Chloe had a relationship and deserved privacy even if Lois was nosy and jealous. Just a little in both cases. She felt generous and decided to give her cousin ten minutes with her man before she barged in and stirred up the pot. Lucy saw the grin on her older sister's face and decided not to fight her about not being allowed to eavesdrop because she knew a Lane 'up to no good' grin when she saw one. Pillows would fly tonight.