Come on! He's just so used to getting his own way that it confuses him when someone balks. <g>
LEX: See? Even the author believes it unthinkable that someone would not do as I say.
That's more of a bonus to him. I think, deep down, he really is drawn to her on a personal level.
Isn’t he cute? He uses Superman to hide the true reason for his feelings just like Lois is using Superman to hide her true feelings for Clark.
LEX: Soulmates!
Yikes! That is so wrong and creepy -- and yet it sounds like something he'd do. <shudder>
Thank you. Also…is it wrong to be happy to creep someone out?
I lol'd at the Kaa gif. And then I spent the rest of the morning humming, "trust in me, just in me…" to myself.

Wonder what she’s going to do when she finds panties.
I'd bet that Lex has a pair, but not Clark.

CLARK: I do own a hidden closet where I put things that I like to keep hidden from burglaring reporters.
Lois can rationalize anything. In this case, it's Clark's fault:
1) he left a key where she could use it
2) he won't tell her who he's in love with, leaving her no other choice but to snoop
Do-oh!
Ah, but she's already come to the (sad) realization that she extrapolates every little moment with Superman into a romantic gesture. Old habits die hard, but she's much more realistic now.
So, it’s more a three-way relationship with Clark and Superman nowadays than one with two Supermen?

Michael