I had no beta reader for this, so I'm the only one to blame for the whole thing.
I think it's more like "credit" than "blame".
"Great, great," she replied, unconvincingly. "I'm this close to something really big."
"That bad, huh?" Clark chuckled. "I don't have anything either."
When I got done snickering like a teenage boy over the possible double entendre on her part, I still loved that exchange. I love it when Clark teases her.
"Oh, I haven't gotten any more information than you have. But the way I see it, I can't possibly be a loser. You're dancing with me, after all."
And that's just, as you say, "awwww". <g>
There were times, in fact, when he would have given away all his powers in exchange for her never to be hurt again – physically or emotionally.
<sniffle> That's one of his best qualities.
Lois closed her eyes. My love. A long shiver ran through her spine. For a second, she let herself imagine that there was no opera and that Clark wasn't simply translating. Her heart started racing and every little thing started making her head spin: his breath on her cheek, the feel of his body so close to hers, the smell of his aftershave, the soft sound of his voice.
Mmmm. You did this so well! It's so seductive and we're all being seduced right along with Lois. Especially since we know that he isn't just translating, he really means the words. <sigh>
"She forgives him?" she said, surprised. "Well obviously this summary is missing a few key details. She's got to be mad at him, for sure."
"Well... this is Rosina, not Lois Lane," he offered. "And she loves him, I guess. Wouldn't you forgive someone you love for a few little white lies? "
"It depends." She shrugged.
Heh. Be *very careful* how you answer that one, Lois. You have no idea what's at stake here.
I can't believe you're just going to leave it hanging there!
