"I'd like that. But let's not rent a movie. Let's just go to your place. We'll make some coffee and just relax for a while."
CLARK:
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Soon they were at his apartment, Clark carrying Lois' gym bag of stakeout clothes so she could change into something more comfortable.
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Bringing in a change of clothing.
Now she was there as the woman he was dating. His - dare he think it? - girlfriend.
Think it all you want, Clark, but wait after a few more dates before saying it out loud.
"Hey," she said, stepping into his kitchen, clad now in comfortable shorts and a soft-looking shirt.
Look who's ready for bed.
"A little," Clark admitted. "But in a fantastic, exciting new way. At least, it is for me."
"It is for me too. And I feel like...I don't know...like we should have been doing this from the start."
Awwwwwww.
CLARK:
on my youth!>>
"First I was hoping you'd even want to go out again. I figured I'd worry about the actual date once I knew that much."
Probably a good idea.
Then she stood and moved to Clark's chair. Clark scooted over in surprise as she climbed up onto the lounge chair beside him, snuggled into his side, and lay her head on his chest. His arm immediately encircled her, holding her securely to him, the tenderness behind the move showing her just how precious she was to him.
No, no, no, Clark. You don't scoot over. You allow her to sit down on your lap.
"I know. But...I'm not so sure I want them anymore. Don't get me wrong. Flying with you is one of the most amazing things in the world, and I'll always love doing it. Especially knowing what I do now, that you and he are one. But tonight...tonight we were just a normal, average couple, and it was beyond anything I ever could have imagined a date with Superman - with Clark - would be."
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
"Particularly when I'm not flying you away from some mortal danger," he added, utterly unable to help himself.
Priceless!
Clark bit his lower lip, growing suddenly concerned over Lois' serious tone and topic change. He hoped - prayed - she wasn't about to drop some bombshell on him. He hoped she wasn't about to say that she was wrong and that she could never -would never - be able to reciprocate his feelings. His heart gave a nervous spasm in his chest. He wondered if she could feel the change in the organ's rhythm.
Oh, Clark, she's practically sitting in your lap, I doubt she's going to tell you that she's not interested in you.
"I don't love Superman."
"You don't?" The words came out half strangled and fearful.
CLARK: Phew. I was worried there for a moment that she'd only want to date *him* and not me. Oh, wait, he *is* me! What are you saying?
Who I can love is the ordinary man. The one who holds down a job and pays his rent on time. The one who brings me coffee and makes it better than even I do. The one who will share his chocolate dessert with me or listen to me rant or brighten my day with a smile - who stands when a woman enters the room and holds doors open for people without expecting so much as a thank you in return. The one who edits my copy, even when I claim I don't need or want it, and who has never turned me away from his door when I've needed him. I love you, Clark. Not the caped hero. Not the powers. You. Clark Kent."
Oooooooh, Clark. Lois luvs you!
"And I love you, Lois. I love everything about you. I have, ever since the moment I first laid eyes on you. Being with you - working alongside you every day and spending time together as friends outside of work - has been the greatest time of my life. Until now. Now...dating you...I feel like everything in my life has paled in comparison to this."
Awwwwwwwww.
In the next instant, his lips found hers - or perhaps her lips had found his - he wasn't quite sure. It didn't matter. All that mattered was that they were together. He lost himself to the moment, knowing that this was the greatest moment in his life, and knowing, somehow, that things would only get better from there on out.
How regency of you, DC! The 'I love yous' before the first kiss. Awwwwwww. How sweet! An enjoyable read!
