MM, I am thoroughly enjoying the story! I have no idea why others aren't leaving feedback.
Clark suddenly had a fantasy of walking over there, pulling her up out of her chair and claiming her with a passionate kiss.
I love the description of the fantasy kiss. I wonder what her reaction to said kiss would have been, under the circumstances?
"Lois, my darling fiancee," he pronounced loudly,
Ouch! Poor Clark!
"I can't believe you announced our engagement to the whole office. I haven't even said 'yes!'" she said through clenched teeth.
Well, that should provide at least a modicum of comfort to Clark. Not much, but a little.
"And I see Mr. Kent over there is terribly jealous. I can't tell you how pleased I am that you shook him off so easily. I was certain that I would have to carry out unpleasantness where he is concerned when you went out on that date with him the other night--"
Since you did ask for suggestions for improvement in your stories, I'll say something here that I usually would only say were I your BR... I don't think Lex would be as open in his threats, even if his voice were pitched for Lois' ears only.
Something isn't sitting right with me about it, and I can pinpoint it.
Did you mean to write, "and I *can't* pinpoint it"?
Clark was tempted to follow, but suddenly he had another idea.
There's a switch! Usually it is Lois trying to get into Clark's computer.
I must admit that this is a pet peeve of mine... Why is it that so many fictional characters use such easily guessable passwords? Granted, some RL people do, too. But certainly not that many, and certainly not those who are used to cracking other people's passwords and who are trying to protect extremely confidential information.
"I really hope no one else ever needs to ask for your password."
Just a reminder to all readers... NO ONE has any legitimate reason to ask you for your password. Not even network or system administrators. If the admins need to access your account, they could always reset your password to one they know. Anyone claiming to be an admin who asks you for your password is engaged in a social engineering attack. They are definitely up to no good. (Sorry for the lecture; the computer networking instructor in me just came out...)
helped the firefighters tamper down the blaze.
Um, I think you meant "*tamp* down the blaze."
<<Be careful what you wish for.>>
Ironic indeed!
I am thoroughly enjoying this story. I like how you are keeping so much of the canon storyline and yet making it your own.
Looking forward to part 4. :-)
Joy,
Lynn