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Many thanks to my super wonderful Betas, Mrs. Luthor and IolantheAlias, who reassured me that this story, despite its overzealous use of double entendres, was still Gfic. The sequel, posting in a few days, not so much. (Although, if I ever get bored with nothing to do  , maybe I’ll tone it down for this board.  ) I'd also like to thank Mrs. Mosley for coming up with the Summer Ficathon prompt that inspired this story: Water Fight. Sorry that this was late, and not exactly set in summer, but what a way to lead into the Fall ![[Linked Image]](http://cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/e025.gif) ... or the first day of school for some of us? Anyway, comments? EDIT: Okay, I caved and cleaned up Clark's POV. You can find it here: Same Day, Another View (Nfic version available over on the dark side under the name of "Trade Secret".) Another Day / Same Day, Another View (Gfic) - Combined TOC
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Virginia, Wonderful story.  And a very nice reveal! 
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Fighting in the rain! Wonderful reveal, Virginia. 
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“It’s smoldering hot, Clark,” Lois said, fanning herself with a file as she approached his desk. “How can you wear a jacket and tie in this heat?” Is he trying to give away his secret identity? Shouldn't he pretend the heat bothers him. Even Perry had given up professional attire that morning when the thermometer had reached 90 When in the DP, do as the editor. “Mind over matter, Lois. I’m not hot,” Clark replied. He really does seem to want to give his identity away. She glared at him. “Well, I am. I’d do anything to cool off.”  Now what sort of thing can Clark come up with to cool her off that will help him. He is trying to think of how to use this as an excuse to get closer to her. Did he just ask if she wants someone to share the shower with her? A part of her was secretly pleased that the heat hadn’t made Clark sweat, but she had. Is there anything that Lois can't get Clark to do? She leaned towards him, and said in a husky voice, “Get Superman to make it rain, and I’ll let you join me in the shower.” Now Superman will do that for sure, no other possibility. Clark slipped out of his chair and hit the floor with a thud. “You weren’t joking about the heat making people change, Lois,” he said with a gulp. Is he going to try to keep her to her word as he seems to have interpreted it. Her partner should have known she was talking about the rain shower. That is to say, she knows he is thinking of an actual shower in her bathroom, and she has not said anything to disuade him from this view. Clark! He had contacted Superman who had brought in the rain. Clark had done it! She could just kiss him! Well, she is sort of right. Now if only he was her to take her up on the matter. Well, not kiss him, kiss him. What other type of kissing is there. Would this be a non-kiss like on Trask's plane, oh wait, that kiss was plenty real. Kent was lucky his parents, Wayne Irig, Jimmy, and the Sheriff Harris were all right there, or who knew what she could have been capable of? Wait, how does this make Kent lucky? Would he have not been more lucky if all those people had not been there, and Lois had shown him physicially how she really felt about him? Clark stood on the landing by the front door, dry under the overhang. Someone should tell him Lois prefers wet Clark. “Isn’t that why you’re here?” she teased. “To come into the shower with me?” He was thinking the promised shower would be indoors, no? Clark flushed. “No, I just wanted to make sure you made it home safely.” Don't believe him Lois. Its not like he brought a snowstorm. “Well, you got me wet first,” she retorted. Does she know who he is? His jaw dropped. “I did?” He thinks so. Sucker! Lois always knew how to play her partner. She strolled back to the sidewalk. “Got you wet.”  She grabbed his tie and ran it through her fingers squeezing the water out of it. “Don’t you think it’s time to take this off?” she asked, moving her fingers up to his knot to loosen it. If they are going to have a joint shower, it might as well not be in formal clothing. He set his hands down on hers to stop her. “You’re just as soaked, Lois, and I’m not asking you to take off your clothes,” he reminded her. Now where is the fun of that. Clark should realize you are supposed to help people out of their wet clothes. Her eyes snapped up to his. Yeah, what was up with that? See, she knows he is missing a perfect opportunity.
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Super cute!! I loved this story... and am hoping for a little more perhaps? Even though it does say one of one at the top...  Loved the flirty banter of all this! Clark asking if she wanted company in the shower  I almost died! Great story, Virgina! And I don't mind one bit that it was late considering that at least we still got it! 
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Ken: Thanks. I always thought that the bright blue suit under a white shirt was just asking for trouble. Sydney: Thanks. A new twist on old theme. I was tempted by the idea of water guns, but this called out to me instead. SJH: Thank you. Laura: Thanks. MouseRocks: There is more. There's Clark POV. But I'd have to clean it up to post it on this side of the boards. You all know what a dirty mind that man has. ![[Linked Image]](http://cosgan.de/images/smilie/frech/e015.gif) CLARK: I do? LOIS: I almost died! </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Glad to have entertained and that you survived. Maybe I'll clean up Clark's thoughts and add it to this story before sending it off to the archive. CLARK: <<shakes head>> I still can't believe you think I have dirty thoughts. CAT: I knew it! LOIS: What's she doing over here? Is she in this story? CAT: Just popped in to give my 2 cents. CLARK: <<exhales in relief>>
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John: Wow! Me! He was thinking the promised shower would be indoors, no? Yes, very possibly. Or he's just there to tease her for making such a rash promise, knowing she'd never see it through. Don't believe him Lois. Its not like he brought a snowstorm. CLARK: She didn't ask for a snowstorm. LOIS: He's Clark Kent from Smallville, KS, my friend and partner. CLARK: Nope. No idea. LOIS:  CLARK:  See, she knows he is missing a perfect opportunity. She's being persuaded to see him differently. Oh, shucky darn.
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Whew! Finally getting a minute to sit down and read. (Otherwise known as shirking off other responsiblities.) Even Perry had given up professional attire that morning when the thermometer had reached 90, a new record for Metropolis in October. Uh-oh. Is Lex already playing with his nuclear reactor? Um, yes. Yes, you are. Oooh, *that* hot. He held her like Superman did, confirming her suspicions, as he walked her up her front steps. Oooh! Lois put her mouth back against his. “I didn’t say that.”  Yay! What a delightful tale, Virginia! Loved every steamy moment of it!
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MouseRocks: There is more. There's Clark POV. But I'd have to clean it up to post it on this side of the boards. You all know what a dirty mind that man has. Ooooooooooooooooh! Can't wait!!!!
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Deadly Chakram: You have uninterrupted minutes to read? What's that like? Sometimes I feel like I'm reading (or writing) on sentance at a time. Thanks for the FDK. Uh-oh. Is Lex already playing with his nuclear reactor? According to MoSB, he played with it all fall long, bouncing up the heat whenever Superman had a rescue. Um, yes. Yes, you are. Oooh, *that* hot. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I did mention this was a fluff piece, right? Yep. No BBQing of the toes. Lois isn't one for walking over hot coals, no. All it takes is one double entandre and Clark melts like butter. There are all different kinds of heat. Yeah, I'm sure *that's* the only reason. LOIS: Well, he *was* wet, and he did almost get shot. Water...running down all thos muscles...mmmmmmm.... DC? <<snaps fingers>> oh, dear. Lost another one. Well, that's no fun. Go get him wet, Lois! Yep, there's a lot of double spacing going on in this dialogue. Um, Clark? This is *Lois* we're talking about. Of course she would. Well, he *did* just dare her, didn't he? LOIS: Thanks. Clark's a violin and I'm a violinist. Agreed. In every sense of the word. Hmmmm. I'm thinking DC needs time with her hubby. I was hoping that suit would show through, really. He's really good about wearing overcoats those few times it rains on the series. Yay! What a delightful tale, Virginia! Loved every steamy moment of it! Thanks.  Well, when you add rain to the middle of a heat wave, steam is always possible.
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Originally posted by Deadly Chakram: MouseRocks: There is more. There's Clark POV. But I'd have to clean it up to post it on this side of the boards. You all know what a dirty mind that man has. Okay, I caved and cleaned up Clark's POV. You can find it here: Same Day, Another View (Nfic version available over on the dark side under the name of "Trade Secret".)
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You have uninterrupted minutes to read? What's that like? Sometimes I feel like I'm reading (or writing) on sentance at a time. Thanks for the FDK. No problem. And it was a wonderful thing. I haven't been able to read as much as I want because everytime I sit down at the computer, my muse screams at me until I do some writing. According to MoSB, he played with it all fall long, bouncing up the heat whenever Superman had a rescue. Right. That's what I thought. Great ex-Kryptonians think alike?  LOIS: Thanks. Clark's a violin and I'm a violinist. Make that *master* violinist. Hmmmm. I'm thinking DC needs time with her hubby. I admit nothing! He's really good about wearing overcoats those few times it rains on the series. That's true. Okay, I caved and cleaned up Clark's POV. Wahoo! I'll have to check it out during the day when I have some functioning brain power.
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Also, thanks for playing along with the fall ficathon challenge!
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No problem. And it was a wonderful thing. I haven't been able to read as much as I want because everytime I sit down at the computer, my muse screams at me until I do some writing. Hmmm. I was going to suggest that if your muse was being a nuisance that a few other writers have mentioned that their's have gone on an extended holiday, but as your muse is a screamer, it's probably best if you keep her. Make that *master* violinist. LOIS: I'm also a master pianist. And sing too. A virtuoso! DC's Hubby: Drat! And I thought I saw an opening between Vicki and her muse there for a moment. Wahoo! I'll have to check it out during the day when I have some functioning brain power. Functioning brain power? Wow! You have all these awesome skills, DC! Also, thanks for playing along with the fall ficathon challenge! LOIS: Challenge? Did someone issue a challenge? I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO there! I'm so going to wipe the floor with the rest of you! Bwaahahahahahah!!! EW: Lots of fun, DC! I'm thinking there's a reason the board is called "FanFic Challenge", because the LnC Board Divas?... Administrators?... Gurus?... knew that our inner Loises wouldn't be able to stay away. LOIS: Are you saying that people tag the word "challenge" onto stuff just to get me do stuff? PERRY, ELLEN, SAM: ![[Linked Image]](http://cosgan.de/images/smilie/figuren/g045.gif) CLARK:
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Hmmm. I was going to suggest that if your muse was being a nuisance that a few other writers have mentioned that their's have gone on an extended holiday, but as your muse is a screamer, it's probably best if you keep her. Well, she did take a couple of weeks off. I'm just happy she's home again.  LOIS: I'm also a master pianist. And sing too. A virtuoso! LOIS: Are you saying that people tag the word "challenge" onto stuff just to get me do stuff? <joins Clark in attempting to look innocent>
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Well, she did take a couple of weeks off. I'm just happy she's home again. It's always worrysome when one's muse goes on vacation. You sit by the door and pine for her, wondering if she'll meet another writer out on her journeys. Oh, it's really not that difficult to distract said muse. Especially with cute things. Glad to hear your muse is a multitasker. <joins Clark in attempting to look innocent>
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So, this is the one where one has to be weary to not cross over, huh? Lois was hot, and not just under the collar. /nods/ Everyone expected the temperatures to go down in September and October, not up, but this Indian Summer refused to leave. Heatwave? “How can you wear a jacket and tie in this heat?” CLARK: The shirt and suit aren’t too bad. It’s the spandex undies that are uncomfortable. She glared at him. “Well, I am. I’d do anything to cool off.” How about stripping down to her bra and panties and using a wet towel to cool off? “Hey, do you remember when Superman blew in that rainstorm to help put out the fires from the Toasters in the West River district?” No. He did? “Do you think he should bring another storm to town?” /nods/ “I don’t know, Lois, messing with Mother Nature and all.” Mess with Lois. Mess with Mother Nature. Mess with Lois. Mess with Mother Nature. ![[Linked Image]](http://cosgan.de/images/smilie/teufel/a020.gif) I don’t think we actually have a scales smilie. Failing that, I’m going home for a cold shower.” Oooooh! Clark made a garbled sort of noise and loosened his tie, as he rose to his feet. And no, I did not even think about the word ‘rain shower’. Why should I? Lois mentioned taking a cold shower. Which would imply nakedness. Why would anyone think ‘rain shower’ in that context? “You weren’t joking about the heat making people change, Lois,” he said with a gulp. Ribbit. Ribbit. Her partner should have known she was talking about the rain shower. ![[Linked Image]](http://cosgan.de/images/midi/boese/a045.gif) You’re a tease, Lois. That’s naughty. A cool breeze blew across her chest, letting Lois know how exactly wet she had gotten. So, drenched? She continued to jump from puddle to puddle down the block, giggling like a school girl playing hooky. Oh dear. Did Clark get the one with the Space Rat stuff inside? Clark stood on the landing by the front door, dry under the overhang. He shook his head. “I don’t want to get wet.” I’ll bet. White shirt. Blue suit. “Isn’t that why you’re here?” she teased. “To come into the shower with me?” And now he knows.
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“You got me wet!” he accused playfully, trying to wipe his glasses dry without taking them off. /nods/ “Well, you got me wet first,” she retorted. “I wouldn’t? Don’t you know me better than that by now?” she said, batting her eyelashes. Also, you had me completely oblivious to the *other* implications revealed in Clark’s side of the story. So much for Lois always being aware of her state of apparel. Michael
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