Chapter 14

"I'm being careful, trust me. Yes, I will. Thanks dad." 

You hang up the phone, sliding it into your pocket.

It's taken some adjusting to be away from your house so often. Since you started college, you've been trying to slowly integrate into your freshman year. It was tough with the whole hero thing, but you couldn't exactly just turn it off.

Then there was the situation with Lex.

Just thinking about it makes your face red. That day in the barn. You could feel his kiss every time you close your eyes. He's made a habit of visiting you on weekends. But since your midterms were about to start, and he was managing so many events, the two of you haven't really had a chance to discuss your relationship. Share another kiss.

Much to your disappointment.

Your eyes move to the wall. There's an array of pictures decorated around the room. A few with Lex of course. You can barely go a few minutes without thinking about him. It's sort of driving you crazy.

A trip to Smallville was what you needed.

You have to face him, because your brain won't give you the satisfaction. It would be smart to take your car, but you sort of want to feel the wind against your skin. It feels like it's been too long. You grin, heading to a secluded area on campus. You do a scan, right before you take off. Smallville is possibly a minute away.

Running that is.

Your legs dig into the dirt when you feel your phone vibrate. Pulling it out, your heart skips at the message from a certain someone.

"I know you're busy, but if you have some time to spare I'd like to see you."

You type a response quickly, shoving it back into your pocket. As your mind strays, you take off again. Reminiscing on all that's happened.

He's been through a lot of things in these last couple months, but above all else, it was nice to have your best friend back. When you get to his place, you're moving at normal speed. You snicker to yourself, thinking of the lecture Lex would give if he found out you were using your powers again. He was a bit overprotective when it came to you.

Stepping into the mansion, your hands slide into your pockets. The double doors are open. Lex is seated at his desk, sifting through documents, as per usual. For a while he doesn't notice. You don't say anything. You just watch him.

"Our friendship will be a thing of legends."

That's what he'd said to you that day in the loft. You didn't truly know it then. Back then he'd been helping you get Leo's attention. Other guys were so far out of the picture for you. It took almost losing Lex for you to see past it all.

"Working hard as usual." You spoke.

His eyes lift slowly, and he's wearing that look. The adoration he shows has always been there. So you wonder how long he's been looking at you this way and you really never noticed.

"Do you want to go for a walk?" 

Lex smiles at the question, dropping his work, as he stands.

"I'd like nothing more than for you to whisk me away and tell me all about your freshman college experience. Have you figured out what organizations you'd like to join?" 

He's right next to you, ready to hear everything you have to say. You aren't sure if it's because he's being so adorably attentive, or just his abundance of casual suits. But at that moment, you see him. The misunderstood billionaire who spent his entire time in Smallville trying to be a better person.

"(Y/N)?"

He's looking right at you, and those blue eyes look ready for anything you have to say. It's almost instinct, you reach out, palm sliding against his cheek as you pull him in for a kiss. Lex's eyebrows shoot up in surprise, but he leans in, pulling you closer. 

Your heart is beating so quickly, you have no doubt he can feel it against his chest. You pull away after a few heated seconds, and Lex sighs as you part. He means to question where the spontaneous kiss had come from. 

But your hands slide down his shoulders, and you leave a kiss on his neck. It seems you aren't the only one with that little weakness. His eyes close, and he hums, as you pop two buttons of his shirt. Your lips move a bit lower. Right at his collarbone, over his heart. Lex only pauses when something seems to dawn on him.

"Wait..."

His movements are a bit delayed due to the current distraction. Lex's hands settle on your shoulder as he pulls back to look at your face.

"(Y/N) are you..on red kryptonite?"

You can't help it, you smile bashfully.

"I promise this is one hundred percent me."

Lex swallows.

"We really should go for that walk."

He tries to fix his clothes, maybe calm himself down. But you can hear his heartbeat as clear as day. You shake your head with the same smile, and you back him up. He stumbles just a bit, legs hitting the front of his desk. He regains his composure, clearing his throat, and you lick your lips, staring at his.

So inviting.

"(Y/N)."

This time his call sounds almost like a warning. You love the fact that he's a little hesitant. He'd never push you into something you're not ready for. Perhaps he just never knew you would be this assertive. 

Intimacy was always something that made you a little embarrassed.

"Lex.." You coo.

He bites down on his lip, and you're a bit stunned when he switches your positions. He lifts you easily, and you're now sitting on his desk. He slips between your legs easily.

"Don't tease me."

It's an order, and you barely get a word out, because he's once again claimed your lips.

So much for talking.