Chapter 16

"I'm really glad you decided to stay for Spring Break sweetheart." You smile at Martha with a grin.

"I miss eating your pies. College life is overrated. " You joke. Jonathan chuckles, cup of coffee in his hand.

"How about you give your old man a hand outside huh."

You nod.

"Of course." You're both headed outside. There's a smile on your face.

"How are you feeling dad?"

Jonathan brushed it off.

"No need to worry. I am getting older, you know."

He'd been to the doctor a few times in the last month, which brought on your question.

"I hope you're not just saying that."

When you got to the barn, he placed the cup down.

"Mr. Kent." Lex's call gained both your attention. Your face lit up upon seeing him, and Jonathan straightened.

"Lex, what brings you by."

Jonathan folds his arms, and Lex sends you a little smile. You aren't really sure why he's here out of the blue. To be quite honest you don't care. Any excuse to see him was welcomed. Especially with all he's been juggling. Though today, it's like he's on a mission.

You're both ready to hear whatever he has to say. But you feel a throb in your chest, and you stagger.

"(Y/N)!"

Both Lex and Jonathan respond, running to your side.

"What's wrong?!" Lex's eyes search yours for an answer. You just shake your head.

"I-I don't know.."

You weren't in pain per say. It was just..unusual.

"Lex I-"

You blink, and the man that runs by in a red jacket and blue t-shirt catches you off guard. He's moving at a speed that only you have been able to achieve. He grabs Lex right in front of you. When you blink, he's gone, and Jonathan flinches at the whiplash from the wind. He looks just as shocked as you.

That changes to anger quickly, and you chase after him, teeth clenched.

Trailing the path he'd left, you begin to catch up. You're right behind him in seconds, and you zoom past, safely grabbing Lex. You make it a few feet away, stopping.

Lex staggers, disoriented.

You don't waste a second. The minute you know he's safe, you shoot forward. The male you'd apprehended is now in front of you, and you clench your fist firing a punch that hits him square in the jaw. 

His body is forced back, and he hits the concrete a few times, right before he lands flat on the ground. You race forward, kneeling and grabbing him by the collar as you tighten your fist to deliver another painful punch. You can hear Lex behind you running to catch up.

The guy that looks back at you is clearly alarmed at your strength and speed.

"Wait!!" He yells, but you're still pissed.

"WHY ARE YOU AFTER LEX!!"

You're furious. Lex finally makes it there.

"(Y/N) stop!!"

You aren't sure why Lex is defending this person who literally tried to kidnap him.

You're distracted as he tries to overpower you, but you make a calculated turn on the floor, locking your thighs around his neck, and holding his arm. He gasps, and you just tighten your hold.

"Tell me who you are!!"

"C-Clark...Kent.." 

His words are a bit tight with your legs cutting off his breath.

"Kent..." You release almost instantly, and he coughs, rubbing his neck. You stand slowly, and Lex moves to his side, offering a hand.

"Sorry about that, Clark, she's pretty protective. " When Clark regains his breath, he takes the outstretched hand.

"I noticed." He looks a bit cautious now, and you're just as confused as when this all started.

"You know him, Lex?"

"I do."

You're still waiting for someone to elaborate. When he's fully upright, that's when you take in his appearance. The hair, eyes, ruby and sapphire clothing.

"Why do you..look just like me?"

The resemblance is a bit alarming.

"This is Clark Kent. The, Clark Kent."

No way.

When Lex told you of his whole alternate reality, it felt a bit farfetched, but looking at the male version of you was..unusual.

"Not that I'm unhappy to see you, but what are you doing here Clark? Did something happen with Jor-El." Clark shook his head.

"No. When you left I..I couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened. So I asked Jor-El. He told me, he showed me how to get here. I just wanted to make sure you were alright." There's an earnest look of concern on Clark's face. For some reason, it's like looking into a mirror. He's staring at him like a wounded puppy.

"Is that how I look when I'm worried about you?" Lex laughs at the question.

"Pretty much. Why do you think I try so hard to keep you calm? " You tilt your head.

"Huh. This is really weird. You're me, but you're a guy." You circle him.

"I could say the same for you. I didn't know this version of me would be so short and..aggressive." You frown.

"I'm not short, you're just a giant! Look at your hands, you're like a lumberjack!"

"Hey!"

You fold your arms, and so does Clark. A trait no doubt gained from Jonathan. You're both glaring at each other. If anyone saw this scene, it would look like twins bickering. You were so similar. Down to the jacket and jeans.

"I wish there was someone I could share the humor of this situation with." Lex is entertained to say the least.

"If you're me, why'd you try to kidnap him?"

"I wasn't kidnapping him. I just needed to talk to him."

"So you zoom in and grab him up in broad daylight. You're pretty reckless with your powers. I would never make that mistake."

Clark couldn't believe this. He was getting scolded by an alternate version of himself about using his abilities.

"Am I usually this pigheaded?"

"On occasion." Lex comments. You move to Lex's side.

"Well now you know he's fine, so you can get going. Lex and I are busy." You take Lex's hand.

Clark just stares down at your interlocked fingers. He takes in everything. Your little defiant glare. The soft smile Lex wears as he looks at you batting insults back and forth. This entire scene just emits so much warmth.

"Lex..you really are happy here."

"I am." He gives your hand a little squeeze. When Lex's eyes move back to Clark, he can't help but feel grateful.

"Thank you Clark. For everything."

Clark is wearing a smile of his own. He just nods.

"I guess it's time for me to leave."

"About time." You grumble. Clark just chuckles.

"I hope the next time I see you, it's in better circumstances."

You mean to shoot another snarky remark, but he runs off. The wind hits you in the face, and you frown.

"Kind of annoying, isn't it. The whoosh."

Lex smirks, and you're still wearing an annoyed look.

"You're lucky I like you." Lex merely laughs.