Wicked Dreams

Part 5

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One very, very long week later…

Chloe sat in a booth at The Talon staring at her notes before trying to forget last week’s events. Lex Luthor made her so furious she wanted to strangle him.

How dare he give me an ultimatum! I am neither one of his drones nor one of his many FLOOZIES! The nerve of the man!

Why don’t you just admit that you’re scared? Admit it and deal!

That is not true…not true…okay…maybe a little…but I still don’t know…

Crazy… Evil Chloe began to sing.

What did I tell you about being quiet? Chloe thought to herself

Darlin’, this is Lex Luthor we are talking about… Sexy, Virile, “Could Rock Your World“ Lex Luthor, who happens to have the HOTS for you and your turn him away… I’m wondering if YOU shouldn’t be locked up… Evil Chloe chuckled at the last statement.

Whatever!

What is the actual problem? You’ve been having x-rated dreams about the guy and he’s actually interested in you. You’ve had a wonderful taste of heaven in his arms and YOU SEND HIM PACKING! I mean really, let’s think long and hard about this… Do you honestly believe any woman in her right mind would let this hunk of a man go? Evil Chloe stated.

Ah…Sure, why not? Chloe thought weakly…

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I rest my case…Certifiably insane…Evil Chloe chuckled.

“Shut up!” Chloe growled.

“Chloe?” Lana soft voice interrupted her thoughts. “Are you okay?” She asked slipping into the seat opposite her. Ever since that blow up with Lex last week, Chloe hasn’t been acting like herself. The pretty brunette was very worried for her friend. Even Gabe has commented on Chloe’s lack of snark since he arrived home.

“I’m fine, Lana. No need to worry.” Chloe responded listlessly.

“Chloe, I hope you don’t mind my saying this but you look like shit!” Lana said.

Chloe looked up from her notes, her green gaze rested on Lana with one eyebrow raised in surprise. Lana Lang cursing. Great! You know there is something cosmically wrong in the universe when the Perfect Princess starts using swear words. Did I just enter the Twilight Zone?

“Well, aren’t you sweet?” Chloe remarked sarcastically. Lana chose to ignore her comment.

“Well, you do look like crap. Just look at those bags under your eyes. I could go on a shopping spree with those bags and still have plenty of room left over.” Lana exclaimed.

“Lana, please! The love I feel protruding from you is really overwhelming.” Chloe rolled her eyes as she looked over at the grin on Lana’s face.

“Look, I know your lack of luster has to do with Lex.” Lana chuckled

“Okay, can you please stop going on about my appearance! So NOT helping!” Chloe groaned. God, how bad did she look like?

Well…I can help you with that…Shitty…Crappy…I believe Medusa may have a rival for her job…Evil Chloe said sweetly.

Alright, I get the picture!

“Lex likes you. I mean he really likes you and I think you feel the same way. So why don’t you go get him?” Lana asked mystified.

“You know, I could ask you the same question.” Chloe remarked with a smirk.

Lana blushed at that comment. “You’re right! But right now, we are not talking about me.” Chloe almost choked at that comment. Did Lana Lang just utter those words?

I never thought I’d ever say this but the Vapid Queen’s got a point!…Evil Chloe purred.

Chloe rubbed her face with her hands and groaned. Being double-teamed by her friend and her inner conscience was not a pleasant experience.

“Lana, Lex and I ---“

“Hey Lana. Hey Chloe.” Clark Kent cheerfully greeted both women as he slipped into the seat next to Lana. His incredibly blue eyes fell adoringly on Lana’s face.

Impeccable timing as always… and just when the conversation was getting good… Doesn’t he have some chores to do?…Evil Chloe sighed.

“Clark.” Chloe greeted simply. She really was not in the mood for this. Clark may be her best friend but sometimes all she wanted to do was just smack him on the head.

“What’s up!” He asked with a huge boyish grin.

“Clark, I really don’t mean to be rude but Chloe and I were having a private conversation.” Lana said softly placing a small hand upon his arm to soften the rude remark.

“Yes, Clark, Lana and I were having a tender moment.” Chloe shot back.

“Chloe Sullivan, you are acting like the stubborn, pigheaded shrew Lex called you. How he actually has feelings for you, I SO do NOT know.” Lana’s voice rose a notch as her frustration at her friend mounted.

“Stubborn, pigheaded Shrew! Why, that – that…” Chloe couldn’t finish the sentence. She clamped her lips together in an effort to calm her rising fury.

“Yes, stubborn, pigheaded shrew. You are sitting here mooning over Lex when any woman with a lick of common sense would be locking lips with him and having a grand ole time.” Lana quipped. Chloe’s mouth dropped open in shock.

You go girl! Tell it like it is…Evil Chloe cheered.

“I am so NOT mooning over him. What is that anyway?” she growled angrily.

“Yes you are. And if I may be a little blunt…I think you’re an idiot!” Lana said cheerfully.

Go LANA! My sentiments exactly! Evil Chloe cheered.

“Thanks, Lana. I really do appreciate that.” Chloe remarked though her voice lacked its usual snarkiness.

“Lex?” Clark questioned at that point but the two women before him did not pay any attention.

Lana noticing Chloe defenses beginning to break went on ruthlessly, “This IS Lex Luthor we are talking about. A man as sexy and absolutely gorgeous as Lex Luthor does not come around often. AND he wants you. Just you.” Lana grinned, her brown eyes twinkling merrily, reminding Chloe of the same words Lex had used the last time she saw him. Lex had looked so damn cute when he told her those words.

Ooooh! Good one, Lana!

Damn! Damn! Damn! I believe this but Lana is SO right! I am an idiot! IDIOT!

Wait…that sound… walls crumbling...The light! I think I see the light! My eyes! My eyes! Evil Chloe yelled sarcasm heavy in her voice.

Chloe began to laugh aloud at her inner voice. Lana grinned back.

“Excuse me? What’s this about Chloe and Lex?” Clark finally spoke up. He blue gaze fell from Lana to Chloe questioningly.

“Lex has the HOTS for Chloe.” Lana said in a singsong voice.

“That’s ridiculous!” Clark snorted.

What?

What!...Someone get me a shotgun! Farmboy’s going DOWN...Evil Chloe screeched.

“Excuse” Bo” Both Chloe and Lana asked incredulously.

“Why would Lex have the hots for Chloe? I mean this is Chloe.” Clark motioned with his hand in Chloe’s direction, not realizing the dangerous path he had undertaken.

“WHAT is that supposed to mean?” Chloe ground out slowly. Her green eyes were narrowed dangerously awaiting Clark’s answer.

I so can’t wait to hear this…Evil Chloe murmured.

“Well, Chlo, you’re not exactly Lex’s type.” Clark’s voice began to fade as he realized exactly what he was saying.

“Really, Clark, and what exactly is Lex’s TYPE?” Chloe’s asked in a soft voice.

“Umm…well…you know…he usually prefers women…who are not as smart or as beautiful as you!”

Nice save…Farmboy!

“You know…women like Victoria or Helen…Or that new assistant Lionel sent over a few days ago…” He finished weakly.

New assistant!…Evil Chloe growled.

“What? Wait, what new assistant?” Chloe asked softly as a blurry image of the ‘New Assistant’ began to form in her mind. Tall. Sophisticated. Eyes with a come hither look in them! Long dark hair. SLUT!

“Ooohh!” Chloe growled.

Chloe…as your inner voice, it is my job to guide you in the right direction…so on that note…GO GET YOUR MAN AND THROW THAT LITTLE HOOCHIE OUT! RIGHT NOW!

“Chloe…” Lana went on but her voice drifted off at Chloe’s raised hand.

“I know. I know. I’m an IDIOT! Stupid Girl! The world’s biggest fool! I have to go…I have a little house cleaning to do…we’ll talk later.” Chloe grabbed her belongings and moved to rise from the booth before she turned back to Lana, “much, much later!” And with that Chloe stormed off leaving a laughing Lana and a confused Clark in her wake.

TBC...