Accidentally in Love

Chapter 12: Waves Of Kryptonite

Chloe was staring at them and Clark pulled up the blankets a little, embarrassed. Nobody was saying anything.

But just as quickly as she came, Chloe left, slamming the door behind her. Clark swallowed hard and looked guiltily at his lover.

“I thought you locked the door.” Oliver said, his eyes full of shock.

“I thought I did too.” Clark groaned. He looked at Oliver, with a regretful expression. “I’m so sorry, Ollie.”

“Why are you apologizing?” Oliver wanted to know, looking puzzled.

“Because,” Clark said remorsefully. “We were trying to keep this a secret. And now not only Kara knows but Chloe too.”

“Look, Clark,” Oliver said, gently lifting his head to meet his eyes. “When we agreed on keeping it a secret, I meant from the general population. I trust Kara and I definitely trust Chloe. Don’t worry, we’ll deal with this together. But it’s Chloe, she may be freaked out now but she will understand.”

Clark nodded slowly. “I guess I should go explain now, huh?”

“That’d be a good idea.” Oliver agreed. Stealing a quick kiss, Clark got out of bed and slowly put his clothes back on. Oliver did the same.

“Is Lois out there?” Oliver wanted to know.

Using his x-ray vision, he scanned the apartment and was relieved to give a negative answer. “Nope, she’s not around.”

“Thank God.” Oliver said, relief evident in his tone. Clark definitely shared that sentiment. Chloe was one thing but he could not handle it if Lois were to discover their little arrangement.

They exited the bedroom together and saw Chloe sitting on the couch, looking dazed.

“I should go.” Oliver said, realizing he had no place in this conversation. Turning to Clark, he said, “I will call you later?”

“How about I just meet you for lunch tomorrow?” Clark asked, keeping his voice low.

Oliver agreed. “Meet at my place at noon?”

“Sounds good.” Clark agreed and watched as Oliver left the apartment.

He took a seat next to Chloe and smiled. “You okay?”

“I don’t know, Clark,” Chloe replied. “I just saw my best friend in bed with my cousin’s ex-boyfriend, the same man who he claimed he was just friends with. I am really not sure what to think.”

“Let me explain?” He pleaded.

“Yeah, go ahead." Chloe said.

“First of all, when I told you Oliver and I decided not to pursue a relationship, I wasn’t lying.” Clark began. Seeing Chloe about to protest, he continued. “I know what you saw but no, Ollie and I are not together. We’re friends.” Taking a deep breath, he added, “With benefits.”

Chloe looked dumbstruck. On any other occasion, he would’ve been at least slightly amused that he managed to make Chloe Sullivan speechless. But now was not that time.