YOUNG GOD ;; LEX LUTHOR

8. Interlude

Interlude - an intervining period of time.

Present Day

The rain seemed to come down only harder and harder as I smiled to myself wickedly. I stared at the ground as I walked upon the sidewalk. I thought about that night with Penny, where I kissed her cheek for the first time and promoted her. I thought about it more often than healthy. At least I had a good reason to.

Those were the days when I only had a crush on her. Now to describe how I feel about her as a crush would be... incorrect.

I didn't flinch as another man pushed past me, our shoulders brushing. I could hear the man gasp as he saw me. " Lex Luthor? " I grinned.

" I paid myself out. Some... misunderstanding. No need to turn me in. " I told him simply, turning away and continuing to walk. I could hear him walk faster as he pulled out his phone. I didn't care. I enjoyed the idea of people fearing me. I had missed it since the very day I was taken from rightful place in the Metropolis food chain. 

I missed being seen as the predator. Therefor, it's time for me to catch my prey.

I smiled wider as I could hear the man talking.

" Penny? It's him... "