Meeting the Man of Steel

Ch. 13

"Charlotte-" his deep voice rumbles through my body. I feel a sense of relief and sadness take over my limbs as I hold the handle to the patio door.

I let my head sink and vision fall to the floor. Squeezing my eyes shut, I hope to prevent anymore tears from falling. So many tears have fallen for this man. This man who sweeps me off my feet and then runs away.

"Yes?" A cracked whisper falls from my lips as I refuse face him. Looking into his eyes will only make this feel worse. That no matter much time we spent apart, it will seem as if no time lapsed at all.

"I'm sorry." His strong voice sounds weak. 

But now I have to be strong. The cool night breeze sends shivers down my body, so I wrap my arms around myself. "It's alright.." I manage to respond without turning around. It will be easier if I don't see him. But then I feel the distance between us close. I feel Clark's hand lay gently on my shoulder. My body crumbles beneath his comforting touch.

"Clark, I-" I begin to turn in his direction while keeping my eyes lowered in order to avoid his eyes. His kind hands reach around me to find mine. The heat of his body radiates onto mine as he leans into me and a fire starts inside me when his hands finally find mine. I let him gently hold on like he couldn't believe I was there. I've felt so far from him and now I can feel him. But I still can't look at him. What if he disappears again?

"I don't know how to keep you safe, with or without you. And I'm sorry to put your life at risk." His pain and concern for my safety fills his voice. My mind flutters to all of the empty days there was without him.

Men have never driven your life. You have always done everything for yourself. It was a different pain to feel the need for someone's company and you could never get it back.

"You're my favorite life on this planet." Clark's hands move to bottom of your chin to tilt your face towards his. Finally, your eyes meet.

He has the deepest sea of blue eyes. His look sends tidal waves of emotion over you. You finally realize how important you are. This man, who could have anything he wanted in the world, with all the power in the world, only cares about your livelihood and your happiness above all else.

"It killed me to be without you though." I stammer through the adrenaline of his finger tips still lingering on my chin, tracing my jaw line while making its way to clasp his hand gently behind my neck. My heart filled with sadness, but my body yearned for him.

*its been a long time since I updated!! I was wondering if this was a good direction to go in and if anyone was even reading?? Let me know what you think!*