Part 19
Kal-El picked Lex up and speeded them to the room. “Kal,” Lex murmured, kissing and sucking on his lover’s neck. “How are you feeling?” Kal-El asked, concerned about the older man’s shoulder. “I’m fine, Kal, really,” Lex kissed him gently. “I think I could use a shower though,” he stared into Kal’s eyes and grinned, “Want to wash me?” Kal-El’s mouth went dry and he nodded, making a small noise of assent in the back of his throat. Lex chuckled and leaned into another kiss. Kal-El found his voice again, “God, Lex, I need you so much.” “I know, I feel it too,” Lex nodded, the desire to feel Kal inside him was close to overwhelming. Kal put him down and Lex leaned against him for a moment. “Come on, love.” They stripped hurriedly, neither looking at the other so that they could make it into the shower. Kal-El winced when Lex struggled with his shirt, feeling the twinge of pain in the back of his mind. Grabbing Kal’s hand, Lex led him into the adjoining bathroom and switched on the shower. Kal-El loved Lex’s body; slim, but well muscled with taut, pale skin, almost scarless and completely smooth from lack of hair. Lex pulled him under the spray, his hair plastering to his skull immediately. Bending his head, Kal-El pulled his lover close and kissed him, pushing his tongue into his mouth urgently. Lex wrapped his arms round the taller man’s neck, sucking gently, stroking water slick skin. Then Kal pulled back and picked up a washcloth and the shower gel. Slowly and reverently, Kal-El washed his slender lover, taking care with the freshly stitched shoulder. Sighing quietly, Lex let his desire burn unheeded, just enjoying the feeling of being cared for. Gentle fingers soaped his balls and cock, stroking up his shaft and his eyes shut as he leaned back against the wall. Kal-El rinsed Lex off, paying special attention to the flushed, hard erection that was leaking profusely. At Lex’s quiet moan, Kal-El glanced up. Seeing his lover’s eyes were closed, he dropped to his knees. Lex started and gasped when water and skin was suddenly replaced by the hot softness of Kal’s mouth around his cock and he opened his eyes to look down, meeting Kal’s gaze. “Oh God,” he whimpered, trying not to thrust frantically between those soft, full lips. Licking and sucking, Kal-El slowly worked Lex’s shaft deep into his mouth and down his throat, swallowing convulsively. Lex continued to stare down, amazed, overwhelmingly close to losing it and so stupidly happy he was almost laughing. Hesitant fingers slid between his buttocks and stroked over his hole. With a groan, Lex gripped Kal’s hair and thrust into his mouth, shuddering as he came hard. Kal-El swallowed. He’d been a little uncertain about touching Lex *there*, but it obviously wasn’t the wrong thing to do, judging by the reaction. Sitting back on his heels, Kal-El stared up at the smaller man. “Kal, God, love you,” Lex panted, “Please, I need you inside me, please.” Blinking, Kal-El nodded. “God, yes,” he breathed. Lex took Kal’s hand and poured some shower gel onto his fingers. “Remember what I did?” Kal-El nodded. Staying on his knees in front of his lover, he reached between Lex’s legs. He stroked over the puckered skin of the entrance to Lex’s body again, then gently pressed a finger inside. Lex moaned quietly, parting his legs further and arching his back, trying to encourage Kal to push deeper. Another finger joined the first and they stretched him slowly, sliding in and out, a little deeper with each stroke. Kal-El was astounded by the tight heat gripping at his fingers. Just that simple motion and the reaction it was causing in Lex was enough to make him shiver with desire and pleasure. His cock was achingly hard and weeping. Kal-El wanted desperately to bury himself in the silken hot depths of his lover. He added a third finger, reaching for Lex’s prostate. Shocks flooded Lex’s body and he gasped, “Kal, now, Kal, God now!” Getting to his feet, Kal-El used his strength to lift Lex up and carefully lowered him until his slick, loosened hole just touched the tip of his cock. Lex wriggled impatiently, wrapping his legs round Kal’s waist. Then Kal lowered him further and he was slowly impaled, Kal’s length stretching and filling him, painfully at first. The pain eased quickly, turning to electric pleasure at the pressure on his prostate. Kal-El turned round and leaned back against the wall, watching the water cascade down Lex’s scalp and shoulders as he adjusted to the tightness of his lover’s passage. Lex leaned forward and kissed him, tongue delving deep, licking and tasting him. Lips moved synchronously and at last, Kal-El started to move, holding Lex in place as he thrust slowly. “God, Kal, you’re going to be the death of me,” Lex gasped. The sensation was amazing and Lex was hard again already. Kal-El laughed and thrust harder. Lex yelped, then laughed breathlessly. “Yes, love, like that,” Lex kissed his lover hard and leaned further forward to trap his erection between their bellies. Kal-El rocked frantically, he desperately needed release, to claim and connect with Lex, especially after the last couple of days of worry and pain. Lex couldn’t quite believe he was coming again and he jerked against Kal’s strong grip, as his body tightened with sweet, almost painful pleasure. The feel of Lex’s come splashing between them and the clamping of muscles around his cock, pushed Kal-El over the edge and he cried out, plunging deep as he filled his lover. Lex slumped in Kal’s arms, panting hard. Kal-El lowered him carefully and pulled out of his body regretfully. Legs trembling slightly, Lex backed under the water to rinse himself off, tugging Kal under with him. They kissed gently, then Kal-El switched off the water and grabbed a towel. Gently, he dried Lex off. He speed dried himself and Lex laughed. “That is so weird to watch,” Lex grinned at him. Kal-El shrugged and grinned back, hauling Lex into his arms before he could object and carrying him to the bedroom. They slid under the covers and Lex let himself snuggle up to the strong, warm body of his lover. “I love you, Kal, don’t ever doubt that,” Lex whispered. “Why would I doubt that?” Kal-El asked quietly. Lex lifted his head. “I… I just want you to know,” he sighed. “Because of Bruce?” Kal-El asked, even more quietly than before. He’d noticed the tension between the two men, he knew they shared a past. Lex frowned at his perceptive lover, “I…” then he sighed again, “Yes, I suppose so.” “Did you love him?” Kal-El both did and didn’t want to know. He felt a spark of jealousy, despite knowing Lex loved him. “I really don’t know,” Lex smiled ruefully, trying to be completely honest, as he only felt comfortable doing with Kal. “I thought I did at the time. It was a long time ago, Kal, and even then I knew something was missing. You complete me.” Kal-El sighed, a little wistfully, “I’ve always loved you, even before I knew you were real.” “Oh Kal.” Lex blinked at the feel of tears prickling the backs of his eyes. He leaned up and pressed a gentle kiss to Kal’s lips. Kal-El wrapped himself round his lover and closed his eyes. “Goodnight, Lex.” “Goodnight, love.” Part 20 Waking to the soft massage of lips on his scalp, Lex decided, was possibly the best in the world. “Kal?” The lips formed a smile, then pulled away to brush a soft kiss against his ear. “Morning, my beautiful one.” Lex chuckled softly. “Feeling a bit sentimental today?” The arms round him finally loosened enough to let him turn and he smiled up at Kal’s goofy expression. Kal-El nodded, quite unable to stop grinning. He felt so good, he didn’t think anything could upset him today. He was with Lex, they were safe, what more could he ask? Well apart from… Lex only got a tiny warning by the widening of Kal’s smile before his lover leaned forward and claimed his lips passionately. He just managed to prevent himself from whimpering, but couldn’t stop himself from clutching at Kal, pulling him closer… didn’t even want to. Unfortunately, they had things to do that they needed to get started on if they were going to end this. And Lex wanted it ended. He was *never* going to have Kal put in that position *ever* again. If he had to, he’d kill his father first. “Lex?” Kal-El pulled away when he felt the distinctly dark edge to Lex’s thoughts. “Sorry, love,” Lex sighed. Reluctantly, the couple got up and Kal-El helped Lex dress in some of the clothes he kept there. Kal-El was a different matter. Lex pursed his lips thoughtfully. “You can probably use my underwear, and I think my t-shirts might fit you.” “That’s fine,” Kal-El smiled at the thought of wearing Lex’s clothes. “Just clean is good.” Lex quite liked the idea of Kal wearing his clothes to, and when he saw the t-shirt stretched over his lover’s strong chest he wondered if maybe it would be a little distracting. “Come on, let’s go,” Lex sighed, there was no putting this off, no matter how much he just wanted to take Kal and run away to somewhere no one could find them. But running away was never a solution, and besides, his father would always find them. He had to destroy his father, that was their only chance. A warm hand cupped the back of his neck and Lex looked up. Kal-El smiled down at his lover. He could feel the tension and worry in him. “It’s going to be fine, Lex. I know it.” “How do you know it, Kal?” Lex asked gently. “Because it’s you,” Kal-El leaned down and kissed his lover softly. Lex had to smile. The complete faith Kal had in him was enough to let him face the coming day, Bruce *and* his father with real confidence. They made their way to the kitchen where the Kents were eating. “Good morning, boys,” Martha Kent greeted them. Jonathan Kent looked up from his food briefly, grunted, then looked away again. “Would you like some breakfast?” she continued, ignoring her husband. Kal-El nodded avidly and Lex laughed, rubbing his back gently. “Thank you, Missus Kent.” Sitting down, they joined the Kents for breakfast. “How’s your shoulder, Lex?” Martha asked politely. “Sore, but fine,” Lex replied with a smile. The door opened and Bruce strode in, he nodded a brief greeting to everyone and sat down opposite Lex. “Kimmie and I have made a start,” Bruce said without preamble. “Your shares are being transferred into your name and I’ve contacted Pam, she’ll transfer hers to you this morning.” Lex nodded, “Good, thank you. What has Kimmie found out?” “Well, as far as the police are concerned, you’ve kidnapped by parties unknown and they are waiting for a ransom call. The FBI on the other hand are in Gotham, someone tipped them off about your contacts here,” Bruce replied quietly. “Someone being my father, of course,” Lex’s expression darkened, “Well, they won’t find me, but they might make things difficult for you.” “Nothing I can’t cope with,” Bruce smiled humourlessly. “But it makes me wonder what the FBI is investigating. I don’t think it’s kidnapping somehow.” “We have to move. As long as I know what’s going on, we’ll be fine. I’ve got the Daily Planet investigating him, pretty soon, I’ll own LuthorCorp, I’m going to destroy him completely.” Kal-El shivered a little, while Lex’s voice was dark and determined he could feel just a touch of pain in the back of his mind. Despite everything, Lionel was his father and all this was hurting him that it had come to this. Kal-El took Lex’s hand and rubbed his wrist gently with his thumb. Lex glanced over and smiled, ignoring the mutter from Bruce. Kal-El stiffened. Unlike everyone else, he’d heard the derogatory comment the dark haired businessman had made and he glared at him. “Have you got a problem?” Bruce snapped. “I haven’t, no. You will have if you don’t keep your opinions to yourself,” Kal-El replied quietly. Bruce got to his feet abruptly, “Is that a threat, boy?” “Just a warning,” Kal-El looked up at him calmly, despite the way his heart was pounding. Lex frowned, he could feel Kal’s tension, anger and he knew that it took a lot to provoke that in his lover. “Bruce, sit down and shut up.” His ex-lover looked like he was going to say something and he raised his eyebrows. “Shut up. I don’t care what you said, but you’d better remember what I said,” Lex’s voice was quiet, but full of menace and Bruce sat back down quietly. Kal’s grip tightened briefly on Lex’s wrist and he petted his arm. “It’s fine, Kal.” “Yo, Lex, come here!” Kimmie’s voice penetrated the tension. Lex glared a warning at Bruce, before getting up to go to the study. The Kents shifted uncomfortably as Kal-El and Bruce stared at each other. “I don’t know what you think you’ve got going with Lex,” Bruce said quietly, “But it won’t last.” Kal-El leaned forward over the table. “You think he’ll go back to you?” “First love is always the most powerful,” Bruce smirked. Kal-El smiled suddenly. The other man was trying to bait him, but he had no idea of the relationship he and Lex had. “What?” Bruce demanded. “I *am* his first love, Bruce, we’ve always been each others’ first and only love,” Kal-El said quietly, with a soft smile. Lex hurried back to the kitchen. “We have to move now. My father is shipping meteor rock out of Smallville, I don’t want him to have a chance to use it.” Bruce pulled out a tiny cellphone and tapped a few keys. “Well, Lex, you’re ready. You now own the majority share of LuthorCorp, “ he nodded in satisfaction. “How is that possible?” Jonathan Kent asked. “I’ve been planning this for a long time,” Lex said quietly, “Let’s go. Bruce, are we flying?” “Yeah, we can take the jet.” Part 21 “Just meet me there, I’ll explain when we get there…. Yes, we…. Bruce and some friends… Yes, Bruce Wayne,” Lex sighed and shook his head, “Oh, for God’s sake, pull yourself together, Dominic, I swear you act like a teenage girl sometimes!” “What was that all about?” Bruce asked raising an eyebrow. “My father’s PA, he’s been working for me. That’s how I managed to get hold of a lot of the shares,” Lex leaned back into Kal’s arms, “He has a crush on Bruce,” he murmured in his lover’s ear. Kal-El smirked and glanced at the dark haired man, who glared back at him. “Think Dominic stands a chance?” Kal-El whispered back. Lex snorted, “Oh God, no. Dom’s an obsequious little toad, Bruce hates guys like that.” “Well, we already know he’s got good taste,” Kal-El laughed. “Guys, rude much?” Kimmie raised an eyebrow and grinned. Kal-El glanced round the plane, a little embarrassed. The Kents were wrapped up together as closely as him and Lex, ignoring everyone else, Kimmie was chuckling quietly to herself and Bruce looked stiff and uncomfortable. Lex just snorted. “Fuck off, Kimmie,” he said pleasantly. “Such language,” she tutted, then laughed, shaking her head. Bruce’s phone went off and he answered it, turning away. “Wayne, yes…. What?! Well fucking deal with it, I’ll be back tonight.” Lex looked up, startled, Bruce just *didn’t* swear. “What’s wrong?” Bruce’s jaw clenched and he glared at the floor, “The Feds, sniffing round after you. They’re asking a lot of questions back at head office.” “What sorts of questions, Bruce?” Lex asked firmly. Kal’s grip on him tightened and he felt the apprehensiveness of his lover like a little niggle in the back of his head. He petted Kal’s arm soothingly. “Insider trading, underworld dealings…” “Bullshit!” Lex exclaimed, “Dad’s trying to pin some of his underhanded business on me.” “And I’m sure you’ve got it covered,” Bruce smirked. Kal-El smiled suddenly at the feeling of immense satisfaction he felt from Lex as the bald man nodded. It might still cause Lex the tiniest amount of pain for his father to act against him in such terrible ways, but to come up against Lionel Luthor and win was something he’d lived for all his life. “Of course,” Lex purred like a cat who’d gotten the cream. “The Daily Planet aren’t the only ones I’ve tipped off, the IRS, the DA, the EHA have all been investigating him for months.” The Kents looked startled. “Months?” Jonathan asked. “I told you I’d been planning this a long time,” Lex smirked. “I just hadn’t realised the importance of the Smallville plant till I was sent there.” Lex turned to smile at Kal, “I’m glad I was, even if it was originally a trap.” “Me too,” Kal-El gave Lex a tiny smile, flushing a little at the light in his lover’s eyes. “Now, my father won’t have been expecting a take over if Dominic is right, and he usually is. Lionel thinks he’s omnipotent and he’s gotten a little careless, especially since he sent me to Smallville,” Lex sat up and explained rapidly. “Of course since everything with Kal-El, he’s rapidly trying to cover himself by trying pin his dirty dealings on me, which as I’ve explained is already dealt with. I own LuthorCorp, so I can I’m sure be especially helpful to the Feds,” Lex leaned back into Kal’s arms again with a sigh. “Our only real problem is dealing with my father and hopefully pre-empting any plans he has for the meteor rock. I have to warn all of you that I really cannot predict what his reaction is going to be, so please be on your guard.” He turned to Kal and cupped his face gently. “Especially you,” he whispered. “I’ll be fine,” Kal-El whispered, leaning in for a gentle kiss, “I’ll keep an eye on him.” “So will I,” Bruce said quickly, with a sneer at Kal-El, “You’re likely to be his first in his line of fire, as it were.” “That’s very touching of you, Bruce,” Lex raised an eyebrow at his ex-lover, who apparently still hadn’t gotten the message, “But in case you hadn’t noticed, Kal is perfectly capable of dealing with any problems of that sort.” Kal-El had to grin just a little at the almost possessive way that Lex spoke. “Oh really, is that why you’re so worried about the meteor rock then?” Bruce smirked. Kal-El shivered a little at the cold tone of voice and the venomous glare directed at him, but more so from the suddenly and violently homicidal bent to his lover’s thoughts. “You so much as think about using that bit of information and I won’t even kill you, I’ll make your life a living hell until you beg me for death,” Lex hissed, furious at the implied threat in Bruce’s words. The Kents withdrew subtly and Kal-El was tempted himself to pull away from his lover. But it was part of Lex, and he couldn’t say he wasn’t just as fiercely protective of Lex. After all, he’d already come to within an inch of killing the other man himself. Bruce paled and sat back as Kal-El gently touched Lex’s arm. Lex sighed and glanced at his lover. He’d felt the almost withdrawal followed immediately by acceptance from Kal, but he knew he’d worried his lover. Putting his hand over Kal’s, Lex smiled ruefully in apology and was reassured by a bright smile in return and a strong sense of love. “Love you too,” Lex whispered too quietly for anyone but Kal to hear him. Kal-El felt his grin widen for a second then he flushed at the Kents’ curious gazes. “How can you…?” Jonathan started. “What?” Kal-El asked quietly. “You’re just going to sit there and accept him threatening another man’s life?!” Lex glared at him, but before he or Kal could speak, they were interrupted. “Oh please. If someone threatened Martha, are you telling me you wouldn’t kill to protect her?” Kimmie snorted. Jonathan flushed and glanced over at his wife, who half shrugged and smiled gently. “No, I guess not.” “I’d do the same, Jon,” Martha said quietly. “I know.” Jonathan hugged her tightly and Kal-El looked away, back to Lex. Lex was psyching himself up for the moment he’d been waiting years for, to finally beat his father. Only now, he had an even better reason, better motivation and a better end result; Kal, and the freedom for the two of them to be together. He took Kal’s hand and squeezed tightly. Finally they landed and Lex led the way out of the aircraft. Dominic was waiting for them. “Well?” Lex raised an eyebrow impatiently. Dominic tore his attention from Bruce. “Mr. Luthor is still unaware of the buyout, I’ve managed to keep it from him and the board, but it won’t remain that way for long.” “I know, that’s why we’re going to see him.” “Going? G-going to see him?” Dominic stuttered. “Yes, is that a problem?” Lex enquired coldly. “He’ll kill me!” “Not if I kill you first, now get in the car,” Lex barely rose his voice, but it was enough to get Dominic to jump and scramble into the limo. Lex sighed, he was definitely going to have to train up a new PA as soon as possible. The drive was silent, but Kal-El could feel the tension, and not just from Lex. Everyone, except Kimmie, who looked as though she was enjoying herself, looked serious and possibly nervous. The limo pulled up outside the front of LuthorCorp headquarters and they followed Lex into the building. “Mr. Luthor!” The guard exclaimed. “They’re all with me,” Lex said sharply with a dismissive wave of his hand. He stalked past the front desk towards the private elevator. “Should I let your father know…” “No,” Lex called back, interrupting the guard, “Besides,” he muttered, “I’m sure he already knows we’re coming.” The tension built in the elevator ride and Kal-El was more and more worried about his lover. Lex smiled grimly and took Kal’s hand, to reassure which of them, he wasn’t certain. The elevator opened directly into Lionel Luthor’s outer office and Lex led the way past the secretary, ignoring her when she tried to stop them. Without knocking, he opened the door and strode into the inner office. A wave of nausea hit Kal-El and he staggered slightly before regaining control. Lionel turned towards them, sneering. “Well Lex, come out of hiding I see.” Kal-El saw the meteor rock hanging round his neck and tried not to let it affect him. “Hello, Dad,” Lex said quietly. “I see you felt the need to hide behind Wayne’s tailcoats as usual. Really Lex, do you need an entourage to invade my office?” Lionel laughed derisively. “My office,” Lex smiled unpleasantly. “I beg your pardon?” Lionel frowned at them. “As of this morning, *Dad*, I now own the majority share of LuthorCorp,” Lex explained in a lazy drawl. Kal-El was the only one who knew that Lex’s heart was pounding, that his attitude was a well practiced mask. He stepped closer to Lex, trying to lend him strength. “Not possible,” Lionel snapped, “Dominic, what is this nonsense all about?” “Your son has bought you out, Sir,” Dominic said nervously, keeping a wary eye on his former boss. Stiffening, Lionel walked over to his desk. “Well, isn’t it a good thing I’m always prepared?” Before anyone could move, Lionel pulled out a gun and aimed it at Lex with a smirk. Kal-El nipped in front of his lover as the others backed away. “Oh, you didn’t really think I wouldn’t be ready for you, did you boy? Lionel reached for a large box on top of his desk and flipped the lid open. Kal-El dropped to his knees with a cry, the nausea intensifying as pain hit him. Lex staggered under the pain he could feel from Kal. “Lionel!” Bruce snapped suddenly, “You kill Lex, all he owns goes to me.” Lionel glanced over at the other businessman, “I’ll just have to kill you too then, won’t I?” Lex dropped down next to Kal and wrapped an arm round him. “I’m sorry,” he whispered. “Don’t,” Kal-El struggled to get the word out, “Love you.” Lex stared up at his father, waiting for the end, wishing he could find some way to stop this, protect Kal. Lionel stared back grimly, taking aim. “No!” Kimmie, Bruce and Jonathan all moved at the same time, rushing forward to try and stop him. Jerking the gun up, Lionel fired. Lex shut his eyes, trying to push Kal’s pain to the back of his mind. He had to do something! He heard his father shout and another shot rang off. Suddenly the pain was gone. Kal-El sucked in a breath of relief and looked up. “Oh my God, Jonathan!” Martha rushed over to her blood covered husband. “I’m okay,” Jonathan said quietly, blinking in shock. Standing slowly, Lex helped Kal to his feet as he took in the scene. Bruce was on the floor, clutching his leg and Jonathan Kent was standing over his father’s body. Kimmie had been the one to shut the box of meteor rock. Stunned, Lex walked slowly over to his father and looked down. He was dead. He was really dead. Kal-El hurried over, despite the nausea from the rock still round Lionel Luthor’s neck and turned Lex around, pulling him into his arms. Lex dropped his head onto Kal’s shoulder, drawing in a shaky breath. “It’s over,” he whispered. “Yeah,” Kal-El said softly. He pulled back and gently kissed his lover, “Lex, people are coming, do you want to go?” Lex took a deep breath and shook his head. “No, I have to deal with this.” He gave Kal a reassuring squeeze, “I’ll be okay, love.” Kal-El nodded and stepped back. “Bruce, you okay?” Lex asked. “I would be if Dominic would get *off* me,” Bruce shoved the PA away from him and Kimmie took his place, tying her belt tightly around his thigh above the wound. “Thank you,” he winced. “You’re welcome,” she grinned. Lex glanced back at the Kents who were holding each other. “Thank you,” he said quietly, “For saving our lives.” Jonathan nodded curtly. Nodding back, Lex faced the door again, ready for the police. Kal-El took his place next to him, slipping his hand into Lex’s. Epilogue “Kal?” Lex called out as he dropped his keys on the sideboard. He knew his lover was home, he could feel his presence. A rush of air was Lex’s only warning before he was scooped up into his lover’s arms and kissed thoroughly. “I take it you missed me?” Lex asked with a grin. Kal-El grinned back, “You know I did. Come on, I got something to show you.” “Oh?” Lex leered at him. Kal-El smirked, “Later, lover.” Lex pouted, but allowed Kal to tug him into the den. He didn’t see anything. “What?” he asked. “Just a sec.” Kal-El moved to the centre of the room and span round. Lex blinked, then he grinned, then he started laughing. “You don’t like it?” Kal-El asked, hurt. “Sp-spandex?” Lex spluttered. “Well, it needs to be tight so my bioforce protects it,” Kal-El sniffed. Lex struggled for control as he could feel Kal’s hurt feelings. “I’m sorry, it was just a surprise, I mean, blue and red spandex?” Kal-El crossed his arms over his chest and pouted, “Well Kimmie said it was sexy.” Lex stopped laughing immediately. “Kimmie had better keep her eyes to herself,” he snapped. Kal-El grinned, “Oh really?” Stepping right up to his lover, Lex glowered possessively, “Yes really, you belong to *me*.” “Sure do.” Kal-El dropped a quick kiss onto his lover’s lips before darting away from his grip. “Kal,” Lex growled, stalking after the other man. “Lex,” Kal-El shot back in the same tone, “Don’t you have something to tell me?” Lex frowned, then sighed and dropped onto the couch. “Okay, okay. At least come here though, I want to get comfortable.” Grinning again, Kal-El jumped onto the couch and snuggled up to his lover. “We finished dismantling the lab and all the meteor rock is destroyed or about to be, thank God,” Lex shuddered, “I don’t want *anyone* to be able to use that against you.” Kal-El pulled him closer, kissing his head gently. “Anyway,” Lex continued “We got a big surprise.” “Oh?” Kal-El asked. “Your ship.” Lex smiled. “Really?” Kal-El breathed out heavily in surprise. “Yeah. Once we figure out how to open it, maybe we’ll actually know where you came from and why.” Lex leaned in for another kiss. “Wow,” Kal-El whispered against Lex’s lips. “Wait, what if it’s bad?” he asked worriedly. Lex frowned in bemusement, “Nothing to do with you could be bad, love, nothing.” “Lex.” Kal-El smiled softly and kissed his lover. Slowly moving back until they were lying on the couch, Lex tugged Kal on top of him. “I love you, Lex,” Kal-El whispered. “I love you too, Kal,” Lex whispered back, “Now, how do you open this damned suit?” Kal-El laughed happily. fin