Sorry for the delay, guys. Didn't mean to keep you waiting.

I think this chapter is more of an epilogue of the story, as I felt the last chapter would have been a good ending. But nonetheless, thank you for sticking around. Enjoy.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own.

Clark was pretty damn proud of himself.

Striding into the bullpen with a self-satisfied smirk on his lips, his eyes zeroed in on the desk across from his. There she was, typing away on her computer, clearly immersed in a story. His smile grew even wider as he quietly stepped up behind her chair. She still hadn't noticed him. Peering at the screen, he read over her article.

"Corroborate has one 'B,'" he murmured huskily in her ear.

Her body jerked and she quickly turned to pin him with an irritated glare. "Smallville, what the hell?"

"I'm sorry, I thought you'd want to know." His smile was annoyingly smug.

She rolled her eyes and turned back to the computer. "Yeah, well, give a girl some warning next time."

"I have something for you."

"Is it a maple donut or a bear claw?"

"No," he responded, his breath tickling her ear, causing a small shiver to run down her spine.

"Then not interested."

"You might change your mind." He brought his hand up in front of her computer screen to reveal two tickets.

She took a look and let out a gasp before grabbing the tickets from his grasp. "You got the tickets?!"

"For tonight," he replied. "Are you interested now?"

"Hell yes!"

He smiled when she rose from her seat to throw her arms around his shoulders. He swept a large palm down her back to rest just above her bottom. "So I can pick you up from the Talon around six so we can get something to eat beforehand."

"Oh, the second ticket is yours?"

Clark stilled before pulling back to look at her. "Well, yeah. Who else?"

"Jake from accounting wanted to take me. So, I thought we could make a date of it." She shot him an innocent look.

He narrowed his eyes. "You're a real comedian, Lois. No one is taking you on a date but me."

"Clark Kent, are you trying to make me a kept woman?"

"Better believe it." He leaned down to brush a quick kiss across her lips.

Lois smiled down at the tickets as he moved toward his desk. "I can't believe you got these. I thought it was sold out already."

Clark smiled to himself. He had actually gotten the tickets months ago, holding onto them so he could surprise her. "Guess that means you owe me."

"Hmm…" Lois sat down. "And what exactly do I owe you?"

He peered around his monitor to pin her with intense eyes. "Anything I want, Ms. Lane."

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Lana didn't think it could hurt leaving Smallville anymore, given that it was her third time now. But it seemed the place would always tug at her heartstrings. It was her home for most of her life and it brought a lot of tears and happiness. When she contacted Oliver for help with her power suit, she didn't really expect to stick around afterwards, but still a part of her had hoped. Now the situation was clear; Smallville was no longer her home. Clark was no longer hers to hold onto. It tasted bittersweet in her mouth, but that was the thing about first loves. You have to let them go, but they were always with you, like that ache that was still there after a broken bone had healed. Maybe she'd be back, years from now, when things would look so different and yet the same. When the ache wasn't still quite as fresh. But now, it was truly time to move on.

The flight of stairs was a short walk into the bull pen. Her last stop was to say goodbye to Clark and that took her to the Daily Planet. She found him sitting at his desk, staring intently across the way at the brunette who was staring right back. He had a small smile on his face, his expression warm. Lois looked a little red in the cheeks, but she was smiling as well. Lana chuckled, despite herself. They were always meant to find each other.

She felt a bit awkward breaking up whatever it was going on between them, but she had a flight to catch. Clearing her throat, she stepped closer to their desks. Lois and Clark both looked up at the same time.

"Lana, hey," Clark said, standing from his seat. "Are you leaving?"

"Yeah, my flight is at 11. I just wanted to say goodbye before I head to the airport."

He rounded the desk to give her a hug. "It was really good to see you again, to see that you're okay."

"Yeah, likewise. You've really grown, Clark. I'm glad to see you have great influences in your life." Lana shot Lois a smile.

Lois in turn stood from her seat to hug Lana goodbye. "I hope to see you again."

"It may be a long while before then, but I'm sure I'll be back." All three shared a smile before Lana checked her watch. "Well, I better go."

"Goodbye, Lana."

"Goodbye, Clark."

Lois waved and the two reporters watched as Lana exited the Daily Planet. "It has certainly been an interesting few days," she sighed.

"With interesting results."

"For sure," she agreed with a head bop. "Now, back to reality."

"Is reality all that bad?" he asked.

Lois looked at him. "My reality is a dream, Clark. No other life I'd rather live."

He shot her a brilliant smile. "Ditto."

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A knock sounded on the door right at six p.m. Lois finished tying the knot in her shirt and went to answer the door. Clark was there in casual jeans and t-shirt. Just gorgeous.

Clark, on the other hand, was taking in her attire; the cut off shorts, the plaid shirt—which he was certain was his—bunched and tied at her waist, and her fluffy, curly hair. "Wow."

"You like?" she grinned, doing a little twirl.

"You're beautiful."

She lifted on her toes to kiss his mouth. "Thanks. You look good too."

"I look like this every day, Lois."

"And you look good."

Clark smiled and kissed her back, drawing it out until she moaned. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, just gotta grab my purse."

Per Lois's request, they grabbed a bite to eat at a local burger joint. Clark was guzzling Lois's drink while she kept stealing his fries. Every time she'd sneak one, he'd lazily swat at her hand, to which she'd grin cheekily at him. Soon they were headed to the monster truck rally. Lois gushed about the front row seats Clark was able to get as they made their way to them. The event was full of such energy and enthusiasm, it was contagious. Clark watched in amusement at the way Lois cheered and hollered during the entire show. It made him so happy to see her so happy. When the crowd remained standing as the trucks revved and roared, Clark stepped behind Lois and wrapped his arms around her. She stroked his arm absentmindedly as her eyes stayed glued to the action. Clark was barely paying attention, his focus solely on the woman in his arms.

It was a good thing his arms held her close because when things grew more intense, Lois would lean over the railing in excitement. Unfortunately, all the wiggling against him was quickly beginning to arouse him. He leaned down and pressed a kiss to her cheek, causing her to lean back into him with her head on his shoulder. She looked up at him with a smile and he couldn't help but kiss her lips.

"Thank you for bringing me here, Clark."

"Well it was one of the criteria for dating you, wasn't it?"

She stroked his arm, bringing it tighter around her. "Still, I know this isn't something you'd choose to do for fun."

"It doesn't matter. I get to spend time with you, and that's what's important."

Lois turned on her heel to throw her arms around his neck and bring him into a deep kiss. "I love you."

He shot her a wide smile. "I love you too."

The rally was close to finishing and Lois was grateful. For the second half of the show, all she could think about was Clark's body pressing against hers, his left palm caressing the exposed skin of her belly. She couldn't wait to get back home so he could caress other areas of skin.

Once it was over and the crowd slowly started to exit the arena, Clark placed a hand to her lower back. "Do you want to grab a drink now?"

"No," she replied. "I want to go home."

Clark deflated just a touch, not wanting to end the evening, but he smiled at her. "Alright."

The drive back into Smallville was light with conversation on his part as Lois rambled on about the monster truck rally. Sooner than he'd have liked, they were turning onto the street toward the Talon.

"Where are we going?"

Clark turned to look at her. "I'm dropping you home."

Lois smiled and moved over to his side of the truck. She slid her arm around his shoulders. "That's not what I meant by going home."

"It's…it's not?"

"Hmm-mmm," she murmured in his ear before pulling his earlobe between her lips. "I want to go back to the farm, up to that warm bed of yours, and thank you for tonight."

He swallowed thickly. "Y-you do?"

Her unoccupied hand slid across his chest down to his belt buckle and tugged. "I do. I owe you, don't I?"

He turned to smack a kiss to her lips. "Okay!"

When they pulled up beside the yellow farmhouse, Clark quickly exited the vehicle to Lois's side, where she was already opening her door. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms. She let out a surprised laugh as he carried her toward the house. "I can walk, Smallville."

"I don't care."

Soon they were upstairs in his room. Clark set her down beside the bed. Lois immediately grasped the ends of his t-shirt and pulled it over his head. He swiftly lunged at her as soon as it was tossed aside, kissing her ardently. He made quick work of the knot in her shirt and ridded her of the material. Her bra was removed next. Clark loved the feel of her skin, it was so silky soft. His large hands caressed up her back as Lois's fingers carded through his hair. He turned her body so that back of her knees hit the edge of the mattress and, giving her a slight push, she fell backwards onto the bed. Clark quickly pulled his belt off and flung it away. Then he was tugging at her shorts, taking her panties with it. Lois kicked off her boots and soon, she was bare from head to toe.

"God, you're so perfect," he groaned.

She flushed at that and reached for him, but he just grabbed her thighs and parted them, revealing her core to his hungry eyes. Licking his lips, he knelt by the bed and came level to where she was wet for him. "Clark, no. I'm supposed to be thanking you."

He caressed the skin of her thighs as he leaned down to kiss her nether lips. "You are." Then he closed his mouth over her and suckled languidly.

Lois let out a low moan and arched her back at the sensations he was causing. One hand gripped at the bed sheets while the other fastened to his hair. She began to rotate her hips against his mouth, creating more friction, and her moans turned into heavy pants.

Clark slid his tongue into her and moaned at the feeling of her inner walls trying to clamp down on him. He used a bit of super speed to cause vibrations against her and her legs began to shake. He moved one hand to her breast, gently kneading, while the other snaked between her thighs to slide in as he flicked her clit with his tongue. Lois let out a shriek then a long moan as she climaxed all over his mouth and fingers.

Clark grew impossibly harder at the feel of her orgasm. He lazily wiped his mouth and fingers off on her thigh and stood up to remove his jeans and shoes. Once he was naked, he climbed onto the bed between her legs. He stared down into her flushed face. "I don't think I'll ever get enough of you, Lois."

She smiled and cupped his jaw. "I hope you never do."

He moved in to kiss her hungrily as he hiked one of her legs over his hip. He took his time sliding up against her, coating his length in her wetness. Then he slowly slid in, letting her have a moment to adjust to him. A gasp caught in her throat, then was released when he pushed all the way in.

Clark began a gentle rocking rhythm at first, but quickly gained momentum, encouraged by Lois's moans. Her nails scored his back as she panted in his ear. His lips suckled at the skin of her throat, his grunts pressed into her skin. The feel of their bellies rubbing against each other spurred Clark on. He gripped the sheets hard on each side of her head. "Lois," he groaned into her shoulder.

She answered with a moan and hooked her legs higher up his waist, making him hit at a deeper angle. She cried out at the change and her walls began to clench around his cock. He didn't want it to end so quickly though, so he slowed his thrusts and lifted up enough to peer down at her.

"Nooooo," she moaned in protest.

"Look at us, Lois," he purred. "Look at me inside you."

She gazed down her body to see him disappearing inside her. She bit her lip for a second before sucking two fingers into her mouth. She brought her hand down to where they were joined and rubbed at her clit. She threw her head back and gasped. Clark growled and yanked her hand away, pinning it down by her head. He kept on with his slow movements, circling his hips lazily.

"What's the rush, baby?"

"Clark," she moaned, her eyelids fluttering.

"Did you want something?" he asked, his lips glancing over hers.

"You know what I want."

"Do I?"

She grunted, moving her hips for more friction. "Don't be an ass."

"I'm not," he chuckled.

"Come on!"

"What do you want?"

"Ugh! Make me come!" she groaned. "Make me come."

Clark hummed, as if contemplating his next move. Lois tried to yank her wrists out of his grasp, but it was to no avail. He smirked at her attempts before letting go to grab onto her legs. He lifted them over his shoulders and began a punishing rhythm to which Lois let out an intense cry.

"You drive me crazy," he grunted. "I love you so much."

Lois couldn't form words for the life of her. She was too swept up in the feeling of Clark pounding into her so hard, she could barely catch her breath. When he leaned forward, all she could do was make high-pitched keening sounds. Next thing she knew, her orgasm was hitting her full on and she was pretty sure his neighbors could hear her scream. Clark grunted and groaned as he came as well, collapsing heavily over her, not that she minded much.

Heavy breaths echoed off the walls in the aftermath. Lois stroked his back lazily as he laid over her, his eyes closed. He could still feel the tiny spasms of her walls around his softening length. He hummed and pressed a kiss to her breast. "You're gonna kill me one of these days."

She grinned. "You'll love it."

"I love you."

"I love you too." She kissed his hair. "Now get off me, you big oaf."

Clark laughed and rolled off her, landing on his back by her side. Suddenly he felt a weight on top of him. Lois had swung her leg over his torso and was straddling him. "Well, hello."

"Hi," she whispered and leaned down to kiss him. "Thank you for tonight, Smallville. Really. It was amazing."

"You could just thank me for the sex, Lois."

"Shut up. I meant all of it. You're wonderful."

He tucked her hair behind her ear. "I gotta do whatever it takes to keep you."

Lois leaned forward and rested her forearms around his head, her hands in his hair. "I don't think you have to worry about losing me."

"I'm always worried about losing you. One day, you're gonna wake up and realize you could do better. I have to do my best to postpone that day."

"There is no one better." She kissed him slow and deep.

"Promise?"

She rubbed her nose against his. "I promise."

"Let's seal that deal right now then." He caught her lips in a passionate kiss as his hands trailed along her skin. She shifted back a little to rest right over his cock, which was beginning to harden again. He felt her wetness start to accumulate once more and he groaned. "Just can't get enough."

FIN.

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