Aftermath

by a campbell

Smallville, Clark Kent/Lex Luthor

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Dodecal Challenge 26: Make Lex smile, etc.
This is for oxoniensis who's been squicked by the other stuff I've been posting lately. Sorry, ZeeZee, *mwah*.

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Lex stirred, opened his eyes. It was nearly dusk. Since coming home from Belle Reve, he'd found himself sinking into sleep at odd times. Maybe it was the medication they were still dosing him with. Feeling a weight on the mattress beside him, he turned to meet Clark's drowsy gaze. He moved to sit up, but Clark held him still. Lex didn’t fight, just relaxed.

"Clark? How long have you been here?"

"For awhile," As Lex's eyes focused, he saw tracks of tears on Clark's cheeks, and reached a finger to touch.

"What is it?"

Clark swallowed hard, his voice thick. "I couldn't help you. Couldn't get to you in time."

"Don’t worry about it. It's over."

"I love you," Clark whispered. "I'm so glad you’re back."

"I'm not going anywhere again." Lex smiled as Clark kissed the tip of his nose with warm lips.

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