{"id":664,"date":"2014-12-11T16:44:36","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T16:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/lnc\/?page_id=664"},"modified":"2023-06-10T11:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T15:05:26","slug":"young-eligible-and-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nfanfic.com\/lnc\/fanfic\/pg-fanfic\/young-eligible-and-beautiful\/","title":{"rendered":"Young, Eligible and Beautiful"},"content":{"rendered":"

Author: Sheila
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Email: ethanseth@msn.com<\/a>
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Rated: PG<\/i><\/p>\n

\n"So, Clark, what you’re saying is that if I were married, Kyle Griffin would not
\nbe…making my life miserable," Lois said as she and Clark walked along the
\nstreets of downtown Metropolis.<\/p>\n

"Well…Lois…well…yes, yes, that’s what I’m saying," Clark responded with
\nthat dreamy look that he usually got when he looked at Lois. He very easily got
\ncaught up in his thoughts about how much and how long he had been in love with
\nLois. He had even told her in the park one day before her attempted marriage to
\nLex Luthor. She had rejected him and hurt him worse than Kryptonite ever could.
\nAfter her failed wedding to Lex Luthor, outside the Daily Planet Clark had
\nrecanted his expression of love to Lois. He had since wondered if it was the
\nright thing to do, because he still so desperately loved her. He had decided
\nthat, at the time, Lois didn’t need any more stress in her life and he wanted
\nher to be comfortable with him and to be his best friend again.<\/p>\n

Clark was very quickly drawn from his buried memories by Lois’ soprano tirade.<\/p>\n

With accenting hand gestures, Lois growled, "Clark, that is just ridiculous! I’m
\nnot going to search for someone to…marry…just because Kyle Griffin creeps me
\nout!"<\/p>\n

"It’s going to be a long day," Clark mumbled as he jogged to catch up with Lois
\nin her fast angry pace.<\/p>\n

"Lois, all I’m saying is that, if you were married, Kyle Griffin would think
\ntwice about pulling pranks on you. I think the image of having a male figure
\naround all the time would make him back off. And I also think he has a thing for
\nyou and being married would make you off limits. That’s all I’m saying," Clark
\nalmost pleaded to Lois.<\/p>\n

"Clark, first of all I don’t need a man to protect me! Second, I know you mean
\nwell, but you just make it seem like I can just walk up to someone and say,
\n"Hey, marry me to keep the Prankster away from me." Talk about thinking I’ve
\nlost my mind. If I walked up to you and said that, what would you think?" Lois
\nshouted.<\/p>\n

No sooner than the question was out of her mouth, Lois regretted asking it. She
\nknew or at least had a strong suspicion that Clark was in love with her even
\nthough he had denied it that fateful day outside of the Daily Planet. And if she
\nwere honest with herself, well, they were best friends…and…well…nothing.
\nHer past relationships had been federal disasters and she didn’t want to mix
\nromance with the best friend she ever had and get a nuclear holocaust. And she
\njust didn’t feel that way about him, or so she tried to convince herself.<\/p>\n

Clark must have sensed that Lois hadn’t meant for that question to be
\nverbalized, because he hesitated, looking down at his feet, stuffing his hands
\nin his pockets, almost rehearsing his answer. Oh, he knew her so well.<\/p>\n

"Lois, I think that most men would jump at any reason to marry you. You’re
\nsmart, beautiful and many other things. No, I would not think you lost your
\nmind. You really wouldn’t have to give me a reason. Just say that you love me as
\nmuch as I love you."<\/p>\n

Lois and Clark made eye contact briefly. Clark looked away first after a few
\nseconds. He could see in her eyes that she was not very comfortable with what
\nshe was hearing from him.<\/p>\n

Lois looked down after Clark looked away from her. She could see the hurt in his
\neyes. She knew that he knew that she did not feel the same way about him as he
\ndid her. Clark was the first to turn and resume walking. He very carefully did
\nnot broach the subject again.<\/p>\n

Though Clark avoided the subject, Lois could tell that he was still thinking,
\nprobably about how she had hurt him again. Lois continued to think about it and
\nactually ponder the idea.<\/p>\n

It was six o’clock at the Planet already, and the dream team had just called it
\na day.<\/p>\n

Clark had been preoccupied all day about his and Lois’ discussion. Why couldn’t
\nshe see his love for her? She would probably cling to someone else, eventually,
\nif Kyle continued to scare her. But he did have one thing that no other person
\nhad and that was Lois’ friendship and trust.<\/p>\n

"Lois, are you ready? Want me to see you home? I can grab some takeou…"<\/p>\n

Lois felt the need to go home alone and think. This whole fiasco had thrown her
\noff base and she needed to sort things out. There seemed to be a tiny bit of
\nsomething that seemed to be surfacing for Clark.<\/p>\n

"No, Clark," Lois said solemnly. I’m okay. Really, I can take care of myself.
\nBut thank you for looking out for me. Thank you for asking."<\/p>\n

"Okay, if you’re sure," Clark responded, holding Lois’ coat for her to put her
\narms in. "I’m here…if you need me, okay," he very softly assured Lois as he
\ngently touched her cheek in that way that only he could.<\/p>\n

"Goodnight, Clark."<\/p>\n

"See you tomorrow, Lois." Clark watched Lois as she got into the elevator and
\nthe door closed her from his human view.<\/p>\n

Clark sat watching an NBA game between the Bulls and the Lakers when a knock
\ncame from his door. His x-ray vision told him that it was the only person in all
\nof Metropolis who had no reservations about coming over at any time of day or
\nnight. Clark got up and opened the door.<\/p>\n

"Lois, what are you doing here? It’s after ten. Are you okay?" he asked with
\nconcern in his voice.<\/p>\n

"I was…was wondering…do you mind if I…if I…"<\/p>\n

"Stay here tonight…sure…come in." Clark stepped aside to allow Lois in. "Is
\neverything okay? Did something happen?"<\/p>\n

"No…I’m just…I’m just a little…" Lois started as her voice began to crack.<\/p>\n

Clark hugged her to his chest. "It’s okay, Lois. I wont let anything happen to
\nyou."<\/p>\n

Clark gently grabbed her hand and led her to the couch to sit. They sat and made
\nbrief eye contact. In that brief moment, Lois saw a kaleidoscope of emotions
\npass through Clark’s eyes. She quickly looked away to gain control.<\/p>\n

"Clark, remember today when you said that all I had to do was to tell you that I
\nlove you as much as you love me?" Lois asked, with uncertainty in her voice.<\/p>\n

"Yeah…but, Lois…"<\/p>\n

"No, wait, let me finish…before I lose my nerve. What if I told you that I am
\nin…in love with you? I don’t know if I have as much love as you do, but I want
\nto share what I do feel with you," Lois said with tears shimmering in her eyes.<\/p>\n

This all caught Clark off guard. All he could do was look at Lois with so much
\nlove in his eyes. But Lois took his hesitation as rejection.<\/p>\n

"You know what, Clark, never mind, just forget it. I guess I had my chances, and
\nI…" Lois snapped as she got up and headed for the door.<\/p>\n

"Lois, honey, no. Please, stay. I just don’t know what to say. I love you so
\nmuch and I have waited for so long to hear you say that." Clark stood to gather
\nLois in his arms. He lead her back over to the couch and they sat.<\/p>\n

"Lois, what would you say if I asked you to marry me? I know that it’s sort of
\nsudden, but I would make sure that Kyle Griffin never bothered you again."<\/p>\n

"Would you be asking so that you could protect me?" Lois asked, looking
\ndisappointed.<\/p>\n

"No. Do you have to ask? I would be asking because my selfish self is so in love
\nwith you and I want you all to myself." Clark got down on one knee. "So…what
\nwould you say?"<\/p>\n

"Ask and find out," Lois whispered back.<\/p>\n

"Lois, I love you with all of my heart. I cannot imagine life without you. There
\nare so many things that I want to share with you. I see children with little
\ndark heads and feisty personalities." Clark had to smile to himself as he
\nimagined a miniature Lois running around. "All I’ve dreamed about for so long
\nwas your beautiful face being the last thing I looked at as I fell asleep and
\nthe first thing I saw when I awakened every morning. Will you marry me,
\nsweetheart?"<\/p>\n

"Oh, Clark…" Lois started with tears in her eyes. "…yes, yes, I’ll marry
\nyou."<\/p>\n

Clark gathered Lois in his arms and hugged her like he would never get the
\nchance again. Then he reluctantly released her, looked down into her dark pools
\nand very slowly lowered his lips to hers. The kiss made enough electricity to
\nlight a transformer.<\/p>\n

When Lois finally broke the kiss, due to a lack of air, she looked up at Clark
\nwith love in her eyes and whispered, "Love me, Clark…please, make love to me."<\/p>\n

Clark looked in her eyes and responded, "Please, stay with me. Not just tonight.
\nI need you, honey," as he picked her up and carried her off to his bed.<\/p>\n

Finale…<\/p>\n

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