Author: Joy Blue
Title: Anything for Love
Rating: R
Summary: What would you do for love?
Spoilers: Season 9, and a slight spoiler based on the preview for s10
Standard Disclaimers Apply
Warning: adult situations, mild violence and language.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Thanks to
chloesilvers for the beta!
Chapter 4
Oliver watched his son from the corner of his eyes. There
was something strange going on. Jason and Connor had been
acting strange- they were always whispering with each other,
keeping quiet when he was around. Before, the boys were more
than happy to ask for his opinion, but in the last few days,
they have been secretive.
There was nothing that alarmed him, but it did make him curious
what the two friends were up to.
“Dad... can you teach me how to shave?”
His question caused Oliver to nick his chin. “What?”
Connor winced at the small spot of blood, and Oliver
looked at his son through the mirror before he turned
back to face his son, half of his face still covered with
shaving foam.
“To shave. I’m going to need to do it soon.”
Oliver grinned as he invited his son to stand next to him.
Connor mirrored his grin as he focused on what his father
was doing.
“Somehow, I think it’s going to be a long time before you
need to do this.”
“I know.” Connor replied. “But I’d like to be prepared.”
Oliver watched in amusement as Connor’s eyebrows furrowed
in concentration as his son watched his movements. “So,
what are you planning with Jason?”
Connor’s eyes grew wide and his mouth dropped open before
he quickly closed it again. “Nothing!”
Oliver was now more intrigued than ever. “Really?”
Connor kept that wide eyed look as he nodded.
Oliver just smirked as he thought his son how to
shave.
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Chloe looked through her files as Isis as she tried to
see if there were any appointment she needed to make with
her clients. Everything seemed to settle into a lull,
which is what made her worry even more. It just meant
that Lex was being quiet because he was planning something
bigger.
A soft knock interrupted her reading and she looked up to
see George Dean with tray of coffee and a smile on his face.
“I come bearing gifts.”
“Greatly appreciated.” Chloe replied as she stood up with a
grin as she gave George a quick kiss on the lips. “What time
do you start work?”
“I’m not supposed to start until 2, but I need to come in
early. We’re all being briefed for the President’s appearance
at Town Hall.” George replied and he didn’t miss the way her
shoulders stiffened. “I’m actually hoping that the coffee will
soften the blow with my next news.”
“That sounds foreboding.” Chloe teased as they sat on the couch.
“What’s up?”
“My mother dropped in, she wants to meet you.”
“That should be okay.” Chloe replied before she took a sip
of her coffee.
George let out a deep breath before he spoke again. “I love
my mom, I do. But ever since she married my step father she
thinks she’s descended from royalty because he’s the nephew
of someone who’s fiftieth in line to the throne in Denmark
or something...”
“I’m sure it will be fine.” Chloe replied with an amused
grin. “Just let me know when so I can be sure I’m free.”
George smiled as he held Chloe hands with his own. “Thanks,”
“It’s okay George, honest. I don’t mind.”
The two of them looked at each other for a moment before
Chloe squeezed his hand reassuringly. “It’s going to be fine.”
“I know...” George replied. “My mom also loves gossip, even
if she pretends she’s not interested. So, she might bring up
things that are uncomfortable for you.”
Chloe nodded as she understood why George looked completely
uncomfortable. “Thanks for the warning, but I can assure you,
I’m going to be fine. There is nothing she can throw at me that
I won’t be able to handle.” She replied good naturedly as George
let out a sigh of relief.
“Good.” He breathed out as he gave that smile that Chloe was
beginning to love. “Good.”
In the basement of Jason’s family apartment, Connor and Jason
watched as Riley covered his chin with the shaving foam.
“Make sure you cover the whole area...” Connor said as Riley
followed his young friend’s instructions.
Jason on the other hand filled the sink with water half way
before he handed Riley the razor. “Are you ready?”
Riley gulped before he nodded as he took the razor from Jason.
“Just like what Connor said... shave downward.”
Riley nodded as he started to shave. Jason crossed his
fingers as Riley slowly shaved while Connor gave instructions.
“Yup, you’re doing good... just remember to be gentle.” Jason encouraged as
Riley rinsed the razor and started again.
After a few minutes, the three friends looked at each other
at the mirror, completely satisfied that they did a good job.
Jason looked at Riley as he observed his new friend closely.
“You look so different now!” Jason cried out as he poked
Riley’s now clean jaw. “You really look familiar though.”
“Really?” Riley asked as touched his face. Since he met
Jason and Connor, he’d been able to sleep in a real bed,
and Jason sneaked in food for him. He can’t remember being
able to eat such good food.
He didn’t have to huddle himself in a corner, waiting for
the men to open the door in his room to beat him up again.
Connor looked at Riley as he tried to see who he looked like.
There really was something familiar about Riley.
“You’re right! He does.”Connor agreed as he and Jason tried
to think of whom he looked like when Jason suddenly snapped
his fingers.
“I got it!” Jason exclaimed as he took out his phone and
began to type something. “I know who he looks like now!”
Connor and Jason watched as Jason looked at them in triumph
as he showed them his phone. “Aha! I knew it! Look at this!”
Riley and Connor looked at the website that Jason pulled out
and Connor gasped. “No way! You look like twins!”
“You think they were separated at birth?” Jason asked unable
to believe the resemblance between the two.
“Who is he?” Riley asked as he looked at the picture on the
phone and back to his face in the mirror. It was like he was
looking at himself.
“You don’t know who he is?” Connor asked. “He’s Lex Luthor.
He’s the President of the United States.”
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