Vacation (2/3)
Author: Kachica
Titles: Vacation - part 2 (2/3)
Rating: PG
Pairing: Chloe/Oliver
Summary: AU. Lois drags Chloe with her for some vacation time. Chloe and Oliver have never met. Sometime during season 7.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Everything belongs to their respective owners.
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Thanks to Mel ms_mojo_risin71 for reading it and taking a look for any strange English use, since English is not my first language.
A/N: The 3rd and last part won't take this long to be up. Probably next week.
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Vacation - part 2
On the following day, Chloe was having breakfast alone, since Lois was already working on her next article, when Oliver appeared in front of her.
“Hey, good morning.” He said giving her his bright smile.
“Good morning.” She smiled back at him.
“May, I.” He said gesturing the chair in front of her.
“Sure.”
“Slept well?” He said while sitting on the chair on the opposite side of the table.
“Yeah, but not much, you?”
“The same. Suffered some inquisition from your cousin?”
“Not really, thankfully when got to the room she was heavily asleep. And when I woke up, she had already gone, leaving only a note, saying that she was close to a very important story. As if she did another kind of story, for her everything is always very important.”
“So, nothing planned for the day?”
“Nope. Just taking one step by the time. Breakfast and then, who knows. I have the entire day to spend alone.”
“Glad to hear, so would you like to go with me to go see the waterfall that I was talking about yesterday? But, I have to be back by three, I do have to attend one of these boring meetings.” He said giving her a sympathetic smile.
“No problem.”
“But after the conference, if you want, you could join me to the dinner gala. What do you think?”
“Interesting plans, Mr. Queen. Why not? I had yet to plan anything for today, so. Yep.”
Oliver broke into a beautiful smile when he heard her answer. “So we better reinforce your breakfast, it´s quite a walk, but it’s really worth it.”
“Can´t wait to see it with my eyes.” She smiled back at him.
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After the breakfast, Chloe went to her room, changed her clothes for something more appropriate for a walking in the middle of nature, short jeans, a green tank top, a cap and sunglasses and she got a backpack taking some essentials, bottle of water, some protein bars, some extra clothes, towel and her flip-flops Then she met up with Oliver at the hotel lobby. He was carrying a bag too, wearing some Bermuda shorts in dark green, a light green t-shirt, a cap and sunglasses. How about: As soon as they got a look at each other, their breath caught with their new view.
They took the car to get closer to the place and then walked for 45 min following a very narrow road until they got to the waterfall. It was the most beautiful thing Chloe had ever seen. Surrounded with so many different plants. Oliver took her hand leading her to a rock \ where they could sit and appreciate the view much better.
They stayed there for some minutes in silence admiring the view, not only the nature view, but giving glances at each other when the other was not looking. Both lost in their own thoughts about the last night and how odd things were that lead them both be there now enjoying each other company even without having to exchange any words.
After a few more minutes, Chloe decided to talk first.
“Thanks for bringing me here, this place is so beautiful! I’ve never seen anything like this. And that’s a lot coming from a typical city girl.” She said smiling at him.
Oliver could not tear his eyes from that beautiful smile. It was like everything seemed so bright and beautiful next to it. Realizing that she was talking to him, he came out of his trance. “I’m glad that you liked it. This is my favorite spot in this island. I like to come here to reflect.”
“This must be really good spot to think, very inspiring, may I add.”
“It is. I can put everything in perspective here.”
“Yeah, I was doing it now.”
“So am I.” He said looking into her eyes.
“So, what’s your conference about later today?”
“Nothing really world shattering. Just some mumbo jumbo about the future of the business in the world.”
“Oh, that’s seems interesting.”
“I would feel better if I didn’t have to share the same space and air with some people that I really can’t do business with.”
“That bad, huh?” Said Chloe frowning.
“Yeah, some people just should be put out of business.”
“Yeah, I know the kind.”
“But I’m looking forward to the after part of it.” He said grinning at her.
“So am I.”
“So, tell me about your day to day life.”
“Besides take care of Isis. Not much.” She could not tell about her friend from another planet and her sidekick job just like that.
Oliver saw something there, but decided to let it go it go for now.
“You? How is a day in a life of a billionaire CEO? Must have a lot of boring time, no?” Asked Chloe.
“Tell me about it? Conference call, meetings, everywhere in the world.” Could he trust her with his alter ego? He barely knows her, but he felt like they new each other forever.
Chloe could not pout a finger on it, but she saw something in his eyes. Maybe he had a secret of his own too.
“That part must be hard, always going from one place to another.” She said.
“It gets boring after some time.”
“I can imagine.”
“It could be much better if I had a great company with me like today.” He said grinning at her.
Chloe blushed under his implication and gaze. “Is that right?” She said smiling at him.
“Sure. If you were not with me, I would be probably going crazy in some conference call back at hotel.”
“Glad I could brighten up your day.” She said smiling at him.
“So am I, Chloe.”
“What do you say if we go a little bit further, we can reach a very beautiful beach heading right.”
“Really? Is this really a paradise?”
“Sure.”
“We can eat a little there, rest til 3:00pm so he can return in time for his previous engagement.”
“Ok.”
He extended his hand to help her getting up. “So let’s go.
“Thanks.” she takes his hand and follows him.
*_*_*_*
On their way back to the hotel, Oliver took a moment of her distraction and decided to steal a kiss from her. Chloe taken by surprise froze at first, and then she joined him. After they ended the kiss, he looked at her, putting a strangled hair behind her ear.
“I wanted to do this since yesterday night.” He said, blushing a little with his statement.
“Me too.” Said Chloe blushing too.
They stared into each other eyes for a while, like they were talking with each other without any words, until Lois appeared out of nowhere, interrupting their little moment.
“Hey, there you are. I´ve been looking for everywhere, I wanted to invite you to go shopping with me, as a big thanks to you for joining me here and for not have me killed yet.” She said grinning at her little cousin, giving some glances to Oliver.
Chloe shudders, looking at Oliver’s eyes.
“Good timing, Lois. In fact, we were kind parting ways. I have a conference to attend. I’m glad you can keep Chloe company.” He said giving Chloe and Lois a reassuring smile. “So I see you later? About 8:00pm pick you up at your room?”
“Sure. See you later.” She answered.
Oliver got closer to her, giving a quick kiss at her cheek. “Later.” Turning to Lois’ direction. “See you around, Lois.”
“Sure thing, Queen. I still have an interview, if I recall.” She said giving a knowing look at him then turning it towards Chloe.
As soon Oliver was out of sight, Lois started grilling her little cousin.
“So what’s up between you and the blondie there?”
“Nothing.” Answered Chloe, a little bit nervous.
“You mean, nothing, yet.” Arching her eyebrow.
Chloe blushed.
“So let’s go get you a proper dress, let’s make it my thank you gift to my adorable little cuz here.” She said putting an arm around Chloe and dragging her towards a taxi in front the hotel room. “Meanwhile you’re gonna dish all about last night ball, cuz. I might not be there at your side all the time, but I sure saw some serious sparks flying there.”
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It was almost 8:00pm. Oliver would be there any minute now. Chloe was still making the final adjustments at her dress, while looking at herself in the mirror. She still could not believe she let Lois talk her into letting her buy this tiny piece of fabric she was wearing now. It was worse than the one from yesterday night. This one was dark green, cocktail dress, kind on the knee length, simple but as Lois style dictates, had a very revealing part on it, at least this time was on the back and a little more of hugging to her body. Why does she keep doing this to herself?
At that precise moment, she heard a knock at her door.
Oh my. He is here. She grabbed her purse and an ascot, heading towards the door. When she opened the door her jaw almost dropped to the floor, there was Oliver Queen all handsome in his tux, eyeing her head to toe and giving her a very appreciated look, until he realized that he was starting at her a little too long with his mouth hanging.
“Er, you really look… be… beautiful, Chloe.” If yesterday she was a vision, today, he was in the desert and she was paradise. He even stuttered a little and talking to her at first. That was a first in his life. No woman had ever made him feel like that.
“Thanks, so do you, Oliver.” She answered blushing a little under his intense gaze.
Chloe closed the door and Oliver held out his arm. She took it and they both headed toward the dinner party.
*_*_*_*_
As soon as they got to the dinner party, Chloe was introduced to some of Oliver’s friends there. They exchanged some small talk here and there, until Oliver decided it was time for them to hit the dance floor again. They ended up lost in each other eyes again. They kept dancing like that for while until the dance was interrupted for the dinner service. Oliver took Chloe’s arm in his and headed toward his reserved table. They were talking, so lost with each other that not one of them noticed that someone on the other side of the room was looking at them with a lot of interest, twitching the corner of his mouth into a little smile and now was heading towards them to exchange some words with this odd blonde couple.
“Queen, long time no see.”
“Lex! Too bad I can say the same.”
“Nice company, Chloe. I believe you were not invited to this place.”
“Of course she was, by me.”
“Hum, so now you are going after millionaires too, like your little friend Lana.”
“Not really, I have a better taste than her. I certainly would never go out with somebody like you.”
“Why not? We were friends once, remember?”
“Sure, friends... You’ve changed so much since then.”
“So did you, Miss Sullivan.” He said eyeing her head to toes, giving an appreciative smile at her. “For the better, may I add. I never could have pictured you at some place like this dressing like that. What a great surprise! You clean up quite well for a lost puppy.”
Chloe was getting red with the ogling. “Well, I guess it’s the good company that makes the difference.” She said squeezing Oliver hand, looking at him and giving a smile.
“Oh, Miss Sullivan, you wound me. Oliver here is no saint either.”
“I never said I was, Lex.”
“Sure, Queen.”
“Could you excuse us, I think the dinner is going to be served soon.”
“Oh, sorry. Talk to you two later. Chloe. Oliver.”
“Lex.” Said Oliver. As soon as Lex was out of reach. Oliver turned to Chloe. “Are you ok? That man is disgusting. They way he was onto you was terrible.”
“I’m kind of used to it. He is always trying to get to me. That man is horrible. How can he talk about Lana like that? After all he was the one who went after her and manipulated her with a fake pregnancy.”
“Wow. On personal level, he is worse than I thought.”
“Yeah, a real gem.”
“Let’s forget about him. Don’t let Lex ruin our night. We were doing so well…”
“You are right.”
He gave her his arm and then went to their table.
After the dinner, they decided to go for a walk and leave Lex behind at the dinner. Even though the man was sitting on the other side of the room, they both could feel that he was looking at them with some weird interest the entire time.
They ended up walking to the beach near by until they decided to sit down on one those hotel benches and talk a little more. He had his arm around her, brushing his hand up and down her arm.
“This place is so nice at night, quiet.“ He said.
“Yeah, you can almost hear each others thought.”
“Yeah.”
“You know, I’ve been wanting to do something all night since I saw you at your door.” Grinning at her.
“Really?” Asked Chloe raising an eyebrow.
“Ahan.” With that, Oliver pulled her to a kiss. It started with a little kiss that suddenly was getting a little bit hotter, hungrily. They had their hands all over each other. When the air became a necessity, they parted, but not leaving each other eyes and resting their foreheads on each other’s.
“That was intense.” Said Oliver a little breathless.
“Yes.” Said Chloe, already grabbing him for another one.
Oliver went for it more than willing it. Their kisses were getting hotter and hungrily by each time. Their hands didn’t seem to get enough of each other anymore. So when they parted this time for a little air. Chloe decide to take another step.
“I think we should take this to your bedroom.”
“Are you sure? I don´t want to rush anything here. What we have so far has been great.”
“I think we are ready for it.”
She didn’t have to say it twice. He took her hand and they headed towards his hotel room.
*_*_*_*
TBC