Chlark Fanfic: The Perfect Gift (a.k.a. Five Times Clark got Chloe a Birthday Pressie) - Prologue
New Chlark story in the Hizzie, everyone! It began life as a oneshot, but just started spawning and wouldn't quit. So here's the Prologue for y'all. Chapter 1 to follow. :-)
Written for massena1, who wanted Clark to get Chloe something nice for her birthday. And who is also trading me some fandom stuff for this fic. And I shouldn't have started another WIP befire finishing the wto I have on the go already, but massena gave me this wonderful idea that I just had to run with. And I know you wanted something in Season 9, M, but because I'm convinced Clark is not!Clark, I just couldn't make it work. Hope this is consolatory enough for ya!
Oh, and apeygirl? I borrowed a character from your A.S.S. fic. Hope you don't mind, and thanks in advance! :-)
Title: The Perfect Gift (a.k.a Five Times Clark got Chloe a Birthday Pressie)
Author: BabyDee
Pairing: Chlark
Rating: NC-17 (this chapter PG13)
Warnings: Graphic Sex (later on)
Timeline: Season Five-ish
Disclaimer: All characters belong to the CW & DC comics.
Summary: Clark’s birthday present for Chloe wasn’t quite as sweet and innocent as he thought it would be...
Feedback: …always welcome. :-)
Prologue
“Happy 19th birthday, Chloe,” Clark said into his phone. “Sorry I haven’t stopped by yet.”
“That’s okay, Clark,” she replied chirpily. “I know how, er…‘busy’ you can get.”
Clark smiled at her words. Chloe was one of the few people in the world who knew his secret, and it was such a relief to have someone who he could be himself with and who accepted him wholeheartedly.
“Will you come by the dormroom later?” she asked.
“I’ve got a full day ahead, but no matter what happens, I’ll be sure to pop in before the clock strikes midnight,” he promised.
He could practically hear the grin in her voice. “Great! Oh, and don’t forget to bring me a pressie!”
A feeling of dread washed over him, and his smile faded. “A present? From me?”
“Sure, why not?”
“Why not?” he echoed. “Chloe, you know my track record with you and gifts. Are you sure you wanna risk it?”
“Well, you have to get it right sometime,” she chuckled. “And I like getting gifts from you, even if they don’t always like me back.”
Clark sighed heavily. “I dunno, Chloe,” he said, unconvinced. “Every time I try to do something special for you, it all goes pear-shaped. Maybe I should just boycott this year, or give you the cash, or a gift certificate, you know?”
There was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds, and then she spoke.
“You know…maybe you should try shooting out of the box, for a change,” she said. “Surprise me. Get me something I wouldn’t really expect from you, but something so cute that will still put a smile on my face.”
She seemed determined not to back down. “Are you absolutely sure about this?” he asked worriedly.
But she didn’t sound the least bit concerned. “I’m positive. See ya tonight!” He heard a click and the line went dead.
Clark made a grim face as he shut of his own phone, and sighed.
Darn it.
Picking out presents for girls was one of his least favoured things in the world. It was right down there next to green kryptonite. But as hard as that was, picking out presents for Chloe was even harder. Somehow, he always seemed to get it wrong, despite all the care and effort he’d put into picking her presents over the years.
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Chapter 1...