sinderella81 | Fic: Home

Title: Home
Author:

cinderella81
Pairing: Clex
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Not mine, I just like to play!
Warnings: Schmoop ahead!!
Summary: Clark comes home.

Lex stared at his computer screen, lost in thought. He glanced at the calendar, and the framed picture that sat next to it. It had been two long years; two years since he had seen his best friend. He stared at the picture of himself and Clark; smiling together at his high school graduation. That had been the day that changed everything. Just after the ceremony, Clark had cornered Lex and had spilled his secrets. Everything that Lex had ever wanted to know, Clark had told him; alien, super powers, the caves, everything. Then Clark dropped the bomb; he was leaving.

“What do you mean, you have to leave?” Lex asked, staring at Clark.

“I have to go and finish my training,” Clark said, staring down at his hands. “I don’t really want to leave.”

“I understand; it would mean leaving your family,” Lex said.

“No, not just that; I don’t want to leave you,” Clark said, raising his eyes to stare at Lex. “You’re the first person to really know me. I don’t have to dumb things down with you and I don’t have to hide. You are the best friend I have ever had. I don’t know how long I’m going to be gone and it kills me to know that I won’t be able to talk to you.”

“Listen to me; you need to do this. It is important that you go and complete this training and become who you were meant to be,” Lex said. “And I promise you I will still be here.”

“There are so many things I want to tell you, so many feelings,” Clark started.

“And we can deal with all of that; when you get back,” Lex said, staring at Clark, who nodded slowly and made his way to the door. He took one more look over his shoulder, and left.

That had been two years ago, and now here Lex was, still at the Mansion. There were plenty of opportunities for him to move to Metropolis, but he had promised Clark that he would be here, so here he was.

He sighed, and turned his attention back to his computer. He started to type out an email to the Kents when there was a knock on the door. Enrique made his way into the study and cleared his throat.

“Yes,” Lex said.

“You have a visitor,” Enrique said.

“Well, who is it?” Lex asked.

“I have been sworn to secrecy sir,” Enrique replied with a smile as he made his way out, leaving the door open. Lex stared at the doorway in shock.

“Clark?” Lex said softly. The man standing in the doorway was Clark; but not the Clark that had left two years earlier. He was taller, wider, and there was an air of strength and confidence around him. Before he could even stand to greet him, Lex found himself wrapped in two strong alien arms. Lex found himself spinning around in the comfort of Clark’s arms. “Put me down you!” Lex said with a loud laugh. He found himself gently placed back on the ground and looked up into Clark’s face.

“Hiya Lex,” Clark said with a large grin.

“What in the world happened to the farm boy that left two years ago?” Lex asked.

“He grew up,” Clark said softly. “And he figured a few things out.” Clark leaned in and kissed Lex on the lips. He stepped back and smiled at Lex.

“He certainly did,” Lex replied with a grin. “So, is this just a visit, or …” Lex trailed off.

“My training is done; I’m home for good. And before you can ask, yes I have already seen my parents. I told them that I had to come here and see you,” Clark said softly. “There are things we need to talk about,” he said with a sigh.

“Yes, there are,” Lex replied.

“But there is one thing first,” Clark said with a grin. “Remember when you asked me if I thought man could fly?” Clark smiled when he saw Lex nod. He pulled Lex close, blew the doors to the study open, and rose slowly, taking Lex with him. Soon they were flying high above Smallville.

“You can fly,” Lex said in awe. Clark laughed, pulled him closer, and together they soared.