Ficlet: 'Should You Need It'

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Title: Should You Need It
Author: Morgan (queenmorgan23@aol.com)
Word Count: 651
Warnings: None
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Smallville, or any of the DC characters.
Rating: PG
Pairing: Clark/Lex
Prompt(s): 22 - Clark and Lex watch scary movies on Halloween.

Should You Need It

Clark crept into the room, a bowl of popcorn tucked underneath his arm. There were two cans of soda tucked into his loose pockets, and as he twisted sideways through a partially opened door, he winced as a icy can brushed hard against his crotch. He hissed out a breath, and did a small dance in place, trying to move the can into a more comfortable spot.

"I had no idea you were so excited about seeing the movie, Clark."

Clark winced, and turned towards the laughing voice. Lex was standing with a pale, ink-stained hand partially covering his mouth.

"That's cute, Lex. I've got really two cold cans of soda in my pockets, and it's...um...a little harsh."

Lex grinned and moved forward. "Do you need some help?"

Clark held out the bowl of popcorn with a grateful sigh, and felt a wave of shock rush over his body as Lex reached down into his pockets, instead, pulling out the sodas.

"Better?"

Clark sucked in a breath and swallowed, hard. "Um...sure. I guess. Thanks."

Lex smirked. "I'm happy to help, Clark." Moving over to the long leather couch, Lex eased himself down onto it, leaning forward to place the cans of soda on coasters laid on the coffee table. His long fingers picked up a remote, and worked the buttons, pulling up a menu on the televison screen. "So...what's it going to be?"

Settling down on the couch, Clark placed the bowl of popcorn between them, and looked attentively at the screen. "Hmm. Well, let's look at the choices. 'Hellraiser', I don't really think so. 'Nightmare on Elm Street', that guy just creeps my out. Razor fingers, for crying out loud. That's weird. 'The Shining'...um, no. My dad can do the impression of Jack Nicholson in that movie, and it's freaky, Lex. Seriously."

Rolling his eyes, Lex smiled as he watched Clark look over the options. "You know, it's Halloween. The movie is supposed to be creepy."

"I know," Clark said defensively. "It's just..."

Lex grinned and turned fully on the couch to face Clark. "Just...?"

Clark sighed and felt his face flush with heat. "Just...I'll have bad dreams."

"Oh." Lex turned away, searching his mind for the appropriate reaction. "How bad?"

Biting down hard on his lip, Clark shook his head. "After I saw 'Halloween' for the first time, I had to sleep in my parents' bed."

Throwing an arm over Clark's shoulder, Lex grinned at the young man. "Aww. That's not a big deal."

Clark covered his face with his large hands. "I was 14."

Lex couldn't help it. He buried his face in Clark's neck and burst into laughter. "Oh, Clark."

"It's not funny!"

"Of course not," Lex murmured, grinning as Clark's skin trembled against his face. "But, I think...maybe it's time that you tried again. Surely, you're old enough to watch a scary movie without needing your mom and dad."

Clark nodded. "Okay. You pick, then. Something you think I'll like."

Lex forced himself up and away from the warm body on the couch. He moved to the DVD case, thumbing through the titles until he grinned upon coming across one. "I think I found one."

Lex pushed the movie into the player and sat back down next to Clark, reaching into the bowl on Clark's lap to grab a handful of popcorn.

"What is it?" Clark whispered, looking over at Lex.

Grinning, Lex shook his head. "Just wait, impatient boy." They settled down together, shoulders and thighs flush against one another. "But, um...if it does give you any problems, I just want you to know. My bed will be available, should you need it."

Clark swallowed and nodded. "In case it's too scary?"

The credits started. Two sets of eyes watched, one in amusement, one in confused exasperation, as the theme song for 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!' started playing.

Lex smirked. "In case whatever."

Comments

[danceswithgary]

Lex is just soooooo evol! *giggle* Cute!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

LOL. Thanks! :-)

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

"i got a rock."

this is really sweet! i enjoyed it. :)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :-D

[lexalicious70.livejournal.com]

This fic is cuter than a puppy dressed in a Superman outfit for Halloween. Loved it!!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

LOL! Hee hee! :-D Thanks!

[petit-rhino.livejournal.com]

Awww. They're so cute!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :-D I'm happy you thought so.

[hils.livejournal.com]

Aww!!! I bet Clark winds up in Lex's bed anyway *g*

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

:-D I'd say the chances are pretty good. *giggle*

[complicat]

Hee! Very cute and funny, I loved it.

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

:-D Thanks! I appreciate the comment, and I'm happy you liked it! :-)

[kpjmm.livejournal.com]

Ha! That was so cute and funny!:)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! :-)

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

Lex is very smart taking the soda instead of the soda. ;)

Love him picking out Charlie Brown... and still leaving his bed open for Clark. ;D Lex is a pure evil genius. hehehe

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

ROFL! Lex is definitely a clever boy! :-P Thanks. :-)

[sussixer.livejournal.com]

Cute and sweet, like all the best halloween treats. Great Job!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! :-D

[herohunter.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha!! Lex, you evil genius you!

;D

Very cute, babe!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

:-D Thanks! *hugs*

[bradygirl_12]

The Great Pumpkin, huh? Clever boy, Lex! ;)

Clark and Lex are so cute here! I was smiling the whole time I read this, Morganichele! :)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Aww! Thank you! I'm so happy this gave you a smile! Now, I'm smiling, so thanks again! :-D

[impala-chick.livejournal.com]

AWWWW! That was completely adorable.

Lex knows just what movie to pick- of course. :D

Lex smirked. "In case whatever."
*squeeee*

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

*giggle* :-D Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. :-)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :-) I'm glad you liked it.

[kirana]

This was so sweet and fun to read. ^^

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you thought so. :-D

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Ahahahaaaa! Fourteen! That's too cute! I loved this!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

LMAO! Thanks! I'm so happy you loved it! *hugs*

[silsbee329.livejournal.com]

"I had no idea you were so excited about seeing the movie, Clark."
LOL - I started giggling here, and never stopped. ;D

Adorable, and sexy... Go, Lex!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

:-D I'm glad you enjoyed the story! Hee! Thank you very much.

[nerowill.livejournal.com]

I think Clark might have to take him up on that, even with Charlie Brown... :)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

:-P I totally agree. Hee! Thanks for reading. :-)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

lol! I'm behind on everything right now! :-P I hope you had a nice Halloween and Veteran's Day. Thanks for reading; I'm glad you liked it.

[epeters.livejournal.com]

Lex smirked. "In case whatever."
Hee Hee. I loved this. Very cute. ;)

I think that scene with the soda in Clark's pockets should end up in another fic sometime. I can't seem to get that picture out of my head. :)

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! :-D *giggles* Maybe I'll try to work the soda-pockets into the new story I'm working on. :-P That cracks me up, too. Hee!

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :-) I like to believe that Lex is a really helpful type of guy. Particularly when it comes to a certain 6'3" farm boy. *giggles*

[jakrar.livejournal.com]

Just found this, and it's so cute! I can see Clark in Lex's bed now, pleading nightmares about the Great Pumpkin.... *eg*

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

*giggles* Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. And, Clark would totally do that! :-P Hee hee!