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Ficlet: Revisited

Title: Revisited
Author: Hils
Rating: G
Fandom: Smallville
Pairing: Chloe/Clark
Words: 500
Summary: Chloe revisits the past, embraces the present and faces the future
Inspired by [livejournal.com profile] bagheera_san's idea to write a missing scene ficlet for each new episode. This is my offering for Traveller
Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] bittermint and [livejournal.com profile] ghosts for the encouraging words and help. Thanks to [livejournal.com profile] danceswithgary for the beta


It hurt to see him like this.

Clark was always so strong and powerful that just being around him made her feel safe. Now, it was her turn to be the one who took charge while Clark rested on the couch, pale and feverish with a sickly green hue to his skin.

Kara had assured Chloe that he would recover but, after being exposed to such high levels of kryptonite for such a long time, it would take a while. So here she was, at his side just as she had been when they were both much younger and she’d still held the hope that Clark would return her feelings. This time there was no letter in her bag. She carried only what she held in her heart.

She had told Jor-El that she loved Clark, and that much was true, but it wasn’t the same type of love that she'd felt when they were in high school. This was deeper, stronger, and she didn’t feel the need to pour it out to him. Just having those feelings inside gave her comfort.

As she wet a cloth and gently wiped it over Clark’s face, she knew it would only be a matter of time before Lana got back from the grocery store and took Chloe's place at Clark’s side. Lana's favored status didn’t hurt the way it used to, although Chloe still worried about Clark. Lana was far from the girl they knew when they were young. Chloe was starting to suspect that, maybe even then, Lana hadn’t been what she'd appeared. Lana had only been with Lex for a few months and dramatic changes didn't normally happen in such a short period of time. Chloe had been so quick to blame Lex for what Lana had become, but it was possible that this person had been inside Lana all along. All Chloe could do was watch and wait, and be ready to pick up the pieces if Lana ever hurt Clark.

He stirred, eyes quivering beneath closed lids, and the smallest flicker of a smile crossed his lips.

“Chloe…”

It was the faintest hint of a whisper and, for a moment, she was certain she hadn’t heard him correctly.

“Clark? Are you awake?”

He was still again, and she reached out to brush the hair away from his eyes before stroking his cheek, alarmed at the way the heat radiated from his skin. He let out a small moan and leaned into her touch, seeking out the coolness of her flesh against his.

She almost flinched when she felt him press a kiss to the palm of her hand.

“Mmm…love you….”

She sat there frozen in place, her mouth slightly open. He was probably dreaming of Lana.

But…he said your name….

When her body finally caught up with her mind, she couldn’t stop herself from leaning down and pressing a soft kiss to his lips.

“I love you too, Clark.”

In his sleep he smiled, and Chloe’s heart soared.
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[identity profile] ghosts.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm going to send this to [livejournal.com profile] sv_ledger, if you don't mind.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
OOH! Please do! Thanks!

[identity profile] iliana-1.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, that was quite lovely :)

The way you described how Chloe's love had matured over the years, her recognition that Lana may not be who she once thought she was and the mirroring of the Fever letter scene were all done beautifully.

This definitely made my Chlarker heart happy. Thank you!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, YAY! I'm so pleased you liked it. This is my first time writing Chlark and I wasn't sure how good it was

*is happy*

[identity profile] drusplace.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
This turned out really well! I know you were fretting a bit, but I enjoyed it.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
YAY! Thanks! I'm glad people seem to be enjoying it. I do fret about my fics a lot. LOL!

[identity profile] carolandtom.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
This was so sweet! I loved the scene and I loved how you depicted Chloe's feelings. I'm glad this time Clark said her name. Wonderful job!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! So glad you liked it :)

[identity profile] danaid-luv.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
As someone who hasn't watched since season 1, I won't know of nuances included from the show, but this was really nicely done. Tender, quiet, & he said her name...*blissy smile*

I like the fact that she could recognize her love had changed, become a more internal, deeper & less frantic sort of emotion.

S'nice.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
YAY! Thanks!

And, really, Season 1 is the best place to stop. LOL

[identity profile] danaid-luv.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
*laughing* I've been hearing that more & more, y'know... ;)

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-27 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
*happily remembers the days when they boys were still in love friends*
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[personal profile] ender24 2008-03-29 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL, S1 (and a bit of S2) are the only seasons, that makes sense.
the rest, just some nightmare from some meteor infected guys , who happened to have the money to produce the show *g*

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL! Yes, so true!

[identity profile] tasabian.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Aw! This is very sweet. A nice reversal from "Fever."

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks :)
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[personal profile] danceswithgary 2008-03-28 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Like I said in the beta, I like Chloe as a character and I really like the comparison with 'Fever.' Sweet.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
YAY! Thanks :)

[identity profile] tariel22.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
This is very nice, and it's a perfect continuation of the episode. That's what I like about these, they're always very organic extensions of what we've seen on our television screens, and yet at the same time they give us exactly what's woefully missing. In other words, this is perfect! :)

I especially like how Chloe has the wisdom of her experience now. It's not about competing with Lana or getting the ultimate approval from Clark, it's about loving him, pure and simple. Nice reversal of the Fever letter, too. Thanks for sticking with this and giving us a wonderful ficlet!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
YAY! I'm so glad you liked it. I really struggled to think of what to do with this episode and then suddenly it all clicked into place. Glad it worked for you :)

[identity profile] grlmonday.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! That was lovely! Thank you for writing this :)

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome. I'm so glad you liked it :)

[identity profile] carbontiger.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah that was nice.

Good stuff.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you :) Glad you liked it

[identity profile] frelling-tralk.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Lovely fic, thank you :)

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome. Glad you liked it :)

[identity profile] simplytoopretty.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Short and lovely. It was the scene we didn't get, completely tone-perfect. Your Chloe rocked.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-28 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
*blush*

Thank you so much! I don't write her a lot so I'm glad it worked for you

[identity profile] tamfoss.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Wonderful! Loved it!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
YAY! Thank you!!
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Lana had only been with Lex for a few months and dramatic changes didn't normally happen in such a s

[personal profile] ender24 2008-03-29 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
lalala, Lana will probably blame her personality change on the green K :D

lovely ficlet!

Re: Lana had only been with Lex for a few months and dramatic changes didn't normally happen in such

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Hehe! She always has an excuse

[identity profile] lillie-poo-pod.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I loved this! This was so sweet. I loved the reversal from Fever.

Great job =D

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-29 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it
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[identity profile] ghosts.livejournal.com 2008-03-30 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
TOLD YOU I WOULD GET IT INTO [livejournal.com profile] sv_ledger!!!!!!!! =D IT TOTALLY DESERVES IT!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-30 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
EEEE! Thanks for reccing it
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[identity profile] ghosts.livejournal.com 2008-03-30 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
no problemo! going to put it on my rec-list as well AND pimp it out.

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-30 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow! YAY! Thanks!

[identity profile] all-you-wanted.livejournal.com 2008-03-31 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
My heart did a pitter pat reading this. :)

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-03-31 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Aaww! Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for commenting :)
ext_34969: Chloe - SV (Chloe)

[identity profile] flareonfury.livejournal.com 2008-04-20 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Awe this was awesome! Excellent job!

[identity profile] fandomcorner.livejournal.com 2008-04-20 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it