November
Whoops, my bad, as my dear darling brother would say. (That’s sarcasm, by the way) I haven’t written an entry in so long. Truth is I’ve been so busy, going back and forth between Gotham and Smallville. Yes, you heard it right. Bruce and I are officially a couple.
Honestly? I’ve always believed in the whole no sex before marriage thing. And you know, Lex laughed his head off when he found out I ... well, I mean, I’ve had relationships, I just never got around to ... and, well ... damn, I’m blushing. I guess in a lot of ways I’m still innocent.
Whoops, Lex has come in. I’m sitting in the study writing this. Back in a mo.
(Half an hour later)
Sorry, he wanted to discuss the latest media campaign. I minored in communications while I was studying my business degree and learned a little about the media, so it helps in this case. Anyway, where was I? Oh, right. Bruce and sex. I mean, we talked about it and that, but, well, I’ve kind of been shying away from the subject.
But let me tell you, those years he lived in Asia have been good for him in a way because he has learned techniques that you would not believe. And me being a first (ahem) timer, well, let’s just say that he knows how to deal with that.
I know what you’re thinking. I should have held onto my principles. But the thing is, I realised that after nearly dying from liver disease, that I shouldn’t waste time worrying about something like that. And this is not a casual relationship. Not for me. I don’t know how Bruce feels about it, but ... okay, I admit it, I’m in love with Bruce Wayne! There, I said it. And oh god, Lex is going to drive me insane if he finds out what I’ve just said.
I suppose it sounds kind of hypocritical, especially when you think of how I’ve encouraged Lex and Clark so much. But then again, it’s not like they can get married. Not yet. For one thing, Clark’s only eighteen, and while that’s above the age of consent, he’s too young for that sort of commitment. Plus, the state still doesn’t recognise gay marriage. They are so unbelievably backwards.
Anyway, I’m digressing. The point is, Bruce and I are getting along really well. Which is great.
So, where was I? Right, I was explaining why I’d been so busy. Well, after the docs gave me a clean bill of health, I went back to work and my clients were really happy to see me. I went to Star City for a couple of weeks because Oliver Queen needed some work on a project. He was happy to hear that I’d fully recovered.
He’s a nice guy, if a little bit arrogant. Lex reminded me to be careful around Oliver. Of course, his judgement is kind of clouded by the fact that Oliver used to bully him in school. Anyway, Oliver was surprised by the fact that Lex turned out to be my brother, but he isn’t holding it against me. He just says I was lucky not to be raised by Lionel. I kind of have to agree with him there.
Anyway, Lex was talking about throwing a costume party for Hallowe’en, but instead we all decided to go to the one being held at the Talon. Bruce begged off. Party pooper! I am so going to get him back for that one. So I was dateless. But I wasn’t the only one. I’d heard Chloe was too.
She’s been working the graveyard shift at the Daily Planet. Lex talked the managing editor into giving Chloe a shot at an internship by upping the advertising budget for Luthorcorp. Chloe got kind of annoyed at him for that, but he was only trying to be a good friend! It’s not like he was asking the woman to give Chloe a column! I know! (Sigh) Chloe wants to make it on her own, but it’s nice to have a little help.
Anyway, newbie apparently gets the worst shifts. So she’s been stuck working nights and studying at Met U.
Now, where was I?
Oh yeah, the party. Well, I bet you’re wondering what we each chose for our costumes. Lex wanted him and Clark to go as Alexander the Great and Hephaestion but I thought that was a bad idea.
“Geez, obvious much?” I commented.
“Why not?” he tried to argue. “They’re supposed to be known as lovers.”
“You want your ass kicked from here to the state line? The town’s really not ready for you guys to come out so publicly. I mean, they prefer it to be behind closed doors, know what I mean?”
“Antony and Cleopatra then,” Lex said.
“Geez Lex, I may be gay but I draw the line at cross-dressing.”
Lex grinned at Clark, then shrugged as if he was suggesting it was worth a shot.
“It’s Hallowe’en. Go as something scary. Although, you’re scary all by yourself Lex.”
“Ha ha, sis. Very funny.”
“I know, Dr Frankenstein. Clark can be the monster. He’s big enough. And he can be scary when he wants to.”
“I don’t know whether to be flattered or insulted,” Clark complained.
“I like that idea,” Lex said leering at Clark.
“Do you have to make everything sound dirty?” I shot back.
Lex just gave me a look. “Whatever, virgin girl.”
“Not anymore,” I told him gleefully.
“Oh yeah? Since when?”
“Last week,” I said smugly.
“And Bruce still wants to hang out with you?”
I punched him in the shoulder for that one. Little s**t!
Anyway, since Lex is the quintessential mad scientist, he did like the idea of being Frankenstein, and I helped Clark with the make-up. I have to admit, he looked pretty good when we were done, if I do say so myself
What about my costume? Well, I decided to go as Morticia, from the Addams Family.
We got plenty of stick over our costumes but Lex loved it. Anyway, Chloe didn’t show up. It turns out her roommate had pledged for some sorority and Chloe smelled a rat. As she does. And get this – they all had some weird disease that made them like vampires! Clark got a call from Chloe telling him what was going on and of course he dashed off to save the day.
Anyway, Chloe got bitten and Clark came back home telling Lex all about it. So Lex told him about the problem of one of Luthorcorp’s people investigating it a couple of years ago and getting the same weird disease. So it turns out he had already had his scientists working on a cure and they dosed all the girls – after they’d cured Chloe, of course.
I bet you’re wondering why I haven’t mentioned the talk with Lionel. Well, that’s because we haven’t had it yet. I swear that man is more slippery than an eel! Every time Lex and I try to corner him he makes up some excuse and he’s gone. I’m so frustrated I want to shake him.
Yawn. Guess it’s time I went to bed. Oh wait, I hear Clark. Whoops, and Lex is yelling at him. What has he done now? (Going to investigate)
(Ten minutes later). Okay, I’m back. It turns out that Clark was investigating a back street strip club called the Windgate Club. Lex had membership there. And let me tell you, Clark was not happy about that. Anyway, Lois was apparently investigating the same thing. Well, she’d been dragged there by Chloe who had been investigating the death of a girl. The girl had apparently worked there.
Anyway, somehow Lois ended up on stage in this skimpy costume. Ugh the thought. I mean, I don’t like being ogled – but then Lois is more confident than me. Oops, getting off the topic.
So, Lois spots Clark at one of the tables and she comes down and pretends to give him a lap dance. Which Lex was not happy about.
“The only lap dance you should get is one from me,” Lex told him.
“Eww, TMI Lex,” I said when I went out to investigate. He just glared at me.
“I didn’t have a choice, Lex,” Clark protested. “She saw me.”
“But then you go and get yourself arrested!”
“Lex, calm down,” I told him.
“Come on Callie. He could have got into a world of trouble. What if that guy decides to pursue it?”
It turned out that Lois had been kidnapped by a guy who was some kind of diplomat. He’d murdered the girl, and it turns out that she was having an affair with a friend of Jonathan’s.
Two days later
Well, dear diary, I can now tell you that between Chloe and Lex they have seen to it that the guy we thought was going to get away with it scot free has got what he deserves. But I kind of feel sorry for Jack Jennings, Clark’s uncle. The whole scandal has meant he has had to drop his candidacy for re-election as a senator. He would have won too, because the guy he was running against was a complete unknown.
Jack would have actually had some real stiff competition this time around, if we, that is me and Clark, hadn’t persuaded Lex that it wasn’t the right time. We’re both well aware of his political ambitions, and while I applaud ambition and his desire to get the laws changed, particularly when it comes to gay marriage, I think he needs to bide his time. People still tend not to trust Luthors. I mean, I know people in Smallville like me, but once others hear that I’m Lex’s sister, well, they tend to give me a wide berth, if you know what I mean.
But the upshot of this whole affair is that Jonathan has decided to run as senator. And how cool is that? And Lex is right behind him. All the way. He’s offered his support in any way he can – financial or otherwise and Clark managed to persuade his dad to take the offer. This is so cool! And I just know he’s going to win! He’s the type of man people trust.
And you know? He reminds me of my Dad a lot. Sure, he’s stubborn and pig-headed, and sometimes he gets a little narrow-minded. It took him months to come around to the fact that Clark was not only gay, but also dating a Luthor! I somehow think he would have been happier if it had been me, the ten year age gap notwithstanding, but that’s another matter.
Whoops, my bad, as my dear darling brother would say. (That’s sarcasm, by the way) I haven’t written an entry in so long. Truth is I’ve been so busy, going back and forth between Gotham and Smallville. Yes, you heard it right. Bruce and I are officially a couple.
Honestly? I’ve always believed in the whole no sex before marriage thing. And you know, Lex laughed his head off when he found out I ... well, I mean, I’ve had relationships, I just never got around to ... and, well ... damn, I’m blushing. I guess in a lot of ways I’m still innocent.
Whoops, Lex has come in. I’m sitting in the study writing this. Back in a mo.
(Half an hour later)
Sorry, he wanted to discuss the latest media campaign. I minored in communications while I was studying my business degree and learned a little about the media, so it helps in this case. Anyway, where was I? Oh, right. Bruce and sex. I mean, we talked about it and that, but, well, I’ve kind of been shying away from the subject.
But let me tell you, those years he lived in Asia have been good for him in a way because he has learned techniques that you would not believe. And me being a first (ahem) timer, well, let’s just say that he knows how to deal with that.
I know what you’re thinking. I should have held onto my principles. But the thing is, I realised that after nearly dying from liver disease, that I shouldn’t waste time worrying about something like that. And this is not a casual relationship. Not for me. I don’t know how Bruce feels about it, but ... okay, I admit it, I’m in love with Bruce Wayne! There, I said it. And oh god, Lex is going to drive me insane if he finds out what I’ve just said.
I suppose it sounds kind of hypocritical, especially when you think of how I’ve encouraged Lex and Clark so much. But then again, it’s not like they can get married. Not yet. For one thing, Clark’s only eighteen, and while that’s above the age of consent, he’s too young for that sort of commitment. Plus, the state still doesn’t recognise gay marriage. They are so unbelievably backwards.
Anyway, I’m digressing. The point is, Bruce and I are getting along really well. Which is great.
So, where was I? Right, I was explaining why I’d been so busy. Well, after the docs gave me a clean bill of health, I went back to work and my clients were really happy to see me. I went to Star City for a couple of weeks because Oliver Queen needed some work on a project. He was happy to hear that I’d fully recovered.
He’s a nice guy, if a little bit arrogant. Lex reminded me to be careful around Oliver. Of course, his judgement is kind of clouded by the fact that Oliver used to bully him in school. Anyway, Oliver was surprised by the fact that Lex turned out to be my brother, but he isn’t holding it against me. He just says I was lucky not to be raised by Lionel. I kind of have to agree with him there.
Anyway, Lex was talking about throwing a costume party for Hallowe’en, but instead we all decided to go to the one being held at the Talon. Bruce begged off. Party pooper! I am so going to get him back for that one. So I was dateless. But I wasn’t the only one. I’d heard Chloe was too.
She’s been working the graveyard shift at the Daily Planet. Lex talked the managing editor into giving Chloe a shot at an internship by upping the advertising budget for Luthorcorp. Chloe got kind of annoyed at him for that, but he was only trying to be a good friend! It’s not like he was asking the woman to give Chloe a column! I know! (Sigh) Chloe wants to make it on her own, but it’s nice to have a little help.
Anyway, newbie apparently gets the worst shifts. So she’s been stuck working nights and studying at Met U.
Now, where was I?
Oh yeah, the party. Well, I bet you’re wondering what we each chose for our costumes. Lex wanted him and Clark to go as Alexander the Great and Hephaestion but I thought that was a bad idea.
“Geez, obvious much?” I commented.
“Why not?” he tried to argue. “They’re supposed to be known as lovers.”
“You want your ass kicked from here to the state line? The town’s really not ready for you guys to come out so publicly. I mean, they prefer it to be behind closed doors, know what I mean?”
“Antony and Cleopatra then,” Lex said.
“Geez Lex, I may be gay but I draw the line at cross-dressing.”
Lex grinned at Clark, then shrugged as if he was suggesting it was worth a shot.
“It’s Hallowe’en. Go as something scary. Although, you’re scary all by yourself Lex.”
“Ha ha, sis. Very funny.”
“I know, Dr Frankenstein. Clark can be the monster. He’s big enough. And he can be scary when he wants to.”
“I don’t know whether to be flattered or insulted,” Clark complained.
“I like that idea,” Lex said leering at Clark.
“Do you have to make everything sound dirty?” I shot back.
Lex just gave me a look. “Whatever, virgin girl.”
“Not anymore,” I told him gleefully.
“Oh yeah? Since when?”
“Last week,” I said smugly.
“And Bruce still wants to hang out with you?”
I punched him in the shoulder for that one. Little s**t!
Anyway, since Lex is the quintessential mad scientist, he did like the idea of being Frankenstein, and I helped Clark with the make-up. I have to admit, he looked pretty good when we were done, if I do say so myself
What about my costume? Well, I decided to go as Morticia, from the Addams Family.
We got plenty of stick over our costumes but Lex loved it. Anyway, Chloe didn’t show up. It turns out her roommate had pledged for some sorority and Chloe smelled a rat. As she does. And get this – they all had some weird disease that made them like vampires! Clark got a call from Chloe telling him what was going on and of course he dashed off to save the day.
Anyway, Chloe got bitten and Clark came back home telling Lex all about it. So Lex told him about the problem of one of Luthorcorp’s people investigating it a couple of years ago and getting the same weird disease. So it turns out he had already had his scientists working on a cure and they dosed all the girls – after they’d cured Chloe, of course.
I bet you’re wondering why I haven’t mentioned the talk with Lionel. Well, that’s because we haven’t had it yet. I swear that man is more slippery than an eel! Every time Lex and I try to corner him he makes up some excuse and he’s gone. I’m so frustrated I want to shake him.
Yawn. Guess it’s time I went to bed. Oh wait, I hear Clark. Whoops, and Lex is yelling at him. What has he done now? (Going to investigate)
(Ten minutes later). Okay, I’m back. It turns out that Clark was investigating a back street strip club called the Windgate Club. Lex had membership there. And let me tell you, Clark was not happy about that. Anyway, Lois was apparently investigating the same thing. Well, she’d been dragged there by Chloe who had been investigating the death of a girl. The girl had apparently worked there.
Anyway, somehow Lois ended up on stage in this skimpy costume. Ugh the thought. I mean, I don’t like being ogled – but then Lois is more confident than me. Oops, getting off the topic.
So, Lois spots Clark at one of the tables and she comes down and pretends to give him a lap dance. Which Lex was not happy about.
“The only lap dance you should get is one from me,” Lex told him.
“Eww, TMI Lex,” I said when I went out to investigate. He just glared at me.
“I didn’t have a choice, Lex,” Clark protested. “She saw me.”
“But then you go and get yourself arrested!”
“Lex, calm down,” I told him.
“Come on Callie. He could have got into a world of trouble. What if that guy decides to pursue it?”
It turned out that Lois had been kidnapped by a guy who was some kind of diplomat. He’d murdered the girl, and it turns out that she was having an affair with a friend of Jonathan’s.
Two days later
Well, dear diary, I can now tell you that between Chloe and Lex they have seen to it that the guy we thought was going to get away with it scot free has got what he deserves. But I kind of feel sorry for Jack Jennings, Clark’s uncle. The whole scandal has meant he has had to drop his candidacy for re-election as a senator. He would have won too, because the guy he was running against was a complete unknown.
Jack would have actually had some real stiff competition this time around, if we, that is me and Clark, hadn’t persuaded Lex that it wasn’t the right time. We’re both well aware of his political ambitions, and while I applaud ambition and his desire to get the laws changed, particularly when it comes to gay marriage, I think he needs to bide his time. People still tend not to trust Luthors. I mean, I know people in Smallville like me, but once others hear that I’m Lex’s sister, well, they tend to give me a wide berth, if you know what I mean.
But the upshot of this whole affair is that Jonathan has decided to run as senator. And how cool is that? And Lex is right behind him. All the way. He’s offered his support in any way he can – financial or otherwise and Clark managed to persuade his dad to take the offer. This is so cool! And I just know he’s going to win! He’s the type of man people trust.
And you know? He reminds me of my Dad a lot. Sure, he’s stubborn and pig-headed, and sometimes he gets a little narrow-minded. It took him months to come around to the fact that Clark was not only gay, but also dating a Luthor! I somehow think he would have been happier if it had been me, the ten year age gap notwithstanding, but that’s another matter.
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