Deep Thoughts in Greek Alleys

Title: Deep thoughts in Greek alleys
Author: tyffi
Pairing: Lex/other
Rating: suitable for children (FRC)
Category: gen, fluff
Words: ~850
Summary: Lex is thinking way too much; about the Kawatche caves, their symbols and their meanings - he almost forgets what's going on around him.
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Beta: lacrymosa_star

Disclaimer: "Smallville" and its characters are copyright of DC Comics, Warner Brothers, Tollin/Robbins and Millar/Gough Ink.

Deep thoughts in Greek alleys

I've lied at her!
It's not that I'm the most honest person in this world; I've twisted the truth for my advantages before, but I'm no liar! And yet, I've lied at Chris!

She's here with me in Greece, thinking she's accompanying me on an ordinary business trip, though I'm actually here to do some research.
There's a congress in Athens these days, and it was the best opportunity to meet some of the most respected linguists and historians I want to work for me. They are supposed to help me deciphering those unique symbols on the walls of the Kawatche caves.

Interestingly enough, similar symbols have been found in the vicinity of Sparta, and on a small island off the Croatian coast.

I always knew the symbols in Smallville are anything but of native American origin, however, I can't really focus on them now. All I can think of is that Chris is here with me, in Greece, because of a lie!

Why did I tell her at all that this is a business trip? Why did I even ask her to join me?

Of course, I know the answer, but I refuse to believe it. I'm even denying to verbalize those thoughts; the reason why I've asked her.

Maybe I'm still too wary to accept the positive things happening to me now. After all, whenever I felt the slightest bit of happiness, or luck, something horrible has happened only a little later. Am I to blame for that? Am I to blame for still hiding behind my past?

I should have told Chris the true reason for this journey, but I know I was afraid she might think that I'm obsessed with the caves. Even more than Clark seems to be.
Only a few days before we left for Greece, Chris has made a cheeky remark, asking me if I was planning to take up residence there, hanging down the walls like some giant bat. I've told her my interest is of scientific, and cultural nature.

Suddenly, Chris, who's still walking close to me, pulls me into a narrow alley, pushing my back against the wall and kisses me.
I'm completely taken by surprise, standing stock-still for a moment.

"Back with me again?" Chris grins, perfectly aware that I wasn't listening to her during the last minutes. Her face is still close to mine, and I can see my reflection in her greenish eyes. Damn it, I'm still looking puzzled!

"You don't have a guilty conscience, do you?!" She tilts her head, and for a second I'm convinced she knows I've lied to her about the reason for this trip.
My mind's racing.
Shall I make a confession, or shall I keep to my story? But then there's this affectionate twinkle in her eyes; she wouldn't look at me like that if she knew I've been lying.

"There's no need to feel bad," Chris says; her breath smells of minty-cheery pastilles she likes so much. "I was aware you wouldn't have much time for me when I entered the plane. At least not as long as your meetings would last. - It's really okay, Lex. I've had a good time so far anyway. I did the whole tourist thing, took a myriad of pictures and even learned Greek!" She beams at me. "Now, that your meetings are over, I'm your personal guide to Athens!"

I raise my brows. She has learned a language in less than four days? And she's still believing I'm here because of business? Sure, the caves and their symbols are some kind of business, and hiring linguists definitely is, but Chris really is a smart person...
"You've learned Greek?"

"Yes! I can say 'Good morning' – Kaliméra, 'Good bye' – Adío, and Mia Oozow, parakalów – 'a glass of Ouzo, please!'"

She's looking at me with her most earnest expression, similar to those she shows in front of court, but her eyes are betraying her. There's nothing serious about her at the moment.
I can't help but grin.

"Ah, he's back with me again. Will you stay with me for a while, or will I lose you again to your thoughts?"

Her expression becomes cheeky, and still grinning, I pull my arm around her waist, leaning back against the wall. Before I kiss her, I make sure that this alley is really as deserted as it seems.
"Sometimes I'm seriously wondering why I'm still with you -- Weirdo!"

"Because you'd never survive dumping me. My dad's still a Marine," she replies, grinning, and leans up to nuzzle my nose. "And I like you so much better alive! -- Shall we get going then?"

Once more, I glance at each side of the alley, before pulling her closer to me.
"Actually, it's quite nice here. And lonesome."

A jolly giggle escapes her throat, and she cups my cheek in her palm. Suddenly, this strange feeling that gave my stomach that sickening jolts, is gone. I'm here in Greece with Chris; she loves me, and is glad she was allowed to join me -- it doesn't matter what our journey is called.

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