FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/21/18 11:12 PM
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 12:16 AM
HELP OUT OF PRACTICE. SEE YOU IN WEEK
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 01:13 AM
Omg! I’m still in shock. You’re here and you posted a new part!! I just went and reread it all. I just love this story. I’ve been feeling so terrible for Clark and so mad at Lois for being so obtuse but luckily it didn’t last too long. I just loved this part. So sweet and romantic and so Clark. You write them so beautifully. I’m so happy you’re back!!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 02:29 AM
It was worth the wait, Sue! I almost didn't want to read it because I didn't want it to be over! What a fantastic continuation of your amazing story! (And maybe I'll try to write the next sentence without an exclamation mark! <g>)
First of all, Clark fumbling around for his glasses, dropping them, almost stepping on them, then rushing to get dressed, buttoning his shirt up wrong... I was dying. That is so completely, utterly and totally perfect. The most powerful, confident being on Earth reduced to a bumbling wreck because Lois Lane said she loved him. Oh, Clark. Sometimes he just seems so very human, and that's why we love him!
Speaking of perfect, this little snippet of dialogue was, too:
Awwww! They are so cute, and nervous, and uncertain, and happy, and so sweet. I think most writers would have jumped right into that life-changing, 'I love you' conversation, but this little pause makes it feel real.
Good grief, I'm going to end up quoting this whole thing. Seriously. I just have to tell you that I love the way you write dialogue (totally jealous of it, too, not going to lie!), and the way that you weave in these great character moments while they are talking/flirting/testing the waters. I love the way Clark thinks he knows her well enough to know she's bluffing... but then how he second-guesses himself, because, well, they are totally heading into new territory here! He's realizing that he's never had a chance to see this side of her personality before!
Oh, and I was going to tell you that when I got to this part and you had him turn towards the door to leave, my eyes got wide and I went, "Oh, no, you don't! Sue, don't you let him leave that room, darn it!" So glad that Lois asked for that second favor
Speaking of which...
I loved this. Loved, loved, loved. Lois's bravado was so Lois, and you know she's dying inside and trying not to show it. But Clark's soft 'hey' and him waiting for her to look him in the eyes while he told her he loved her? Dyyyyyyiiinnnnng. That was a great touch!
Oh, Lois. You write her so well, Sue. I love it when I can imagine the characters saying/doing things, and this whole exchange just made me smile.
This. This is them in a nutshell, the whole reason I love this show.
PS - You write kisses so well, and I'm jealous again. I mean.
Haha, I had the same thought, Lois. I was rooting for the other way, too. Unbutton from now on, always unbutton.
Oh. my. Stay! Yes, stay! Wait, we aren't on the nfic side of things, are we? Darn.
This killed me. But I loved every minute of it.
Nevermind. Just kidding. That didn't kill me. This did. I know this story is on this side of the boards. I know. But it might have to migrate over before the end of the story, because I thought my screen burst into flame after this paragraph.
I love when he tries to tell himself that it'd be fine, them sleeping in the same bed. Sure, it'd be no big deal. No problem. And then he's like... Ummm, I'm an idiot, that would be a very, very bad idea. Haha, that's perfect. You've already admitted you're weak when it comes to her, Kent. Give it up.
Kiss her again, just to be sure he's ranking her correctly. Lois, you're terrible. I'm surprised she admitted to him that she would've said yes! Dude. I'm loving that. But good for Clark, doing the right thing. (Although I'm going to vote for an alternate part 9, where he takes her up on her offer. Just to make sure he's ranking her correctly, of course.)
I"m curious to see how he's going to have "the talk" with her about his other job - should be interesting! I love this story, Sue, and I'm so happy that you came back to it. Please don't leave us too long until the next part!
Tracey
First of all, Clark fumbling around for his glasses, dropping them, almost stepping on them, then rushing to get dressed, buttoning his shirt up wrong... I was dying. That is so completely, utterly and totally perfect. The most powerful, confident being on Earth reduced to a bumbling wreck because Lois Lane said she loved him. Oh, Clark. Sometimes he just seems so very human, and that's why we love him!
Speaking of perfect, this little snippet of dialogue was, too:
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"I have no idea what happens now," she said with a giggle. "Do you?"
Clark quickly shifted his attention to her face. He exhaled his own little laugh from the sheer surreal joy of the moment. Then he shook his head. "We're definitely in uncharted waters here."
Clark quickly shifted his attention to her face. He exhaled his own little laugh from the sheer surreal joy of the moment. Then he shook his head. "We're definitely in uncharted waters here."
Awwww! They are so cute, and nervous, and uncertain, and happy, and so sweet. I think most writers would have jumped right into that life-changing, 'I love you' conversation, but this little pause makes it feel real.
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"I—" Clark hesitated, then shook his head. He was too tired to trust himself with sharing a few fantasies. "So what's the favor? You want me to go downstairs and get you a new key card?"
She considered it for a long moment, then shrugged. "I guess if you're jet-lagged then fetching a key card is about as useful as you can be."
He narrowed his eyes in what was only half-mocking irritation and his voice cracked a little as he said, "Useful?"
Lois smirked. "Could you be useful in another way?"
For a long moment neither of them moved. Clark wasn't sure how much of what she was hinting at was simply flirtation, or if maybe she was being earnest and hiding it in a tease. If she was flirting, this was a fun new dimension to their usual banter. If she was in earnest, he was going to have to tell her about Superman. Telling her the truth would definitely ruin this night and the easy, uncomplicated way they were being open about their feelings. He'd seen Lois bluff plenty of times and her current attitude was nearly identical.
Or was it? Her eyes, while bright, also contained a faint flicker of anxiety. An electric tingle blanketed his skin at the possibility that she was in earnest. That was all the reason he needed to pretend it was only flirting.
"I guess we'll never know," he said quietly and reluctantly turned towards the door. Behind him he could hear her pulse ratchet to a rapid, staccato beat.
She considered it for a long moment, then shrugged. "I guess if you're jet-lagged then fetching a key card is about as useful as you can be."
He narrowed his eyes in what was only half-mocking irritation and his voice cracked a little as he said, "Useful?"
Lois smirked. "Could you be useful in another way?"
For a long moment neither of them moved. Clark wasn't sure how much of what she was hinting at was simply flirtation, or if maybe she was being earnest and hiding it in a tease. If she was flirting, this was a fun new dimension to their usual banter. If she was in earnest, he was going to have to tell her about Superman. Telling her the truth would definitely ruin this night and the easy, uncomplicated way they were being open about their feelings. He'd seen Lois bluff plenty of times and her current attitude was nearly identical.
Or was it? Her eyes, while bright, also contained a faint flicker of anxiety. An electric tingle blanketed his skin at the possibility that she was in earnest. That was all the reason he needed to pretend it was only flirting.
"I guess we'll never know," he said quietly and reluctantly turned towards the door. Behind him he could hear her pulse ratchet to a rapid, staccato beat.
Good grief, I'm going to end up quoting this whole thing. Seriously. I just have to tell you that I love the way you write dialogue (totally jealous of it, too, not going to lie!), and the way that you weave in these great character moments while they are talking/flirting/testing the waters. I love the way Clark thinks he knows her well enough to know she's bluffing... but then how he second-guesses himself, because, well, they are totally heading into new territory here! He's realizing that he's never had a chance to see this side of her personality before!
Oh, and I was going to tell you that when I got to this part and you had him turn towards the door to leave, my eyes got wide and I went, "Oh, no, you don't! Sue, don't you let him leave that room, darn it!" So glad that Lois asked for that second favor
Speaking of which...
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She bit her lip, released it, and sucked in a quick breath. "And maybe you could tell me you love me again, just for good measure."
Clark framed her face between his hands and tried to look annoyed. He didn't quite manage it because he couldn't stop smiling. "Anything else?"
"No. That should do it." Lois closed her eyes and her lips parted.
"Hey," he whispered and waited for her eyes to open. When they did his throat tightened a little when he saw she was just as dazed as he was by their new proximity. "I love you."
Clark framed her face between his hands and tried to look annoyed. He didn't quite manage it because he couldn't stop smiling. "Anything else?"
"No. That should do it." Lois closed her eyes and her lips parted.
"Hey," he whispered and waited for her eyes to open. When they did his throat tightened a little when he saw she was just as dazed as he was by their new proximity. "I love you."
I loved this. Loved, loved, loved. Lois's bravado was so Lois, and you know she's dying inside and trying not to show it. But Clark's soft 'hey' and him waiting for her to look him in the eyes while he told her he loved her? Dyyyyyyiiinnnnng. That was a great touch!
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"How was that?" he murmured when their lips lost contact.
Her brain was still fogged with elation, so all she could think to say was, "S'okay."
"Okay," he echoed in an amused tone. "Admit it. That was a lot better than just okay."
"Maybe it was," she allowed. "Let me think about it."
Her brain was still fogged with elation, so all she could think to say was, "S'okay."
"Okay," he echoed in an amused tone. "Admit it. That was a lot better than just okay."
"Maybe it was," she allowed. "Let me think about it."
Oh, Lois. You write her so well, Sue. I love it when I can imagine the characters saying/doing things, and this whole exchange just made me smile. Quote
She'd always scoffed at the idea of soulmates, but at this moment she was willing to believe they might actually exist. How else could she explain how perfectly right it felt to be in Clark's arms? The fact that they were in an unfamiliar hotel room didn't change the sense of being home.
This. This is them in a nutshell, the whole reason I love this show.
PS - You write kisses so well, and I'm jealous again. I mean.
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"Why? I knew you were in here, and I was willing to wait. I mean, really, I had nowhere else to go except maybe Perry's room." Lois fixed the next button down, biting her lip at the tantalizing glimpse of skin that afforded her. She mentally chided herself that she was doing it wrong. Shouldn't she be trying to undress him instead?
Haha, I had the same thought, Lois. I was rooting for the other way, too. Unbutton from now on, always unbutton.
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Her heart fluttered in her chest at the thought of not leaving. The flutter increased as he leaned down to place a kiss in front of her ear. "Stay," he whispered.
Stay. It was so simple. She could stay. Her mouth went dry at the possibilities, acutely aware of the cushy expanse of unmade bed only a few feet behind her. What if she stayed? What would happen? Would they… Oh god! What if they did? She had been only half-kidding before, but that was only because she hadn't thought they would really get this far.
Stay. It was so simple. She could stay. Her mouth went dry at the possibilities, acutely aware of the cushy expanse of unmade bed only a few feet behind her. What if she stayed? What would happen? Would they… Oh god! What if they did? She had been only half-kidding before, but that was only because she hadn't thought they would really get this far.
Oh. my. Stay! Yes, stay! Wait, we aren't on the nfic side of things, are we? Darn.
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"I think you're shaking, too."
"Wouldn't surprise me." He left a kiss just below her ear, making her shiver again, this time in earnest. "You pretty much always have that effect on me."
"Do I?" she asked breathlessly.
"Yeah." His hands traveled down her arms and found her own, then gently raised them to place a kiss on the back of each of her hands. "Every time you've ever touched me, Lois, it makes me tremble."
"Oh, come on." She rolled her eyes even as his words sent another tremor through her.
"No, really." He kissed each of her palms. "Maybe sometimes it's only on the inside, but I promise it happens."
"Wouldn't surprise me." He left a kiss just below her ear, making her shiver again, this time in earnest. "You pretty much always have that effect on me."
"Do I?" she asked breathlessly.
"Yeah." His hands traveled down her arms and found her own, then gently raised them to place a kiss on the back of each of her hands. "Every time you've ever touched me, Lois, it makes me tremble."
"Oh, come on." She rolled her eyes even as his words sent another tremor through her.
"No, really." He kissed each of her palms. "Maybe sometimes it's only on the inside, but I promise it happens."
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She didn't just want or need Clark at this moment. The sensation was deeper, richer, and more all-consuming than simple lust or passion. The white hot inevitability of the two of them making love had her dizzy and yet she had never felt this calm and certain. Clark's fingers tightened slightly on her arms and she knew instinctively that he was feeling the same primal pull.
Nevermind. Just kidding. That didn't kill me. This did. I know this story is on this side of the boards. I know. But it might have to migrate over before the end of the story, because I thought my screen burst into flame after this paragraph.
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"You know," Lois mused, "this is a pretty big bed." Her hand swooped an invitation over the empty space next to her.
He could feel his cheeks flushing as he paused at the end of the sofa bed. He looked over at Lois again and his resolve weakened a little. They could sleep in the same bed, he told himself. Just sleep. That was all. Just two friends sharing a bed. He could face the other way and it would almost be like she wasn't there at all… Who the heck did he think he was kidding?
"That would be a bad idea," he rasped.
He could feel his cheeks flushing as he paused at the end of the sofa bed. He looked over at Lois again and his resolve weakened a little. They could sleep in the same bed, he told himself. Just sleep. That was all. Just two friends sharing a bed. He could face the other way and it would almost be like she wasn't there at all… Who the heck did he think he was kidding?
"That would be a bad idea," he rasped.
I love when he tries to tell himself that it'd be fine, them sleeping in the same bed. Sure, it'd be no big deal. No problem. And then he's like... Ummm, I'm an idiot, that would be a very, very bad idea. Haha, that's perfect. You've already admitted you're weak when it comes to her, Kent. Give it up.
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"Number one?" she repeated with a giggle. "Liar. I bet you say that to all the girls."
"Nope, just you. Definitely number one."
"Maybe you should kiss me again. Just to make sure you're ranking me correctly."
Clark took a deep breath and released it slowly. He'd given anything in the world right now to be kissing her again. "I don't think that's a good idea," he whispered.
Her voice was equally as hushed as she asked, "Why not?"
"You know why not."
He heard her heart rate speed up, and her quick intake of breath. "I would have said 'yes,'" she whispered. "I still would."
"Nope, just you. Definitely number one."
"Maybe you should kiss me again. Just to make sure you're ranking me correctly."
Clark took a deep breath and released it slowly. He'd given anything in the world right now to be kissing her again. "I don't think that's a good idea," he whispered.
Her voice was equally as hushed as she asked, "Why not?"
"You know why not."
He heard her heart rate speed up, and her quick intake of breath. "I would have said 'yes,'" she whispered. "I still would."
Kiss her again, just to be sure he's ranking her correctly.
Lois, you're terrible. I'm surprised she admitted to him that she would've said yes! Dude. I'm loving that. But good for Clark, doing the right thing. (Although I'm going to vote for an alternate part 9, where he takes her up on her offer. Just to make sure he's ranking her correctly, of course.)I"m curious to see how he's going to have "the talk" with her about his other job - should be interesting! I love this story, Sue, and I'm so happy that you came back to it. Please don't leave us too long until the next part!
Tracey
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 02:36 AM
She’s back!
I cannot believe I wrote you today asking about this story!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 03:27 AM
It's been AGES since I've been on here... and here Sue has me, reading way past my bedtime!! Better post the next chapter soon!! 
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 05:33 AM
Ok, so I haven't read yet. But that's only because I've decided this needs to be done right, so I need to start again at chapter one.
But I will read, as soon as I get through that little thing called work
So just in case it takes me longer than planned to find the chance to drop by: yay, Sue! You're back!
(I had to check twice to make sure it really was you posting... 
)
Really looking forward to sitting down to read this and hoping this means there's also hope for Lola and her yellow feathers. And Anton...
But I will read, as soon as I get through that little thing called work
So just in case it takes me longer than planned to find the chance to drop by: yay, Sue! You're back!
(I had to check twice to make sure it really was you posting... )Really looking forward to sitting down to read this and hoping this means there's also hope for Lola and her yellow feathers. And Anton...
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 12:36 PM
Sue! You’re back! And back with a bang 
Wonderful chapter, and I’m so glad to see Lois finally out of the hallway and tantalising Clark with her lack of pants.
Welcome back
Wonderful chapter, and I’m so glad to see Lois finally out of the hallway and tantalising Clark with her lack of pants.
Welcome back
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 03:45 PM
It’s so awesome to be back! 
My hands were literally shaking as I tried to remember how to post yesterday. 
Thank you all so much for being so warm and welcoming! 
Artemis – Yeah, I’m out of practice, too. Hope to catch you later. And I doubly hope that you’ll be passing through again this summer. I think it’s long since time for me to pick up the tab for you and Larry.
Jackie – OMG! I missed you! I thought about you all the time back when I was still posting and you were AWOL. I thought about emailing you, but didn’t want you to think/realize that I was working up to stalking you.
Lois obtuse? Surely not! To be fair, she has a lot to work through – dating a sociopath, crushing on a superhero, feeling like she’s losing her best friend, work pressures, work exploding… I’m willing to cut her a little slack. 
Tracey – Oooo! Long FDK! :swoon: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
For all intents and purposes, he is human (at lease I think he thinks he is) and that’s why I love him.
In real life we seldom actually skip ahead (however much I sometimes wish people would just come to the frickin’ point already). Plus, I just enjoy hearing them banter in my head.
Thanks! See above about the voices in my head. 
No way in hell I’m letting him leave that room at that point! <heh>
Yeah, I was kinda squiffy on the inside picturing it in my head while writing. Glad to see it had the same effect on someone else. <g>
Me, too. But we are, as you noted, on the PG side of things. 
Not only is he weak, but also he’s just admitted that to her. Inviting him to sleep in the bed, too, is Lois continuing to gamble (and betting that he continues to make level-headed decisions). How long do you think he can hold out? 
Of course she admitted it! Right now they’re both a little drunk on being able to say what they’re actually thinking. Well, Lois is. Clark is still struggling a bit with telling her the whole truth.
Not too long, I hope. Certainly not a couple of years. I’m happy to be back and happy that you’re happy with the story.
Morgana – Yep. Thank you for all the nudges to get it going again. 
Mozartmaid - Staying up late? Pshaw! It’ll still be here in the morning. Thanks for reading!
Cris – Hi! So good to see you’re still around! It’s best if you do take the time to read it all again, so I appreciate that you’re willing to do it. I’ll wait patiently (mostly) to hear back.
I promise that Nice Girl will be back after I get this one finished. I have actually been working on it during my unplanned hiatus. And I’ve spent a lot of time singing “Copacobana” under my breath. Way too much time, really.
NostalgiaKick – Thanks! It’s sooooooo good to be back. Poor Lois was in that hallway for far too long.
Thanks again (and again and again) to you all for remembering this story. I'm truly delighted to be home again. I've missed you all!
My hands were literally shaking as I tried to remember how to post yesterday. Thank you all so much for being so warm and welcoming! Artemis – Yeah, I’m out of practice, too. Hope to catch you later. And I doubly hope that you’ll be passing through again this summer. I think it’s long since time for me to pick up the tab for you and Larry.
Jackie – OMG! I missed you! I thought about you all the time back when I was still posting and you were AWOL. I thought about emailing you, but didn’t want you to think/realize that I was working up to stalking you.
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I’ve been feeling so terrible for Clark and so mad at Lois for being so obtuse but luckily it didn’t last too long.
Lois obtuse?
Surely not! To be fair, she has a lot to work through – dating a sociopath, crushing on a superhero, feeling like she’s losing her best friend, work pressures, work exploding… I’m willing to cut her a little slack. Tracey – Oooo! Long FDK! :swoon: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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First of all, Clark fumbling around for his glasses, dropping them, almost stepping on them, then rushing to get dressed, buttoning his shirt up wrong... I was dying. That is so completely, utterly and totally perfect. The most powerful, confident being on Earth reduced to a bumbling wreck because Lois Lane said she loved him. Oh, Clark. Sometimes he just seems so very human, and that's why we love him!
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I think most writers would have jumped right into that life-changing, 'I love you' conversation, but this little pause makes it feel real.
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Seriously. I just have to tell you that I love the way you write dialogue (totally jealous of it, too, not going to lie!), and the way that you weave in these great character moments while they are talking/flirting/testing the waters.
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Oh, and I was going to tell you that when I got to this part and you had him turn towards the door to leave, my eyes got wide and I went, "Oh, no, you don't! Sue, don't you let him leave that room, darn it!"
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Lois's bravado was so Lois, and you know she's dying inside and trying not to show it. But Clark's soft 'hey' and him waiting for her to look him in the eyes while he told her he loved her? Dyyyyyyiiinnnnng. That was a great touch!
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Haha, I had the same thought, Lois. I was rooting for the other way, too. Unbutton from now on, always unbutton.
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I love when he tries to tell himself that it'd be fine, them sleeping in the same bed. Sure, it'd be no big deal. No problem. And then he's like... Ummm, I'm an idiot, that would be a very, very bad idea. Haha, that's perfect. You've already admitted you're weak when it comes to her, Kent. Give it up.
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Lois, you're terrible. I'm surprised she admitted to him that she would've said yes! Dude. I'm loving that.
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I love this story, Sue, and I'm so happy that you came back to it. Please don't leave us too long until the next part!
I’m happy to be back and happy that you’re happy with the story. Morgana – Yep.
Thank you for all the nudges to get it going again. Mozartmaid - Staying up late? Pshaw! It’ll still be here in the morning.
Thanks for reading!Cris – Hi! So good to see you’re still around! It’s best if you do take the time to read it all again, so I appreciate that you’re willing to do it. I’ll wait patiently (mostly) to hear back.
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hoping this means there's also hope for Lola and her yellow feathers. And Anton...
NostalgiaKick – Thanks! It’s sooooooo good to be back. Poor Lois was in that hallway for far too long.
Thanks again (and again and again) to you all for remembering this story. I'm truly delighted to be home again. I've missed you all!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 04:40 PM
Lol I thought about emailing you too but was thinking the same thing! I just realized I never left fdk on the first 8 parts of this one. Probably because I read it after you had already left. I promise I will come back and do it soon. Sooo happy you’re back!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 07:52 PM
You know, if Superman can be so awkward and endearing, there's hope for the rest of us mortals when we are that way too.
I'm sooo happy to see you Sue! I hope that real life has been treating you well. Welcome home.
I'm sooo happy to see you Sue! I hope that real life has been treating you well. Welcome home.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 08:20 PM
Sue is back! Yay! My prayers to the Goddess of Fic were answered...
I'm not commenting right now, because I’m going to relish rereading this awesome fic first, and holding my impatience in check for reading the new part... I'll come back ASAP on this thread.
Sue, I’m very happy you’re back. I do hope RL wasn’t too harsh during your hiatus from the Boards.
I'm not commenting right now, because I’m going to relish rereading this awesome fic first, and holding my impatience in check for reading the new part... I'll come back ASAP on this thread.
Sue, I’m very happy you’re back. I do hope RL wasn’t too harsh during your hiatus from the Boards.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/22/18 09:45 PM
Sue,
Good things come to those who wait. You are always worth the wait.
I am definitely going back to read parts 1-8 again and then have “dessert” by reading part 9 again. I simply cannot convey how good it is to have you posting again. “Saying Goodbye” to part 9 means we get to say “Hello” to part 10.... 
Good things come to those who wait. You are always worth the wait.
I am definitely going back to read parts 1-8 again and then have “dessert” by reading part 9 again. I simply cannot convey how good it is to have you posting again. “Saying Goodbye” to part 9 means we get to say “Hello” to part 10....
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/23/18 01:28 AM
Hi!
Jackie - LOL! We've been ships passing in the night. I'm sooooo happy to see you again. For those who don't know, Jackie will always hold a special place in my heart because she was the first person ever to leave me FDK on this site. You just never forget your first.
PuffyTiger - There's definitely hope for us all!
Those two words actually moved me to tears. Or maybe it's just really dusty in here. Probably dust. Either way, thank you so much!
Millefeuilles - Ha! I'm relieved that it was just prayers and no virgins were sacrificed. I'm very happy to be back and even happier to see that you're still here. Yay! 
SupesFan - Worth a year and half wait? Only Clark would be worth that much time squandered.
Thank you!
I can't put into words how wonderful it feels to be back, especially with such a warm reception.
Thank you all! I've missed you like crazy!
Jackie - LOL! We've been ships passing in the night. I'm sooooo happy to see you again. For those who don't know, Jackie will always hold a special place in my heart because she was the first person ever to leave me FDK on this site.
You just never forget your first. PuffyTiger - There's definitely hope for us all!
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Welcome home.
Those two words actually moved me to tears. Or maybe it's just really dusty in here. Probably dust. Either way, thank you so much!
Millefeuilles - Ha! I'm relieved that it was just prayers and no virgins were sacrificed.
I'm very happy to be back and even happier to see that you're still here. Yay! SupesFan - Worth a year and half wait? Only Clark would be worth that much time squandered.
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I simply cannot convey how good it is to have you posting again.
Thank you!
I can't put into words how wonderful it feels to be back, especially with such a warm reception.Thank you all! I've missed you like crazy!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/23/18 01:47 AM
OMG a new chapter from Sue! Hi, I'm new around here but I'm a big fan (hides). I'm so excited to see this story continuing, I'm completely in love with how you write these two idiots.
Anyway, welcome back!
Anyway, welcome back!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/24/18 01:51 AM
Yay, you're back!
Okay, I read this chapter, and it's beautiful. If I started to quote it, I'm not sure where I would stop. I love how Clark and Lois are reacting. Clark's fumbling to get out of bed was, so tender and sweet. I wish that had been a scene in the series.
Thanks for the excuse to re-read the story since I'm sure I've forgotten important points. Or maybe I missed them the first time through. Anyway, that's now on my "To Do" list.
Again, welcome back.
Okay, I read this chapter, and it's beautiful. If I started to quote it, I'm not sure where I would stop. I love how Clark and Lois are reacting. Clark's fumbling to get out of bed was, so tender and sweet. I wish that had been a scene in the series.
Thanks for the excuse to re-read the story since I'm sure I've forgotten important points. Or maybe I missed them the first time through.
Anyway, that's now on my "To Do" list. Again, welcome back.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/24/18 01:58 AM
Few things in life give me more pleasure than seeing Sue's name appear on my phone. (For detailed descriptions of some other things, check the naughty side of the boards. 
) Seeing that Sue posted again made my heart leap with joy.
Few things in life give me more pleasure than reading Sue's writing. Seeing this new part prompted me to go back and reread the entire story (along with the special naughty interlude titled "Apollo" that lives on my hard drive ). Sue understands Deborah Joy Levine's vision for the show, which results in characterizations in keeping with the way they were drawn that first season. I love her witty banter and sexual tension, but relish the true friendship that is at the base of it all. And because Lois and Clark are friends, it allows this part to shine. They can tease, kiss and touch to demonstrate their feelings for each other, and then verbally probe to find the line that can't yet be crossed. Confessing their love isn't just an excuse to jump in the sack, it's an opportunity to deepen their friendship. It is romantic and funny and hopeful and beautiful. It is Sue in top form.
Few things in life give me more pleasure than being Sue's friend.
Susan, who is itching to brush the dust off her hiking boots
) Seeing that Sue posted again made my heart leap with joy.Few things in life give me more pleasure than reading Sue's writing. Seeing this new part prompted me to go back and reread the entire story (along with the special naughty interlude titled "Apollo" that lives on my hard drive
). Sue understands Deborah Joy Levine's vision for the show, which results in characterizations in keeping with the way they were drawn that first season. I love her witty banter and sexual tension, but relish the true friendship that is at the base of it all. And because Lois and Clark are friends, it allows this part to shine. They can tease, kiss and touch to demonstrate their feelings for each other, and then verbally probe to find the line that can't yet be crossed. Confessing their love isn't just an excuse to jump in the sack, it's an opportunity to deepen their friendship. It is romantic and funny and hopeful and beautiful. It is Sue in top form.Few things in life give me more pleasure than being Sue's friend.
Susan, who is itching to brush the dust off her hiking boots
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/24/18 05:06 AM
I'm not sure I can leave fdk without quoting everything in this chapter, but I'll try.
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"Hi!" Lois chirped as she pulled on the hem of the shirt in an ineffective attempt to lengthen it.
"Hi," he managed to reply in a voice that sounded surprisingly normal.
Her eyes narrowed a little as she took in his rumpled appearance. "You're sure I didn't wake you?"
Clark swallowed hard and shook his head. "I wasn't asleep yet."
Lois smiled like she knew better. "Maybe you should ask me inside? Or do you want to do this in the hallway?"
"Hi," he managed to reply in a voice that sounded surprisingly normal.
Her eyes narrowed a little as she took in his rumpled appearance. "You're sure I didn't wake you?"
Clark swallowed hard and shook his head. "I wasn't asleep yet."
Lois smiled like she knew better. "Maybe you should ask me inside? Or do you want to do this in the hallway?"
I loved the detail of her tugging on the hem of the t-shirt a few times, trying to get it to grow longer.
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"Then I need to ask you for a favor. I, uh, well, in my haste to get over here, I kind of forgot my room key." She looked down, as if to verify that her room key wasn't there. Her cheeks flushed and she gave the hem of the shirt another frantic tug which only stretched the material tighter across her chest. He blushed at the discovery that she wasn't wearing a bra as she added, "Actually, I kind of forgot to get dressed, too."
"Yeah, you, uh, you kinda did," he mumbled.
Lois looked up at him from beneath her lashes, giving him a sheepish grin. "I swear, Clark, I wasn't trying to seduce you by showing up in just your t-shirt."
He couldn't resist teasing her. "You think I'm that easily seduced?"
Lois laughed. "I don't know. Maybe. Are you?" She fluttered her eyelashes for effect and it actually took his breath away.
Clark gave her another once-over, taking his time as he appreciated her legs and the alluring drape of the shirt over her curves. "You're lucky I'm jet-lagged right now."
"Oh yeah?" she scoffed. "If you weren't jet-lagged what would you do?"
"I—" Clark hesitated, then shook his head. He was too tired to trust himself with sharing a few fantasies.
"Yeah, you, uh, you kinda did," he mumbled.
Lois looked up at him from beneath her lashes, giving him a sheepish grin. "I swear, Clark, I wasn't trying to seduce you by showing up in just your t-shirt."
He couldn't resist teasing her. "You think I'm that easily seduced?"
Lois laughed. "I don't know. Maybe. Are you?" She fluttered her eyelashes for effect and it actually took his breath away.
Clark gave her another once-over, taking his time as he appreciated her legs and the alluring drape of the shirt over her curves. "You're lucky I'm jet-lagged right now."
"Oh yeah?" she scoffed. "If you weren't jet-lagged what would you do?"
"I—" Clark hesitated, then shook his head. He was too tired to trust himself with sharing a few fantasies.
You write these characters with such skill. I feel it inside how Lois needs reassurance by asking for Clark to kiss her and tell her again that he loves her, but as top banana she can't just leave herself as a supplicant. She tells him to wow her. And Clark is so Clark by delivering on each count.
The careful choices you've made to describe their interactions give me such a multi-sensory experience. I can see it and feel it and even smell it sometimes. I live that the kiss was mind bending, that she dissolved into him, that her tongue stroked inquisitively, that she feels unfeigned love.
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He really was willing to do anything for her; surely she could show him the same kind of consideration.
"How long was the flight from Hawaii?" Lois studied him, watching closely to gauge just how exhausted he was.
It looked like he had to stifle a yawn before answering, "Twelve hours."
Lois shook her head in wonder. How was he even still standing at this point? "Aren't you tired?"
"Not anymore." His eyebrows rose and fell in a lecherous tease.
"Liar," she playfully pushed his shoulder so that he wobbled slightly on his feet. "If you want me to leave, just say so."
He tightened his arms around her a little, pulling her closer against him. "I don't want you to leave."
Her heart fluttered in her chest at the thought of not leaving. The flutter increased as he leaned down to place a kiss in front of her ear. "Stay," he whispered.
Stay. It was so simple. She could stay. Her mouth went dry at the possibilities, acutely aware of the cushy expanse of unmade bed only a few feet behind her. What if she stayed?
"How long was the flight from Hawaii?" Lois studied him, watching closely to gauge just how exhausted he was.
It looked like he had to stifle a yawn before answering, "Twelve hours."
Lois shook her head in wonder. How was he even still standing at this point? "Aren't you tired?"
"Not anymore." His eyebrows rose and fell in a lecherous tease.
"Liar," she playfully pushed his shoulder so that he wobbled slightly on his feet. "If you want me to leave, just say so."
He tightened his arms around her a little, pulling her closer against him. "I don't want you to leave."
Her heart fluttered in her chest at the thought of not leaving. The flutter increased as he leaned down to place a kiss in front of her ear. "Stay," he whispered.
Stay. It was so simple. She could stay. Her mouth went dry at the possibilities, acutely aware of the cushy expanse of unmade bed only a few feet behind her. What if she stayed?
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"You make me weak." His whispered words tickled over the inside of her elbow. Every nerve in her body was awake and eager for more. She thought she had experienced desire before. Paul, Claude, and especially Superman had made her yearn for a kiss, or a touch, or maybe something more. But those feelings paled in comparison to this. She didn't just want or need Clark at this moment. The sensation was deeper, richer, and more all-consuming than simple lust or passion. The white hot inevitability of the two of them making love had her dizzy and yet she had never felt this calm and certain. Clark's fingers tightened slightly on her arms and she knew instinctively that he was feeling the same primal pull.
Oh, and HOT! Kind of like the looks ("white hot inevitability," indeed) and kisses they gave each other in SoulMates. So much longing and UST that they want to act on NOW!
Poor Clark. Lois deflected all of his efforts to tell her his secret. Loved her confession that she was jealous of his mystery love. I hope she remembers that he tried to tell her about Superman, too. I'm loving how open and happy and free Lois feels with her realization that she loves Clark. I'm not eager to see her get mad.
More soon, please!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/24/18 11:37 AM
When you first posted this part, I was so over the moon at seeing you back and posting (still am!!), I’m not sure I was really able to really take in the wonderful-ness that is this part. I mean, I loved it the first time but I’ve reread it countless times now and I appreciate it even more. There are so many gems in this one. Lois running over in such a hurry she doesn’t realize she’s not wearing pants. Clark who can’t help but notice, more than once. His buttons being done up wrong and Lois fixing them for him. Squeal! That kiss!!! Sigh! Lois fishing for compliments. Lol It’s just so full of sexy, sweet moments. You capture them perfectly! I wish I could leave you the feedback you deserve. I’m in awe of your writing and just soak up every word. Unfortunately, writing is not one of my gifts.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/24/18 10:29 PM
So glad you are back and continuing this fic. I really enjoy reading your stories.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/27/18 05:24 PM
Hi Sue!
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Erm…please excuse the door hinges. I know it must have sounded like an embarrassing squeal.
/checks out previous FDK thread/ Hmm…ah…yes…I see…plus, now I know why detailed FDK is so helpful. Wait, what did you mean by clothes are getting put back on? We just got Lois halfway undressed!![[Linked Image]](http://expert2.be/smilie/pix/tapfoot.gif)
I just realized, Lois could get kidnapped while on her way to the next room.
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Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if Lois had gotten sprayed with Revenge while in the next room, just before she called him?
Looky there, they’re fully dressed between the two of them. Should be perfect!
Oh boy. I take it it’s a wee bit chilly out in the hallway, huh?
He could politely ask for her to return his t-shirt?
Maybe he could do a detailed exploration of said undiscovered lands.
Huh, I would have bet that that wasn’t news to him after his earlier lines.
Clark gave her an adorable shrug. “It still worked.”
He *really* wants her to make this a competition. He *does* realize she’s not on pheromones this time around, so he’s got no moral obligations.
*squints*
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So, good thing he’s wearing jeans, then?
She knows.
Huh, I just realized, ‘clothes getting put on’ could have simply referred to Clark trying to get dressed. 
You’re a sneaky one!
*squints* This should raise her her/his t-shirt in interesting ways. Let’s just hope his arms stay in an upwards position…
Tsk tsk tsk. That’s not conductive to tending to that edge of lust she was feeling.
He’d fall asleep.
He doesn’t have protection with him.
CLARK: That’s because I’m Superman. I don’t need protection.
Uh-oh.
Now someone’s in deeeeep dodo.
LOIS:
*blinks* /goes looking for phone number of accident lawyer/ It must be somewhere. Those whiplash-injuries don’t sue themselve.
LOIS: What? It was closed.
CLARK: Cat’s couch.
Aww…she really does want to alternate beds the next night.
His conscience. That’s all he has to kid. No worries.
Yes, she sure might be the type to ask him to rob a bank.
*squints*
“What we've got here is an example of human evolution: 'before and after.' Clark is the 'before.' Superman is the 'after.'”
She’s adorable with her selective realizty. It’s almost like it’s fake news.
LOIS:
Yes. Also, he does realize that if she’s not too ticked off to sotrm out, they might end up on the couch together, right?
It would help with some of the cosplay he’s thinking about. And those times when Clark and Superman get split in two. Her not having romantic feelings for Superman could crimp some of the more…advanced experiments.
Oh boy. He might get her all riled up with that dirty talk of his.
Uh-oh.
No, he just told her the truth. From his point of view. It’s a very time honored tradition amongst the heroes of his age.
He could accidentally unpack his uniform, refold it in plain sight and put it back into the suitcase together with the rest of his stuff. Play it like he always knew that she always knew.
Well…maybe if she *were* in some mental bliss state? Or what if she sees him getting shot and then realizes he’s all right?
Oh boy. She might have heard that one.
So great to have you back! Say, does this mean we’re going to be visiting the Copa too? /goes back to watching inbox like a hawk/
Michael
Erm…please excuse the door hinges. I know it must have sounded like an embarrassing squeal.
/checks out previous FDK thread/ Hmm…ah…yes…I see…plus, now I know why detailed FDK is so helpful. Wait, what did you mean by clothes are getting put back on? We just got Lois halfway undressed!
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Clark was in a daze. He could hear the door to Lois' room open and then close, but it didn't seem possible that any of this was really happening.
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He was the fastest man in the world
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Lois was in love with him.
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Clark flipped on the overhead light and was about to open the door when he realized that he was wearing only his boxer shorts.
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He couldn't stop himself from taking a second look at her legs and the way his t-shirt draped over the soft curves that had occupied his fantasies for the past year.
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She was here, in his room, and wearing nothing but his t-shirt. He had to be dreaming.
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Clark quickly shifted his attention to her face. He exhaled his own little laugh from the sheer surreal joy of the moment. Then he shook his head. "We're definitely in uncharted waters here."
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He blushed at the discovery that she wasn't wearing a bra as she added
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Lois looked up at him from beneath her lashes, giving him a sheepish grin. "I swear, Clark, I wasn't trying to seduce you by showing up in just your t-shirt."
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He couldn't resist teasing her. "You think I'm that easily seduced?"
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Clark gave her another once-over, taking his time as he appreciated her legs and the alluring drape of the shirt over her curves. "You're lucky I'm jet-lagged right now."
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She considered it for a long moment, then shrugged. "I guess if you're jet-lagged then fetching a key card is about as useful as you can be."
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Lois smirked. "Could you be useful in another way?"
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"Before you leave, maybe we could, uh… Not that I think you're going to change your mind in the elevator, but I’d really like it if, uh, maybe you, or we, uh, would you please kiss me first?"
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Clark framed her face between his hands and tried to look annoyed. He didn't quite manage it because he couldn't stop smiling. "Anything else?"
"No. That should do it." Lois closed her eyes and her lips parted.
"No. That should do it." Lois closed her eyes and her lips parted.
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"Hey," he whispered and waited for her eyes to open. When they did his throat tightened a little when he saw she was just as dazed as he was by their new proximity. "I love you."
Lois had just started to smile when he closed his eyes and went for it.
Lois had just started to smile when he closed his eyes and went for it.
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The first true heat of Clark's mouth on hers was mind bending. Her memory was not faulty. Kissing Clark was everything Lois had remembered -- and more.
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Lois swayed closer to him, sliding her hands up his chest and over his shoulders to twine her arms around his neck.
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Lois couldn't help herself, she loosened the button above and tugged lightly on his shirt to match it to the correct hole, before refastening it in its proper place.
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What if she stayed? What would happen?
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Would they… Oh god! What if they did?
CLARK: That’s because I’m Superman. I don’t need protection.
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He drew in a quick breath. "It's lucky for us both that I have the strength to do one more thing."
She swallowed hard. "Yeah? What's that?"
She swallowed hard. "Yeah? What's that?"
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Clark kissed her forehead, his lips lingering for a long moment. Then he let go of her and took a step backwards.
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"Good night, Lois." His voice was a deep rasp and her body responded with another shimmering tug of desire low in her belly.
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He blinked in surprise. "No. I asked you to stay and I meant it. You can have the bed. I'll take the sofa."
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His supersuit was at the bottom and, while it seemed unlikely that Lois would stumble across it, there was always a chance that she'd ransack his suitcase in the middle of the night.
LOIS: What? It was closed.
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He looked at the hide-a-bed, grateful for something to draw his thoughts away from her, and shrugged. "I've slept in worse places."
"Like where?"
"Like where?"
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"You know," Lois mused, "this is a pretty big bed." Her hand swooped an invitation over the empty space next to her.
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That was all. Just two friends sharing a bed. He could face the other way and it would almost be like she wasn't there at all… Who the heck did he think he was kidding?
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Clark was instantly a little worried because it was obvious that she was working up to something. "I'd never ask you to rob a bank," he added drily.
"I'd do it," she said confidently.
"I'd do it," she said confidently.
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"Are you sure? Maybe it has already. I mean, I can't just look at you as plain old Clark anymore. Not that I thought you were plain. I always liked you--"
“What we've got here is an example of human evolution: 'before and after.' Clark is the 'before.' Superman is the 'after.'”
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I always liked you--"
"No, you didn't." He grinned in her direction. "You called me a hack from Nowheresville."
"Whatever." She flapped one hand dismissively. "That was before I got to know you. Once I got to know you, I liked you."
"No, you didn't." He grinned in her direction. "You called me a hack from Nowheresville."
"Whatever." She flapped one hand dismissively. "That was before I got to know you. Once I got to know you, I liked you."
LOIS:
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"Superman." He choked on the name, losing his breath as a crushing kind of panic closed in. Was it too late to simply get her a new room key?
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"I don't know. Sometimes, maybe. Let me get this straight, you want me to have romantic feelings for Superman?"
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Lois made a small, amused grunt. "You know what? Hearing you say I was right is almost as gratifying as hearing you say you love me."
"You want me to say it again?"
She giggled softly. "Yeah."
"You were right."
"You want me to say it again?"
She giggled softly. "Yeah."
"You were right."
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"Maybe you should kiss me again. Just to make sure you're ranking me correctly."
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She'd only see the lie. There wasn't a nice way to put it. He had lied to her. Flat out, bald-faced lied to her.
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Regret flooded in to replace his happiness. A month from now she might not be talking to him, let alone still love him. He couldn't keep compounding the lie. He had to tell her. His mind made circles, imagining how to say it, how she'd react, how widespread the fallout would be.
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He couldn't think of a single scenario where Lois didn't hate him after she knew the truth.
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"I'm Superman," he whispered, just to try out the words.
So great to have you back! Say, does this mean we’re going to be visiting the Copa too? /goes back to watching inbox like a hawk/
Michael
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/29/18 02:45 AM
"I'm Superman," he whispered, just to try out the words. Her only reply was a soft snore that made him shiver in disbelief that Lois Lane was actually sleeping in his room. He took off his glasses and set them on the nightstand.
"I love you," he added, still not quite believing that she was really there.
OMG He really said the words. Now for the next section!!
You must feed the beast!!!
r/
Artemis
"I love you," he added, still not quite believing that she was really there.
OMG He really said the words. Now for the next section!!
You must feed the beast!!!
r/
Artemis
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/29/18 05:49 AM
Took me a little longer than I expected but I finally made it back.
Over the last few weeks I had been rereading some of my favorite stories and authors and just a couple of days before you posted I had been wondering whether you would ever come back to the boards. So finding this up was a very welcome surprise.
I went back to the previous chapters and read them all in essentially one seating and then I read and reread part 9. As good as I found the first 8 parts, I have to say that 9 inevitably outshines them.
I think almost all has been said at this point but their banter, the way it is still there in their new context, mixed with a slight insecurity and a bit of shyness, it's probably the best thing. They're shy, sure, but they still feel confortable enough to keep teasing each other. You write these characters so well, you show their way and how they come from point A to point B and why they mean so much to each other.
I could quote pretty much every line in the chapter, from the bit taken from part 8 to the very last word. This was a delight that I will most likely read again before part 10.
Welcome back, Sue. And don't leave again. These MBs are sooo much better with you around :-)
Over the last few weeks I had been rereading some of my favorite stories and authors and just a couple of days before you posted I had been wondering whether you would ever come back to the boards. So finding this up was a very welcome surprise.
I went back to the previous chapters and read them all in essentially one seating and then I read and reread part 9. As good as I found the first 8 parts, I have to say that 9 inevitably outshines them.
I think almost all has been said at this point but their banter, the way it is still there in their new context, mixed with a slight insecurity and a bit of shyness, it's probably the best thing. They're shy, sure, but they still feel confortable enough to keep teasing each other. You write these characters so well, you show their way and how they come from point A to point B and why they mean so much to each other.
I could quote pretty much every line in the chapter, from the bit taken from part 8 to the very last word. This was a delight that I will most likely read again before part 10.
Welcome back, Sue. And don't leave again. These MBs are sooo much better with you around :-)
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/29/18 09:21 PM
Well, what can I add to all the previous comments? This is such a difficult task, now that heaps of laurels and garlands have been gathered at Sue’s feet... 
As many of you already wrote, one should quote almost every sentence of this delicious morsel of fic.
I’ll just say that as usual, characterization is top notch, that one “hears” this version of our favorite characters speak with the actors’ voice, using their gesture. Sue’s prose is very visual and wonderfully evocative, the banter no deterrent to tenderness and emotion. Attention to details doesn’t obscure the general picture, but it makes it all the more real, delightful, touching and very very human.
Lois has been standing for a long time before Clark’s door, wearing only a t-shirt (and trying to lengthen it by pulling on it, a very visual and telling gesture…). I’m glad he let her in, and even gladder that you came back to the board with this awesome fic.
Oh, yeessss. Please, Sue and Lois, do stay, both of you.
Now, for the "big" number 2 reveal? I’m all eagerness to read it.
As many of you already wrote, one should quote almost every sentence of this delicious morsel of fic.
I’ll just say that as usual, characterization is top notch, that one “hears” this version of our favorite characters speak with the actors’ voice, using their gesture. Sue’s prose is very visual and wonderfully evocative, the banter no deterrent to tenderness and emotion. Attention to details doesn’t obscure the general picture, but it makes it all the more real, delightful, touching and very very human.
Lois has been standing for a long time before Clark’s door, wearing only a t-shirt (and trying to lengthen it by pulling on it, a very visual and telling gesture…). I’m glad he let her in, and even gladder that you came back to the board with this awesome fic.
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Stay. It was so simple. She could stay.
Now, for the "big" number 2 reveal? I’m all eagerness to read it.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/31/18 05:58 PM
Hi Sue,
great to see you back posting. I went back to reading the story and found out that I hadn't even made it through all your previous posts, but now I'm up to speed again.
This is a great story. I like the different spin on the events of HoL. It's good to see Lois and Clark talking the whole time - something they usually tend to forget, which brings up all the problems.
I loved their talkes, even if I sometimes wanted to shake some sense into Lois for not realizing that Clark was talking about her. On the other hand, this made for a so much more amusing read.
The scene where she asked Perry, Jack and Jimmy about Clark's secret love was just great.
Please keep coming back with more.
This is a fantastic story.
great to see you back posting. I went back to reading the story and found out that I hadn't even made it through all your previous posts, but now I'm up to speed again.
This is a great story. I like the different spin on the events of HoL. It's good to see Lois and Clark talking the whole time - something they usually tend to forget, which brings up all the problems.
I loved their talkes, even if I sometimes wanted to shake some sense into Lois for not realizing that Clark was talking about her. On the other hand, this made for a so much more amusing read.
The scene where she asked Perry, Jack and Jimmy about Clark's secret love was just great.
Please keep coming back with more.
This is a fantastic story.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 05/31/18 09:46 PM
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I love this story, Sue, and I'm so happy that you came back to it. Please don't leave us too long until the next part!
Not too long, I hope. Certainly not a couple of years. I’m happy to be back and happy that you’re happy with the story.
I love this story, Sue, and I'm so happy that you came back to it. Please don't leave us too long until the next part!
Not too long, I hope. Certainly not a couple of years. I’m happy to be back and happy that you’re happy with the story.
I know, it's only been like a week. Maybe a little more. But yes, I'm checking for the next part like the groupie I am. Just putting it out there, Sue.
I went and reread part 9 because it's just so satisfying when they get their feelings out in the open. I really do love this part. But now I'm super curious about what happens the morning after, so to speak. I'm voting for Perry catching her coming out of Clark's room
Here's hoping part 10 isn't too far away!
Tracey
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 06/01/18 04:21 PM
Whew! I'm almost caught up! 
Endelda - A big fan? Wow!
I laughed SO freakin' hard at "these two idiots". Thank you for that!
cuidadora - And you're back, too!
That makes two of us!
Yes, there are definitely some finer plot points that will be important going forward.
Susan - Where do I start with you?!? You are a naughty, naughty girl! So, for the record:
1) Few things give me as much pleasure as seeing your name pop up in my in-box or on my phone. In fact, the only thing better is the moment you step off the plane or out of the car and I get to squeal and hug you.
2) Here's my exact thought process when I read your post:
Apollo? <tilts head inquisitively> Apollo?
<opens fic folder and does a search -- mildly surprised when it returns a fic called 'Apollo' last edited on 9/17/2015. Reads fic and
Oh… right. Apollo.
So my apologies to everyone else but there was a DARN GOOD REASON why only Susan will ever get to read it. I laugh. I blush. I will henceforth deny ever having written 'Apollo.'
3) Few things in life give me as much pleasure as being Susan's friend and hiking buddy and tent roomie and dinner companion. Somewhere in Maine there is a restaurant that has our picture by the door with a circle and a slash on it. (In our defense, if we can make one, a thirty page wine list?!? C'mon!)
Now back to our regularly scheduled program…
Thank you! Friendship should always be the underpinning of a relationship. Sex can't hold you together. Friendship definitely can.
Brenda - Aw, go on! You can quote the whole thing and I wouldn't be offended.
Good thing she doesn't realize he could see through that shirt, if he were so inclined. <heh>
That's the benefit of being friends first.
He certainly does try. Thank you for picking up on Lois' private motivations! I worried that since we were seeing it through Clark's eyes it might not come across.
Wow, thanks!
Gah! Not me, that's for sure.
Oh, she'll definitely remember.
She'll remember that, too.
It's more of a challenge to write her not being angry -- and I love a challenge.
Jackie - Simply having people leave FDK is all I want -- just to know that you're reading and (hopefully) enjoying the story. Thank you so much for re-reading the whole thing and stopping to leave comments on each part.
cilygo - Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the story.
Michael! - Aw, Michael! How wonderful to see you again!
Lol! I'm pretty sure I made a similar sound when I saw your name again.
I meant her being so helpful in fixing Clark's buttons. <heh>
If anyone could, it would be Lois. She's talented that way.
Ha! So far as he knows, Clark is the fastest man in the world.
She'd certainly be a lot more persistent about sharing that bed.
I'd guess it's colder in his room since that's where he realizes she's sans bra.
Not on this side of the board, mister! (see your Barry Allen gif)
That's exactly why he turns to leave at that point. And speaking of leaving, I'm supposed to be working right now, but I couldn't go another day without replying to everyone. I was going to try and acknowledge all the other places your snarkilicious comments made me laugh, but I'm running out of time. 
Thank you for always leaving such long, lovely, and hilarious FDK. I've missed you terribly. Two more that I have to highlight from you:
They're "alternate facts," dude. Alternate facts. I have to laugh or else I'll start crying and I. Just. Won't. Stop. So thank you for helping me laugh.
Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader.
Artemis - Yes, he really did say the words. And I will continue to feed the beast.
Cris - It took me longer than I thought to come back, too. But you at least did it in days and not years.
I think the inevitability is due to the fact that they get closer with each part, and in 9 they finally actually acknowledge it to each other. Hard to beat that.
They've teased each other since the day they met, so it's something familiar and the undercurrent of how they relate to each other (IMHO, YMMV).
:faint: I wouldn't go that far! But the sentiment is certainly appreciated.
Millefeuilles - /looks down
Huh. Not sure I see a bunch of laurels and garlands, but I love the mental image. Thank you so much! I'm pleased and flattered that the characterization and dialogue are working for you. There's no greater compliment than being told that a reader can "hear" the characters speaking. Thank you!
bakasi - Hi! It's so good to see you again!
Communication is always key.
Gotta milk the amusement while we can.
Tracey - Yes, it's been just over a week. I am still working on polishing the rough edges off part 10 (and 11 and 12). It's been a heck of a week at work. The third person in a month has left our team for greener pastures and it's both depressing to lose them and exhausting because (once again) they will not be replaced. Consequently, by the time I get home, I'm in no mood to spend another few hours in front of a computer.
Perry will definitely know that she spent the night in Clark's room and that she's wearing nothing but Clark's t-shirt. <heh>
Thank you all for the warm welcome back! It really is good to be back. <sigh>
Endelda - A big fan? Wow!
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I'm completely in love with how you write these two idiots.
Thank you for that!cuidadora - And you're back, too!
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Clark's fumbling to get out of bed was, so tender and sweet. I wish that had been a scene in the series.
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Thanks for the excuse to re-read the story since I'm sure I've forgotten important points. Or maybe I missed them the first time through. Anyway, that's now on my "To Do" list.
Susan - Where do I start with you?!?
You are a naughty, naughty girl! So, for the record:1) Few things give me as much pleasure as seeing your name pop up in my in-box or on my phone. In fact, the only thing better is the moment you step off the plane or out of the car and I get to squeal and hug you.
2) Here's my exact thought process when I read your post:
Apollo? <tilts head inquisitively> Apollo?
<opens fic folder and does a search -- mildly surprised when it returns a fic called 'Apollo' last edited on 9/17/2015. Reads fic and
Oh… right. Apollo.
So my apologies to everyone else but there was a DARN GOOD REASON why only Susan will ever get to read it. I laugh. I blush. I will henceforth deny ever having written 'Apollo.'
3) Few things in life give me as much pleasure as being Susan's friend and hiking buddy and tent roomie and dinner companion.
Somewhere in Maine there is a restaurant that has our picture by the door with a circle and a slash on it. (In our defense, if we can make one, a thirty page wine list?!? C'mon!)Now back to our regularly scheduled program…
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And because Lois and Clark are friends, it allows this part to shine. They can tease, kiss and touch to demonstrate their feelings for each other, and then verbally probe to find the line that can't yet be crossed. Confessing their love isn't just an excuse to jump in the sack, it's an opportunity to deepen their friendship. It is romantic and funny and hopeful and beautiful.
Thank you! Friendship should always be the underpinning of a relationship. Sex can't hold you together. Friendship definitely can.
Brenda - Aw, go on! You can quote the whole thing and I wouldn't be offended.
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I loved the detail of her tugging on the hem of the t-shirt a few times, trying to get it to grow longer.
Good thing she doesn't realize he could see through that shirt, if he were so inclined. <heh>
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They are being so open while not completing half of their thoughts to each other, and yet they still know the unspoken parts.
That's the benefit of being friends first.
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I feel it inside how Lois needs reassurance by asking for Clark to kiss her and tell her again that he loves her, but as top banana she can't just leave herself as a supplicant. She tells him to wow her. And Clark is so Clark by delivering on each count.
He certainly does try. Thank you for picking up on Lois' private motivations! I worried that since we were seeing it through Clark's eyes it might not come across.
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The careful choices you've made to describe their interactions give me such a multi-sensory experience. I can see it and feel it and even smell it sometimes. I love that the kiss was mind bending, that she dissolved into him, that her tongue stroked inquisitively, that she feels unfeigned love.
Wow, thanks!
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So we went from Lois's sweet compassion and attempt to be considerate of Clark's exhaustion to his tease to the kiss and whispered plea for her to stay. Gulp! Who can resist?
Gah! Not me, that's for sure.
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I hope that Lois remembers this confession after Clark tells her (or she finds out) that he is Superman. The fact that she makes him weak is a huge indication of his feelings for her.
Oh, she'll definitely remember.
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Poor Clark. Lois deflected all of his efforts to tell her his secret. Loved her confession that she was jealous of his mystery love. I hope she remembers that he tried to tell her about Superman, too.
She'll remember that, too.
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I'm loving how open and happy and free Lois feels with her realization that she loves Clark. I'm not eager to see her get mad.
It's more of a challenge to write her not being angry -- and I love a challenge.
Jackie - Simply having people leave FDK is all I want -- just to know that you're reading and (hopefully) enjoying the story. Thank you so much for re-reading the whole thing and stopping to leave comments on each part.
cilygo - Thank you!
I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Michael! - Aw, Michael! How wonderful to see you again!
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Erm…please excuse the door hinges. I know it must have sounded like an embarrassing squeal.
Lol! I'm pretty sure I made a similar sound when I saw your name again.
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Wait, what did you mean by clothes are getting put back on? We just got Lois halfway undressed!
I meant her being so helpful in fixing Clark's buttons. <heh>
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I just realized, Lois could get kidnapped while on her way to the next room.
If anyone could, it would be Lois. She's talented that way.
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BARRY ALLEN:
Ha! So far as he knows, Clark is the fastest man in the world.
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Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if Lois had gotten sprayed with Revenge while in the next room, just before she called him?
She'd certainly be a lot more persistent about sharing that bed.
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Looky there, they’re fully dressed between the two of them. Should be perfect!
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Oh boy. I take it it’s a wee bit chilly out in the hallway, huh?
I'd guess it's colder in his room since that's where he realizes she's sans bra.
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Maybe he could do a detailed exploration of said undiscovered lands.
Not on this side of the board, mister! (see your Barry Allen gif)
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He *really* wants her to make this a competition. He *does* realize she’s not on pheromones this time around, so he’s got no moral obligations.
That's exactly why he turns to leave at that point.
And speaking of leaving, I'm supposed to be working right now, but I couldn't go another day without replying to everyone. I was going to try and acknowledge all the other places your snarkilicious comments made me laugh, but I'm running out of time. Thank you for always leaving such long, lovely, and hilarious FDK. I've missed you terribly. Two more that I have to highlight from you:Quote
She’s adorable with her selective realizty. It’s almost like it’s fake news.
They're "alternate facts," dude. Alternate facts. I have to laugh or else I'll start crying and I. Just. Won't. Stop.
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Say, does this mean we’re going to be visiting the Copa too? /goes back to watching inbox like a hawk/
Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader.
Artemis - Yes, he really did say the words. And I will continue to feed the beast.
Cris - It took me longer than I thought to come back, too. But you at least did it in days and not years.
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I went back to the previous chapters and read them all in essentially one seating and then I read and reread part 9. As good as I found the first 8 parts, I have to say that 9 inevitably outshines them.
I think the inevitability is due to the fact that they get closer with each part, and in 9 they finally actually acknowledge it to each other. Hard to beat that.
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They're shy, sure, but they still feel comfortable enough to keep teasing each other.
They've teased each other since the day they met, so it's something familiar and the undercurrent of how they relate to each other (IMHO, YMMV).
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Welcome back, Sue. And don't leave again. These MBs are sooo much better with you around
:faint: I wouldn't go that far! But the sentiment is certainly appreciated.
Millefeuilles - /looks down
Huh. Not sure I see a bunch of laurels and garlands, but I love the mental image.
Thank you so much! I'm pleased and flattered that the characterization and dialogue are working for you. There's no greater compliment than being told that a reader can "hear" the characters speaking. Thank you!bakasi - Hi!
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It's good to see Lois and Clark talking the whole time - something they usually tend to forget, which brings up all the problems.
Communication is always key.
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I loved their talkes, even if I sometimes wanted to shake some sense into Lois for not realizing that Clark was talking about her. On the other hand, this made for a so much more amusing read.
Gotta milk the amusement while we can.
Tracey - Yes, it's been just over a week. I am still working on polishing the rough edges off part 10 (and 11 and 12). It's been a heck of a week at work. The third person in a month has left our team for greener pastures and it's both depressing to lose them and exhausting because (once again) they will not be replaced. Consequently, by the time I get home, I'm in no mood to spend another few hours in front of a computer.
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But now I'm super curious about what happens the morning after, so to speak. I'm voting for Perry catching her coming out of Clark's room
Perry will definitely know that she spent the night in Clark's room and that she's wearing nothing but Clark's t-shirt. <heh>
Thank you all for the warm welcome back!
It really is good to be back. <sigh>
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 06/01/18 05:02 PM
You really did say this, Yes?
"Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader. sloppy
Artemis - Yes, he really did say the words. And I will continue to feed the beast. laugh"
I still have the image of the last "Copa" in my mind.
Maybe we need another Mexican lunch?
r/
Artemis
"Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader. sloppy
Artemis - Yes, he really did say the words. And I will continue to feed the beast. laugh"
I still have the image of the last "Copa" in my mind.
Maybe we need another Mexican lunch?
r/
Artemis
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 06/07/18 06:23 PM
Hi Sue!
/discretely pushes small can of hinge oil over/
Yes. That. /points to later part of thread
Hmm…now, let’s think, if you have a barely dressed Lois getting herself kidnapped and then Superman manages to find her before the kidnapper beings chopping off her hair…
CLARK: 
One can’t be faulted for trying, though. Right? *Right*? RIGHT?
You’re welcome and can you imagine Lois getting confronted about that with one of her Lex Luthor investigations?
Always.
Michael
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Lol! I'm pretty sure I made a similar sound when I saw your name again.
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I meant her being so helpful in fixing Clark's buttons. <heh>
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If anyone could, it would be Lois. She's talented that way.
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She'd certainly be a lot more persistent about sharing that bed.
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Not on this side of the board, mister!
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Thank you for always leaving such long, lovely, and hilarious FDK.
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So thank you for helping me laugh.
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Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader.
Always. Michael
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 06/15/18 10:25 PM
Bump.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 07/09/18 07:45 PM
Wow, been away from the boards for a while and so excited to see this story back! Sue, I love love LOVE your writing! Might have just re-devoured this entire fic in one go Can't wait to read the rest!
Can't wait to read the rest!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 07/17/18 08:20 PM
Aaaaaand caught up! This has been such a wonderful fic to read! I love it, start to almost-finish. This whole chapter just has my insides going akjsduifhngdthrkdf all over the place.
SOOOOOO sweet. All the feels.
Just wanted to say that you have absolutely nothing to be nervous about. You're back and even better than ever and that's amazing.
Awww, poor Clark is so nervous!
Woohoo! Let's get this party started!
*squeals loudly and for an indeterminate amount of time*
LOIS: I'm just a girl, standing in front of a guy, asking him *pulls out bank blue prints* to rob a bank with me.
CLARK: Well, first I'd--
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Ahem... methinks you're going to have to tell her about Superman either way... but sure, delay the gratification longer by not telling her yet. Lunkhead.
Awwwwwwww! Lois is adorable.
I freaking love this little back and forth! So cute!!
BRB, gotta go running around the room squealing like a twelve year old girl... Also that little beat of silence and his casual 'hey' was just so perfect, so realistic.
*un*button Lois. UNbutton. You're... hasn't she done this before? I thought Clark was the patient one.
This little passage is so brilliantly crafted. There's an element of lust, and of intimacy, and an awareness of space, and nerves all balled up together so perfectly. Lois' train of thought is everything it should be, and it's very realistic.
Another wonderfully crafted passage. They don't need to rush anything. They love each other, it's going to happen. Also the phrasing here is scorching hot on its own, even without any specific details.
I also squealed at this! Why are you making me be such a girl?! I don't squeal and giggle this much at hallmark movies.
Makes me think of that Seinfeld episode where Elaine says there was no funny business because they slept "head to toe" but Jerry says "what good does that do? your genitals still line up!"
Lois is the only girl in the world who's waiting for her man to pop the question about robbing a bank. Also, I love that this bank robbing joke has become a running gag between them.
I want this out of a sequel. Lex receives fruit basket from Clark with a note: "Dear Lex, thanks so much for pushing me and Lois apart. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder... here's some local fruit samples from our Hawaiian honeymoon! xoxo, Clark"
Although I don't really want that out of a sequel to this. I don't think I've ever wanted Lex dead more than in this fic. Sidewalk art, here we come!
Boy, is she gonna kick herself for that when he tells her (hopefully) tomorrow!
I'm imagining all their faces and it's priceless.
Awwwwwwww!
Awww! I'm so excited! Please tell me years won't go by before I get a chapter 10! I have to know what happens next? Is Lois going to remember his confession, or write it off as some dream? Is Clark going to chicken out in the morning? Is Lex going to get his just desserts? I'm dying to know and I'm so excited to have Lois and Clark together already and my insides are all mushy and wistful! Very cute and perfectly well written!
SOOOOOO sweet. All the feels.
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Oh sweet heavens, I am so freakin' nervous to be posting again! It's been so, so long (and I apologize for that).
Just wanted to say that you have absolutely nothing to be nervous about. You're back and even better than ever and that's amazing.
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Clark fumbled for his glasses, bumping them off of the nightstand in his haste. He rolled off the bed and narrowly missed crushing his glasses. He picked them up with shaky hands and put them on as he rushed towards the door.
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And then it was his turn to gasp. Lois was wearing the t-shirt he'd loaned to her earlier -- and only his t-shirt. She was devastatingly beautiful with hair still damp from her shower, dark eyes bright with excitement, and long, bare legs on display. He couldn't stop himself from taking a second look at her legs and the way his t-shirt draped over the soft curves that had occupied his fantasies for the past year.
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"Yeah." Her dark eyes were luminous with happiness. "You said you were in love with someone at the Planet, someone you'd do anything for, and you said she was…" Her words trailed away as she looked at him expectantly.
"You," he confessed in a voice that had unexpectedly dropped to a raspy whisper. "Lois, I'm in love with you."
"You," he confessed in a voice that had unexpectedly dropped to a raspy whisper. "Lois, I'm in love with you."
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He nodded, hoping she wasn't really going to ask him to rob a bank. "Yes."
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"Oh yeah?" she scoffed. "If you weren't jet-lagged what would you do?"
"I—" Clark hesitated, then shook his head. He was too tired to trust himself with sharing a few fantasies.
"I—" Clark hesitated, then shook his head. He was too tired to trust himself with sharing a few fantasies.
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Clark wasn't sure how much of what she was hinting at was simply flirtation, or if maybe she was being earnest and hiding it in a tease. If she was flirting, this was a fun new dimension to their usual banter. If she was in earnest, he was going to have to tell her about Superman.
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"Before you leave, maybe we could, uh… Not that I think you're going to change your mind in the elevator, but I’d really like it if, uh, maybe you, or we, uh, would you please kiss me first?"
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"Make it good, Clark."
His breath left in a sough of amused surprise and he loved her even more for her bravado. "Okay."
She bit her lip, released it, and sucked in a quick breath. "And maybe you could tell me you love me again, just for good measure."
Clark framed her face between his hands and tried to look annoyed. He didn't quite manage it because he couldn't stop smiling. "Anything else?"
"No. That should do it."
His breath left in a sough of amused surprise and he loved her even more for her bravado. "Okay."
She bit her lip, released it, and sucked in a quick breath. "And maybe you could tell me you love me again, just for good measure."
Clark framed her face between his hands and tried to look annoyed. He didn't quite manage it because he couldn't stop smiling. "Anything else?"
"No. That should do it."
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"Hey," he whispered and waited for her eyes to open. When they did his throat tightened a little when he saw she was just as dazed as he was by their new proximity. "I love you."
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"How was that?" he murmured when their lips lost contact.
Her brain was still fogged with elation, so all she could think to say was, "S'okay."
"Okay," he echoed in an amused tone. "Admit it. That was a lot better than just okay."
"Maybe it was," she allowed. "Let me think about it."
Her brain was still fogged with elation, so all she could think to say was, "S'okay."
"Okay," he echoed in an amused tone. "Admit it. That was a lot better than just okay."
"Maybe it was," she allowed. "Let me think about it."
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Lois couldn't help herself, she loosened the button above and tugged lightly on his shirt to match it to the correct hole, before refastening it in its proper place.
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Stay. It was so simple. She could stay. Her mouth went dry at the possibilities, acutely aware of the cushy expanse of unmade bed only a few feet behind her. What if she stayed? What would happen? Would they… Oh god! What if they did? She had been only half-kidding before, but that was only because she hadn't thought they would really get this far.
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She didn't just want or need Clark at this moment. The sensation was deeper, richer, and more all-consuming than simple lust or passion. The white hot inevitability of the two of them making love had her dizzy and yet she had never felt this calm and certain. Clark's fingers tightened slightly on her arms and she knew instinctively that he was feeling the same primal pull.
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"Then I can sleep there. I--" Her words changed to a squeal as he scooped her up. Her heart raced as she realized he was carrying her to the bed. Oh god, oh god, oh god! Had he changed his mind? Had she changed hers? How could you want something so much and yet be afraid of it in the same instant? What if they didn't make love? What if they just held each other? How amazing would it be to spend the night in his arms?
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He could feel his cheeks flushing as he paused at the end of the sofa bed. He looked over at Lois again and his resolve weakened a little. They could sleep in the same bed, he told himself. Just sleep. That was all. Just two friends sharing a bed. He could face the other way and it would almost be like she wasn't there at all… Who the heck did he think he was kidding?
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"Usually I would add 'within reason,' but I don't want it to sound like I'm hedging my bets."
Clark was instantly a little worried because it was obvious that she was working up to something. "I'd never ask you to rob a bank," he added drily.
"I'd do it," she said confidently.
"I know, that's why I won't ask you."
Clark was instantly a little worried because it was obvious that she was working up to something. "I'd never ask you to rob a bank," he added drily.
"I'd do it," she said confidently.
"I know, that's why I won't ask you."
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"I think maybe you owe Lex a fruit basket for splitting us up like he did because that's when it really started to sink in for me that I was in love with you.
I want this out of a sequel. Lex receives fruit basket from Clark with a note: "Dear Lex, thanks so much for pushing me and Lois apart. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder... here's some local fruit samples from our Hawaiian honeymoon! xoxo, Clark"Although I don't really want that out of a sequel to this. I don't think I've ever wanted Lex dead more than in this fic. Sidewalk art, here we come!
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"Is there anything else you've been secretly dying to tell me?"
It was felt as though cold water had been tossed onto his soul. "Well, about Superman—"
"No, uh-uh. We're not going to talk about him. Not tonight. Pick something else to tell me."
It was felt as though cold water had been tossed onto his soul. "Well, about Superman—"
"No, uh-uh. We're not going to talk about him. Not tonight. Pick something else to tell me."
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She made an exasperated growl. "Have you kissed Cat?"
"Not on purpose."
"Not on purpose."
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"I pick you," she whispered, her voice slurred with sleep. "Even if this was some perfect world where I could be Superman's girlfriend, I'd still pick you."
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"I'm Superman," he whispered, just to try out the words. Her only reply was a soft snore that made him shiver in disbelief that Lois Lane was actually sleeping in his room. He took off his glasses and set them on the nightstand.
Awww! I'm so excited! Please tell me years won't go by before I get a chapter 10! I have to know what happens next? Is Lois going to remember his confession, or write it off as some dream? Is Clark going to chicken out in the morning? Is Lex going to get his just desserts? I'm dying to know and I'm so excited to have Lois and Clark together already and my insides are all mushy and wistful! Very cute and perfectly well written!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 09/30/18 11:05 PM
Hey there Sue!! Time for more. Time to light the fire!!
regards
Artemis
regards
Artemis
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 09/30/18 11:09 PM
Time for more, Sue!!!
regards
Artemis
regards
Artemis
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 10/02/18 01:50 AM
Just stopping by to add my eager vote for more, too. I miss this story, Sue! Hope all is well with you.
Tracey
Tracey
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 02/06/23 05:05 AM
Loved this story, Sue, but guess after almost 5 years, I will have to write the ending to it in my own mind. I just hope and pray that you are ok! You were always one of my favorite writers and I know that I'm not the only one who misses you and your wonderful stories. Blessings to you wherever you are!
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 02/16/23 09:20 PM
I emailed Sue S. shortly after this comment was posted and heard nothing from her. It is a pity, this was a fabulous story and deserves to be completed.
Re: FDK: Every Time We Say Goodbye 9/12 - 02/25/23 04:27 AM
Thanks, Morgana! Hey, at least you tried! Blessings!