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Thank you once again for following me along this ride.

Story behind the title. When I first started it, I was aiming for a scene where Lois & Clark are dating but end up handcuffed together. The sexual tension is there, but he hasn't told her his BIG secret yet. (An episode of Castle where Beckett & Castle are handcuffed together was my idea). But I wanted a story also where my love of American football was presented, especially with someone from Lois's past in college. I figured she had to have tutored some athletes. And what if one of those boys she tutored became the coach and needed her help? Scandal at the university in the city where Lois and Clark live. I think Lois would try to figure it out.

The tight end part of the title came from the positions all the most important guys in the story played - tight ends: Clark, Jonah, and Everett all played the same position on the team.

Of course, the story didn't go quite as planned. I remembered a storyline of Superman & Lois where they went sort of this route, but I didn't want it to be too obvious until later. Enjoy.

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Thanks for sharing this. I've enjoyed following along. thumbsup


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Originally Posted by gr8shadesofElvis
Thanks for sharing this. I've enjoyed following along. thumbsup

I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the feedback.

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All in all a lovely story. Though I feel like Lois might have found out earlier, given that many clues.


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“You think I’d walk away?” she asked, steady but stunned. “After everything?”
He looked down, then back up, eyes full of conflict. “It’s not just about secrets. It’s about what those secrets mean. What they change”
This is so rough to read (i a good way) because knowing both of their perspectives, I know that they both definitely have good reasons for doing what they're doing.

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Her voice softened. “I’d rather face the truth with you than live in the dark without you.”
Love the idea that the man who gets his powers from the sun is her light in this analogy.

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You lose me by pretending you’re alone.
Such a great argument/contextualization of their predicament.

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Lois leaned back slightly, her breath catching. “Oh my God.”
I really like this balance, that he led her there but let her piece it together.

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Clark didn’t stop her. He just watched her, heart pounding, waiting to see if she’d run—or stay.
Its so sad because the Kents did a wonderful job, he still grew up with the seed that who he is isn't acceptable; it's like he's pre-programmed to think she'd reject him.

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“You let me think it was me.”
Ouch!

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I was terrified of what loving me could cost you. Of someone figuring it out—using you to get to me. Of you being hurt just because you were close.
So sad!

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“I’m surprised,” she said quietly. “Not that you’re Superman. That you thought I couldn’t handle it.”
Another awesome mic drop moment for her!

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“All it took was a pair of handcuffs and some tight ends.”
lol

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“Now we figure it out. Together.”
Yay! clap

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And for the first time, they weren’t just partners in the field. They were partners in everything.
Such a cute wrap-up!

This was such an adventure!

PS LOVE Castle and Beckett and I totally see the inspo here! Even more fun with that context!


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Hack from Nowheresville
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I just finished reading it - what an emotional journey. Thank you for sharing your story.


Stories are written by the victors.
(Hmm, come to think of it, that's not the exact quote...)

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