Title: Negligence
Author: A-Brighter-Dawn
Email: NewDawn87@aol.com 
Rating: NC-17
Challenge: Retirement (with a side of Workaholic)
Notes: This is my first time writing Smallville fanfiction, as well as my first attempt at an explicit slash sexual scene, so please bare with this poor little novice.
Summary: Lex is feeling a bit neglected and thinks Clark needs to retire from one of his jobs.

Clark was never late, he was just busy. 

Lex looked at his watch for the seventh time. He was sitting in one of Metropolis’ most upscale restaurants, waiting for his date. Clark was supposed to be there an two and a half hours ago. The wine was submerged in a bucket of water that used to be ice. Lex had waved off the waiter when he came to change the ice for the third time. 

The meal had already arrived and Lex had finished eating. Clark had called him when he was still only twenty minutes late and told him to go ahead, and he would be there in a second. Well, the seconds had turned to minutes, and the minutes had turned to hours, and yet, there was still no Clark. 

Lex sighed, signaling the waiter to bring him the bill and to pack up the uneaten meal across from him. It was their four year anniversary, and Clark didn’t even make it to the restaurant. Lex actually should have expected it. It was quite ironic if he thought about it, since Clark did the same thing on their first, second, and third anniversary as well. Some times Lex didn’t know why he even tried any more. 

Paying the bill and grabbing Clark’s food, Lex left the restaurant to head home. He’d stick it in the fridge, that way Clark could warm it up whenever he got home. 

Clark never forgot him, he was just distracted. 

Lex sat slumped in the coffee shop, idly starring at the news that was on TV in the corner of the room. It showed the latest rescue by Superman. There were pictures of the hero flying people out of a burning building before it collapsed. 

‘So,’ Lex thought, ‘Clark has time for everyone else in the world, but doesn’t even have time for his own partner?’ Lex sneered in self-disgust at his jealous thoughts. It wasn’t like his life was in danger, sitting in a coffee shop. 

‘Too bad,’ Lex thought almost wistfully, ‘If someone came in to rob the place, I’m sure Clark would be here in an instant.’ 

Lex glared at the door, almost daring someone to burst through it, guns blazing, ready to hold everyone hostage. No one did. No one ever did. 

He knew he wasn’t being fair, he knew that Clark had responsibilities, but Damn it! He was feeling neglected, and could use a bit of attention as well! 

Lex stood up and threw Clark’s cold coffee in the trash bin. If he left now, he might make it back to the office only an hour later than he was supposed too. 

Clark never ditched him, he just had things too do.  

“Hey Lex, sorry I’m late.” Clark leaned down and planted a quick kiss on Lex’s lips. “Work is really hectic right now and I couldn’t get away.” 

Lex just nodded, looking at his menu. Clark was finally here, that was the important thing, it didn’t matter if he was an hour and a half late and Lex had to reschedule an important meeting. No, that didn’t matter at all. Lex took a deep breath and set his menu down. 

Clark looked up at him from his own menu and gave him a crooked smile. Lex couldn’t help but smile back, all his stress draining from him. Yes, Clark was here, that’s what was important. 

“How’s your day been Lex?” Clark asked with all his attention focused on Lex, just the way Lex liked it. 

“It’s been fine so far. I have a meeting later today with the head of the research department to see how they are coming on there latest project. How’s yours?” It was the simple things he loved about Clark, just taking the time to chat, the way Clark gave him his undivided attention… 

Rrriiiinnnggg  

“Oh,” said Clark, pulling out his cell phone, “just a sec Lex.” 

Lex watch Clark have a seemingly one sided conversation, with concern. 

“Yes… I know… Uh huh… Yes it’s important… No, I didn’t forget… I’m on lunch… I’m aloud a lunch… Lois, just give me a minute… OK… Yes, Lois… Yes, of course Lois… I’ll be ther in a few minutes… Goodbye.” Clark closed his phone with a sigh and put it away, without looking up at Lex. 

Lex sighed and leaned back in his chair. Why, was he not surprised? 

Clark looked up at him sheepishly. “I’m sorry Lex. I have to go. The court just announced that the Stenos trial will be coming to an end in half an hour. I have to be there to find out the conviction. I promise I’ll make it up to you tonight.” 

Lex just nodded his head, and let Clark give him a quick kiss before running off. 

‘Clark,’ Lex thought, a small smirk making its way across his features, ‘you can bet your going to make up for it tonight. You’re going to make up for everything.’ 

Clark never ignored him, he was just preoccupied.  

It was 1:00am and Lex was still waiting for Clark to “make it up to him.” Instead, Clark was working on his laptop in the den of their apartment. He had been in there since he got home at 6:00 and Lex was getting a little impatient. Every night it was the same thing. 

Lex was just tired. He was tired of being stood up. He was tired of being forgotten. He was tired of being left. Most of all though, Lex was tired of being ignored. Well, he was not going to be overlooked, not any more. Clark was going to retire from one of his jobs, and spend more time with his partner. Lex was not going to be second place to Clarks work anymore. No one ignored a Luthor. 

Lex stood up determinedly, stalking out of the bedroom and into the den. Clark was at the desk, facing away from the door, but Lex knew he had heard him come in (super hearing and all that). Lex slowed his steps once he entered, stopping in the doorway to lean casually against the frame. He was dressed only in a pair of blue silk boxers. He waited for Clark to turn around and notice him. 

“What is it dear?” Clark asked, never once looking away from his computer. 

Lex frowned for a moment, but then pushed it aside. Apparently he just needed to be a bit more direct. 

Lex pushed himself away from the door and prowled slowly up behind his lover. “Haven’t you been working in here long enough?” Lex asked smoothly. He lowered his mouth so it was next to Clark’s right ear. “Isn’t it time you…” he paused, flicking his tongue against Clark’s ear, “came to bed?” 

He noticed a small shiver run through Clark’s body, but it was so small it was barely noticeable. “I really have to finish this or Lois will kill me tomorrow.” 

Lex frowned again at the mention of Clark’s pushy co-worker. He didn’t like how the woman was always ordering Clark around, and taking Clark’s time and attention away from where it should be, on Lex. 

Lex wrapped his arms around Clark’s shoulders and neck. He let one hand unbutton the top few buttons on his partner’s shirt and slip inside to play across his chest. Clark studiously pretended not to notice as he continued typing. However, when Lex’s hand snuck over to pinch one of Clark’s nipples, the tremor that went through him was much more pronounced. 

“Maybe-,” Clark cleared his throat when his voice came out an octave higher than usual, “maybe I have been working on this long enough…” 

Lex smiled victoriously as he nibbled on Clark’s ear. 

It was a fairly quick job, getting Clark to the bedroom and stripped of all his clothing, but then, super speed does have its advantages. 

Next thing Lex knew, he was toppled over onto the bed with Clark hovering over him and ravishing his mouth. Lex happily kissed Clark back with just as much enthusiasm as he was receiving. Tonight, Lex was not going to let Clark take control though. 

Wrapping his legs around Clark’s hips, Lex managed to flip them over, reversing their positions. Before his lover could protest the abrupt switch, Lex dived down to suck on Clark’s neck. Lex never tired of watching how such a simple act could cause the man of steel to melt into the mattress below him. 

Lex moved from one side of Clark’s neck, to the other, then down his throat to his collar bone. When he nibbled at the junction between neck and shoulder, Clark finally let out a small moan. Lex smirked against Clark’s body as he moved further down. 

After laving a path across his partner’s chest, Lex paused over one of Clark’s nipples. Very slowly he circled around it, drawing inward with each pass. Just as he was licking across the top, Lex closed his mouth around it and sucked, scraping his teeth over it lightly as well. 

A small whimper made its way from the back of Clark’s throat, as he arched his back into the touch. His hands reached up to hold the back of Lex’s head, but Lex intercepted them and pushed them back down to the sheets. Clark obediently tangled his hands in the sheets to stop himself from reaching back up. 

Lex moved on to the other nipple, giving it the same attention as the first, before moving down lower. Lex ran his hands lightly across Clark’s ribs and stomach as he laid large, sucking kisses over each expanse of flesh he came to. 

When he reached Clark’s navel, he lightly nibbled on the skin around it, hands just barely brushing the dark patch of hair leading downward. He could feel Clark’s erection digging into his cheek, and was sure to slide his body down it, creating just enough friction to excite him, but not enough to give him what he wanted. Lex delved his tongue into Clark’s navel, making his lover’s hips buck reflexively. 

Moans and groans were falling from Clark’s lips regularly now, along with a few soft mewling pleas. Lex dutifully ignored them as he skipped over Clark’s arousal and instead chose to suck on his inner thighs. Clark tossed his head back and forth, but still didn’t try to take the control from Lex. He had promised to make that afternoon up to him, and if Lex wanted all the control tonight, well, who was he to disagree? 

Lex finally took pity on his desperate lover and gave a quick lick up the underside of Clark’s cock. Clark made a sound somewhere between a yell and moan. Lex moved his lips to the head and pushed his tongue against the slit. Clark trembled under him, trying to restrain himself from bucking his hips. 

Lex rubbed slow circles on Clark’s hips, while at the same time pushing them down. In one swift motion, before Clark could even prepare himself, Lex deep throated him. Clark couldn’t stop himself from pushing up into the delicious heat that surrounded him. 

Lex bobbed his head on Clark’s erection, alternating between taking him down his throat and sucking on just the head. Clark seemed to writhe below him. Lex let one of his hands drop from Clark’s hip to gently roll his sac. He lightly caressed and squeezed them until he felt them tighten. Right before Clark could surrender to his impending climax, Lex drew away completely. 

Clark groaned in protect against the lack of stimulation, but Lex just ignored it. He moved lower, lifting his lover’s balls and sucking on them teasingly. Clark’s leaking cock twitched. 

Lex then went even lower, pulling up Clark’s hips and spreading his cheeks. Clark cried out as Lex circled his opening slowly with his tongue, pushing at it lightly every so often. Lex could feel Clark’s whole body shiver as he poked his tongue at the opening. It gave way to him easily. He delved deep as the channel clenched around his tongue and he lightly sucked on the outer ring of muscle. Clark was crying out and begging continuously by that point, and Lex was enjoying every minute of it. 

Lex pulled his tongue back from the slightly loosened ring so he could slide a finger in. He worked his finger around loosening the entrance even more as he added a second. It only took him a little while to find that special place and he curled his fingers to press against Clark’s prostate. Clark let loose what was close to a scream as he begged Lex for more, and faster. 

Lex smiled almost viciously as he pulled away all together, sitting back on his heels. It took Clark a moment to focus on him in his dazed state. 

“What… Lex, please!” he cried thrusting his hips in the air for emphasis. 

Lex looked at him, just barely skimming the tips of his fingers over Clark’s aroused member. 

“Oh, you’d like me to finish?” he asked innocently, ignoring his own prominent erecting in favor of teasing Clark. 

Clarks make a desperate little keening sound as Lex ran one finger up the underside of his cock. 

“Well then,” Lex continued victoriously, “you’ll have to do some thing for me.” 

Clarks threw his head back. “Anything Lex! Anything... just, oh god, please do something!” 

Lex grabbed a tube of lubricant from the side table. He slicked his fingers and his cock before running his hand between Clark’s cheeks again. 

“Anything you say…” Lex mused as he worked two fingers back into Clark, “Even, retire from the Paper?” he brushed his fingers across Clark’s prostate again before scissoring them. “After all, you need to spend more time with you partner.” 

Clark groaned as he tried to stutter out an answer, “I’ll t-take tom-morrow… oh god yes… tomorrow o-off.” 

Lex added a third finger as his other hand gripped Clark’s erection, moving the foreskin back and forth across the top. He tsked, “Oh, but that’s not nearly good enough,” he twisted his fingers again before pulling back entirely once more, “can’t you thing of something better?” 

Clark was practically sobbing with the need for completion. “I-I-I’ll take a week’s vacation.”  He thrust his hips toward Lex. 

Lex lined his cock up with Clark’s opening, moving his hips slightly, but not entering just yet. “You’re getting closer,” he said, slowly entering. 

“I’ll take a month’s sick leave!” Clark begged, trying to force Lex deep into him. But every time he tried to push Lex in further, Lex would pull out more. Clark moaned in despair and desperation. 

Lex pushed until he was all the way in, but then he stopped. Clark clenched down around him, trying to urge him to move, but he retained his control, just barely. 

“You’re so close, Love.” Lex said, lightly grasping Clark’s erection. 

Clark couldn’t take it anymore. “Alright!” he yelled thrusting into Lex’s hand, “Anything, anything at all. I’ll do it, but please, move!” 

Lex smiled in victory, and finally let go. Thrusting into Clark hard and fast, he stroked his lover’s cock in time with his movements. It didn’t take long for Clark to climax, crying out incoherently as he arched off the bed. A few thrusts later Lex joined him, dropping bonelessly to the bed on top of him. He rolled off to the side and pulled Clark to his chest. 

Clark kissed him lightly on the lips before letting his head fall into the crook of his neck. 

“I’ll give my two weeks notice to the paper tomorrow,” he promised before falling asleep in exhaustion. 

Lex smile lovingly at him. ‘No one ignores Lex Luthor.’

The End