You're insane, Men do not have babies

YOU’RE INSANE, MEN DO NOT HAVE BABIES


When Clark had entered and closed the door behind him, he watched as Richard closed his eyes briefly, a look of deep concentration upon his face before his eye lids opened once more to reveal blue eyes, that Clark couldn’t help but think were stunningly beautiful.

Richard smiled at hearing this. He commented “You’ve got a nice set of blue eyes your self. They’re even deeper and a brighter shade a blue then mine. In fact I’ve never seen another being with that kind of blue. But of course that might have something to do with the fact you aren’t human, but alien.”

Clark flushed and looked towards the door anxiously. Richard understood his actions perfectly and said “Don’t worry Clark; I’ve used my mind to lock the door and place a sound barrier over the room. No one is getting into this room, nor can they hear what is being said, in less I allow it. So relax.”

Clark let out a sigh and managed to relax slightly. But still he was nervous around the other man. He always thought Lois was the only one for him. But as it were, Clark was finding himself attracted to Richard, and painfully so.

This in return confused Clark, and if there was emotion he disliked feeling, as both Clark Kent and Superman, then that was confusion. He never liked it, it meant he was out of the loop, and had no idea what would happen next or could happen next.

Richard carefully read his thoughts and walked over to Clark and stood close to him, looking him in the eyes, as he removed Clark’s glasses. They were so incredibly blue; Jason’s eyes.

No wonder Lois fell in love with this man. Not only did he have stunning coloured eyes, but his dark hair looked soft, he had to resist the urge not to ruffle it or smooth his fingers through it. Then there was all of that smooth, unblemished and tanned skin, and the firm and muscular body.

Clark Kent AKA Superman was truly stunning. Meaning Richard could not help do what he did next. He lifted his left hand and gently cupped the side of Clark’s face, before leaning forwards and gently capturing the other man’s lips with his own, before he could lose his nerve, over the fact this was another man he was kissing.

Richard had never been more grateful that when he had been at the planet three years ago, he had insisted that his office have blinds installed, due to the outside walls that covered his office were made entirely of glass.

Clark had stiffened at first, hardly believing what was happening. Soon he responded and surprising both himself and Richard, he deepened the kiss. Richard lips felt different and he kissed differently compared to Lois.

Richard’s lips with not as thin as Lois’s were, nor were they as cool as hers. His kiss was slightly rougher, due to the fuller lips and of course the fact his skin was not as smooth as Lois’s usually was. He was certain that was due to having to shave every day.

But it was and felt no less wonderful then Lois’s kisses had. Richard seemed more confident then Lois had been. He had no idea if that was because Richard was a man, or not. He only knew, as he allowed Richard’s tongue to enter his mouth, and they both let out a quite moan of pleasure, that he was enjoying himself.

He sighed as he felt Richard’s fingers lace though his hair, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss even further, as he went faster and harder. Finally they parted, both were breathing heavily.

Richard choked out “I had no idea it would be so damn satisfying kissing another man.” Clark flushed and replied “Neither did I.” This time it was Clark who kissed Richard. Richard grabbed Clark by his tie and pulled him closer.

When they pulled away for the second time, Richard rested his forehead against Clarks. He panted as he looked into Clark’s blue eyes. He said “I never called you into my office so I could do that that had been just something I hadn’t been able to resist.”

Clark asked “So why did you invite me in here, and make Lois look and probably feel like she was less then three inches tall?” Richard pulled away and walked over to his high back black leather chair. He sat down and scowled. Clark took a seat in front of the desk and waited for Richard to go on.

Richard’s scowl deepened as he said “It isn’t right that you should do all of the research on some of the work you and she have worked on. I realise you tolerate it and allow her to get away with it, but you shouldn’t have to. Lois is more then capable of finding research and writing her own story, as she has proven when she wrote all the other stories that just had her name on the by-line before you were her partner.”

He shook his head and added “You’re far too warm hearted for you own good Clark. I realise you love and care about Lois, but the fact of the matter is, that the information she has taken credit for, was yours, and not hers.”

Clark spluttered “But I never said-“Richard interrupted him and said “You didn’t have to, your thoughts and emotions were loud and clear to me Clark. Clark listen to me, you have just as much talent and potential as Lois, if only you weren’t so willing to let others walk all over you and you were more assertive.”

Clark sighed and revealed to Richard “About me loving and caring for Lois. I will admit a part of me will always love her, but we can never be together. Plus she and Jason would be in constant danger. As I said I love her and care deeply for her, she is the mother of my son, but I can honestly say I’m no longer in love with her.”

Richard’s eyes widened as he asked “You are no longer in love with her? Does she know about this? And how can you just fall out of love with somebody?” Clark sighed and shook his head and asked “How can you do the same Richard?”

Richard opened and closed his mouth, as he realised Clark had him. Clark had a fare point, how could he? Richard pinched the bridge of his nose and said “A part of me will always love her. I was with her for five years; I had asked her to marry me. I was at Jason’s birth.”

He scowled and scrubbed his hand irritably across his face and added “But damn it, she lied to me Clark. I asked her if she was still in love with you, and you know what she did, she told me no.”

Clark nodded and said “Yes, I know. I was floating over your house at the time as Superman. I heard the conversation. It was that conversation that started me believing I could never have a relationship with Lois. The incident with Luthor was just the final nail in the coffin, so to speak.”

Richard nodded and added “Yes, but that isn’t all that’s stopping you is it?” He paused before going on “You have no idea whether she would be able to handle keeping your secret if she actually knew. Could she share you with the rest of the world, you are their saviour after all?”

Clark sadly replied “No Richard I don’t honestly think she could. No I know she couldn’t. I discovered this before I left. I even had to erase the memories she had of knowing I was Clark Kent.”

Richard raised an eye brow and commented “Wait a minute, you mean to tell me you erased parts of Lois’s memory, but how? Only a skilled telepath can do that without causing the person on the receiving end, any permanent brain damage or memory loss.”

Clark pinched the bridge of his nose and revealed “True. I discovered about eight years ago, that Kryptonian's were in fact telepathic. It comes with my heritage. I was able to erase the memories I wanted. When I say erased, I should really say I suppressed them. There is no way she’ll remember without I or another skilled telepath reverses it. I took her memories with a kiss, I guess I could return them with a kiss, I suppose.”

Richard frowned and asked “But why, why did you have to do it?” Clark replied sadly and told Richard everything. Including the assignment to Niagara Falls, and how Lois discovered who he was. He went on to explain how he gave up his powers for a brief period of time, so he could be with Lois. He revealed it was inside the Fortress of Solitude that Jason had been conceived.

Richard asked “How come you now have you powers, if you gave them up for Lois?” Clark replied “I had to get them restored to me after I discovered I was no good to Lois or the world as a mere mortal if I could not stop an invasion from Zod and his two manic companions.”

He sighed sadly and said “Afterwards when Zod had been taken care of, I discovered Lois was unable to cope. She looked withdrawn and tiered. She feared she would give away my secret. She was a mess to put it simply. I couldn’t stand to see her in such turmoil. So I kissed her and suppressed all of the memories she had, where she knew my secret.”

Richard looked on sadly. He nodded and said “That would explain why she thought Jason had been mine to begin with. She didn’t remember being with you as Clark Kent and Superman. I guess she must have realised Jason wasn’t mine when he threw that piano across the room.”

Clark shook his head and said “He could have been yours. I saw you use your telepathy to throw that mutant across the street and into a dumpster.” He watched as Richard shook his head in a negative gesture.

Richard said “No, You don’t seem to realise, that Jason, if he had been mine his powers wouldn’t have manifested until he reached puberty. Mine only revealed them selves three years ago, but I was a later bloomer. And of course I hadn’t suffered anything dramatic in my life to the point that it set off my mutation. Not even my parent’s deaths had been able to do that.”

He shook his head and added “I was distraught when I learned Jason wasn’t really my son. That Lois wouldn’t have even told me until the guilt would have most likely been eating away at her, to the point that she couldn’t stand it.”

Clark nodded and said “I know. But the fact of the matter is, I love Lois, but I’m no longer in love with her. That Love sadly lessened over the years you were gone. She dated a couple of guys. Christ even I asked her out as my self and not as Superman.”

Richard winced sympathetically and commented “Yeah and two guess, as to how that turned out, the second guess doesn’t count.” Clark couldn’t help but snort and shook his head.

Lois had once said to him, as Superman, not long after Richard had disappeared, that he had never truly known her, despite having been with her for five years, most of them he had been engaged to her. Well, Lois had been wrong. He did know her, considering the fact he already knew what the out come of him asking Lois out, as Clark Kent had already been. And Clark suspected he didn’t even have to use his gift of telepathy.

Clark grinned a sad little grin and said “I asked her out as Clark Kent. I asked her if she wanted to go out to dinner with me, and perhaps see a movie. Christ it nearly killed me Richard to ask her as Clark Kent. I stuttered twice out of the entire conversation that lasted less then ten minutes.”

He scowled very un-Clark Kent like, and all but growled “Yes and I bet she would have been quick to fall over herself to accept if I had adorned the blue spandex and ditched the glasses and the ill fitting ugly three piece suit.”

He looked suddenly anguished as he added “I guess I am partly to blame here. I was the one who removed the memories of ever knowing I was both Clark Kent and Superman. But heck, I bet back in Niagara Falls, if Clark Kent hadn’t been discovered by her as Superman, she wouldn’t have given me a second look as Clark Kent, except to be my friend and my work colleague.”

He sighed and covered his face with his hands and mumbled “To her I am the office goofball and Klutz. I am the stuttering fool, who half of the time ends up with the end of his tie in his coffee mug.”

Richard stood up and walked over to Clark and sympathetically rubbed his back in soothing circles. He said “Is there away we can keep up the appearance of Clark Kent, the Clark Kent your mothers gets to see, but wearing glasses as well as keeping the secret of your second job from Lois and the world? I would be willing to help.”

Clark asked “How do you suggest I do that?” Richard thought for a moment before grinning widely. He said “For starters, with my help, I will help you choose a new wardrobe that fits my treat. Then we’ll find a pair of glasses for you that don’t look like milk tops. The hair can stay the same, trust me that does not need to be improved in the least.” He ran his hand thought the hair in question.

Clark sighed and leaned into the gentle caressing. Suddenly he froze as he thought of the one thing he should have mentioned to Richard before. Clark pulled back and looked up at Richard and said “Richard there is something you need to know. I can’t tell you everything, but if I don’t at least tell you this, Lois will try to get out of telling you until the whole stupid secret begin festering underneath her.”

Richard frowned and asked “Why what do I need to know that you think Lois will put off telling me until its too late?” Clark grimaced before sighing and shaking his head. He grumbled “Lois is going to give me hell for this.”

Richard replied “I don’t care Clark I want to know what she is keeping from me. If it means I have to hear it from someone else instead of her, then so be it.” He looked down at Clark daring him to try and not continue that it was no longer an option.

Clark sighed and nodded before saying “Could you possibly arrange it so I and Lois don’t get in trouble with Perry, she should be in here for this. Plus I’m going to tell her everything, when I say everything I do mean everything.”

Richard nodded and concentrated on his uncle. Perry jumped inside of his office, after there being silence then all of a sudden his nephew’s voice ends up filling his head.

Richard chuckled and said apologetically ‘I’m sorry about that Uncle Perry, but could you loan me both Clark and Lois. It is important and cannot wait. I realise they both have a story to work on, but this is personal and as I mentioned it cannot and will not wait’

After a couple of moments Perry replied “Fine, but you better make sure I have their piece in by deadline, even if you have to help them do it. Am I making my self clear here Richard?’

Richard sighed and rolled his eyes before replying 'Of course Uncle Perry you have my word’ Richard then cut of the link to his uncle and called out mentally to Lois ‘Change of plan Lois, come to my office now, I’ve got you cleared with Perry, so you won’t be getting into trouble. You, I and Clark are going to have a little talk’