Chloe blinked, her eyes crossing as she continued to stare at the computer screen. She nibbled on her pencil as she tried to reorganize her notes into something more legible. Chloe nibbled on her lower lip as she began to type her article.

Lost in thought she barely registered the soft breeze that wafted by her, until she felt a hand on her shoulder and she jumped up. "Jesus, Clark!" She cried as she glanced up at him and swatted his hand away. "I'm working here."

"It's late," Clark protested and Chloe shook her head and glanced down at her watch.

"It's only a little after ten," she began. "I've been here later-" she continued as she looked back up at Clark's amused grin. "What?" She drawled, arching her brow in question.

"Look at your watch again," he chuckled and she looked down at her watch once more, not noticing anything off. "I believe it stopped a few hours ago."

"Hours?" She gasped as she stared down at her watch and then glanced over at her computer monitor. "Oh."

"Come home?" Clark questioned, tugging on her hand. "It's late."

"Yeah, okay." Chloe nodded, quickly logging off her computer and storing her notes. "I didn't mean to stay this late." She apologized as she continued to organize her desk.

"And you say I work too hard," he teased lightly as he wrapped his arms around her smaller frame.

Chloe laughed, feeling her skin warm at his touch. "Ah, I didn't realize I missed you so much." She sighed as she turned around in his arms and kissed him

"Let's go home," Clark urged.

"Let's," she nodded, laughing lightly as Clark lifted them up in the air. She closed her eyes, letting herself enjoy the sensation. "I love this."

Clark smirked at her as they rose higher and in the blink of an eye they were back in their living room. "Open your eyes," he whispered into her ear and she did.

"Oh, Clark!" She gasped as she gazed at the candle lit room, rose petals scattered around the room. "It's beautiful."

"As you are," he whispered as he held her close, kissing the back of her neck.

"Oh, Clark." Chloe sighed as she turned back to him, throwing her arms around his neck, kissing him. "Thank you." She smiled as she pulled away and studied him. "But, why?"

He chuckled, shaking his head. "It's past midnight."

"Yeah," she agreed, blinking her eyes.

"Look again," Clark instructed and Chloe looked back behind her, her eyes catching the small cake sitting on the counter.

"What-" Chloe began, laughing as she pulled away from him and quickly crossed over to the birthday cake. "Happy Birthday Chloe," she read out loud, her eyes tearing. "It's perfect," she grinned as she turned back to Clark, hitting him on the chest.

"Hey. What?" Clark chuckled, drawing her into his arms.

"Thank you," she whispered, kissing him once more.

"Your welcome, Chloe." He murmured against her lips. "Happy Birthday."

The End