Notes: title stolen from Squeeze

"Lex?"

"Clark?" Lex gripped the phone a little tighter, uncertain what to expect.

"I'd like to take that last part back."

"So I'm still a total asshole, but you do want to see me again."

"Yeah, pretty much."

Lex allowed himself the smile while he let Clark hang a moment longer.

"Ok. I think I can live with that. Come h—

"Home," Lex finished when his lips were his own again. "You must not have gotten very far."

"I never do."

"Lucky for me."

"Lucky for both us total assholes."

Lex laughed. He couldn't help it. Forgiveness felt so good.

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