Twelve days of Christmas with dl_greenarrow

[chloesullivan]

She couldn't wait to get home, not only because she was incredibly curious about whatever gift Ollie had waiting for her, but also because she was on vacation and that meant time with him without worrying about work or anything, and then they would leave to Smallville, which she had no doubt would be nice, with Lois, Clark, Lucy, Mrs. Kent and her dad around, it would be a good Christmas.

Shifting restlessly between her feet, she watched the numbers as the elevator went up impatiently, stepping out and looking around, "Ollie?"

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[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He poked his head out of the guest room and flashed her a grin. "Be right there," he promised, ducking back inside once more.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe cocked her head and grinned softly at him, nodding, "okay, I'll wait here."

She placed her purse on the couch and took her shoes off then moved to sit down as she waited for him, all the gifts he had already given her, she had no idea what else to expect.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Now we wanna surprise her," Oliver whispered softly, picking up the small, fur-covered wiggly creature and cradling her against his chest. "So no sounds." She looked up at him inquisitively. He grinned and opened the door. "Close your eyes," he called down the hall.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She could hear him whispering but not make sense of the words, Chloe closed her eyes as instructed then grinned, "I have to say, if you're dressed up as sexy Santa? Big turnoff." she teased.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He couldn't help but laugh at the mental imagery that conjured up. "Damn. And here I went to all this trouble to play Naughty Santa. I thought you'd like it," he teased, sitting beside her on the sofa. "Okay, open your eyes," he said as the little bundle squirmed out of his arms.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She felt when he sat down next to her then opened her eyes when he told her to, her eyes going from the direction of his face down to his lap, widening when she saw the small, furry puppy he was holding, "...Ollie," was all she could say, a smile spreading on her face as she glanced at him then back down at the dog, reaching a hand to cup it's tiny face.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He smiled as the puppy instantly moved closer to her, climbing into her lap. "It's a girl," he told her. "A collie." He studied her for a long moment.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She laughed softly when the puppy moved over to her lap and adjusted her, "did he tell you to do that?" She joked, closing her eyes when the dog started licking her face.

Pulling the dog down slightly, she turned to look at him and reached for his cheek, pulling him closer gently as she leaned up to kiss him softly, "she's adorable, thank you."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He grinned, glad she seemed to like their new family member. He'd already grown rather attached to the ball of fur in the short time he'd found her, chosen her, and then finally brought her home. He kissed Chloe back softly. "You're welcome."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

With a smile, she moved closer to him then looked at the dog, "I've always wanted a dog, how did you know?" She was pretty sure she had never mentioned it to him before.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Well, I've seen you around Shelby," he admitted with a soft smile. He reached out and gently petted the dog's head.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe looked at him and kissed him softly, "thank you," she grinned as the dog started licking Ollie's hand and nodded, "she already likes you."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He grinned. "I may have fed her a few treats since I brought her home a couple hours ago," he admitted.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Rubbing a hand over the dog's back, she nodded, "this is a Christmas present I'm glad to share with you." A pause and she turned to look at him again, "have you ever had a dog?"

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"No." He shook his head a little. "But I've always wanted one." He smiled at her. "I've been researching the last few weeks. She's current on all immunizations and everything."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"I've never had one before either," she grinned up at him, "guess I'll have to research too, does she need anymore shots in a while? How old is she?"

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"She's ten weeks. She'll need her next round of shots in a couple weeks," he told her. "I've researched some vets in Metropolis, too." He rose to his feet and moved to the kitchen, picking up a folder off the counter and then moving to sit beside her once more. "There are quite a few that come pretty highly recommended by the shelter I adopted her from."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

If it was possible, she smiled even more, "you adopted her? That's so great, Ollie," shifting the puppy, she looked down at her, "I guess we'll have to look at the vets, I only know the one Clark takes Shelby to, but that's in Grandville."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"If that's where you want to go, I'm fine with that," he told her with a slight nod. He smiled at her softly, then looked down at the puppy. "She needs a name."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe made a face and shook her head, "it's too long a drive, we will find someone in the city." She told him then nodded, smiling, at the puppy then at Oliver, "any suggestions?"

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver studied the puppy for a moment, then shook his head a little. "I've been trying to think of names since I met her a couple weeks ago, but nothing I've come up with seems to suit her. Maybe you'll have better luck." He leaned back on the sofa, draping an arm around Chloe's shoulders and pressing a kiss to her temple.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe moved closer to him and watched as the dog moved so she was laying on both their laps, "well I refuse to call her Lessie," she grinned, turning to look at Oliver.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver chuckled softly. "No, I think she clearly has her very own personality," he agreed, petting the pup softly.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Turning her head she kissed his cheek and looked up at him, "while we think about a name, can I just remind you how amazingly awesome you are?"

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He grinned at her. "Oh, compliments are always acceptable," he teased with a nod, winking at her.