Purple by Dayspring (PG-13)

[partners4life.livejournal.com]

Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Pairing: Clark/Lex, Lex/F (non-con, implied not shown)
Author on LJ: ddayspring
Author Website: Dayspring's Desires

Why this must be read: Because when have you ever read a story that comes from Martha's POV that captures Clark and Lex's actions and emotions so richly that it breaks your heart?

"Purple" is just that kind of of story. Lex has been kidnapped and Clark is sick with worry and Martha is concerned about her son's own mental well-being. When Lex is returned, Clark insists Lex stay with the Kents at the farm and Martha begins to realize that her son's feelings for Lex are growing into more than friendship. As Lex begins to heal from his ordeal, Martha gently guides both 'boys' towards each other (not in a Mary Sue way), but in a motherly fashion without being pushy.

This is a deeply moving, original story that focuses on the Clark/Lex relationship from another character's point of view.

Purple

Comments

[estepheia.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the rec. I really enjoyed this story. I agree that it features a well-written mom-voice.

[dvorarose.livejournal.com]

thank you for rec'ing this one. well worth the read, and can now be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/20041027143246/http://www.skeeter63.org/~dayspring/purple.htm