Page 20 of Pink Kryptonite, by Jeanster

CHAPTER 20: SHOCKING NEWS FOR CLARK

"Wait. Before you leave, I just want to make sure I heard you correctly. You're SURE Johnny will pick me, right?" Clark asked Mxyzptlk.

"Yes. I'm sure. Oh, let me rewind things a bit. When you go back inside the house, sit at the dining table with the others. Haus and Little Jo will be asking Johnny to make his choice."

"I'm there," said Clark as he eagerly ran back inside the house.

"Good luck," said Mxyzptlk.

Clark entered the house. The window was no longer shattered. The others were still frozen and seated around the dining table. He quickly got back in his seat. Then Mxyzptlk unfroze them and the conversation continued.

"Johnny, we were thinking about what you said last night," said Haus.

"Yes," said Little Jo. "Now we need you to settle an argument between Haus and me."

"An argument? Well, if I can be of some help, sure. I'd be happy to," said Johnny.

"Which one of us would you choose? Little Jo or me?" said Haus.

Johnny paused and stared at Haus, then at Little Jo.

"Gentlemen," said Clark. "That's quite some question to ask. Think about it. You're putting poor Johnny on the spot here. No matter who he chooses, it's going to cause some unpleasant feelings for the one who doesn't get chosen."

"I reckon you're right, Clark," said Little Jo. "But we want an answer. We want it now."

"Little Jo thinks you'd naturally pick him," said Haus. "His reasoning being that what better match for a pretty boy than another pretty boy, so he says."

Little Jo smiled his brightest pretty boy smile at Johnny.

"I don't know what to say," said Johnny. He honestly did not know how to choose. Before Clark showed up, Johnny figured he'd simply enjoy the company of both Haus and Little Jo and take his time deciding which he preferred. But now here was Clark sitting at the same table looking all handsome and muscular and gorgeous and oozing sex appeal.

Gahhh, thought Johnny. What am I going to do now?

He looked at Bill. And there's Bill. Beautiful tall blond lean sinewy Bill.

I'm a kid in a candy shop, thought Johnny. So many yummy men to choose from.

Get ready to have your hearts broken, Haus and Little Jo, thought Clark grinning to himself. Go ahead, Johnny. Tell them you want your great big strong handsome Clarkie-boy to be your snuggle-bear.

"Just say what comes first to your mind, Johnny," said Clark in a nonchalant manner.

Haus and Little Jo stared at Johnny hungrily as they waited for his answer.

Shameful, thought Clark. They both look like they want to jump his bones right here. Although I can't really blame them. Johnny IS scrumptious. That pretty face. Those blue eyes. That adorable little nose. That soft, silky red hair. That perfect body. That cute little butt. I can't get enough of him.

"All right," said Johnny. "I pick Little Jo."

WHAT?! No, that can't be right, thought Clark panicking. Mxyzptlk said Johnny was going to pick ME! Or did that magical imp lie to me? Is Mxyzptlk laughing at me right now as I sit here while my heart is breaking?

"I'm so happy!" said Little Jo as he jumped from his chair and hugged Johnny.

Haus sighed. "Congratulations, Little Jo. I guess I can be a good sport about this."

"Thanks, Haus," said Little Jo. "Well, let's finish this delicious breakfast. You're going to need your energy afterward, Johnny, if you know what I mean. So eat up."

Little Jo winked at Johnny.

"Clark, you don't look well," said Bill. "Are you okay?"

"Uh, I just need some fresh air. Excuse me," said Clark as he got up and headed for the door.

If Mxyzptlk is still out there, I'm going to wring his neck, thought Clark.

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