Fic Recs: Let Me Take Care Of You
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dances_with_clexFics that have an physically/mentally injured or sick Lex / Clark being taken care of by the other or taking care of each other. May be cross-posted to Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies or Pardon Me, But Haven't We Met Before? or Somebody Save Me .
WARNING: Hurt possibly by non-consensual or incest. May contain disturbing imagery.
In alphabetical order by title. No WIPs or locked journal entries (I may miss a few because I'm friended).
Entries may be locked on AO3 - contact ssa.archivist@gmail.com for an invite.
Don't forget to leave feedback/kudos for the author if you enjoy a story! :-D
If you have others you'd like to recommend, please comment and I'll update this list if it fits the criteria. Thanks!
Hurt / Sick Lex
A Touch of Mercy bydolimir_k G (3191 words)
Every good rift needs a catalyst for healing.
Blind Moments bygoth_clark PG-13 (2178 words)
Clark just wants to take care of Lex.
Closer by Te akathete1 NC-17 (7158 words)
"I won't let you go," Clark says, because it's the only thing he can think of. Clark needs to convince Lex to let him in, to be there. Closer.
Closing Wounds by Alax NC-17 (6696 words)
"Oh come on, Lex. That's the deal... you get into trouble, I save you, we lie to each other and have coffee the next day, like nothing ever happened..."
Clue Series byhergerbabe NC-17 (24941 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)
Lex's past explodes into Smallville and Clark helps to pick up the pieces.
Damage bymobiusklein PG-13 (8149 words)
A brain tumor brought Lex Luthor down before Superman could. What will he do bring his nemesis back?
Endgame by Anemone (18811 words)
What part of 'anytime, anywhere, always' did Lex forget?
Feeling byquiet_tiger NC-17 (6069 words) Warning: cutting
After witnessing Lex's coping mechanism, Clark offers a better method.
Haven bysabershadowkat NC-17 (46279 words)
Clark will never leave Lex again, even if that means leaving everything and everyone he knows behind.
Holding Out for a Hero by zaganthi and tzigane NC-17 (70138 words)
Smallville/CSI fusion. Lex needs Clark's help to deal with an abusive childhood.
Hurt and Comfort bybipolypesca PG-13 (3676 words)
Lex ignores his pain to help a suffering Clark.
I Shatter byslinkling NC-17 (7651 words)
Clark rescues Lex, then has to deal with the drugs, secrets, and anger.
I Drank What? by Anemone R (17051 words)
Being poisoned eventually works out well for Lex.
Immanence byharrietspy R (4408 words)
Lex takes a vacation; Clark takes exception.
In A Teacup bymoiraithanatoio PG-13 (3208 words)
A tempest in a teacup is still enough to change the world.
Keep Your Head Down byzaganthi and tzigane NC-17 (108386 words) Warning: non-cons(not CLex)
What would it take to make Superman kill?
Life's Aftermath and After All bysabershadowkat (19718 words)
Mending bymyashke NC-17 (6343 words)
Lex is hurt again and Clark can't stay away.
Mother Hen bymyashke NC-17 (14458 words)
Lex gedges a code. Clark takes care of him. Who needs chicken soup?
None So Desperate, None So Brave (as those on their way to the grave) byzeldadestry PG (3973 words)
He waits for Clark. He rises each morning hoping.
Numb by MidnightBlue1062 R (2424words)
Lex learns how to be forgiven.
Physical Therapy byximeria NC-17 (4421 words)
Lex doesn't trust anyone else like he does Clark.
Pyrrhic byperryvic and zaganthi NC-17 (129215 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)
Clark brings Lex rescues from a warped past with Lionel and Lex returns the favor with the Justice League.
Purple byddayspring R (13922 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)
It didn't matter who tried to come between them--Lionel Luthor, Jonathan Kent, future enemies, even future lovers--they would all fail when it came to separating them.
Regarding Lex bydanceswithgary R (20902 words)
A serious injury leaves Lex without his memory. Can he make his way back to his family and love?
Spin byseperis PG-13 (2327 words)
Spin theory--anything can be explained away with the right words, covered with the right actions.
Stirring Onward by SkaterBoy PG-13 (3655 words)
You cannot stir things apart.
SuperGlue byzaganthi and perryvic NC-17 (167413 words)
When Lex's past comes to light, he needs someone he can count on to keep him safe and sane.
Supply by Wavelength PG-13 (2931 words)
Lex just needs to catch his breath.
The Air Above byddayspring PG-13 (4696 words)
Lionel picked a hell of a time to dabble in the truth.
The Last Days by Lux R (13541 words)
Lex is dying. Clark won't accept it.
The Lazarus Gap bydolomir_k NC-17 (40156 words)
A badly hurt Lex builds a new life away from the Luthor influence. One day, a oddly familiar stranger comes to stay and everything changes.
Third Time Lucky Series byhergerbabe NC-17 (18809 words)
Clark stays by Lex's side for better and for worse.
Two Are One by Chibimom NC-17 (10252 words) Warning: non-cons(not CLex)
Lionel is becoming increasingly difficult for Lex to handle.
Volley by Aklani NC-17 (8992 words)
Clark remembers his first and his last.
What Others Assume bylexophilia PG-13 (2752 words)
What really happened that night? Only Lex and Clark know and they'll never tell.
What You Don't Confess by gothphyle NC-17 (5614 words)
All of Lex's barriers crumble when Clark starts tearing them down.
Yellow Means Slow byrageprufrock R (4636 words) Warning: character death
You have trouble remembering when you didn't want him here, but you know it used to be that way.
You Make Me Sick byladydreamer NC-17 (91024 words) See author's warnings.
AU of Labryrinth. Together, perhaps Clark and Lex can find their way out of the darkness of their lives.
Hurt / Sick Clark
A Box Called Time bysageness NC-17 (6987 words)
A grieving Superman returns to the one person he can trust.
A Rare Advantage to Kryptonite Exposure bykantayra_fic NC-17 (7293 words)
Lex and Clark are tired of fighting. Lex taking care of Clark was just what both of them needed.
A Sea of Troubles by Coren Lee NC-17 (26398 words)
Post-Exodus, Clark has to deal with the gossip about his time in Metropolis. Lex is there to help.
A Slow Inevitability bychimosa R (3768 words)
Lex will give a grieving Clark whatever he needs.
Amalgam bypaperbkryter NC-17 (11950 words) Warning: Suicide, Temporary Character Death
Clark can't abandon those he left behind.
Avatar by gothphyle PG (5074 words)
When Clark falls deathly ill, he realizes something he should have known all along.
Catharsis byhoperoy R (19902 words)
An ill-advised choice by Clark gives Lex the chance to take care of him.
Chimera by Eletryxx PG-13 (7417 words)
When Clark loses his mother and father he finds solace in an unlikely source- Lex Luthor.
Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night bylexalot PG-13 (3506 words)
Some are too fragile to live and too strong to die.
Dust In the Wind and Just A Drop of Water In an Endless Sea and In a Far Country bydigitalwave (3089 words)
Your world can change with a single phone call.
Forever Autumn bydigitalwave PG (5599 words)
In a world without Superman, it's hard to hold onto hope. Just don't let go.
Ghosts bydigitalwave R (4173 words)
When Clark hurts, Lex hurts.
Helter Skelter bydigitalwave PG (1675 words)
Lex takes care of a Clark on the edge.
Impact byliviapenn PG-13 (3404 words)
"You know if you don't show me, I'm just going to imagine the worst and feel like more of an asshole than I already do."
Men Don't Cry byshadowstar_gzan NC-17 (4687 words)
Lex helps Clark grieve.
Opposite of Extinction by Henry Jones Jr. akasabershadowkat PG (1859 words)
Lex finds out first hand what it takes to keep Clark safe.
Red Skies bydigitalwave PG-13 (14457 words)
An encounter with yellow Kryptonite leaves Clark fighting for his life.
Seeing Clearly byacampbell NC-17 (2702 words)
Lex is there for Clark in the darkness.
Shudder bysuzvoy R (2181 words)
"You have to tell me, Clark. I have to know or I can't help you." Dark.
Since You've Been Gone and A Song Called Everything bykitkat3979 NC-17 (8668 words)
Jonathan Kent was buried today.
Site, Memory, Reflection byescapetocity R (2185 words)
Superheroes are not invulnerable to grief. Lex copes.
Someone to Stand With by Anastasia PG-13 (6166 words)
Lex needs to be allowed to help Clark. Clark needs to allow Lex to help.
Songs For A Lonely Heart bydigitalwave R (13014 words)
Remix of An Affair to Remember.
Sorrow and Bliss by VampyrAlex akaajfusch NC-17 (15958 words)
After Lionel attacks Clark, he knows he'll die without the help of a former friend.
The Kryptonite Storm bylexalot PG-13 (4290 words)
Lex's smirk melted into a scowl. "I don't know whether to cry or rejoice. Welcome to eternity. You're damned to it along with your worst enemy."
The Monster Within by Chibimom NC-17 (15335 words)
Clark exacts a heavy penance on himself after hurting Lex.
Unexpected by Nix NC-17 (19821 words)
Lex supports Clark when his parents force him away.
Waiting For You bygoth_clark PG-13 (2463 words)
Who takes care of an injured Superman?
Back to the Master List!
Last Update 12/12/2014
WARNING: Hurt possibly by non-consensual or incest. May contain disturbing imagery.
In alphabetical order by title. No WIPs or locked journal entries (I may miss a few because I'm friended).
Entries may be locked on AO3 - contact ssa.archivist@gmail.com for an invite.
Don't forget to leave feedback/kudos for the author if you enjoy a story! :-D
If you have others you'd like to recommend, please comment and I'll update this list if it fits the criteria. Thanks!
Hurt / Sick Lex
A Touch of Mercy by
dolimir_k G (3191 words)Every good rift needs a catalyst for healing.
Blind Moments by
goth_clark PG-13 (2178 words)Clark just wants to take care of Lex.
Closer by Te aka
thete1 NC-17 (7158 words)"I won't let you go," Clark says, because it's the only thing he can think of. Clark needs to convince Lex to let him in, to be there. Closer.
Closing Wounds by Alax NC-17 (6696 words)
"Oh come on, Lex. That's the deal... you get into trouble, I save you, we lie to each other and have coffee the next day, like nothing ever happened..."
Clue Series by
hergerbabe NC-17 (24941 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)Lex's past explodes into Smallville and Clark helps to pick up the pieces.
Damage by
mobiusklein PG-13 (8149 words)A brain tumor brought Lex Luthor down before Superman could. What will he do bring his nemesis back?
Endgame by Anemone (18811 words)
What part of 'anytime, anywhere, always' did Lex forget?
Feeling by
quiet_tiger NC-17 (6069 words) Warning: cuttingAfter witnessing Lex's coping mechanism, Clark offers a better method.
Haven by
sabershadowkat NC-17 (46279 words)Clark will never leave Lex again, even if that means leaving everything and everyone he knows behind.
Holding Out for a Hero by zaganthi and tzigane NC-17 (70138 words)
Smallville/CSI fusion. Lex needs Clark's help to deal with an abusive childhood.
Hurt and Comfort by
bipolypesca PG-13 (3676 words)Lex ignores his pain to help a suffering Clark.
I Shatter by
slinkling NC-17 (7651 words)Clark rescues Lex, then has to deal with the drugs, secrets, and anger.
I Drank What? by Anemone R (17051 words)
Being poisoned eventually works out well for Lex.
Immanence by
harrietspy R (4408 words) Lex takes a vacation; Clark takes exception.
In A Teacup by
moiraithanatoio PG-13 (3208 words)A tempest in a teacup is still enough to change the world.
Keep Your Head Down by
zaganthi and tzigane NC-17 (108386 words) Warning: non-cons(not CLex)What would it take to make Superman kill?
Life's Aftermath and After All by
sabershadowkat (19718 words)Mending by
myashke NC-17 (6343 words)Lex is hurt again and Clark can't stay away.
Mother Hen by
myashke NC-17 (14458 words)Lex gedges a code. Clark takes care of him. Who needs chicken soup?
None So Desperate, None So Brave (as those on their way to the grave) by
zeldadestry PG (3973 words)He waits for Clark. He rises each morning hoping.
Numb by MidnightBlue1062 R (2424words)
Lex learns how to be forgiven.
Physical Therapy by
ximeria NC-17 (4421 words)Lex doesn't trust anyone else like he does Clark.
Pyrrhic by
perryvic and zaganthi NC-17 (129215 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)Clark brings Lex rescues from a warped past with Lionel and Lex returns the favor with the Justice League.
Purple by
ddayspring R (13922 words) Warning: non-cons (not CLex)It didn't matter who tried to come between them--Lionel Luthor, Jonathan Kent, future enemies, even future lovers--they would all fail when it came to separating them.
Regarding Lex by
danceswithgary R (20902 words)A serious injury leaves Lex without his memory. Can he make his way back to his family and love?
Spin by
seperis PG-13 (2327 words)Spin theory--anything can be explained away with the right words, covered with the right actions.
Stirring Onward by SkaterBoy PG-13 (3655 words)
You cannot stir things apart.
SuperGlue by
zaganthi and perryvic NC-17 (167413 words)When Lex's past comes to light, he needs someone he can count on to keep him safe and sane.
Supply by Wavelength PG-13 (2931 words)
Lex just needs to catch his breath.
The Air Above by
ddayspring PG-13 (4696 words)Lionel picked a hell of a time to dabble in the truth.
The Last Days by Lux R (13541 words)
Lex is dying. Clark won't accept it.
The Lazarus Gap by
dolomir_k NC-17 (40156 words)A badly hurt Lex builds a new life away from the Luthor influence. One day, a oddly familiar stranger comes to stay and everything changes.
Third Time Lucky Series by
hergerbabe NC-17 (18809 words)Clark stays by Lex's side for better and for worse.
Two Are One by Chibimom NC-17 (10252 words) Warning: non-cons(not CLex)
Lionel is becoming increasingly difficult for Lex to handle.
Volley by Aklani NC-17 (8992 words)
Clark remembers his first and his last.
What Others Assume by
lexophilia PG-13 (2752 words)What really happened that night? Only Lex and Clark know and they'll never tell.
What You Don't Confess by gothphyle NC-17 (5614 words)
All of Lex's barriers crumble when Clark starts tearing them down.
Yellow Means Slow by
rageprufrock R (4636 words) Warning: character deathYou have trouble remembering when you didn't want him here, but you know it used to be that way.
You Make Me Sick by
ladydreamer NC-17 (91024 words) See author's warnings.AU of Labryrinth. Together, perhaps Clark and Lex can find their way out of the darkness of their lives.
Hurt / Sick Clark
A Box Called Time by
sageness NC-17 (6987 words)A grieving Superman returns to the one person he can trust.
A Rare Advantage to Kryptonite Exposure by
kantayra_fic NC-17 (7293 words)Lex and Clark are tired of fighting. Lex taking care of Clark was just what both of them needed.
A Sea of Troubles by Coren Lee NC-17 (26398 words)
Post-Exodus, Clark has to deal with the gossip about his time in Metropolis. Lex is there to help.
A Slow Inevitability by
chimosa R (3768 words)Lex will give a grieving Clark whatever he needs.
Amalgam by
paperbkryter NC-17 (11950 words) Warning: Suicide, Temporary Character DeathClark can't abandon those he left behind.
Avatar by gothphyle PG (5074 words)
When Clark falls deathly ill, he realizes something he should have known all along.
Catharsis by
hoperoy R (19902 words)An ill-advised choice by Clark gives Lex the chance to take care of him.
Chimera by Eletryxx PG-13 (7417 words)
When Clark loses his mother and father he finds solace in an unlikely source- Lex Luthor.
Do Not Go Gentle Into the Night by
lexalot PG-13 (3506 words)Some are too fragile to live and too strong to die.
Dust In the Wind and Just A Drop of Water In an Endless Sea and In a Far Country by
digitalwave (3089 words)Your world can change with a single phone call.
Forever Autumn by
digitalwave PG (5599 words)In a world without Superman, it's hard to hold onto hope. Just don't let go.
Ghosts by
digitalwave R (4173 words)When Clark hurts, Lex hurts.
Helter Skelter by
digitalwave PG (1675 words)Lex takes care of a Clark on the edge.
Impact by
liviapenn PG-13 (3404 words)"You know if you don't show me, I'm just going to imagine the worst and feel like more of an asshole than I already do."
Men Don't Cry by
shadowstar_gzan NC-17 (4687 words)Lex helps Clark grieve.
Opposite of Extinction by Henry Jones Jr. aka
sabershadowkat PG (1859 words)Lex finds out first hand what it takes to keep Clark safe.
Red Skies by
digitalwave PG-13 (14457 words)An encounter with yellow Kryptonite leaves Clark fighting for his life.
Seeing Clearly by
acampbell NC-17 (2702 words)Lex is there for Clark in the darkness.
Shudder by
suzvoy R (2181 words)"You have to tell me, Clark. I have to know or I can't help you." Dark.
Since You've Been Gone and A Song Called Everything by
kitkat3979 NC-17 (8668 words)Jonathan Kent was buried today.
Site, Memory, Reflection by
escapetocity R (2185 words)Superheroes are not invulnerable to grief. Lex copes.
Someone to Stand With by Anastasia PG-13 (6166 words)
Lex needs to be allowed to help Clark. Clark needs to allow Lex to help.
Songs For A Lonely Heart by
digitalwave R (13014 words)Remix of An Affair to Remember.
Sorrow and Bliss by VampyrAlex aka
ajfusch NC-17 (15958 words)After Lionel attacks Clark, he knows he'll die without the help of a former friend.
The Kryptonite Storm by
lexalot PG-13 (4290 words)Lex's smirk melted into a scowl. "I don't know whether to cry or rejoice. Welcome to eternity. You're damned to it along with your worst enemy."
The Monster Within by Chibimom NC-17 (15335 words)
Clark exacts a heavy penance on himself after hurting Lex.
Unexpected by Nix NC-17 (19821 words)
Lex supports Clark when his parents force him away.
Waiting For You by
goth_clark PG-13 (2463 words)Who takes care of an injured Superman?
Back to the Master List!
Last Update 12/12/2014
