Sighing into those beloved curls, Lex kept his eyes closed and his voice actually showed his strain. His terror at not being forgiven. "Clark may have started it but never doubt that I am the man I am today because of you. I can't go back to that as long as I have you."

And now he sounded desperate but he didn't care. Lex knew his past and his future. This is what he needed to stay sane.