A/N: This is the re-post the beginning is mostly the same but the ending is heading into a new direction that I think will make this story better and longer. I hope you guys love it and PLEASE tell me what you think would make this story better. I love comments. There are some additions to this first chapter all the new new stuff I should have done by this weekend.

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Prologue

One year felt like a life time. It was only one year ago when the world was about to end. It was only one year ago when Clark Kent, alien from outer space become the primary clad superhero named Superman. And it was only one year ago when Lois Lane the love of Clark Kent's life failed to show up at their wedding.

One year ago…

There were two things going on in the mind of Lois Lane. One, Clark finally became the man he was meant to be. She always believed he could to do. But it was kind of bittersweet. On one hand she was happy he reached his full potential but on the other she couldn't be with Clark.

And two, Lois new she would have to see Clark on Monday when she returned back to work. After the whole plane, end of the world, and not attending her own wedding fiasco, she decided to stay in Washington for a couple of days to write up the article. But now she was on her way home and her plane was about to land in the Metropolis Airport. Lois asked Chloe to pick her up there but was now kind of regretting it. Lois wasn't even ready to so Clark so she definitely wasn't ready to get a lecture from Chloe.

Breaking up with Clark didn't only hurt him. It was the hardest thing that she ever had to do. Lois didn't want to be the one to keep Clark from reaching his full potential. She didn't want to be the one holding him back from even doing a simple save. She told herself she couldn't be her mother when her father went off to do his duties. Lois believed she wasn't strong enough for the role of a superhero's wife. It tore her apart when he was lost in the Phantom Zone and Lois didn't know if she could handle it if something ever happened like that again. And she knew when she got back the ramification of her decision would be biting her in the ass. Starting with Chloe and whatever lecture she was about to get.

Lois put on a brave face walking out of the gate and began looking for Chloe, but that face soon turned into surprise when she saw someone else here.

"Clark…" Lois said in surprise as she walked up to him. "What are you doing here?"

"Chloe called me, something came up and she couldn't make it so she asked me to come and get you." Clark said with a harsh voice not even making eye contact with her.

She tried to read his face, but for the first time in her life she couldn't. "Oh ok, thanks."

And that was it the entire car ride from the airport to their apartment in the city. Complete silence. Lois was even to scared to turn on the radio. She had to sit there in torture squirming in her seat.

Finally they reached their apartment and Lois walked into another shock. There were a couple of boxes and a suitcase next to the door. It shouldn't have been a surprise. She knew someone would be moving out but she though it would have been her for being the one to break up the engagement and everything. And now looking at the half empty apartment things became real.

"I am going to be staying at Oliver's old place, until I can find a place of my own." A shiver ran down Lois' spine from Clark's coldness and detached voice.

Lois knew things were never going to be the same between them again. But she did wish there was at least a sliver hope that they could be somewhat acquaintances with one another.

Clark was about to leave when Lois piped up "Hey can we talk sometime."

Clark kept his eyes down at the door handle he was about to grab. "No." He said in the same cold voice as before. He turned around to look at Lois, "At least for a while."

As soon as his last word was spoken he walked out of the door Lois sank to the ground not even trying to hold in the tears.

"You're so stupid Lois. No, this was smart. He can be there hero he needs to be. Just stay strong." Lois said out loud to herself before finally getting up and heading to the shower.

Meanwhile down the hall. Clark waited for the elevator listing to Lois cry and talk to herself. All he really wanted to do was go back, break down the door, and show Lois how much he still loved her. But he couldn't. His anger at her not being able to see that she was the one he needed was still too fresh.

One year passed and "a while" still never happened. As a matter of fact little words were even said between the two. In the past months they both tried to avoid one another. Chloe announced that she was pregnant. Superman made his debut (without an interview). And in a week the daily plant was getting a new editor and chief.

Knock Knock Knock

"Come on in." Lois said has she looks up from her computer to the door of her office. "Hey Chloe how is it going?"

"Good, Ollie has some business in the city so we are her for the weekend. Also I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight. Hit the clubs with me before I get too fat."

"Cho, you're not getting fat your pregnant and I would love to but I can't I have already made plans."

"Oh really," Chloe said in disbelief. "Because the last time I remember you saying that I found you on your couch eating ice cream and watching Jaws." She picked up Lois' mug and took a swig.

"Actually I have a date."

"What!" Chloe said doing a spit take.

"I have a date." Lois said as she took her drink back.

"What about Clark?" Chloe spoke still not believing what she was hearing.

"That was a year ago and I was the one to end it, it is about time that I… I mean that we both should move on."

"Hey Clark!" Oliver said cheekily as she strode over the Clark's desk.

"Oliver." Clark gave a nod and a small smile.

"So I have an idea how about you, me, and some of the other guys got hit up the town tonight, it will make you feel better."

"I'm not really in the mood for going out."

"You've been saying that for a year."

"What's the point, it's not like alcohol has an effect on me."

"Clark, you've been in this funk for a year and I get it, I was in the gutter for a while but I had friends that helped me get out." Oliver took a seat on the side of Clark's desk. "Come on I promise it will be fun."

Clark mumble "Fine."

Oliver walked out happily after leaving the conversation with saying "meet you at 7 at watchtower."

7 o'clock rolled around and Clark made his way through the colored doors of Watchtower. Oliver, AC, Victor and Bart all greeted him with hellos, what's up dude, and hey mans.

"So how about a round of beers before we head out?" Bart said as he handed out some beers to each guy starting with Clark.

"Where did you get these?" Oliver said looking at the weird label of the bottle. But then he saw it that familiar "Z". The same one that was on the campaign bottle at Clark and Lois' bachelor and bachelorette party. "Wait don't drink that." He screamed able to stop all but two from drinking the beer.

Clark lowered the bottle from his lips getting a funny felling run through him. And before they knew it he clumsily super sped out the door.

"O crap." Oliver cursed and turned to see Bart also gulping down the drink. There goes our chance to follow him. Oliver had a pretty good guess where Clark would go, so he made a phone call.

/

"Hey are you ready?" Mark, Lois' date, said to her as he helped put her coat on.

"Yeah." She responded with a small smile.

This is going to be a good thing. This is going to be a good thing. We both need to move on. This is going to be a good thing. Lois kept repeating to herself. This would Lois' third date with Mark. He was smart and charming. He had dashingly good looks and a good sense of humor. He is everything a woman would want in a man. But for Lois there was something missing. He wasn't Clark. That wasn't his fault, it was Lois' and she knew it. And she had to face her actions.

Just as the two closed the door behind them and started down the hall they found Clark in their path.

"Clark, what are you doing here?" Lois asked.

"Hel-llo Lo-Lois." Clark stuttered out. "Who is is this gu-guy?" He said poking Mark in the chest. Mark rubbed the spot where he was poked by Clark.

"Are you drunk?" Lois said to Clark in confusion.

"N-n-no. Now answer my question." Clark said getting a little closer.

Mark also took a step closer being a little defensive. "Lois who is this guy?"

"Yes, Lois why don't you introduce us." Clark said a little smugly.

Lois looked to Mark. "I am so sorry Mark but I have to take care of this." She said opening her apartment door and shoving Clark in.

"You can go now Mark." Clark said putting a little accent on his name.

"Are you sure?" Mark asked.

"Yeah I will be fine." And with that she closed the door on Mark's face.

"What the hell wa…" She was cut off by her phone ringing.

"Hello. Yeah Oliver he is here. No its fine I will take care of him. I'm sure. And tell Bart I'm going to kill him. Bye."

Lois set her phone down and headed to the kitchen and started a pot of coffee. She was so lost in thought about what was going on that she didn't see Clark follow her in.

"You look beautiful." He said making her jump at the proximity.

"Th-thanks." She said out of nervousness as he still continued his path to her.

And before Lois knew it Clark was leaning in. She missed him so much. Every night she dreamt of him and the life they could have shared. It would have been so easy if everything was normal. Lois never wished for Clark to not have powers, she loved him for it, but it would have been easier if he didn't. She believed she was doing the right thing for the world to not tie down the world's greatest super hero. And she believed she was doing the right thing when she did this.

Clark was a breath away from meeting her lips. His hands were on her hips, caging her in against the counter. Her hands were on his shoulders in a half pull and half push. A year has gone by and he missed her touch so much. But before their lips meet Lois tilted her head away, so Clark's lips met her cheek instead. That spot burned Lois' cheek and she couldn't take it anymore. Lois put her hands on his chest and gave a little push. "Clark your drunk." Came her whisper. "You aren't thinking clearly."

"Just tell me why Lois. We could have been happy. I would have protected you." He said against her cheek.

"You know why. I can't be the one to keep you from fulfilling your destiny."

"I'm flying, I'm wearing the suit, and I'm helping the world. I've fulfilled my destiny, but I need you to keep me grounded sometimes."

"I can't Clark, I'm not strong enough." Lois said holding back tears.

"It would be so much easier so much safer for my heart to hate you, but I still love you Lois." Clark took his hands to cup her face and then firmly planted his lips to hers. Lois tried to fight it but she couldn't because she still loved him too.

Lois felt his tongue touch her lips begging for entrance so she let him in. Her hands came up to tangle in his hair forcing him to her. Clark dropped his hands to pick her and Lois wrapped her legs around his waist. He began carrying them to the bedroom but had to break the kiss to gently put her on the bed. But in that moment was all Lois needed for her mind to clear and push Clark away again.

"Clark we have to stop."

"Why?" Clark said climbing on the bed.

"Because we can't be together."

"Lois don't do this again." Clark pleaded with his eyes.

"You won't remember anything in the morning." And with that Clark's drunken haze overtook him and he fell asleep.

Clark began to stir from his sleep and he noticed something was different. The bed was more comfortable. It was quiet. And even the air smelled different. He smelt coffee and cherries and…Lois?

This made Clark bolt up, causing him a head rush and a feeling of nausea. He tried to remember what happened as he looked at the room he was in. How did I end up in ou…Lois' bedroom? The last thing I remember was going to watchtower and drinking that beer… I have to find Oliver.

When the sick feeling subsided Clark got up and walked out of the bedroom. His plan was to make up some excuse and get out as quickly as possible, but when he saw her Clark couldn't move from his spot. There was Lois in her pajamas consisting of sweats, a baggie T-shirt, and of course bunny slippers. She was cooking, or at least from the smell trying to cook, pancakes. It was a completely domestic sight that Clark wished he could have seen a lot more of. Clark stood there a moment before clearing his throat so she would notice that he was there.

"Hey." Was all Lois said as she turned in his direction without actually looking at him. The memories of last night still fresh.

"Can you tell me what happened last night; my mind seems to be a little blank?" Clark asked timidly noticing Lois' fluster looks.

"What do you remember?"

"Going to watchtower to meet Oliver and the guys, then Bart handed me a drink. I can't remember anything after that." Clark sat down at the table and Lois followed.

"Well it turns out that drink was hexed by Zantana like the Champaign from our party that one time. You came over here and kind of passed out."

"Is that all?"

"Ya pretty much, you got the gist." But Clark noticed Lois look away and blush. "It's kind of like karma." She said with a slight chuckle.

"What are you talking about?"

"Remember the whole V-day fiasco, shoes on the other foot now, huh?" she continued to laugh and Clark joined in. Soon both were in a fit of laughter.

Before Clark knew it he said "I missed this." And put his hand on top of hers as their laughs started to die out.

The shocking thing was that Lois didn't retract her hand but instead gave his a squeeze. "Clark, I'm sorry for everything."

The air seemed to change in that moment.

"Lois…" Clark was about to start but Lois cut him off with the look she was giving.

"Please just let me get this out." Lois continued. "I'm still in love with you. I don't know if I will even stop being in love with you. But I can't. I can't be the one to hold you back. I can't be the one to share you with the world. I can't be selfish with my feeling for you. But I'm always going to be there for you." She finished trying to hold back the tears.

Clark was also trying to fight them. "Why can't you just realize that you weren't ever holding me back?"

Lois didn't really know what to say then. So she said the first thing that came to her mind. "Maybe we should just let this go and start with being friends again."

"Friends?"

"Yes friends, come on Smallville don't tell you don't know what friends mean."

"You haven't called me that in a while."

"We haven't really talked in a while." The both ended up smiling to each other awkwardly.

"I should get going; I have to go see Oliver." Clark finally said after a minuet of awkward silence.

They both stood and went to get Clark's jacket. "Do you want to take some pancakes with you?"

Clark took a look back to the plate of pancakes. Remember the smell and the not so appealing constancy of them he replied, "I'm not really all that hungry."

Lois gave a very sarcastic OK and opened the front door for him.

"Lois. Hey I was just about to knock." Mark, Lois' date form last night said.

"Mark, what are you doing here?" Lois shrieked.

"I came to check on you, I was worried, I didn't really want to leave you with that guy." Just then he noticed Clark behind her. "Oh hi, I don't think we formally met, I'm Mark Halpert Lois' boyfriend." Putting out his hand.

Boyfriend. Clark thought to himself. He looked him up and down. He was a good looking guy, well groomed and wore fancy cloths, even looked smart.

"Clark Kent, Lois' friend form work." Clark said taking his hand and giving a firm squeeze to it.

"Nice grip you got there Kent almost as good has your poke from last night" he said shaking the pain form his hand.

"My what?" Clark said in confusion

"Last night you…" Mark was cut off my Lois.

"Why don't you come in Mark?"

Lois opened up the door even more to let him in. Clark took that as his signal to get going.

"Well I'll see you Monday at work Lois." She gave him a small smile. "Mark." Clark nodded in his direction before he left.

/

Clark found his way to watchtower to see Oliver working on a computer. "Hey Ollie. Where's Chloe?"

"She is out getting food, why."

"No reason."

"So what happened to you last night. Lois said you showed up but she didn't get me any details." Oliver wondered.

"She said nothing happened, but I don't really believe her. Did you know she has a boyfriend?"

"Chloe mentioned she was going on a date last night but that was the first I hear about it. How are you feeling?" Oliver was trying to console his friend.

"Like I got hit with a truck full of kryptonite. But I guess we are going to try to be friends."

"That's an improvement right?" Ollie said trying to lighten the mood.

Clark gave a small sigh for an answer.

"But that isn't what you want?"

"Of course not, I love her and I know she loves me, she is just being stubborn." Clark said in an angry tone. He moved over to sit on the couch.

"Well what are you going to do then?" Oliver walked over to the fringe and grabbed a beer for Clark and himself. He handed on the Clark but he looked at it disgusted.

"Don't worry I bought this one myself and had a stern talking with Zatanna, she promised no more special drinks?

"I guess I don't really know what to do anymore, it has been so exhausting being mad I think I am just done with it."

"What are you saying?"

"If Lois is moving on maybe I should too."

Clark left after he was done with his drink. Once he left Oliver made a call to Chloe.

"Hey we have to do something about Lois and Clark."