Realize: Nothing is What it Seems by mar1985
Disclaimer: All characters belong to DC Comics & the creators of Smallville, unless I create some OCCs.
Summary:This takes place during and after season 7 episode Cure. Chloe is struggling with the fact that she won't be 'cured' of being a metor freak. Despite the break-up between her and Jimmy, Chloe realizes her feelings for Clark are taking over once again. As for Clark, he's becoming suspicious of his 'relationship' with Lana, even though she reassures him that the $10 million is from her divorce settlement between her and Lex. Love is simply not enough for Clark anymore, and he's beginning to realize that more and more with Lana. It's time that Clark reevaluate his relationships and friendships with the people in his life, especially with Chloe.
Pairings: Chloe/Jimmy, Clark/Lana, and Chloe/Clark (majority)
Chapter 1
Love, why can it not conquer all. I thought love is all someone would ever need in life as the world around them shatters and crashes down with the one person that he or she loves above all else in the whole, wide-known universe. But I was wrong to believe love is the only thing that would save me while everything else in my life fails me. Oh, how wrong I was, how wrong and blind I was. The one person that loves me, trusts me, and is loyal to an undefining fault, shuts me out when she needs me more than ever before. How could I let someone so important to me get into such a situation that she's so willing take life-threating risks just to be normal. I'm sorry Chloe that I didn't see this sooner. I guess Ilet my undying, obessional love for Lana take forefront in my mind and life again. Please forgive me for being blind to your struggles. I watch you from afar and ask myself, "How do I make it up to you? How do I forgive myself for being so stupid to your feelings and my feelings? How do I say 'I love you' without it sounding hollow, but with truth and honesty?"
This is running through Clark's mind as he observes Chloe sitting at her desk in the Daily Planet's basement. Afraid to approach her, especially what almost happened to her during her visit to Dr. Curtis Knox for the 'cure', Clark cannot bring himself to actually talk to Chloe face-to-face.
Chloe turns to look around because she feels eyes watching her every move. If only she knew how right she is. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't see the cunning "stalker's" form as he's well hidden from his "victim's" curious and observant stare. So she goes back to her posturating and contemplation of her life and where it's taking her.
The phone rings, Chloe picks it up and converses with the other person on the line. Even though Clark can use his super-hearing to eavesdrop on the conversation, he doesn't because he's just content to watch the emotions dancing acrossher face as she speaks. As the phone call ends, Clark works up the courage to go and finally interact with Chloe.
At first she doesn't notice his presence because she's too occupied with the paperwork that's taking up residence on her desk, Chloe finally looks up and into Clark's emotional green-blue eyes.
"Clark, what are you doing here? I thought we decided to take a break from each other, especially after my stint with Dr. Curtis Knox and my decision to be 'normal'. And what's going on between you and Lana. She just called me a little bit ago asking about your whereabouts," said a calm Chloe to an unnerved Clark.
"We had a fight earlier and I left. I couldn't deal with our issues, so I had to get away for awhile and ended up here. I needed a friend to talk to and you were on top of the list. I hope you don't mind the intrusion," exclaimed an overwhelmed Clark.
What Chloe doesn't know is that Clark and Lana's relationship is over. Lana was calling because she was trying to prevent Chloe from finding out from Clark; she doesn't want to admit that their relationship has been over for a very long time.
"Oh, well I don't see the harm in that, but I wish you would call before coming here. I could be unavailable and where would you be if that's the case. I love spending time with you Clark, but I have alot on my mind as of late, and I wouldn't be good company. Whatever you and Lana are going through, I'm sure the two of you will work it out since she knows your secret now," explained Chloe.
Even though her words cut through his heart, Clark understoood that Chloe is a very busy person, however, what he doesn't know is that she and Jimmy broke up recently.
"Oh, I'm sorry and you're right. I should have called first before coming here. I just thought you would make time for a friend in need. That was my mistake and it won't happen again. Goodbye Chloe, maybe I'll see you later," a sad and angry Clark proclaimed.
He thought she would be understanding and not judgmental of him, but he was wrong. He still believes that decision to become normal than a meteor freak was put to rest. However, that's not on Chloe's mind at the present momentk she was thinking on how to address Clark that her and Jimmy called it quits. Somewhere deep inside of Chloe, she knows that Clark is glad to be rid of Jimmy in her life; the overprotective friend is kicking into overdrive and waiting to be released.
Knowing she must apologize to Clark, but Chloe changes the subject quickly before he can leave. "Clark, there's something important I need to tell you. Please try to understand my shortcomings as of now once I explain what has happened," Chloe hurriedly states.
This peaks Clark's attention and patiently awaits Chloe's explanation.
"You see Clark; I couldn't bring myself to be honest with Jimmy, especially after what happened with Dr. Knox. Before I went to get 'cured', I was leaving him a note to have him explain some things to after the neurosurgery. To my surprise, I found Jimmy and Kara (Clark's cousin) having Chinese for dinner at the Daily Planet. Jimmy saw the expression on my face and tried to explain it was just an innocent dinner. But I was not really upset about those two spending some time together; it was the fact that he asked her and not me. I was hoping after I got the neurosurgery that all the excuses and lies would end, but what difference would it make. So when I went back to the DP and saw Jimmy, I tried to explain it was me with the problems and not him spending time with Kara. To say in short, he broke up with me for good this time. And you know what, a part of me is relieved that's it over between us and the other part of me feels empty inside..." as she trails off.
"Chloe, I had no idea that you and Jimmy broke up. Do you want to talk about it or maybe... I don't know. I'm sorry if Kara came in between the two of you. Maybe I should..." Clark pauses.
"No Clark. She didn't come between us. It was me not being honest about myself with Jimmy. After everything that has happened to us, it was time for the relationship to come to an end. I'm just glad I don't have to pretend with him anymore. Those lies just built up so much; I couldn't come up with anymore excuses to give myself on my relationship. Maybe I'm just meant to be alone for the rest of my life. Look at me; all the guys I've been with either were meteor freaks trying to kill me or your everyday crazy guy trying to kill me. I'm a magnetic for this stuff. I guess Jimmy was my only shot at having a normal relationship for once. What do I do, I go and ruin it because I'm a meteor infected individual who is afraid to go psycho one of these days, that's what! It's just not fair, not fair at all," cries Chloe.
Clark tries to comfort her but he's at a loss on doing it. What he wants to do is jump up and down proclaiming to anyone that can hear him, "I finally get my chance to be with the one that I love at last".
Note: Yes ladies and gentlemen, Clark has finally seen the light and admits that Chloe is the one for him (at least in my story).
"I'm better now though. But I also realized something about myself Clark. Can you guess what it is," exclaims Chloe.
"No, tell and don't leave out any details. I'm dying to know," Clark jokes.
"I figured out that I need to move on with my life, starting right here and now. Clark, I decided to leave Kansas..."
To be continued...
Next time: Can Clark convince Chloe to stay in Kansas: What's going to happen between Clark and Lana? Chloe and Jimmy?
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