Just Cause I ain't superman, doesn't mean I'm not strong.
She looked over at him, her expression dull. Of course he wouldn't notice. Even if she declared it for the whole world... But she was far too much of a coward to tell any one. Instead she watches him live his life just hoping he realizes she's alive
He didn't of course, and she couldn't say anything that would make him. She was active as an underwater fire. He walked by and she let out a sigh. How long could this go on? His not seeing her, her useless attempts at conversation. Pretty damn long, he has proven such so far right?
She walked to the back of the coffee house, and threw out the garbage. Utterly hopeless! 'But then again what did I expect? Clark and I went to highschool together and he didn't even notice me then.' She thinks to herself. With a heavy sigh she re-enters the coffee shop owned by the notorious Lex Luther. She watches the crowd thin out and die out completely. 'At least I'm getting through collage' she thinks after locking up the shop.
She rubs her hands together freezing, it was freezing cold. She could run home, but what if someone saw? Why risk the exposure she wasn't to far from home. If a quiet dorm room could be called home that is. A car slowed down beside her. She ignored it, they wouldn't be able to harm her anyway. "Hello, Miss Krytill need a ride home?" She looked at the car, it was Lionel, her bosses father.
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"Oh no I wouldn't want to put you through the trouble Mr. Luther." He smiles at Me Charmingly and his driver stops. Of course Mr. Luther disregard what ever I say I don't mind nope not at all.
"It's no trouble." I roll my eyes and slid into the car. He reenters and closes the door. Well this is going to be awkward.
"So how are your studies coming?" I smirk. This won't be so bad.
"Perfect I'm in my 7th year of studying. One more and working in hospitals." As the best damn Er doctor in town! But I don't say that, I only smile. Lionel laughs.
"Congratulations Miss Krytill! Any other student would only have two years done by this time." I shrug, I've got nothing else to do. I take the extra classes for early graduation, I'm saving up for a car and trying to impress the scholarship committee.
"Thank you Mr. Luther! That means a lot to me." As do other things but, we're not talking about that.
"Now I was wondering if you would like to work as my secretary instead of in Lex's Small time investment." Small time investment? Oh the coffee shop. I take a look at his face he's being utterly sincere. Wow.
"Why?" that may have sounded rude but I really do want to know.
"I just think it would look better for when you go to the hospitals looking for a job." I smile and accept. Of course I would. I thank Him graciously. When we arrive at my Collage I get out and walk up to my dorm. I make it up to my room with no disturbances and fall asleep.
I wake with a groan, why am I here again? To get a degree, I answer. With a yawn I shower then dress. Class goes by and I prepare for my final day at the coffee shop. With a quick glance in all directions I rush off. I slide in unnoticed by those few frequent customers the talon seems to attract. With one of my rare smiles I brew up my first but last pot of coffee. I lean up against the counter maybe Clark will stop by...
The bell jingles and my head snaps up, oh its her. Lana, I wonder if I tell her this is my last day, if she'll tell Lex. "Hey Lana!" I call she looks to me with a bright smile, that doesn't reach her eyes. I hear her heart rate pick up and wonder why she's so nervous.
"Hey Whitney." she walks over to the counter and grabs a muffin. I shake my head not really caring. She is dating the boss.
"I won't be here much longer so keep this place kickin' for me kay?" She looks puzzled which leaves me grinning. "I got a better paying job." She frowns but nods none the less.
"Oh well take care." I smile, and you go get...nice thoughts...
"I'll try. Tell Lex I quit." She nods. The door opens once more. It seems like someone decided to grant me my wish. Besides me Lana stiffened as Clark drew near. I put on my big smile. He doesn't even see it, just turns to Lana. His eyes glaze over me as if I weren't there. Biting my lip I clean out one of the cups for espresso. They exchange words. Lana stiff and angry Clark tired and hurting. I let out a frustrated growl, he was so wrapped up in her, as I was him. The cup slipped from my grasp and shattered. I pick up a few shards only to end up slicing my fingers. I try ignoring the blood and only get more cuts.
"Hey, why don't you get those cleaned up." Startled my eyes met two grey ones and my heart must have stopped I was so shocked. A smile slips onto my face despite the mess.
"Nah I wanna clean this up first." If only you knew your concern wasn't needed. These would be gone in a few seconds anyway. His brow furrowed but I turn back to the task at hand. The door slams shut and my head snaps up. I see Clark's expression a wipe off my hands, oh Lana. I rush out after her I step into the rode cursing how dark it was. Suddenly I'm knocked off my feet, with a jolt I realize I'm airborne but for how long. The answer comes when I hit the ground with a painful thud. The squeal of tires tells me whoever it was won't be stopping to apologize. I hear a a set of footsteps, accompanied with a familiar heartbeat. I sit up slowly holding onto my aching head. Of course I'd wear the Achilles Chain today. Clark crouches down to my level, looking worried, I smile at him weakly. "Are you okay?" I try to nod but my head throbs and tear fly to my eyes. "I'll bring you to th hospital." I want to say thank you, but this damn chain! My eyes close and I fall into a world of darkness.
The beeping of a heart rate monitor brings me out of my dreamless sleep. I look around, sure enough I'm in a hospital. Rustling alerted me that a nurse was nearby. I hop out of the bed only to come a hair away from crashing down. Did they not remove the chian when examining me? A quick look tells me they did not but they did take away all my clothes and leave me with this hospital wear. Shaking my head and detaching the IV needles from my skin I draw back the curtain. "Excuse me but could you tell me how I got here and why I'm in here?"
The nurse looks up from her work and at me.
"I don't know myself but I could fetch your doctor for you." I nod hoping it's Doctor Carteroth, my parents and I went to him for years. He knew not to draw blood. To my relief Both him and his wife come into my hospital room.
"How you feeling Whit?" She asks ruffling up my bed head.
"Like I got hit by a sack of bricks." I said shakily, the pain in my head returning.
"Well something like that." Keyed up I sit up only to have Dr. Carteroth push me back down
"wait what do you mean." his wife smiles and sits besides me. I smile a bit knowing what was coming next, a set of questions. Being family friends with these two made things so predictable..
"Well what do you remember?" I look at her and let out a sigh, not my usual love struck one. A frustrated one.
"Not much. I was working and Clark and Lana had a disagreement I think. I don't even know. But she left and I went after her. After that I woke up here. In a hospital gown." I grumble out the last part making them both laugh.
"What I'm concerned about is" His voice drops into a whisper "how the car was able to injure you." I grin and feel my lip split. I pull out my chain and the doctors eyes widen.
"You found it!" His wife whispers. I nod. "But where? And When?" I look away. We were supposed to go together. But they were busy.
"Last weekend. In Greece. I'm sorry I went without you two it's just" Mrs. Carteroth was with a patient, she's a physiologist. And Dr. Cateroth was in the emergency room. Since the death of my parents these to have looked after me as if I were their own.
"I'm glad your okay! Next time just come get me." the Doctor told me strictly. I smile at him.
"Oh I got a few other items as well." Gold, but that was for the museum, They understood immediately and smiled at me.
"You could always become an archeologist." My nose scrunched up. How boring!
"Nah, I'd rather not. So tell me what happened." Mrs. Carteroth nodded and began.
"So He brought you here and left you in our capable hands." She finished. Clark saved me! Clark! Well not saved since I didn't need help but, wow. He helped me!
"So this guy, it was a hit and run?" they nodded and I shook my head disgusted. My door opened and in walked Lana. I sit up and peer at her sorry expression. My parents I mean the Cateroths leave without a word. Lana sets down a bouquet of flowers and sits on the edge of my bed.
"Whitney, I'm so sorry. I heard about your accident and I feel like it's all my fault. How can I make it up to you?" I shake my head and laughter escapes my throat.
"Lana, it's not your fault. The only thing you could do for me is" I blink back tears. This is hard. I really have no logical reason to say it. But I love him, and he deserves happiness. "Make up with Clark." her sorry expression quickly becomes shocked. "I don't know what happened between you two. But a friendship no a love like yours shouldn't be thrown away." The door to my room opens and in walk Clark. I can tell he heard everything I just said. Lana takes one last look at me before rushing out. Over her shoulder she calls out "I hope you get better!"
Clark puts down a single flower. Not a rose or a lily, just one of the prettiest flowers I've ever seen. It's beauty takes my breath away and I smile up at him.
"Whitney?" I guess he rememberers.
"Yes?" He smiles at me, then shifts awkwardly.
"Are you feeling better?" I laugh. I'm in a hospital attached to a heart rate monitor. And he ask if I'm feeling better? I love this guy.
"I could be better." he nods and sit on the chair by my bedside.
"Thanks, but" he sighs sadly. I can tell he was talking about Lana.
"Clark, I know you love her." He looks up but I stop him. "Don't worry I just know. You can't give up. Not on love. Not now or ever. Other wise How would you know? If she loves you back or not?" He blinks at me. Maybe I confused him. Oh no! "And besides the Doctors they told me what happened. I should be saying thank you. So come here." Confused he leans forward. I Hug Him and give him a peck on the cheeks. "Now go after her." Clark shakes his head and takes his seat.
"She's getting married."