Recap: Clark realizes that his love for Lana is hollow and not true. Chloe tells Clark that she and Jimmy called it quits. Clark is informed by Chloe that she decided to leave Kansas.
Chapter 2
"Leaving? Chloe don't you think that's a little extreme, especially for you? I htought it was your dream to see your name on the front page of with biggest story of your life. What about school? You need to finish school to realize your dream to become that famous investigative reporter, you need to finish. What about Lois? Who will keep her out of trouble? And…what about me, Chloe? Don't I matter to you, or am I someone you can just write off because it's easy for you?" an emotional and desperate Clark exclaims; he's trying to keep his emotions in check.
Clark is afraid if Chloe leaves, he'll never get to experience the most wonderous love with the woman of his dreams.
By acting fast, faster than a blink of an eye, Clark pulls Chloe into a bear hug and hopes this gives her some clue to how he feels about her decision on leaving Kansas.
Chloe sensing the water-works that are about to errupt, she gives Clark answers to his questions.
"Clark, I don't think my leaving Kansas is extreme at all. I see it as an adventure, as a great opportunity to spread my wings and fly into a world of possibilities. Athe Daily Planet will always be here and I know there will be a position waiting for me, even if it's in the basement. And my name will be on the front page of the paper someday. I'll finish school by taking classes on-line and at the university I applied to. They're willing to work with me to help me graduate on time. Lois… well she gets into trouble no matter if I'm here or somewhere else. Finally Clark, I'll be there if you need me. Just come and get me, but remember to call first," a calm Chloe explains.
Clark noticed when Chloe was explaining that she already set in motion to leave and didn't even bother to tell him before asking his opinion about leaving.
Once again, trying to keep his emotions in check, Clark mentions the part that Chloe didn't even realize she said about applying to another university.
"You already applied to another unversity and were accepted. Where?" a suspicious and accusatory Clark demands.
"NYU and leave coming in January," says Chloe.
"January? NYU? Why didn't you tell me Chloe? I thought I was your friend. Friends tell each other about what's going on in each other's lives," yells Clark.
This catches the attention of the other occupants' ears and they turn to listen in on the arguing couple in the DP's basement.
Ignoring the curious stare of the othe employees, Chloe drags Clark into the copy room away from their prying eyes.
"What is the matter with you Clark? Don't make a scene just because you're upset that I didn't IM you about my recent departure to New York. Actually you're the first person I've told about leaving. Consider yourself lucky because Lois is going to throw the biggest fit than you, so please don't. I've been planning to go to New York for some time now, so it's not just a spur of the moment, and I really need the experience of being in a different atmosphere anyway. You won't be missing me because you have Lana," a long-winded Chloe says.
Note: Remember Chloe doesn't know that Clark and Lana are finished.
Clark doesn't really listen to a word on what Chloe has said. His mind is still trying to process that the woman he loves is going to be out of his life; he's trying to come up with a plan on how to heep her from leaving.
As Chloe and Clark converse, or should I say agrue in the copy room over her leaving, Jimmy just entered the DP's basement and is looking around for Chloe. He spots her in the copy room with Clark (the blinds aren't closed) window and decides to go to his desk instead.
'It figures that she would be with him, Chloe, you could have at least have the decency to close the blinds,' spats Jimmy to himself.
He can hear the others whispering and pointing at the couple while they watch the show those two are putting on in front of the copy room window.
Back in the copy room…
"Clark, are you listening to me or are you daydreaming about Lana again? You if you keep this up, you won't have any brain cells left to complete full sentences anymore," jokes Chloe.
Clark snaps out of his thoughts as he hears her mention Lana's name and daydreaming.
"Chloe, would you please stop. This has nothing to do with Lana; this has everything to do about you, me … us?! I thought we were a team and as a team we communicate with each other, especially when it affects the other team members. So, I suggest that maybe I should join you on this adventure to New York until you finish school and discover yourself. Thay way I can keep an eye on you and out of trouble," Clark realizes this is the best, the ONLY solution.
This is the only way that Clark can stay current in her life. If he let's her go, he may never see her again and may not get a chance to tell Chloe that he loves her. However, he's forgetting that Lana my keep him from going.
"Clark that's sweet of you to want to keep me safe by going with me, but I can't let you do that. You have the Kent farm to take care of and there's Lana. I don't think Lana would be to keen on letting you travel to New York and stay with me as I "discover myself". That'll be selfish of me to do that to Lana," Chloe informs.
Clark steps into Chloe's arms and sweetly brushes a hand down her cheek in such a loving way, you would think those two were dating. Just as Clark leans into kiss Chloe, Jimmy burst through the copy room door and interrupts the almost passionate kiss.
Note: Sorry you Chlarkers, do you really think I was going to give away the kiss of the century. I DON'T THINK SO! Ha! Ha! LOL
"Jimmy, I didn't know you were back from your assignment. How did that go anyway? Did you get your photos?" a nervous Chloe asks.
Jimmy just snares and ignores her questioning. He only came into the copy room because of the so-called-passionate kiss was quickly becoming the basement's #1 topic on office romance.
Clark turned toward Jimmy just as Chloe starts questioning him. Clark noticed the disgusted look on Jimmy's face and has to smirk at the look; Clark thinks back on about the moment in the basement when Jimmy and Chloe almost kissed on the day after Dark Thursday. 'Oh the irony of it all Jimmy, oh well. You had her and threw her away for Kara. My gain is your loss so deal with it, Jimmy,' Clark thinks to himself.
Not listening to the one-sided conversation, Clark decides to cut in.
"Chloe, we can finish this conversation another time. I know how busy you are, so I'll let you get back to work. I have some work I need to finish on the farm anyway," Clark explains as he sweeps his hand down Chloe's cheek and gives her a peck on the lips before he leaves.
Note: Yes a peck on the lips, but not a tongue fight between them, myabe next time. Ha! Ha! LOL
A lovestruck Chloe turns to Jimmy's disgusted expression and tries to explain Clark's actions, but he cuts her off.
"Don't. Just don't. You don't have to explain anything to me Chloe. I just thought to inform you that the basement enjoyed your PDA," a now calm Jimmy tells.
Chloe looks and sees her co-workers have amused looks on their faces.
"Well, thank you for telling me Jimmy. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, and…" Chloe is cut off.
"Like I said, don't. I was really trying to spare DP's repetition and dignity. But you…well…nevermind. See ya around…Bright Eyes," trails off Jimmy as he leaves the copy room.
"Oh," whispers a tearful Chloe. She thought that at least Jimmy could be civil around her after the break-up. 'I guess I was wrong about being friends. Maybe after Icome back from New York, we can become friends again. Damn you Clark for kissing me," curses Chloe.
She leaves the copy room and returns to her desk to get some work done.
At the Kent Farm…
Clark just supersped back from visiting Chloe in Metropolis, and he opens the door to the yellow farmhouse and he is greeted to the sight of Lana in the kitchen.
"Let me guess, you were in Metropolis while visiting Chloe. And you want to tell her that we're finished, and proclaim your undying love to her," a sarcastic Lana announces.
"Lana, we need to talk. And we need to talk right now…"
To be continued…
Next time: Clark and Lana have their heated argument. Chloe is in the process of getting ready to leave for New York. Clark stays with Chloe?!?
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