Chapter 2:

Tryouts

After school Clark found out he had Lara in three classes: English, chemistry and gym. He got dressed into his sweats for football practice in the locker room with Pete. Pete looked over at Clark and asked, "So what position do you want to try out for Clark?"

He shrugged, "Anything they'll give me really. And you?"

Pete put his stuff away and looked at him, "Running back. I may be short but I can run." They both laughed and went out to the football field. The coach lined them up and started to talk about how football wasn't only a game but a way to gain respect. Clark and the boys looked over at the end of the field as the girls trying out for cheerleading came out.

There he saw her, Lana. He smiled to himself. Right behind Lana was Lara. For some reason he was paying more attention to Lara then Lana. Lara was in small pink shorts and a white tank top.

He looked over at Lana who had regular sweat shorts and a regular short sleeve shirt. Lana had already been on the squad so her spot was already ensured.

"Clark..." Pete nudged him and smiled. "Stop checking gout the girls and pay attention."

Clark and Pete teamed up to pas the ball to each other and then they were separated into the position they were trying out for. Clark decided to try out for the quarterback. He started to throw the ball with another guy and the coach watched him. He had a pretty good arm. Clark got distracted and looked over at the girls. They were stretching and Lara seemed to always catch his attention.

He accidentally used his super strength and threw the ball too hard and the guy he was passing it with fell down with the ball. Lara looked over and smiled. Then she looked back and kept stretching. "Good arm Clark." The coach said and patted his back then walked off to see the other guys. Clark smiled and kept throwing the ball.

After practice was over, Clark was the last one left on the field and the coach walked up to him. "Kent!" Clark looked at him, "Good job today with that arm. You have a good chance at quarterback."

Clark smiled and thanked him then the coach left. Clark grabbed his bag and walked over to where Lara was. "Hey Lara, how did it go?"

She looked up at him and smiled. "Pretty good. They said I was very flexible and I would be easy to toss around so yeah. And you?"

He put on his big smile, "Coach said I had a good arm and could possibly make quarterback."

She clapped her hands and jumped up and down, "Clark that's great!" She picked up her bag smiling and looked at her watch.

"Do you need a ride Lara?" he asked.

"Sure, thanks Clark."

They both walked over to the truck and he drove her to her house. They said goodbye and he smiled driving back home.