Chapter 4

5 Years Later

Oliver, Christopher and Hal were situated in Oliver's dorm at Harvard trying to mix studying with a bit of drinking. Yeah, yeah they knew that was not a good combination but they were 20 year olds. Very close to being legal. The three of them met the first day of college, hit it off right away and have remained close ever since. They partied, studied and charmed the masses together. They were the college's renowned playboys and ask any one of them they wouldn't deny it. However, they both wanted stability from a long term relationship and it would be almost impossible to get that when girls throw themselves at you and both of your hormones are on overdrive.

In the midst of answering some trivia questions Christopher's phone rang. He picked it up and when he saw the name he involuntarily smiled. It was his sister. Although Christopher moved away for college he was still very close to his sister. They talked or bantered every night and that was why when the boys saw his face they knew who it was and they started teasing him.

"Tell the lovely lovely Chlo I said hi and she looked absolutely stunning last Saturday," hollered Hal and Christopher pinned him with a sharp look as a warning.

He was a bit baffled as to why she was calling him so early since he knew she had that big prom date thing going. Her crush, Clark Kent finally made his move. The boy was weird to him, something just wasn't right but he was happy for his sis. She'd been pining for him since they were 13.

Before he got to greet her with some snark he heard sniffles. Confused and worried he called her name and the boys all looked at him curious. After a few more sniffles he heard a few incoherent words like " he left me, Lana, tornado, meteor shower and smallville". He had no clue what she waa talking about so he said, " Hey, hey, hey, hey!!! shhhhh, take a deep breath calm down and start ovee for me ok?"

He could tell she was nodding so he waited and mouthed he 'didnt know when the guys asked what's going on?'

Chloe took a deep breath and began,

"So I went to prom with Clark because you know I really like him and when he finally asked me out I said yes although I knew he was smitten with princess lana. I think he was confused and didn't want to break my heart when he asked me to go. Anyway we turn up and we're having fun with pete and everybody and out of nowhere comes a tornado trying to rip Smallville to pieces. He ignores it and we're dancing in the ballroom then i don't know how but he hears lana crying and leaves the room. He left me there to go find her. We had a short power outage and when the lights finally came on back he's got lana practically plastered to him, kissing him by the bar where almost everybody stood."

She started crying harder so Christopher whispered soothing words as he moved around the dorm looking for his keys and jacket. He waved to the guys and slammed the door shut."Alright Chlo I'm a bit busy here so I'm gonna call you back in a few minutes. Clark's an idiot don't worry about him ok?"

He hated lying to her but a big brother surprise with junk food and a jerk fest was probably what she needed. He disconnected his phone, hopped into his car and sped to Smallville. He stopped by a supermarket a few blocks away and bought a few packs of Cheetos, Doritos, Lays snacks and a bottle of Cream Soda.

He stopped infront of the school and thought about his amazing sister that definitely deserved better than this.

It wasn't that she was lacking in guys attention quite contrary. It was that she wanted that farmboy. He always played with her mind. Everytime she tried to move on he wormed his way back to her because he didn't like other guys taking an interest in his girl Friday. He was seriously going to hurt that boy.

He bounded up the stairs quickly to the auditorium. As soon as he stepped foot there he saw her at the far end of the bar drinking something which had better be non alcoholic.

He slipped into the stool next to her and asked her if the seat's taken. She didnt look up or behave like she recognized his voice because she just nodded and said, "why not everbody's doing as they please tonight".

Chris carefully pulled her out of her chair, spun her around and had to do a doubletake.

It appeared to be one of those times that he should have been home to beat the boys away with the stick. It was a bit too revealing for his taste but then again anything not reaching her elbows and ankles was revealing to him when it came to her.

"Who the hell are you and what the hell are you doing?" Her mouth gaped open when she saw Chris was actually the person that had the audacity to move her.

After opening and closing her mouth like 3 times she squealed and bear hugged him. He was having trouble breathing after a while so he tried to pry her fingers away, "Uh Chlo, I can't breathe".

"Oh God! I'm so sorry. What are you doing here? It sounded like you were at college to me and you have that big test tomorrow so what happened?"

"Actually you happened. I decided my presence is needed elsewhere and i possibly needed an excuse to hide away from calculus for a while".

"Its not that hard you just don't want to give it a chance".

He glared at her so she loosened her arms and he pullled her back and said although "Clark Kent is an ass you still have me and you can walk out of this dance with your dignity in check. He stuck out his hand to her, "How about it?"

"You want to dance with me at my prom?" He nodded and she murmured yes and stepped on his toes like when they were younger and trying to waltz. They swayed to the music laughing and after a few minutes he told her "you better learn to dance properly soon because you're killing my toes." She laughed and they stepped back.

"Alright I've had enough of this so lets go home. I'm starving."

"Yea. I'm ready to go so give me a few minutes to say bye and we'll head out."

"Ok."

It only took 5 mintues to say the farewells and they were headed home to watch a movie, eat junk and have a Clark "jerk fest".

Chris had fun despite him not suppose to be there and he got a smile out of his sister. As far as he was concerned the mission was accomplished.

Moira and Robert came into the living room when they heard the noise and sure enough the two culprits were throwing pop corn and chips in the air and attempting to catch it with their mouths whilst a movie was running. They shook their heads and went back to bed.

"Tell me again why we let her go with Clark?"

"Because she put her puppy eyes to use and she's got us wrapped around her little finger so when she asked we couldn't deny her anything."

"And why can't i go over there and hit him?"

"Because he made his choice and it wouldn't do us any good."

Two hours later Christopher picked Chloe up and tucked her in because she was out like a light. Tomorrow she might tell him he didn't have to and only kids liked to be tucked in but for right now everybody was content.

He knocked on his parents room and when they said to come in he went and chat with them about college and Chloe for a bit and then bid them bye.

Moira and Gabe glanced at each other and said they did good. Chris would take care of Chloe and he was pretty sure that wouldn't be the end to the Clark saga.