Hi Guys, I know it's been a while. Things got crazy. One of my Grandparents died and then events started up after the Holidays. So yeah up and down craziness. I realized it was a Wednesday which is when I usually update my stories that and the fact that I had this ready to post in my Google Docs. Anyway I hope you enjoy it!

Aurora Nightstar: I'm glad you liked how I did Bruce. He is a hard character to write. I know they both are the worst boyfriend material ever! Bruce is a jerk and Lex is an a$$hole. But that's just how it is. So glad you are enjoying the story still! Hope you like this chapter.

x Brown Eyed Girl x: Well I'm not going to give any spoilers ;) I suggest you continue to read and find out ;) Here is the update you wanted! Hope you enjoy it!

One Who Reads Too Much: Yeah Lex and Lana are always so fun to write! The flirting that natural flows between them is great to get down on 'paper'. It will be interesting to see what happens when she sees the Man of Steel again. ;)

The Real Tayler 13: Well here is your update. Hope you enjoy it!

Of Twisted Hearts ~ 4

Chapter 4

Lana applied a little bit of mascara and made sure she put a little lip gloss on. She tried to convince herself that she just wanted to look professional. Lex had invited her to LexCrop research center. To be perfectly honest Lana felt nervous. It had been a week since she had last seen Lex and there was that moment that she wondered how kissing him would have been like. Though she brushed it off that she thought he was handsome and they had already gotten to know each other pretty well. The cynic part of her brain was shouting at her. She should have been less eager when he had invited her last night, she berated herself. Pushing the thought out of her mind she walked out of the restroom and hailed a cab.

LexCrop research center was on the outskirts of Metropolis. It was just a normally looking building on the outside, Lana wonder what was hidden within the inside. Walking out of the cab Lana was met with Lex grinning widely at her. "Hello, Lana," he greeted.

She smiled widely at him, "Hello, Lex."

He smiled seemed to brighten and he made a wide dramatic gesture holding out his arm for her to take. "Well thank you, Lex," Lana remarked giggling as she took his arm.

"My lady," he said with a mock bow.

Lana chuckled and Lex couldn't help but laugh as well.

"I am so glad you were able to come," Lex declared with a smirk.

"I am glad as well," Lana replied honestly.

They walked through the door and Lana's breath was almost taken away as she saw the enormous building inside. People were rushing back and forth. Some were carrying around different files, while others were wearing large white suit to protect themselves. Lex looked over at her reaction and smiled. She looked over at him and seemed to be speechless. He chuckled and shook his head.

"I see that I have overwhelmed you," he remarked.

Lana smiled and shook her head in agreement. "It's breathtaking," she declared.

Lex smiled brightly and tightened his grip on her arm. She smiled and tighten her grip on his upper arm. "Well I am glad you like it," he replied.

The rooms were larger here than at LexCrop. Going through room after room, the different prototypes were amazing. Some were of different advance suits and weapons. There was a large T-Rex prototype. Lana's mouth dropped at how large and realistic it looked. Lex laughed at her reaction. "Impressive, isn't he?" Lex asked in a sing song like manner.

Lana shook her head and stared at the large robot. Right then a woman around twenty-five years old came over towards them. The woman greeted Lex with a kiss on the cheek and he in turn kissed her on the cheek. "Oh, Sara," he said. "Did you look into that computer programmer I asked you about?" he asked.

"Of course, Lex. I am afraid Felicity Smoke has taken a job at Queen consolidated. So she will not be joining our computer tech team," Sara explained.

Lex's face dropped for a second but then he smiled again. "Well I guess I can't compete with the Queen family," Lex joked.

Sara laughed and replied, "Well I think you're a much more promising businessman, Lex."

Lex smiled and laughed. They passed about fifteen minutes laughing and seemingly enjoying each other's company. Sara had light blonde hair, deep brown eyes and she seemed to laugh at every word that Lex said. Lana tried to ignore the jealousy within her. Finally Sara left and Lex turned his full attention back towards Lana.

"Now back to the tour," he said taking her arm again.

Lana smiled a him but he noticed that she didn't smile as much this time.

Lana was delighted with how many advances that they were working on. Making their way through the building they made it to a comfortable office. Lex poured himself and Lana a drink, butterscotch Schnapps. Lana was surprised at how sweet it was, but she found that she enjoyed the unique taste.

"What do you think?" Lex asked pointing a finger at the drink in his hands.

Lana chuckled and replied, "I like it very much."

Lana's mind suddenly remember the way Lex had laughed and chatted with Sara. He had seemed to come alive talking to her. She wondered if the girl was his girlfriend, not that she minded if she was. After all she wasn't anything special to Lex. Something about that thought didn't sit well with her. She looked over at Lex and he looked at her in concern. Offering a fake smile he seemed to be less tense and continued drinking his Schnapps. Lana drank hers slowly and wonder if she should start getting ready to leave.

In the same moment Lana was about to get up from her seat, Sara came into the room. "Lex, there you are. Molly said you had come up here," Sara said happily.

"So you've found me at last," Lex joked with a smile.

"I looked into that T-Rex file you wanted me to," Sara explained handing him a file.

"Thank you, Sara. Oh Sara, this is Lana. Lana, this is Sara," Lex introduced.

Sara shook Lana's hand and smiled at her brightly. "You're Lana Lang from the Daily Planet, aren't you?"

Lana forced a smile, "The same."

"I loved your piece on children's hospitals about a month ago. It was such a good piece," Sara gushed.

"Well thank you," Lana said politely.

"You are so welcomed. I remember how much I enjoyed the piece, it was very informative," Sara remarked.

Lana nodded her head and smiled a small, meaningless smile. "Thank you."

Sara talked a little bit longer to Lex. Lana sat in her seat, tapping her foot impatiently on the floor. After ages, or more like ten minutes, Sara was about to leave. Lex kissed her on the cheek in farewell. "I'll see you tomorrow," he said.

Sara smiled and replied, "See you tomorrow."

Lex and Lana were alone again. Lana slowly got up from her chair and put on a fake, forced smile. "Well it's be a long day. I should be heading home," she remarked.

"Mind if I join you?" Lex asked eagerly.

"No," Lana replied. "You don't need to trouble yourself," she explained.

Lex looked at her in confusion, "It's no trouble. I'd be delighted."

"No thank you, I'll be fine on my own," Lana replied.

Lex's face dropped but he seemed to get a better idea. "How about I take you to dinner tomorrow night. I know this amazing place," he asked hopefully.

"No thank you," was Lana's response.

Lex just looked at her in shock. Had he been misunderstanding her this whole time? Did he like her but she didn't like him back?

"Well maybe some other time," Lex said with hardly any excitement.

"Perhaps," Lana replied shortly.

Lex's smile returned a little bit. But it lacked the same optimism. Lana shook his hand and allowed him to show her to the door. He smiled at her before she left, one that was returned. It lacked the usually brightness of her smiles.

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The next day Lana was walking to into a family business called Foster's for lunch, she was starving and was craving their soup and sandwich deal. Lana stood in line. And figure walked up behind her. She slowly looked behind her and was surprised to find Lex Luthor behind her.

"Lana," Lex greeted.

"Lex," Lana greeted.

They stood there in awkward silence for about two minutes.

"How is work?" Lex asked, breaking the silence.

"Good. I'm working on a new piece," Lana explained.

"Glad to hear it," Lex replied with a smile.

They talked a little bit. Mostly about how pretty and sunny the day was. Both feeling like they were walking on eggshells.

"Lana, if..," Lex was about to start.

But it was Lana's turn to order, she did, then it was Lex's turn to order. Right when he was about to start again she was gone, she was walking to get her food. He shook his head and wondered why she seemed to be ignoring him. He watched her pick up her bag of food and she offered him the smallest smile before she walked out of the shop. He tried not to act like it hurt as much as it did. But he wasn't much for pretending.

Lana wondered if she had handled things aright with Lex. If Sara wasn't his girlfriend should she really be acting this way? But the cynic part of her brain yelled at her that this was why she should never trust or depend on anyone. However her heart ached at the idea that Sara could possible be Lex's girlfriend.

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