SORRY: I'm not going to be able to update regularly but bare with me I'm gonna try.
Chapter 8:Ryan
The next morning Clark receives a disturbing phone call from the boy who became like a little brother to him last year, goes to the Torch to do research on Summerholt. When he arrives he sees Lex and Chloe making out the latter hoisted up on her desk. He needs to clear his throat several times to get their attention. When he does he hears Lex sigh in frustration and quickly leaves not even sparing a glance in Clark's direction. Once the bald billionaire is no longer there Clark begins to explain why he's there, "Listen Chloe I'm not taking back what I did or apologizing for it but I need your help researching a place called Summerholt, now before you say no it is not for me it's for Ryan" Chloe nods realizing even though she and Clark were in a fight she wouldn't deny him this not when someone she knows is involved.
That evening Chloe and Lex were enjoying a movie on his green couch under a blanket when Clark bursts into the room with a very scrawny and pale Ryan next to him. "Look I know we aren't on the best of terms right now but I need you to look after Ryan for a while."
Chloe looks at the small tired boy and her heart breaks, she looks over at Lex and sees him agreeing with her so he says "Sure thing Clark but what exactly were they doing to him."
They noticed Ryan about to speak but Clark beats him to it quickly, "They were holding him for observation," Both Chloe and Lex know the farm boy is lying but don't push him on the matter, they just motion for Clark to join him and Chloe in the hall. "Clark we'll still help but we are now accessories to kidnapping," Lex says.
"I'm sorry I can-" Lex cuts Clark off by holding up his hand and saying, "As I said I'll still help you." as Clark begins to walk away Lex says while putting an arm around Chloe's waist, "things between you and I are still not ok, now whether or not Chloe forgives you is completely up to her." Clark nods in understanding and walks away.
They go back to where Ryan is and sees him already asleep on the couch Chloe smiles faintly and takes the blanket her and Lex were previously using around the slumbering boy on the couch, as she does this he couldn't help but think how much he'd love to see her tucking in their child his child. He shakes his head to chaase away the thoughts thinking he's being a little premature, but the thought of seeing her big and pregnant with his child pleases him immensely. when she catches him staring at her leaning against the doorway with a smile on his face she asks, "What are you smiling at," he thinks of telling her the truth for a moment but not wanting her to freak out he just replies, "Nothing just smiling."
At the 'Talon' Chloe helps Lana get ready for the surprise party they decided to throw for Ryan. about an hour later the guest of honor shows up. Ryan sticks to Clark like glue and Chloe and Lex sit in a booth having a good round of verbal judo. The party had to be cut short because Ryan became ill and had to leave. One week later Ryan died.
Chloe,even though she hadn't spent very much time with the weird but nice boy was saddened anyway. She drives to the mansion at a pace that would have even made Lex nervous to tell him about Ryan. By the time she made it to Lex the tears were falling freely now. "Ryan passed away," Chloe manages to choke out between tears. Lex upon seeing Chloe so upset takes the small blond in his arms and lets her cry into his chest usually he'd have more composure but he couldn't stop the one lone tear run down his cheek. "Hold me tonight Lex, I don't want to be alone tonight," she says looking into his eyes. He nods and holds her in his arms tightly all night.
Chloe realizes, due to Ryan's untimely passing, the next day that life is to short to stay angry at the people she loves so upon entering her house she calls out to her father. Gabe comes from the kitchen drying his hands "Chloe honey wha-" he's cut short by his daughter throwing herself into his arms and whispering, "I'm so sorry daddy," Gabe smiles tenderly at his daughter and wraps his arms around her telling her that that everything is all right. After Chloe pulls her self out of her father's embrace he leads them to the couch. After an hour, many tears and tissues and agreeing to let Lana live with them they got the Lex issue resolved, "You know I just want to keep you my baby girl forever and if your happy then so am I," Gabe Sullivan says then continues, "And as long as you abide by my rules," she smiles at him and says, "Thank you daddy now I'll be home tomorrow withmy stuff from Lex's but I have a stop to make first." Gabe nods to his only daughter and walks her to the door.
Chloe arrives at the Kent Farm quickly going to Clark's 'Fortress' She sees him sitting on the sofa when he looks at her she sees the unbearable guilt in his eyes and her heart breaks for her friend, "Clark I'm so sorry about Ryan but I want you to know that everything between us is ok now I promise."
He offers her a weak smile and says, "Thanks Chlo' and what about Lex,"
"He's forgiven you too as long as you don't do it again," Lex says sneaking in behind them smiling at Clark.
Since that was their last night in the mansion at least the time being Chloe and Lex fall asleep in a tight embrace.
