I know this is short, but I decided to make an abrupt end. I'm likely not going to write another fan fiction chapter for the longest time. I'm disapointed in myself as to the quality of my writing of late, and I'm stopping to try and find what it is that I'm missing. I want to thank everyone who has read this or any other of my works. This fic itself was intended to last nearly as long as possible, but I gave it an ending so that there is no confusion. Yes, there will likely be a sequel should I ever return, but don't hold your breath. Once again, I wish to thank all the people who reviewed, you are my inspiration. I started Snooze You Lose just over two months ago, and I couldn't be more surprised how much I had written, and the numerous other fics I had started. Once again, I thank you for reading.


Goodbye for now, and best of health to you all.

Ch. 10

The drive had been quiet and bothersome. He had caught Ness staring at him lustfully, more than a few times in fact. It was unsettling, but most of all, he couldn't help shake the feeling that he was cheating on Lois. He knew that he couldn't control the want and need of others, but it always bothered him when people seemed to have their eyes on him. Once he had dropped her off, at what looked like a mansion, he had driven home slowly. There wasn't much time to get back to school, but he had made the decision to forgo anymore school for the day. He felt guilty for something he knew wasn't a crime, but for some inexplicable he felt the need to tell Lois.

Pulling the truck into the driveway, he took off his seatbelt, not bothering to put the vehicle in the garage. Leaving his backpack inside, he opened the door and made for the front door. He went to open the door, but it was surprisingly locked. Fishing the keys out of his pocket, he unlocked the front door and entered. "Lois?" He called out, hoping she was home. When he was greeted with only silence, he walked warily into the kitchen. She couldn't still be in bed, he was sure of that. Setting his keys on the counter, he reached out and picked up a notepad. Lois had scribbled something down on it.

Clark, I woke up feeling ill this morning. I called Lex and he set up an appointment with a doctor. Don't worry, I'm sure everything is fine, and I hope to be back before you do.

He read it over again and walked to the phone with the pad still in his hand. There was a number on the pad too, just in case he needed to get in touch with her. He dialed her new cell number and waited anxiously for her to pick it up.

"Smallville?" She asked.

"Yeah Lois. I got your note, are you sure you're okay?

Lois paused a second before she answered. "I'm sure of it Clark." She paused for another second. "The doctor is coming in; I'll call you back after my appointment is done."

"Okay." He replied slowly, his voice trailing off with concern. There was something in her voice that was different. It sounded like apprehension, maybe even fear. When she hung up a second later without saying so much as a goodbye, he became horribly worried. What in the world was with her, he asked himself as he sat down at the island counter. Resting his chin on both sets of knuckles, he took a deep breath and hoped she only had the flu.

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Lois watched the retreating form of the doctor go out the door as she slipped her phone open and looked at the number that was displayed on the screen. No, she said to herself. This kind of information needed to be told to him in person. She was scared to death, but in a strange way she knew it would make him happier than he had ever been, and that, in the end is what made her happy. Yes, they were young and more than a little reckless, but they would definitely to get through it together. "Well, let's go get some ice cream shall we?" She said with a shaky voice, laughing at the same time.