Ch. 3



The rest of the week went by pretty fast, Lex kept Vivian bust by planning the party. So by Saturday morning everyone was anxiously awaiting for 8 o'clock to roll around. Lex had taken the liberty of handling the invitations, seeing that Vivian didn't know anyone. He also took it upon himself to buy Clark a little present. At first Clark had declined but he had insisted and he would not leave him alone. Besides Lex told him it's nothing big, it's just a suit for you to wear, to impress Lana. Lex knew that that was the one word he needed to convince Clark, worked like a charm.

Chloe sat on her bed, clothes scattered all over the place. She had been having trouble picking out an outfit, a lot of trouble. She wasn't the dressy type, trendy yes but not dressy. She didn't know whether to go with the black pants, the short dress, the long dress, the long skirt, the mini skirt the mini-mini skirt. "Why do we girls have so much trouble, AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!" she screamed. She was about to give up and not go, but decided to suck it up and get with it. "Come on Chloe, Clark will be there, just pick out something you won't look ridiculous in and get going." She finally saw the perfect outfit, "This will have to do," she said grabbing her towel and heading for the shower.

Lana was having as much trouble as Chloe. She had just come out of the shower with her hair still wet she walked over to her closet. Flipping through her closet she said to her self "To short, too long, too old, too tight, too pink, too this too that". After searching through everything she owned, even making a quick check in Nell's, she had decided to go with a little black dress. It was simple yet elegant and not so over dramatic. Sitting on her bed, she was putting her shoes on when she walked over to the window. Staring across the field she found herself thinking of a certain someone. A knock at the door made her jump and broke her train of thought. It was Nell, who seemed to notice the slight jolt that came from Lana.

"Sweetie Whitney's here are you ready?"

"Yeah, just let me grab my purse and I'll be on my way."

"Well be careful, honey, if anything call me"

"I will Nell, thanks"

Lana kissed her Aunt goodbye, and walked out of the room. Nell wondered what Lana had been staring at from her window. Walking over she pushed the curtains away with curiosity, looking around she saw nothing, or no one. All she saw across the field was the Kent farm, Nell closed the curtain and smiled to herself, that damn Kent Charm!!!

Out of everyone invited, Clark was the only one not having trouble at picking out what to wear. Mainly because Lex had provided it for him, but also he didn't want to impress anyone, well maybe just someone. Coming out of the shower he had a bright red towel around his waist. Closing the door behind his room, he proceeded to dry himself off and change. Which only took him only a few seconds, considering his speed. Clark took one last look in the mirror, fixed his hair, which again took a matter of seconds, then went downstairs.

Martha and Jonathan were in the kitchen when they heard their son come downstairs.

"Mom how do I look?" Clark asked his mom shyly

"Oh honey you look very handsome" she replied picking a piece of lint off his jacket.

"Dad what do you think?" Clark asked, hoping his father wouldn't be upset in any way.

"Son you look fine" giving Clark a smile

"Thanks" replied Clark with a boyish grin

"Ok, ok it's time to go the limo is here to pick you up," said Martha

"Take care sweetie, be careful" said Martha giving her son a kiss.

"I will bye mom bye dad"

"Bye son" said both Martha and Jonathan as they waved good-bye from the porch

Back at the Luthor mansion everything was ready for the big evening. This thought Lex is the beginning of a long summer. One, which Clark would never forget.

The music was blasting, waiters were going around offering appetizers, and everyone was starting to have a good time. It seemed to be a small intimate party of about 20 or so guests, but Lex only cared about two people showing up.

The limo pulled up to the driveway James had gone around and opened the door letting Clark out. Clark walked up to the door, where he was greeted by one of Lex workers. Walking towards the ballroom, Clark could hear the music, which was live classical music, Lex would have it no other way. Clark smiled as he saw Chloe from across the room.

"Hey Chloe"

"Hi Clark, wow you look sharp" she said hoping that she didn't sound stupid

"Thanks, compliments of Lex. You look very nice too" he smiled to her

"Thanks" she didn't think he noticed, she was glad she came even if that was all she got. Beside she knew that Lana was there.

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Vivian was still in her room getting ready, she looked stunning in her red strapless dress. She was staring in the mirror thinking how stupid this seemed, "He's probably ugly…no he is definitely ugly" "How could I let Lex talk me into this?" she pouted

"I am supposed to be downstairs pretending I like some ugly, mismatched, probably missing a few teeth and brain cells, FARM BOY!!!!"

"Oh well no turning back now" she said as a knock came at her door

"Come in"

"Viv are you ready?" it was Lex

"Yeah as ready as I will ever be" said Viv in her snobby little tone

"Well then shall we make our grand entrance?" said Lex offering his arm to her

"Let's" said Viv wrapping her arm around his

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Lana saw Clark from a distance she noticed how handsome he looked tonight. She also noticed he was talking to Chloe; Lana had this feeling in her. She pushed it away as she saw him coming towards her.

Clark thought as he walked towards her that she had never looked so beautiful. Her hair was up with ringlets of curls cascaded down. Her short black strapless dress that exhibited her every curve mesmerized him.

Lana couldn't help but think how good he looked in the simple black suit. The light grey shirt made his eyes a deep grey, which made her heart skip a beat. Lana didn't know what was happening to her, she just couldn't stop thinking about Clark.

"Hi Lana" said Clark accompanied by his award winning smile.

"Clark, hi" Lana responded as she thought about that smile

"You look very beautiful tonight, Lana" he replied, slightly blushing

"Thanks, you know Clark you look very handsome tonight yourself" She felt herself ease a little

"Well you know….so where's Whitney?" he was hoping she would say that he didn't come.

"Oh he's over there with his buddies…..as if he didn't spend enough time with them"

"Sorry, I really don't know what to say"

"It's ok Clark…..so are you excited to be here?"

"Yeah I guess I am. It's a lot more exciting to be a home doing nothing..and because at home I don't get to hang out with you" he said blushing and smiling

"same here" she smiled back, if Clark was not there she would have wished she were home, if she would have known that Whitney would be ignoring her all night.

Clark saw Whitney making his way through the crowd.

"Lana, I am going to go find Lex" he hated to have to leave her side

"oh alright Clark" she too saw Whitney and realized Clark's reason for departure

"Promise you'll save me a dance tonight Lana?"

"Only if you promise you'll stick around?" she joked

"Of course I will" he smiled

She smiled back at him as he walked away. As Whitney made his way towards her.

"What?" Whitney asked Lana curiously wanting to know what Clark had promised her

"What, about what" said Lana knowing him way to well

"What did you just promise Kent?" his jealous tone was not one that she liked

Lana knew where this was going "I promised him a dance"

She saw the anger in his face and heard it in his voice "Why did you do that???"

"And what is wrong with it? Clark is my friend, and besides you are to busy hanging out with your buddies!!!" She yelled at him

"I am here now aren't I, and I don't like you hanging out with farm boy!!!" He raised his voice at her

"Whitney don't yell at me, I can dance with a friend if I want to!!! I don't care what you think because I am not your property!" She said furiously walking away

"But you are my girlfriend" he replied as her grabbed her arm

Pushing his arm away "Whitney, that doesn't mean you can make decisions for me. He is my friend, I will dance with him and anyone, and Don't call him FARM BOY!!!"

She stormed out of his sight.

"What this trouble in paradise???" Lex and Viv had seen the whole thing and they were now standing behind Whitney, with Lex smirking.

"Butt out of it Lex"

"Uh it's Mr. Luthor to you, only my friends call me Lex.

"Sorry" Whitney barely said the words as he walked away from Lex and Vivian

"So where is this Clark guy…hmmm???" Vivian was desperate to see what he looked like

"Well I don't see him…oh wait there he is" Lex said pointing towards Clark

"That's you friend Clark???" Vivian said gasping at the tall, handsome guy that was walking towards them.

"Yes, what were you expecting?"

"Well a farm boy…you know, plaid here and there, possibly a few teeth missing!!!" she protested

Lex laughed "He is not your average farm boy and this is not hill billy country" said Lex with a grin.

Vivian raised her eyebrow and replied "I can see that!!!" she thought to herself, average farm boy is right, but she remembered that she was to do this without getting close, but maybe a little fun wouldn't hurt.