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Part 9



Clark was having a hard time deciding what to wear on his date with Chloe. He had already tried on almost all of the shirts he owned. Unfortunately he had rejected each one. Nothing seemed to look just right.

Clark really wanted to look good for Chloe. This was their first official date and he wanted it to be perfect.

"I would go with the blue on." said a voice from behind him."it is the best color on you."

Clark whipped around and looked behind him. There stood his mother. She had the biggest grin on her face.

"Hi mom. Do you really think the blue on is best?" he asked as he turned back around and looked in the mirror.

"Yes Clark, I think the blue is best and I know that Chloe really likes that blue shirt. She mentioned it the last night when we were doing the laundry." said Martha as she came in and sat down on the side of the bed.

"Great! "said Clark as he slipped on the shirt and turned to fix his hair. He was starting to be glad that he put the pics Pete had taken away. He really didn't want his parents to see them yet.

"So where are you taking Chloe tonight?" she asked as she waited to see what her son was going to do next.

"Ummm, it's a surprise but can I still have the truck?" he asked.

"Of course, just don't be too late tonight."she said with a smile."

Well I am going to go now and let you get ready for your big date. Have fun tonight. Your dad is waiting for me."

"I will, thanks mom." said Clark as he reached and gave her a quick hug.

"Your welcome Clark, Don't forget your dad and I have that meeting in town tonight so we won't be home until around 12."

"I know mom have fun."

"You too,Your dad is waiting for me so I have to hurry. Give Chloe a hug from me." and with that she was gone.

Clark sighed with relief, he only had a little while to get everything ready before he left to pick Chloe up, he really didn't want to spend all of it with his mother.



A couple of houses away.



"DAD ...Have you seen my red sweater?" asked Chloe as she yelled to her father, who was sitting down stairs.

"I put it in your room the other day." came the reply.

"Thanks Dad. I found it."

"No problem, honey, but you had better hurry Clark will be here soon." said Gabe Sullivan from downstairs. He was staying well out of her way.

He had come home form Metropolis this afternoon expecting to see his normal level headed daughter. Instead this whirlwind had replaced her. He chuckled to him self as he thought about all of the outfits Chloe had already tried on. He only hoped Clark appreciated how much time Chloe had spent trying to get ready for this date.

Upstairs Chloe was just finishing brushing her hair when the door bell rang.

**Oh God she thought He's here.**

Gabe went to open the door and allow Clark to come in.

"Hi Mr Sullivan , I'm here to pick up Chloe for our date."

"No problem Clark I think she is just about ready. Excuse me for a minute and I'll tell her you are here."



Clark stood by the door and waited for Chloe to come down. He was getting really nervous standing around waiting for her.

Before he could think about anything else. Chloe had come down the stairs and was standing in front of him waiting to get his attention.

"Hi have you finished day dreaming yet?" she asked with a smile.

"Ummm, hi Chloe you look really nice, these are for you." said Clark as he held out the three pink roses for her.

Chloe smiled at him. "Thank you Clark they are beautiful. Give me a second to put them in water."

"Chloe why don't you give them to me and I will do that . You and Clark go and have fun." said Mr Sullivan as he watched the two teenagers form the doorway, before he turned away towards the kitchen.

"Thanks dad. Are you ready to go Clark?" she asked as she handed her roses to her father and grabbed her coat.



"Yes lets go. Your carriage awaits."

Clark helped her on with her coat and then helped her out to the waiting truck.

"Are you ready for a great time?" he asked as he turned on the truck and drove out of the driveway.

"Yes Clark, I'm ready. So are you finally going to tell me where we are going or do I have to wait until we get there?" she asked with a smile.

"Well Chloe I was thinking of a picnic over looking Smallville followed by a short walk and then going back to the barn for a dance maybe? " said Clark in a rush. He only hoped that Chloe would like his plans.

Chloe reached out her hand and grabbed Clark's right one. Looking at him she said. " A picnic followed by the other stuff sounds really nice."



Clark gave her hand a little squeeze." I was hoping you would like it. Well here we are . Are you ready to eat?" he asked as he stopped the truck on the hill overlooking the town.

"It's beautiful here Clark."

"So are you Chloe. Before we eat I want to ask if you will be my girlfriend?"

"I would love to be your girlfriend Clark." she said with a smile.

"Good." said Clark as he leaned forward and kissed her gently on the lips. Clark could tell they were going to have a really fun night, and hopefully a lot more to come.



the end.

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