A/N : Okay, here is chapter 12, followed by chapter 13. I know I said I'd try and get three chapters up this time but I changed my mind, okay?!
Thanx to purfectchild, Merrie and Kristin for the latest reviews and to evryone else please REVIEW! (Sorry, was that a little loud!)
Anyway on with the story...
Disclaimer : Nope, I do not own any Smallville characters
Chloe's POV
"Lex, this isn't what it looks like?!" I said quickly, pushing past Clark and out of the closet.
"I think it's exactly what it looks like," Lex continued, "You and Clark were looking for something in the closet, right?"
I couldn't believe he hadn't seen anything, 'but if he had surely he wouldn't be this calm, would he?' I turned the thought over in my mind as Clark looked on. I prayed he'd say nothing as I started to speak.
"Oh, okay, then it is what it looks like...Lex, what are you doing here?" I tried to smile. For a second I couldn't breathe as he looked between me, Clark, and the closet we had recently vacated.
"Well, I thought you'd be working hard on the Torch and I know how much you like your coffee so I brought this for you" he explained, handing me a cup of my favourite liquid caffeine fix. I smiled, thanked him and gave him a peck on the cheek, before glancing at Clark - big mistake. He looked a little upset and a lot pale.
"I have to go" he said, hurriedly picking up his bag and leaving.
"Was it something I said?" Lex joked, I forced a laugh and hugged him. In my mind I asked myself 'What is going on around here?'
That night I made excuses not to see anyone. I seriously needed some alone time, some thinking time. I just couldn't make sense of my own life! I know weird things happen in Smallville, but this was different. It seemed the storm three weeks back had had more effect on people than I thought.
Before the Spring Formal, I had spent years trying to get Clark to notice me and he in turn spent his time trying to attract the attention of the one he desired - namely Lana. No-one wanted to attract my attention, or if they did, I never noticed. Then all of a sudden Clark starts to like em, he realises Lana's a no-go and he starts to like me. So then comes the storm, I fall for Lex, Clark falls for Lana again, Lana falls for Clark, I feel weird about it for some unknown reason and then Clark likes me again!!! What is up with the universe?! What can't it be simple?! Why can't two people just like each other and get together and let that be an end to it?! It didn't really matter what the answers were to any of these questions, there was just one question that needed an answer. Did I want Lex or Clark? Honest answer, no idea, but apparently I had a chance with both, right now. I knew however that if I left my decision too long, I would not have a chance with either of them, especially if Lex or Lana found out what happened in the Torch's closet that afternoon.
Then I had an idea. The pros and cons of the men in my life. This is gonna sound so sad, but I actually made a list. I had this huge piece of paper with Clark and Lex written at the top and then underneath I listed all their good and bad points. I had a hard time with the bad points and a lot of fun with the good ones, but it didn't make any difference. They were both equally cute, smart, funny, gorgeous - it became obvious that this was not the way to choose.
My second idea was better. Which ever one I chose I would have to break the bad news to the other. So what would I say? I planned a whole speech I could give Clark but however hard I tried I felt nauseous just thinking about breaking up with Lex - I couldn't do it. It showed me something. I was in love with Lex. Truly, madly, deeply and hopelessly.
Now all I had to do was tell Clark.
A/N : This way to Chapter 13 -----------
