Chapter 2- Thursday

"Lana, wait!" a voice called from down the hall.

Lana turned, a smile forming on her lips as she recognized the familiar face. "Hey."

"I have a favor to ask you, Lana," the dark-haired boy said.

"I'll do my best," Lana replied, continuing down the hall.

"Can I use the Talon Saturday night?" he asked, expecting Lana to say no. "Or do I need to go through Lex or Nell?"

"No, you don't have to ask them, but Saturday's Valentine's," Lana pointed out.

"Exactly," the boy said, trying to get Lana to understand without having to voice it.

Lana stopped abruptly, turning to face him. Her whole face lit up. "You're going to tell Chloe how you feel, aren't you?"

The boy laughed. "Let's just hope she reacts like you are."

"I'm so happy for you," Lana said, hugging her friend tightly. "Chloe deserves someone special like you."

"Thank you, Lana," he said, smiling brightly.

"I'm serious, you know? You'll make her very happy," Lana replied, looking into his eyes.

The boy smiled appreciatively. "I hope so. She deserves it."

Lana's eyes lit up, and the boy could almost see the lightbulb going off above her head. "You're the one sending her the roses and cards. It's driving her crazy that she can't figure it out."

The boy laughed. "Chloe was already crazy," he said, his eyes twinkling. "So, I'll get there at ten as you're closing up, and tell Chloe to be there at eleven."

"Sounds great," Lana replied. "She'll be so happy. I just know it."

"I sure hope so," he said unsurely.