Sorry for the time in-between chapters, but I have had exams. Thankfully over now. Then I had a little loss of inspiration hopefully that is over now as well. Hope you like this one. The reviews are nice they made what was going to be a one of story into a sprawling chapter laden tale.

There was a long period of silence after my attempt to lighten the atmosphere had fallen flat. I decided that the best thing was to look them all in the eye, but like the best of plans that idea went a little awry. Lex's arm offered support that was not just physical. We had reconciled to ourselves that eventually the truth about our relationship being more than friendship would eventually have to be divulged but I can safely say that this wasn't exactly the way in which we had hoped to come out of the closet so to speak.

It could have been worse, I mean my dad could have been here tonight and that was one person I didn't want to find out in such a way as this, unexpected and dramatically. It made what we have look seedy, and the exact opposite of what it really was. Taking control of myself I took my gaze from my shoes and faced them all, now was not the time to be faint hearted, that was one thing I could never afford to be; not in a situation like this.

I can just imagine what they are thinking especially Clark's dad who at the best of times finds it hard to be even civil to me. 'What is he thinking taking advantage of a young innocent such as Chloe' by the anger apparent on his face I believe the only thing preventing him from knocking me down is the fact that we have an audience. Planning for this had been something I had carelessly overlooked I hadn't expected for our relationship to be uncovered this way, I never saw it coming. Usually I have everything in my life organised, that way I have a firm control on what happens around me.

But then I had never intended to fall I love with Chloe Sullivan.

Not that I regret it. No, never that.

How I handle the situation now will affect the way people view not just me but our relationship together. Clark was the first to speak asking the obvious question

"How long Chloe?"

"About nine months"

That brought reactions of secondary shock to their faces that proved the situation was not improving in anyone's estimation.

"Nine months, how could you keep this a secret for that long? I can't believe you would do this Chloe"

"Meaning what exactly Clark? That Lex would? Why should we of told you? So you can all judge us, judge him? Council us against this? We didn't tell anyone because the time never seemed right, and simply because it wasn't any one else's business"

"That women I saw you with months ago that was Chloe wasn't it"

"Yes, we decided that for a while we would go on as we were before in public. We wanted you to get used to us being friends first………..

"Your more than friends Lex. What do you think her farther is going to say when he finds out?"

"Mr Kent, we never meant to hurt anyone by this. I would appreciate it if Chloe and myself were the first people to speak to Mr Sullivan about this; I think he deserves that"

"That is the only action tonight were you will get any sort of agreement from me, I only hope I was wrong about you because if this ends badly and Chloe is hurt by all of this you will find that those that tolerate you wont continue to do so"

"I'm not planning on hurting Chloe Mr Kent. I love her"

At that remark Clark's farther shakes his head and walks away, he is followed by a few of the spectators. Leaving Clark, Lana and Pete and another awkward silence.

Wanting to get out of this situation I suggest we move somewhere a little less public.

"You know what Chloe I don't think I want to discuss this now, I thought you were my friend. I told you things close to my heart, secrets I have never told anyone else. I now just feel betrayed so no I'm not going to go somewhere more comfortable where we can gloss over this nicely and move on"

"Lana, please wait"

Lana had never spoken to anyone in such harsh words before and it shocked me, we, I must of hurt her deeply. I know the secrets of her heart, her desire to be more, the passion and love she has for Clark. Yes she loves Clark but as to when he will find out that is between God and herself.

Grief over her parents the vast hole she feels with not being part of a family. How Nell can't fill what was lost all those yeas ago when the meteor fell. I know all that and more and I have betrayed her not in the way she thinks though.

I never told her my deepest secrets.

Or fears.

There are some things that I have always kept to myself.

Why?

Because it has always been safer that way.

"Lana, wait"

It was Clark's voice that echoed the refrain, and his feet that signalled his departure. Obviously he would chase after her; she was the girl he mooned over for what seems like ages. That used to bother me because I thought that it should have been me that he was sweet on. Now all I want to see is all that passion and tension to be realised, divulged, and indulged.

Chloe seems not to have noticed that we are on our own again it was like a mad rollercoaster ride and now was the time to head for the exit. Taking her chin in my hand I brush my fingers across the tears that glisten on the tips of her lashes not even caring about her coat I lead her out thorough the fire doors to my car.

I think enough had been said and done tonight, as the movies always say tomorrow is another day, until the morning it was just Chloe and myself. I wasn't going to let her go home alone to worry about how she was going to fix this, we can do that better together.

So the car wound its way along the road to the mansion.