Clark was in his loft studying when Lana's entrance interrupted causing him to immediately put down his books.
" Sorry for the interruption." She said feeling a bit guilty.
" Not at all. What's up?" He said making a place for her on the couch. Lana did come see Clark for a reason but now that she was there she found herself wanting to leave instead of saying it.
" Did you meet the new girl?" She asked completely avoiding the question. Clark sensed Lana's uneasiness, but to comfort her he answered her question.
" Yeah, I helped her unjam her locker."
" That's Clark Kent, always saving the day. So what do you think?"
" Of her?" Lana 's eyes gave away the fact she was worried.
" I think, I don't know her well enough yet to call her my new best friend." Lana knodded with a smile.
" Sorry it was a stupid question."
" I doubt that. You could never ask a stupid question." Lana smiled a bit. Clark saw Lana's uneasy expression and saw she was a bit uncomfortable " Is there something else on your mind?" Lana looked at him, she felt like he was seeing right through her. She thought for a moment.
" Clark." Lana said with a pause. Clark listened intensely he was hoping with all his might that the next thing out of Lana Lang's mouth were the words he was waiting his whole life to hear. Lana sighed, she was deeply confused, and her head was rushing with feeling and things she so desperately wanted to say. But, now that she had the chance she couldn't. They sat staring at each other while Lana took a deep breath. "Clark, I'm glad were friends. I don't know what I would do without you in my life." Clark was happy but a bit disappointed. Lana saw his expression and felt disappointed with herself, she knew what she wanted to say and what he wanted to hear, but it something easier thought then done. "It's getting late. Nell is going to worry." She said excusing herself. She got up from the couch and started to leave. Clark nodded his head knowing he should say more, he would trade all his abilities for the strength to tell Lana how he felt about her.
"Lana." He said trying to stop her from leaving. She stopped and turned towards Clark. " Lana, I...." He said trying to find the right words. She looked at him anxious hoping he might say what she couldn't." Lana I'm glad you're in my life." She smiled but felt a bit disappointed. " You know you can tell me anything." She knodded.
" I know. The feeling is mutual Clark." She turned and walked down the stairs leaving Clark to struggle with his feelings for Lana and his deep dark secret.