Disclaimer: These stories are fan fiction for the show "Smallville." Therefore, the stories are a spin-off, and do include the original characters of "Smallville."

GRAND OPENING: Above and Beyond, Antique Treasures

"Hey, Lana, did you see the new store opening down on Main Street? I saw an antique rocker that my mom would absolutely love. I will have to stop by there after school." Clark looked around, searching for Chloe and Pete.

Lana replied, "No, Clark, I haven't seen it yet. But I've been really busy with The Talon. We are having a big special going on this week, and I've been swamped. Have you heard from Nell lately?"

"No, but the last time I talked to her it sounded like she was enjoying her new job in Metropolis," Clark said. After spotting Pete and Chloe making their way through the throng of students trying to get to class, he grabbed Lana's hand and pulled her along.

"Chloe, Pete, wait up!" Chloe's blonde head glanced and up and saw Clark. Her face broke out in a wide smile. "Hey, Clark. Long time, no see. It's not like I didn't see you yesterday, but hey, I'm glad you missed me." Pete grumbled a "Hello" while thumbing through his Physics notes. "You do know we have a test in five minutes from the 'Devil' herself, right? Did you study for it?"

Clark responded, "Don't call Ms. Walum that. She's only doing her job."

Chloe said, "Oh, I didn't realize her job was to make our lives miserable. That woman is a witch!"

"You guys over exaggerate. That poor woman is probably just lonely. Ever since her husband died last year, she just hasn't been the same," Lana said.

The warning bell shrieked through the hallways. "I guess we better get to class. One thing I know for sure, Ms. Walum WILL count us late," Clark answered.

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