Chapter VIII

Another week passed. The doctors are letting Niesyl go today. They are asking her if she could be in chairs for a while then maybe in a couple more weeks she could walk. Whitney and the rest of Niesyl's friend now only seldom visit her which lead me to the conclusion of a surprise party. I am the only person that is usually available anyway. Throughout the week, we talk about everything from her dream place (Paris) to her favorite cartoons (Rugrats) to her ambition (Singer) and so on. Just as we were packing her things, she asked me a very surprising question. "Lex, did you really mean what you said to me before or are you just trying to stop me"

"Both. I am trying to save you and yes, I do mean what I told you" I answered, shyly.

"Why didnt you told me before like in that windmill or in the car?" She said, blushing. I have never seen her blush. The blush brightened her smile. My heart skipped a beat when I looked at her , all red and smiling shyly.

"I tried but I was scared to death to say it" She fell silent. She opened her mouth to say something but resisted it. "What about you, did you mean to say that you love me?" I am tired of the the atmosphere of silence. "I dont really mean to sound conceited but did you?"

She nodded yes. "But I was guessing you have someone else"

"Lex Luthor frightens everyone" I laughed. I continued packing her things to avoid the unusual happernings between us.

"No you dont." She said, smiling. "You didnt frighten me"

"That's because you were different" I approached her. Something inside me was churning and im in a daze. She smiled at me and then when I was standing right infront of her, I bended down and lifted her head. She looked at me straight in the eye. I was about to kiss her then I heard a sudden knock on the door. Damn! I'm going to kill this guy!, I thought as I pulled away. I smiled at her then I opened the door.

"Sorry, sir, madame, but A call came in for room 213 saying that you two should both hurry up." A rather old man in the age between 50-60 informed us.

When he was gone, I looked at her and said sincerely "Sorry about what happened earlier. I'll never do that again." She gave me a weak smile "I think we should go"

"Right!" She muttered under her breath.

I drived her to her apartment right away. The moment she started unlocking the door and when she finally opened it , she screamed in joy. Her cheeks were already flooded with tears.

"Oh my God!" She cried happily. I looked at her, all smiles. Now I know she wouldnt do it anymore. I've never seen her so happy. "Lex! You did this?"

"What does it look like?" The room was filled with white roses and in the middle of the room was a life-size white teddy bear. "do you like it?"

"Like it? I love it!" She screamed then she whispered "You shouldnt have"

"Yeah... thats nice. Listen I got to go. Your friends are waiting for you in The Talon." I informed.

"Lex! Why do you always ruin the suprise? Its not normal to be so mysterious. Honestly, are you always this surprise pooper?" Niesyl said holding my hand tight.

"You forgot, this is smallville. Nothing is normal in here." I retorted.

She laughed quietly and said "And you forgot, in my eyes everything is normal except for that behavior of yours, the kind of not-so-open mysterious guy. Its creepy, Really."

"Right. And I forgot to give you this. Happy Birthday." I handed her a keychain and in it the words I love you were imbeded. "Hope you'll like it"

"Thank you, Lex." She smiled. My heart is melting because of that smile. "I'll treasure it."

"I really have to go. I promise that I'll catch up as fast as I can." I said but unwanting to leave. Stupid meeting!, I silently cursed.

"You better." Her voice threatning. "Promise me you'll come back." She tried to stand up.

"Niesyl, dont."

"Shut up, Lex." She snapped. She almost fell but luckily I was there to catch her. A grinned formed her face "I've got one confession to make"

"What?"

"I love you Lex Luthor. I'm sorry I tried to kill myself and I promise that for now on I'll be a good girl" My lips formed a smile. God! I love this girl.

"Some kind of a confession you got there. Now its my turn. I love you, Niesyl and from this moment on, I promise to behave."

"And try not to be a very mysterious person?" She added "Is that right?"

"Promise" I flashed her my flirty smile.

She placed her arm around me and said "No. I wouldnt count on that, really. I'm getting a hang of it... Especially that cute mysterious smile of yours and that bad boy image. I kind of like it." She smiled. My heart skipped a beat as she said those words. And It isnt everyday that you are told somebody loves you.

"Now would you please stay with me?" She asked, biting her lips. Only now, I think its a flirting ritual of hers.

"Hmm.... Only for one thing. Can you do it?" I leaned towards her.

"Maybe." She said looking at me closely. My lips barely an inch from hers. "I think I know what you are up to"

"Can you do it and me not staying?" I was about to kiss her then she resisted it.

"I think not!" She smiled slyly.

"What about a stroll in the park then? Could I interest you in that?"

"Hmmm.... tempting but... " She muttered

"No buts" I interrupted, tenderly touching her lips. When am I gonna kiss that pretty red lips of yours, I wanted to ask.

"Okay" She agreed, then pulled away. Damn! I didnt get that kiss!, I thought as I watch her walking towards the stairs. How did she walk that fast?, I thought amazed.