"More Time"--- by StormKait
Chapter 4
My alarm snapped me back into reality from my nightmare that Clark had killed Lex because Lex had kissed me. I shivered. God, I hope that's not what would happen!!
I got ready for school faster than I could ever remember doing this year because I think I had an adrenaline rush from what would happen today--- Lex was going to tell Clark about US!
Lana had study first period today, so I drove to school rather fast in my New Beetle Turbo (oh, so THAT'S why they call it "Turbo!" Duh.) I ran into the Torch to check my emails, just in case Lex wanted to tell me something urgent. The last person I'd expect to see there this early before school was at the computer though.
"Oh, hi Clark," I said casually. I didn't want it to seem like I was hiding something from him.
"Hey Chloe," he responded, not even bothering to look up from the computer. Just the sight of him made me want to melt, and it was yet more verification that I was not over him, contrary to what I tell people. "You're here early," he added.
"I could say the same for you," I said.
"I'm just looking up something for Lana. She wanted me to get her some information for our debate in science. She's been really busy, what with the Talon and her dad and all," he informed me.
'Of course,' I thought. 'Always about Lana, isn't it, Clark?' "I see," I said, nodding as I looked what he was researching. "Stem cells?" I asked.
"Yeah," he replied. "We have to debate whether its morally right to harvest human cells," he told me as he clicked the print button. "See ya," he said, and went to class.
I sighed. I don't know why I can't get over him. I mean, I really like Lex, and surprisingly, HE'S the one who made the move, not Clark. I don't want it to seem like I'm using Lex, because I'm not. I just. well, I just want Clark to see what he's missing.
~*~*~*~
The bell rang to signal the end of my least favorite class, geometry. I tore out of the room as my teacher was yelling how we'd finish our conversation on trigonometry tomorrow. 'Gee, I can't wait,' I thought as I made my way to the Torch.
Now, I seriously didn't expect him to be there. I really didn't. I mean, he is the busiest guy in Smallville, so why would he be here at Smallville High when he could just as easily see me after school at the Talon?
Well, apparently it was because he told me he'd try to be here.
"Chloe!" He called my name as I walked into the office and he rose from the couch. He was reading today's issue of the Torch, which, thanks to Clark forgetting about an article again on account of his "helping" Lana at the Talon, had half the front page filled up with an ad for class rings. (After last year's fiasco, the school switched companies.)
"Lex! I didn't expect to see you here!" I couldn't hold in my surprise, and I could tell that it was written all over my face. He came over, wrapped his arms around me, and kissed me.
He was blocking my view to the doorway of the office, but I knew exactly who it was when someone cleared their throat.
"Clark," Lex said nonchalantly as he continued kissing me.
"Uh, Chloe? Is there something you forgot to tell me this morning?" Clark interrupted my kiss with Lex again. He seemed genuinely confused, and the look on his face was priceless.
"Um." I pretended to think. "No. no, I don't think so." I couldn't help but being a little sarcastic, but let's face it: Clark totally deserves it.
"Chloe." Lex was using his business tone again, and I didn't like it. "Okay, Clark, here's the deal," he started, as it was evident that I wasn't going to say anything.
"Yesterday Chloe's car wouldn't start at the Talon. So I offered her a ride home. She accepted, and one thing led to another during our conversation, and I kissed her. I swear, Clark, I didn't take advantage of your friend."
Silence. The three of us just looked around, each afraid to say something.
"Oh." That was all Clark had to say after about five minutes. "Well, then, sorry for interrupting. I guess I'll just go. See you guys later." And he left us alone.
Clark is a tough guy to read sometimes, but this wasn't one of those times. He looked seriously confused, distraught, and betrayed. He shouldn't feel that way, though, because he obviously forgot what had happened yesterday. I explained to him that I wasn't always going to be there for him, and he didn't do anything to stop me when I left the Talon. The thing with Lex is not a rebound thing, if that's what he thinks. It's not. I don't exactly know what it is, but whatever it is, I like it.
~*TBC*~
Chapter 4
My alarm snapped me back into reality from my nightmare that Clark had killed Lex because Lex had kissed me. I shivered. God, I hope that's not what would happen!!
I got ready for school faster than I could ever remember doing this year because I think I had an adrenaline rush from what would happen today--- Lex was going to tell Clark about US!
Lana had study first period today, so I drove to school rather fast in my New Beetle Turbo (oh, so THAT'S why they call it "Turbo!" Duh.) I ran into the Torch to check my emails, just in case Lex wanted to tell me something urgent. The last person I'd expect to see there this early before school was at the computer though.
"Oh, hi Clark," I said casually. I didn't want it to seem like I was hiding something from him.
"Hey Chloe," he responded, not even bothering to look up from the computer. Just the sight of him made me want to melt, and it was yet more verification that I was not over him, contrary to what I tell people. "You're here early," he added.
"I could say the same for you," I said.
"I'm just looking up something for Lana. She wanted me to get her some information for our debate in science. She's been really busy, what with the Talon and her dad and all," he informed me.
'Of course,' I thought. 'Always about Lana, isn't it, Clark?' "I see," I said, nodding as I looked what he was researching. "Stem cells?" I asked.
"Yeah," he replied. "We have to debate whether its morally right to harvest human cells," he told me as he clicked the print button. "See ya," he said, and went to class.
I sighed. I don't know why I can't get over him. I mean, I really like Lex, and surprisingly, HE'S the one who made the move, not Clark. I don't want it to seem like I'm using Lex, because I'm not. I just. well, I just want Clark to see what he's missing.
~*~*~*~
The bell rang to signal the end of my least favorite class, geometry. I tore out of the room as my teacher was yelling how we'd finish our conversation on trigonometry tomorrow. 'Gee, I can't wait,' I thought as I made my way to the Torch.
Now, I seriously didn't expect him to be there. I really didn't. I mean, he is the busiest guy in Smallville, so why would he be here at Smallville High when he could just as easily see me after school at the Talon?
Well, apparently it was because he told me he'd try to be here.
"Chloe!" He called my name as I walked into the office and he rose from the couch. He was reading today's issue of the Torch, which, thanks to Clark forgetting about an article again on account of his "helping" Lana at the Talon, had half the front page filled up with an ad for class rings. (After last year's fiasco, the school switched companies.)
"Lex! I didn't expect to see you here!" I couldn't hold in my surprise, and I could tell that it was written all over my face. He came over, wrapped his arms around me, and kissed me.
He was blocking my view to the doorway of the office, but I knew exactly who it was when someone cleared their throat.
"Clark," Lex said nonchalantly as he continued kissing me.
"Uh, Chloe? Is there something you forgot to tell me this morning?" Clark interrupted my kiss with Lex again. He seemed genuinely confused, and the look on his face was priceless.
"Um." I pretended to think. "No. no, I don't think so." I couldn't help but being a little sarcastic, but let's face it: Clark totally deserves it.
"Chloe." Lex was using his business tone again, and I didn't like it. "Okay, Clark, here's the deal," he started, as it was evident that I wasn't going to say anything.
"Yesterday Chloe's car wouldn't start at the Talon. So I offered her a ride home. She accepted, and one thing led to another during our conversation, and I kissed her. I swear, Clark, I didn't take advantage of your friend."
Silence. The three of us just looked around, each afraid to say something.
"Oh." That was all Clark had to say after about five minutes. "Well, then, sorry for interrupting. I guess I'll just go. See you guys later." And he left us alone.
Clark is a tough guy to read sometimes, but this wasn't one of those times. He looked seriously confused, distraught, and betrayed. He shouldn't feel that way, though, because he obviously forgot what had happened yesterday. I explained to him that I wasn't always going to be there for him, and he didn't do anything to stop me when I left the Talon. The thing with Lex is not a rebound thing, if that's what he thinks. It's not. I don't exactly know what it is, but whatever it is, I like it.
~*TBC*~