A/N - I don't know if anybody is waiting for this, but if ya are, please tell me how I'm doing!!

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Chapter 6 - New faces, old places.

Clark lifted the boxes of produce into the kitchen and left them with the chef who thanked him. Is Lex in? Clark asked, he had not seen for more than 10 minuets in the last two weeks. Lex hadn't even been in when he last called. He really wanted to see Lex and ask him if he would host a pool party, Lana had said that she could die for a swimming pool in the recent hot spell of weather that had set in after that storm a while ago.

Why yes, I do believe so, but ask Matthew if it's a good time, I don't know if Mr. Luthor is busy or not. The chef replied looking happily at the latest delivery.

Oh, ok, I will, bye. Clark left the chef to his work and went in search of his friend. drifting through the halls of the mansion on his way to the office, Clark looked for the Lex's butler Matthew, but couldn't see him anywhere. When he neared the office he stopped as he heard some soft footsteps and then the opening and closing of the office door as someone slipped inside. Hmmmm, that didn't sound much like Lex, I wonder who it is?' Rounding the last corner and silently making his way to Lex's office Clark took a moment to use his X-ray vision to see into the room.

Eaisland padded silently around the room, Lex had said that he would meet her there in a minuet. While she waited for him she decided to get the pool table ready for the game that it was her and Lex's intention to play, she hadn't played pool since she left England. God, I didn't realise just how long it's actually been, the pool table used to look a hell of a lot bigger, and taller, but then, I was a lot shorter I suppose' Eaisland was careful not to think about how long that meant she had spent with Him'. Choosing a cue that looked right for her, Eaisland collected the pool balls and proceeded to rack a nice neat triangle. Better get in some practice, don't want to show myself up to badly.'
She pulled back to cue and then broke the coloured globes from there set pattern. Sod! Potted the white already, hmm, I think I am going to need a lot of practice. I hope Lex gets hear soon, I'm getting thirsty, it is hot today. 'Eaisland's mental ramble carried on as she retrieved the white from the pocket and lined up a new shot.

Clark saw through the door and into the room, he saw a person who was definitely not Lex getting ready to play pool. It looked like a girl about Chloe or lana's age, his age. What would a teenage girl be doing playing pool alone in Lex's house?' Clark thought to himself, he started getting suspicious and decided to confront whoever it was and see what they were doing in his friends house.

Eaisland heard the door open as she took another shot, she had her back to the door and started to speak before turning around, About time you got here, I was getting thirsty, and you said that you'd only be a m....... Eaisland's voice deserted her and her eyes widened in shock as she saw the guy who had opened the door and was walking into the room towards her.

Hello, I didn't mean to startle you, I am a friend of Lex's, my names Clark I... It was clarks turn to be silenced as he noticed the girl seemed to be scared.

Eaisland began to tremble and the pool cue dropped to the floor. Who was this person and what were they doing in the house, Lex told her if someone was coming over so that she could hide out in her room, and this person did not look as if they meant to be overly nice to her. Backing up as he got closer Eaisland began to feel panic set in.

Hey, er look, you don't need to be afraid, I.. Clark was cut off by Eaisland's curt shaken voice when he made the mistake of walking towards her quickly.

Get - Away - From - Me! NOW! Scudding backwards a fast as she could, only stopping when she was backed into the corner, Eaisland's voice got higher and louder with each of her strung out words. Lex, Help me!' she thought to herself. When Clark again made the wrong assumption that he should move bearer to her, his face puzzled, she couldn't stop herself from screaming. GET AWAY FROM ME!! LEX, LEX, LLLEEEXXX!!!!

Lex was walking down the hallway to his office when he heard the panic stricken cry. He started running and called out to her, . Barging through the partially open doors, Lex nearly ran strait into Clark as he tried in vain to calm down the now near hysterical Eaisland. Seeing that Clark was the problem and cursing the farm boys obvious misunderstanding of the situation and his own forgetfulness at not remembering that it was clark's delivery day, Lex took hold of the situation.

Clark, get back, I need you to leave, RIGHT NOW! I'll explain later, please, for now just leave. Lex gave Clark a dark look and pointed to the door, although he knew it was just a misunderstanding he couldn't help the anger that was welling up inside him at clarks blunder.

Taken aback, the hurt and confusion showed all to well on clarks face. Lex, I-I, fine, I'll see you later, sorry. Turning around, he hurried away, shutting the doors behind him.

Lex wasted no time in going over to Eaisland's stricken form, she had sunk to the floor when she had seen Lex enter. Slowly reaching out to her, Lex gently pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly until he felt her stop shaking. Picking her up, Lex walked over to the comfy leather couch and sat down resting Eaisland on his lap. Lex sighed, how did he explain and apologise for his best friend scaring her into hysteria.

I am so sorry, I forgot that he was coming to the mansion today, he really didn't mean to scare you, Clark's a good person, he's just not always the brightest. As he finished his sentence he felt her head leave his chest and she looked up into his worried eyes with her now sad and tired one's.

He took me by surprise, it wasn't your fault, he just move towards me so quickly, Eaisland sighed, her voice was thick from crying, and she wiped her eyes before continuing He also reminded me of you know who'. Though I'm not sure why.

Clark is my friend, one of my only friends, as I have mentioned, not many people in this town like me a whole lot. I am angry that he caused you to be hurt. Lex tightened his arms around Eaisland in reassurance. He would have to have a long talk to clark, and to his staff, but for the moment his priority was making sure that Eaisland recovered from the shock of her first meeting with Clark.


TBC.....

A/N - I had no idea what Lex's butler is called so I just gave him because it seemed appropriate. If you know, please drop me a line and correct me. also, if I have made any glaring errors in the mansion layout, likewise, please tell me!! Thanks!!