* Signifies the character's thoughts Chapter 1

*The sun shines differently today. Lana thought to herself. Perhaps because it's first day of school.Hmmm wonder what's it gonna be this whole new school year.Of course there would be lots of school formals. cool clubs to join to. and new schoolmates to meet.but same old Clark Kent. Whom she had known for almost all her life, because she and Clark are best friends or more appropriately buddies. Clark treats her like a guy buddy, which is not a problem to her anyway. not until now. They've met at the age of four and began hanging out, instead of playing Barbie and other girly stuff like other girls did, she was more into Nintendo, basketball and even worst . wrestling with of course her best bud, Clark Kent.

"Lana, are you done? The bus will be here any minute." A familiar voice broke her from her reverie. That's my aunt Nell. She adopted me after my parents died. "Yeah. I'll be there." Lana slip into a baggy jeans and an Oh so ordinary t-shirt, (don't think as if it was a wasted shirt it's still a presentable t-shirt) after which tied her long raven hair into a ponytail and slip her black rimmed glasses. "I'm going to the Kent's. I'm sure Clark's not up at this time, I think he'll be needing a little punch from me or he'll be late for school. I don't want him to be a tardy anyway, because it'll be unlucky it's first day." She took her books and her sneakers as she descended the staircase. "Make sure you come home early you still have to cover for me at the Talon, I'll be going to Metropolis tonight." "Why? Is there anything wrong?" she grabbed a piece of toast and place it in between her mouth. "No. Just some kind of business dinner." Her aunt said defensively as if caught in a lie. "Hmm. I smell something fishy. is that a business dinner or a date?" "It's just a simple business dinner Lana that's it. Aha look who's changing the topic here, you're late young lady." Lana slip her sneakers on and hurriedly kiss her aunt's cheek "See you later or should I say tomorrow, bye." She shouted teasingly with that she was gone with another piece of toast in her mouth.

Oh I don't see how fast the climate changes this year, a while ago it's very sunny now as if there will be a storm, I hope not, because I should've taken my jacket with me. She entered the Kent's with a grin on her face "Good morning Mrs. Kent. Is Clark still up there?" "Oh Lana, good morning to you too. I'm sure your excited on your first day but I don't think Clark is, I called him a hundred times it seems but he's to lazy to get up." Martha stated flatly "Why so Mrs. Kent? I'm sure he is, with all those pretty girls he'll meet he can't wait by now." Seriously of course there will be a lot of pretty girls especially now in high school.and he will surely forget about an average school girl like me, who used to be a tomboy and forever will be for him, wears boy stuff, lose her parents in one of the most tragic accidents.he will never lay his eyes on me. who Lana Lang. c'mon you might be kidding there's nothing lovely about me. But I'm still hoping. that I'll become a damsel in distress to be save by my knight in shining armor. none other than. my hero, Clark Kent. Smiling like mad she thought to herself. Martha looking worried, "Lana? Are you ok?" "Oh, never better Mrs. Kent. I think I should go and see what's happening with Clark." She left her with a warm smile to reassure her that she's fine. "Clark you up there?" "I'm here." Oh that voice, what's with that voice anyway? Whenever I hear it. it.it makes me weak as if I can't even move a single finger. Oh Lana what are you doing. that's your best friend. you must stop this now. She scolded herself Clark reveals himself to take notice wearing only boxers. "Clark what do you think you're doing." She shouted furiously blocking her sight with both hands she turn her back from him. "What? I'm changing of course, It's a school day right? What do you think I'm doing?" He said mischievously with a slight grin on his face. "Could you go to the bathroom to finish what you are doing, you didn't say earlier that you're still on . boxers." She practically spitted the last word. "Oh c'mon I know you've seen every part of my anatomy, so Lana don't act like innocent." Still grinning he went to the bathroom and Lana went downstairs telling Martha that she'd wait for Clark at the porch. She sat down at one level of the stairs as Jonathan greeted her. "Good morning Lana." He smiled at her showing some fine lines in the sides of his eyes. I didn't notice how long I've known this family, it seems like I've just met them yesterday, and now Clark and I are both fifteen and finally freshmen in high school. it's nice to know people who are very familiar to you. she smiled in return. Clark finally showed up after three minutes or so and helped his dad carry the loads of vegetables and fruits from their truck. "Son that's enough, you two must go now. I don't want you both to be late for school.". Just like a family who cared about you.