Lex was in the foulest mood, and had been since he last saw Clark He had stated, rather, demanded, that he not be disturbed. At all. Under any circumstances.
Therefore, he did not receive news of Clark dropping by until he was sent his lunch tray. The tray contained a covered dish with hot soup, his favorite cucumber sandwiches and a piece of Martha Kent's apple pie, which his cook had bought at the Talon, now that Clark wasn't making deliveries (per Lex's instruction). Next to the food was a letter written in Clark's distinctive scrawl.
Lunch abandoned to Lex's curiosity, Lex opened the letter…
Today is my eighteenth birthday (as you know), and there's a little 'thing' at The Talon tonight. Regardless of whether you forgive me, I'd like you to come.
After all the secrets, all the lies, they come down to only 2 things:
I'm an alien
And I Love You.
I can't really write about the first one. I'll explain it all to you though, I promise.
However, I think I'd find it easier to explain my feelings for you on paper.
But first, listen to this.
Lex pulled out a CD, upon which Clark had scrawled 'Things I'll Never Say' and 'Please Play Lex'
Lex got up slowly, and placed the CD into the player, listening attentively to the lyrics;
I'm tugging at my hair
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you...away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care
Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you...away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Yes, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
What's wrong with my tongue?
These words keep slipping away
I stutter, I stumble
Like I've got nothing to say
Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah
Cause, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
These things I'll never say
And I do. Love you. Want to Marry You. Be with you forever.
You're my Mate (I'll explain later) and I'll love you always. Completely. Forever.
Even if you do not, or cannot, forgive me, or if you just want to be friends, this ring belongs to you. No-one else will ever wear it.
With Hope,
Love Always
Clark Jerome Kent
Aka Kal-El
Tears streamed silently down Lex's face as he read the letter, and yet, an awed smile graced it also. Running his fingers over the ring, he noticed the strangely familiar symbol, and read the PS at the bottom of the letter…
PS. The symbol is the Kryptonian (Krypton is my home planet) symbol of hope.
Kal-El is my Kryptonian name.
The tears continued to stream as Lex broke out into happy laughter. Then, grabbing the letter, ring and a coat, Lex rushed out, intent on getting Clark a birthday gift which would sufficiently answer Clark's proposal.