Chapter Five

Clark rang Lana's doorbell and waited for her to come out. About half a minute later Lana walked out. When Clark saw her all he could manage to say was "You look great." Lana smiled and returned his complement. "So do you." They stood there smiling at each other until Lana said, "So are we going to go?" "Yeah, of course" said Clark as he snapped back into reality. Clark offered her his arm, so she linked her arm through his as they walked down to his truck.
*** "Clark" Lana began "I'm really glad that we're here together." "Well, so am I" replied Clark Lana smiled back at him and asked " Do you want to go horseback riding with me later?" "Sure! That would be great Lana," said Clark. He was beaming on the inside. "Okay, but this time I think you should try to cantar." Lana said. "Are you sure? I mean I still haven't mastered my trot" Clark asked. "Clark, you live on a farm, horseback riding will be good for you," replied Lana Clark chuckled a bit "Oh really?" "Yes really," said Lana, but before she could say anything else the waiter came and asked, "What would this lovely couple like to eat this evening?" "I would like a lobster tail dish please," Lana told the waiter. "Make that two," said Clark "Okay. And what to drink?" asked the waiter. "I'll have a Sprite," said Lana. "And I'll have an iced tea, please," said Clark. "Sweetened or non-sweetened?" "Sweetened," replied Clark. "Okay, I'll be back with your drinks in a second and the rest of your meal as soon as possible," said the waiter, and then he turned away and went back into the kitchen. " Are you still working on the Torch?" asked Clark. "Well," began Lana "I work on it occasionally, right now I'm working on an article about the new soccer coach. What about you, do you still write for it?" "Yea, I've been working on it a lot, I am really starting to like journalism," said Clark. The waiter came back and gave the two of their drinks, and at the exact same time Clark and Lana said " Thank you." "You both are very welcome, your food should be ready soon," the waiter told them, right before he went off to another table so take their orders. "So, how's the Talon going?" asked Clark "It's going great," replied Lana, sipping her Sprite. "Good, I'm glad, I know how hard you work at that place," replied Clark. The two of them stayed deep in conversation, and it seemed to them like the world had stopped spinning just so that the two of them could be together, when at last the waiter came out with their food. "Here is one for you," said the waiter as he put down Clark's lobster tail dish, "And here is one for the lovely lady." Lana blushed, "Oh, thank you sir." "Your welcome, and I hope you enjoy your meal," said the waiter. About a half an hour later, both Clark and Lana had finished the meal. "That was delicious, Clark, thank you," said Lana as she and Clark, stood up, went out of the restaurant, and started to walk out to Clark's truck. "Anything for you sweetheart," replied Clark sweetly. Lana smiled and they got to Clark's truck. Clark opened the door for Lana, let her get in, and then shut the door and got in on the driver's side of the truck and started to drive to the movie theater.

" So Lana, what kind of movie do you want to see tonight?" asked Clark. "Hmm. how about a romance movie?" asked Lana "Okay Lana, two tickets for "Forever Love" please," Clark told the ticket lady. Then Clark and Lana held hands as they walked into the movie theater together and found their seats. While they were watching the movie, Clark thought maybe I should kiss her but in the end he decided just to watch the movie. After the movie was over, the two of them walked to Clark's truck, and drove to Lana's house. Right before they were about to get out Lana said "Arigato." "Come again?" asked Clark in confusion. "Arigato means thanks in Japanese. "Lana informed him. "Well you very welcome," said Clark. Lana smiled at Clark and then Clark said "Well let me walk you to your door." "Oh, you don't have to," replied Lana. "But I want to." Clark told her as he got out of his truck. Then he opened Lana's door and allowed her to get out. They walked up to Lana's door and Clark said " I had a really good time tonight." "Me too" replied Lana softly. Then Clark leaned forward, and the two of them shared a long, deep kiss.