"Okay, I think I look good enough." Christy said after a quick shower. She wore one of Clark's shirts but she didn't care much. Clark laughed at her slightly-baggy appearance and she stuck her tongue out at him.
"So when does school start?" Christy asked, looking one final time in the mirror.
"Um..."Clark checked his watch, "5 minutes."
Christy turned and flashed a daring smile. "And how long does it take you to get there if you use super speed?"
"A minute or so..." Clark replied, curious as to why she was asking.
Christy jumped into his arms and laughed. He looked slightly surprised but then joined in the laughter. "I have never done this with anyone conscious..." Clark said, thinking about the numerous times he had carried Lana or Chloe while they were passed out.
"So it's a learning experience!" Christy said. And he held her tightly and ran... arriving at the school, as he promised, in a minute. He placed her down in the courtyard and she wobbled around for moment. He helped her balance and then she shivered. "It's cold when you run... all that wind... brr..." He placed his letter jacket around her as she slid her arms in and nodded a thank you.
"And who is this?" Chloe asked, as she saw a girl walking up with Clark, her hair a little messy and wearing Clark's jacket. Christy opened her mouth to speak but Clark stepped in front of her and replied.
"This is Christy; she's new, staying with us at the farm..." He said nervously, suddenly realized why his dad was so worried.
"Thanks... Christy" Chloe said to Clark in a mock tone. "Hi, I am Chloe," She pulled out her hand and Christy shook it, looking up at Clark curiously. The bell rang as Chloe said bye and walked to her class. Christy turned to Clark.
"What happened back there? You whiz me to school, but once we are around other people, you tense up. You were so open with me, what happened?"
"I am sorry Christy... it's just people here are curious. Everyone knows I keep secrets and I am very careful around everyone, with you, I could open up. I can never open up with anyone, even my best friend."
Christy sighed and nodded. "You are right, I was being stupid, I didn't realize here, everything is different. But next time, to make anything less obvious, let me talk, okay?"
Clark nodded and they both stood closely. Their heads leaned towards each other and they embraced in a long kiss. When it was over, Clark looked at Christy. "You know my deepest secret, and now I can share the world with you."
Suddenly, they heard a book slam against the ground as their heads whipped to see the source of the noise. Lana stood right there, her mouth agape in surprise and shock. "You can tell a girl you find naked in your barn the secret you share with everyone, yet you can't tell me? I am your closest friend Clark, yet you push me away as you do everyone else." She stormed down the hall and Clark looked pleadingly at Christy then ran off to follow Lana.