Chloe struggled to open her heavy eyelids. She suddenly became aware of a strong headache that made her ceiling look as bright as the sun. She let out a loud moan as she slowly sat on her bed. It took a few minutes for her eyes to adjust to her surroundings. Well this is my room, but why do I feel like I've been hit by a truck? She questioned herself, looking around her room for clues. The sun outside told her it was late afternoon, her watch confirmed it. Six o'clock, didn't I go to school today?

Something caught her eye on her night table, a pack of pills on top of a white envelope. She took the pills. Headache pills, I could sure use one, but I need some.... She stopped her mental conversation as a cup of water became visible besides her night lamp.

"water." She was more confused now, but her headache won over and she took two pills without thinking it twice. She then grabbed the envelope. Her name was written on it and curiosity got the best of her and she took out the paper folded inside and began to read.

Chloe,

Please don't let your misgivings with men like my father and Clark be a barrier against all others who just want to be your friends. Forgive this clumsy soul and give me a second chance to get to know you better.

Lex.

Large raindrops started falling heavily on the small town, bringing it to darkness as gray clouds covered the afternoon sun. The rain was falling in thick sheets in a matter of seconds. The first of many summer showers had begun, and who knew when it would stop.

Lana looked out the window of her old house and sighed. Her picnic idea had been ruined; she would have to come up with something else. The gloominess outside threatened to break her romantic spirit, but she was adamant not to let it happen. She'd come up with something.

Lex was driving back to his castle when the rain began, his usual high speed was forced to be reduced due to the hard rain that only let him see a couple feet in front of him. He muttered something under his breath and forced his eyesight to see beyond what was possible. He didn't need another accident.

After a couple of minutes, bright flashing lights on the side of the road got his attention, he slowed down enough to recognize Chloe's Beetle with the front hood opened. He stopped in front of the car got his overcoat and got out in the rain.

"Are you okay?" he screamed over the roaring rain drops. Chloe closed the hood and turned startled. She hadn't noticed the car stop in front of her. "It's me Lex" he said as he got close.

"Lex? What are you doing out in the rain, and without an umbrella?" her nerves eased up a bit after recognizing him, but she was still nervous after almost crashing and her car dying in the road.

"What's wrong?" he asked, ignoring he questioning.

"It just died, I can't get it started." She flung her arms out in desperation.

"Come on, get in the car, we are close to my house." Lex took her arm and tried to shield her from the rain with his overcoat.

She was soaking wet in the front seat of his Jaguar. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"It's okay, I'll have some of my men pick it up and take it to a shop." He said misreading her expression. starting the car up.

"What were you doing in the middle of this rain and alone?" Lex looked at her questioningly once they were on their way.

"I was going to your house." She stammered. Lex tried to hide his surprise. "I got your letter and I just wanted to apologize for the embarrassing moment I made you go through." After reading his note she had remember her drunken dance bash. "And to thank you for having cleaned up so nicely."

"Well, looks like we're even now." He said as they arrived at the mansion. They ran quickly up the stairs and into the house.

"Come on, let's get you dried up."

Clark looked out of his telescope, watching Lana preparing their date. He had missed wishing next to that telescope. Watching Lana when she had been unapproachable to him, waiting for a single chance to be near her, having her so close, yet so far and impossible for him.

Sometimes dreams seemed better off let alone, sudden fear closed around his heart. Fear of messing up again, fear of it not being everything he had dreamt it would be.

"Stop thinking" he chided himself. He had decided to risk it, and he would, no matter what the consequences.

A warm fire greeted her as she carefully entered the library. This was Lex's haven, she knew, and that only made her more nervous. She tightened the soft silk robe around her body. Lex's housekeeper was drying her clothes and she gave her only the thin robe to cover her, telling her afterwards the Lex was waiting for her in the library. And there he was, sitting besides the fire, a book propped opened in front of him. He had also changed and looked as good as new after being soaked to the bone.

She ran a hand through her wet hair and took a step forward.

Lex looked up to find Chloe in one of his robes. She looked beautiful to say the least. The soft fabric accentuated her curves and the dark color the whiteness of her skin. The low collar lay perfectly on her soft skin. Her hair was wet around her face, making her eyes look deeper and richer than ever, looking at him with a mix of nervousness and innocence that went directly to his heart.

Chloe suddenly felt naked before him under his appraisal and proceeded to sit in one of the chairs in front of him.

"Thanks, your housekeeper was very nice, said my clothes would be ready in half and hour or so." She had to break the silence.

"Fine, that'll give us plenty of time." He grinned at her reaction. "to talk" he finished and put the book down.

He walked slowly up the stairs, despite the fact that the rain was coming down unmercifully, he didn't care, he just wanted to relish this moment. He looked up as the door opened in front of him a smiling Lana letting him in.

"You're wet, let me get a towel."

"It's okay, I brought a change of clothes, can I use the bathroom?" the tension was high between them.

"yeah, sure, it over there" she said as she pointed toward the back of the stairs.

It took him a couple minutes longer than usual, but Clark had cleaned up and walked into the living room feeling refreshed and excited all at once. The floor had become a picnic table, a small round cake was in the center, sandwiches in a plate and glasses of juice placed on opposites sides. A few candles were scattered on the cloth, brightening up as the lights went off at that moment.

"It was supposed to be outside, considering it is late spring, but this will have to do." Lana walked away from the light switch and sat besides the cloth, inviting Clark to do the same.

They ate in relative silence, enjoying the semi darkness and feeling in a bubble were the rumble of the rain was heard very far away, adding only to the unreal sensation that surrounded them.

"That was great Lana" Clark said as he finished the small piece of cake in front of him. "Here, let me help you clean up" he got his plate and started to collect the dishes and the cake.

"No, please, just leave it there." She reached out a hand to stop him, but only managed to make him lose his balance and getting her arm dirty with frosting from the cake. She let out a surprised cry and flung some frosting off her arm at him.

"Wait" he laughed as he put down the cake along with everything else, trying to cover himself. Some frosting landed on his hand, reaching over to try and stop her, only to pull her close. Still uncomfortable to be so near her his laughter died in his throat taking in her face.

"Sorry" she said removing some frosting that had landed near his ear with her hands. Her touch sent a shock through his body, making him lean even closer to her.

The frosting was soon forgotten as her hand went behind his neck and pulled his face closer to hers, opening her lips for a kiss.

He leaned into the kiss, pulling her small frame over his legs so that he was carrying her. The kiss deepened as her hands roamed freely down his muscular back an up his dark hair. The sweet taste of her mouth was mixed with the soft taste of cake. His hands wondered to the side of her body, sliding his strong hand up and down her thigh, pulling her closer as his mouth left hers and moved to her small neck, tasting her, taking in her smell. A small moan escaped her lips as strong desire rushed through her body.

The rain suddenly seemed to get stronger and gain momentum, thunder and lightning covering the dark sky.

Laughter filled the library as the rain outside beat the windows hard.

"Didn't take you as the animal killing type." A smile was bright on his eyes and soft on his lips.

"Yeah, well, also consider that I was 8 and I wanted to be a surgeon back then. Had I know the poor bunny was going to bleed to death I wouldn't have even thought it. And don't laugh; I was traumatized for months to come after that." They had been talking for almost an hour, time had been lost to them and the housekeeper decided to keep away until called.

"So after that you decided to be a reporter?" He asked, glad the conversation was so light-hearted.

"Well, my curious and inquisitive mind had me wanting to be anything that was weird or had to do with cutting up, patching up or traveling. I focused on journalism in Jr. High, school paper, that kind of thing." She had loosened up after a while, forgetting her almost nude state.

He hadn't known whether to talk about their date or just leave things the way they were. She seemed easy around him again and he was hesitant to change that. Silence reigned for a couple seconds, small furtive looks between the two filled the space and time.

"I normally like rain, from the inside I mean." She said breaking the silence. She stood up and went to the window, suddenly lost in thought. "It's like a long needed shower for these lands." She turned to walk back to her chair.

A bright light filled the room, followed very shortly by a loud CRASH!

"Ah!" Chloe practically jumped out of her skin. "That was a close one" she managed to stammer as she recovered from the shock. Lex got up and stood in front of her.

"Yes, probably within a couple feet. Are you okay, that was very loud." He said trying to be comforting, putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Yeah, that was just too loud." She looked up and was in trance just at the sight blue of his eyes. Before she knew what was happening his face was leaning down on hers.

"Wha." She managed to get out before his lips closed down on hers. He pulled her softly to him, tasting her softly, giving her a chance to get used to the feel of his lips on hers.

A thousand reactions passed through her mind that went from slapping him square in the face to throwing herself wildly at him, but her body didn't act out any of the scenarios, she just let herself be taken in the moment. The soft silk seemed to disappear thanks to her overly sensitive skin, and she felt naked against him. That was too much for her to handle.

She pulled quickly away, turning from him.

"I think my clothes should be ready." She got out before she left the library, leaving Lex behind with a look of veiled distraught on his face.

This is my comeback chapter, so please review. Wait for next chapter Moonlit Confessions.