Clark took me home at twelve-thirty the next day since the doctors said I was healthy enough to go home. He helped me pack my things and he also told about Chloe. She was total pissed at Clark for two reasons. One was that kiss and the other one was that Clark quit The Torch. He never told me why though.
He dropped my stuff off at my house, and then took me to his house. His parents were really happy to see me, safe and well. We sat down for a while and had a little something to eat. Hospital food is gross so I was really glad that I was getting home made food. Then later on, Clark showed me his 'fortress of solitude' as he refers it to. He aided me up the stairs and then we sat down.
"So, do you think we've officially a couple yet?" I wasn't sure how to answer that. I've never been in a real relationship like this before and as someone has told me before, good relationships should be trust of trust. I haven't told him everything about me yet.
"Not too sure. Maybe if I told you something that I should have told you earlier and something that I've never told anyone else, it might make a difference."
"Uh... OK then Peyton. Shoot."
"You probably know about the meteor shower that happened here in 1989, right?" He nodded in agreement and I continued. "Well, my parents took me and my brother to Smallville for the day. When they were in a store, I wondered off into the street... that's when the first of the meteors crashed. I started running to avoid them but I tripped over and another meteor crashed in front and me. Parts broke off and cut me in the head. The fragments of it went into my bloodstream and ever since that day, I've been able to control people just by thinking." Clark was in complete shock but he probably didn't believe me. "You don't believe me, huh?"
"I do Peyton, I really do. So, you've not told anyone else... not even your parents?" I shook my head then he brushed his hair back. "You actually trust me with something as big as this?"
"Yeah, I guess you know what it's like to keep a secret, huh?" He looked confused. "Everyone has their own dark secrets, don't they?"
"Um... yeah and..." He paused and started to look a little worried. Maybe he's never let anyone in on his secrets before, just like me.
"And what?"
"I want to tell you mine." At that moment, I heard footsteps coming up the stairs, to the loft. A bald man who looked like he was in his mid 20s appeared. Clark walked over to him and shook his hand.
"Lex, what brings you here?" Clark sounded like he want the dude to leave, and quickly.
"Just thought I should come and visit my friend. And who's this lovely lady behind you Clark?" Was he meaning me? Man, isn't he posh!
"Uh... Lex met Peyton Willis. Peyton, this is Lex Luthor." I stood up and walked over to him, then shook his hand.
"Hello Peyton. Well, sorry for the short meeting but I better be going. My father's scheduled a board meeting to try and take over my Smallville division. See you later Clark." After that was said, Lex went out of the barn and Clark and I sat back down.
"So, what were you going to tell me Clark?" He looked unsure now. Maybe he changed his mind; think he can't trust me or something.
"See how you mentioned the meteor shower earlier? I'm kinda the cause of it happening." Now I was really confused. But he continued anyway. "I'm not from around here and no I don't mean I'm not from Smallville. I'm not even human. I'm from a planet called Krypton but my biological parents sent me here when the planet exploded. I came here on the day of the meteor shower. It was like a cover for me." Whoa, that was big.
"Wow." That was all I could say. It was a lot to take in but I understood. He probably felt like me at times too. "So... do you have any kind of powers or stuff like that?" What a stupid question to ask, but yes I had to ask it.
"Yeah. I have super-strength, super speed, x-ray vision and heat vision. I can't die either. And my parents think I'm going to get more abilities soon." Then, Clark's eyes widened and he placed his hands over his ears. Something had to be wrong.
"Clark! Clark, what the hell is happening?" He had fallen to the ground now, still clutching his ears in pain. But suddenly, he looked perfectly fine. He got back onto his feet and pulled me in a hug. "Are you OK? What thefcuk just happened?"
"I'll tell you later, but I need to do something. I'll be right back." He ran down the stairs, got something from a drawer and ran outside. I looked out the window and saw his mother heading towards the barn. Clark spoke to her then she came to the loft. He probably told his mom to talk to me.
"Hi Mrs. Kent." She sat down beside me and kindly smiled.
"Hi Peyton. What have you and Clark been up to then?" Oh my god, she thinks we were doing it! I wouldn't even think of doing it here.
"Just talking about some things. And Lex Luthor also came by to see Clark. Do you know what was wrong with Clark?" Suddenly, there was this loud crash coming from what I thought would be a cellar of some sort. I ran as fast as I could go without hurting myself, towards the storm cellar. Now there was a blinding light coming from it and when I got closer to it, it disappeared. I quickly ran down the stairs and I saw Clark lying on the ground, beside some silver thing. I kneeled down at his side and started shaking him. "Clark, are you alright?"
"Uh... yeah. Just a little shaken up." I was in a lot of pain now because of all that running I done. "Are you OK Peyton? You look a little unwell."
"I'll be fine, but what happened back there?" I was a little shaken up to, and I also felt like I was going to throw up. Clark got up and then helped me to my feet as well, and then his parents rushed down. They looked shocked to see me down here.
"Clark," his father said sternly as he pointed to the large metal object behind us. I looked at Clark when he mouthed 'It's OK' to his dad. After that, his father's expression turned angry very quickly. "Does she know?" She? SHE? I do have a name you know!
"Dad, yes Peyton does know my secret, there's nothing wrong with that!" Clark sounded pretty mad now. He's probably never told anyone his secret before and his parents might think I can't be trusted with a burden like this.
"Clark, I better go. Talk to you later." With that said, I left the cellar and called my dad. Within ten minutes, my dad arrived and he took me home. The whole car ride home, I couldn't stop worrying about Clark and what was happening with him and his parents. He was getting into a lot of trouble because he shared his secret with me... well that's what I thought.
Once I got home, I went straight into my room. Jennifer hadn't been over to see my dad in a week and Dylan was staying at a friend's house. I had only been out of hospital a few hours and all this commotion had happened. It kinda made me feel upset, only just a little though. It was about eight-thirty when Clark called me. I felt a bit relieved when he did call; at least he was still allowed to talk to me.
"Hey Peyton." He sounded upset, I wondered why.
"Clark, what's wrong?"
"My parents went nuts after you left since I told them that you knew about me. But luckily, I'm not grounded." Good news. If he was grounded, I would end up dying of boredom. "But I might not be able to see you that much because I need to help my mom since she's gonna have a baby and all." Baby? He never mentioned anything about his mom being pregnant.
"You never told me your mom was pregnant."
"I thought I did, sorry if I forgot to tell you." He probably did tell me and I've forgot. It happens a lot.
"It's OK babe."
"Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, go right ahead." I thought I asked a lot.
"You net Lex earlier, well he's getting married next weekend and I'm the best man but I was wondering if you would like to be my date?" Wow. He was inviting me to be his date to Lex Luthor's wedding. I couldn't keep the excitement in.
"Of course! I mean yes, I would love to."
"Thanks Peyton. Well I've got homework to do, see you tomorrow."
"See you later Clark."
A/N: I got this chapter up quicker that I expected so please R&R because I want to know if you all like it! And I used a reviewers idea so I hope you don't mind.
