Nothing's Left Part 19

Notes: Our story has come to the end of April and the Prom has arrived. Just to clarify, this is their Junior prom and they still have another year of high school left. Clark has made significant improvement in the month of April and will be able to go to Prom and walk and dance a little. We rejoin the story the morning of Prom in Lana's room. Hope you enjoy. As always I love reading all the reviews.

Lana laid on her bed, thinking. She rolled her head over and glanced at the clock on her bedside table. It read 4:02 a.m. She had gotten to bed on time that night, but could not fall asleep. Minutes turned to hours and before she knew it she was laying in the dark, awake at 4:03 in the morning. She picked up a small flashlight from the table and turned it on. She shined it on her ring that Clark had given a month ago. She went over that night in her head. When she saw that velvet box, it was like she left her body and was watching this scene from a movie screen. When she finally had realized what happened and kissed him, she knew their relationship had upgraded in some way. It no longer felt like they were two star crossed kids who were incapable of making the right decision for themselves. They started an adult relationship. This scared her for many reasons and was a big part of why she was staring at her beautiful ring with a flashlight at four in the morning. First of all, Clark and Lana were knocking on a door that would unlock a major uncharted territory. She never thought she would feel like this at such a young age. That night, Lana had a somewhat strange feeling that she hadn't really ever felt around anyone before. It was the feeling that she was ready for an adult relationship and all that came with the package, the perks and the disadvantages. The reason she didn't make the first move was very simple. She was scared out of her mind, just like any girl who was ready for her first time. She doubted Clark would ever start something of that magnitude for fear of hurting her or rushing her into something. Come to think of it, she realized they had never had a conversation even close to the subject of sex. She felt like she had to think this through now because Prom is famous for two things: spiked punch and sex after. She knew that she would overreact if something happened and she hadn't thought about. What she did know was that she loved Clark, so much that the mere thought of hugging him or holding his hand made her smile and feel bubbly on the inside. Her second worry besides sex was Paris. Lately, Clark had been rehabilitating and their relationship was amazing. She found herself not wanting to leave. Lana was there when Clark took his first steps without a cane, a feat no one expected him to ever do again. She had been so happy, she cried. Seeing him happy and feeling complete peace for the first time was feelings she never wanted to lose. Lana knew that there was a good chance he would wait for her to come back, but what if they fell out of love while she was gone and someone else wanted to take her place. What if she fell for someone in Paris. She didn't want to fall for anybody, but she knew sometimes you can't control who you're in love with. When she was with Whitney she was totally happy, but then she got to know Clark and saw that she was missing something. In the end the question she had to debate with herself was, is it worth the risk to go to Paris? She then flung her head back onto the pillow. "I don't know,"she whispered.

Then the flashlight went out.

Later in the day at about 4:30 in the afternoon . . . .

Clark was in the loft putting the finishing touches on his bow tie. He went classic for the prom with an all black tuxedo and a black tie. He walked up to the mirror with his comb and fixed his hair how he wanted it which was pretty much just like normal. He heard clunking footsteps coming up the stairs and turned around to see Pete dressed in his black tuxedo. "Hey Clark, you almost ready?"Pete asked. "Yeah, What time are you picking up Chloe?"Clark asked. "About Six. What about Lana?"Pete asked him. "I'm picking her up at 6:15 sharp. Plus, I got Lex to lend me his limo so we'll be riding in style,"Clark said flashing his pearly whites. "Are you nervous?"Pete asked his friend. "Why would I be nervous?"Clark asked oblivious to what Pete was about to say. "Well tonight's the big night when you see Lana all pretty and then after prom, well you know what's after prom don't you Clark? It's your big chance,"Pete said egging him on.

"I don't know. Lana and I haven't even talked about . . .that. Even if that would happen it would be none of your business. I swear you're turning into a smuttier version of my mother,"Clark said being sarcastic. "Well Clark you need to think about these things before they just come up and surprise you,"Pete said trying to act like his comments had good intentions. "You know it's not like I haven't thought about it, it's just I don't want to push her into something she's not ready for and be an insensitive jerk and ruin the great thing we have going right now. Plus, it's never even come up and I can see how awkward that conversation would be. And finally, where would we do it anyway. We've got no where to go and the first time should be special,"Clark said making his point. "Use the back of the limo,"Pete said. "No Way. No. Use the back of the limo. Hey why not just do it on the front lawn of the school. I mean what's more romantic than having stars over your head right?"Clark said being sarcastic yet again. "Fine. Jeese. It was just a suggestion. I never said you had to do it. A simple no would do fine. It's none of my business anyway. . . .Well I'll see you two lovebirds there okay,"Pete said walking down the stairs.

Clark went inside and opened the fridge to look at Lana's corsage. He thought it was beautiful. It was an arrangement of pink roses. He set it safely in the fridge and went and set down on the couch. He looked around the living room not knowing what to do. He had a lot of time to kill before Lex's driver got there so he just stared at his hands. His mother came down the stairs and saw this very amusing sight of her son staring at his hands out of boredom. "You could watch some t.v. before you go. You don't have to sit there in silence,"Martha said breaking his trance.

"I kinda like the quiet. It helps me think,"Clark said. "You look very handsome, Clark. You and Lana are going to have a great time. I just want to tell you that your father and I are so proud of you and everything you overcame this year. I just want you to know that,"Martha said with a sad look. "Thanks mom,"Clark said getting up and pulling his mom into a hug. After a moment, there was a knock at the door. Jonathon came down the stairs opened the door to find a man in a suit and a black hat. "Good evening sir,"The man said. "Good evening,"Jonathon replied.

"I'm here to pick up Mr. Clark Kent for his prom,"the man said very professional. Jonathon nodded and looked to Clark. "Well have a good time,"Jonathon said with a smile.

I'm sorry but you'll have to wait to get the conclusion of Prom. I promise it won't be a long wait. Send in your reviews and I'll post it faster.