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Ashley-loves-smallville: Thanks for ur review! Pete is going to come back later in the story. HERE COMES NELL. (sort of)

Chapter 3: Thoughts and Goodbyes

"Why in the world would I say something that stupid?" Lana thought to herself as she walked into the house from her car.

"Where the heck have you been Lana? I have been worried sick." Nell asked her.

"Did you read the note I left you on the counter?" Lana asked.

"What note?" Nell asked as Lana froze. Oh no, she had been in such a hurry she had forgotten to write one. Nell must have had everyone looking for her.

"Luckily enough Clark Kent told me that you had gone to Lex's for dinner." Nell sighed.

"I'm sorry, I closed the Talon up late and had to take a shower before going to dinner. I was in a hurry I probably imagined writing a note." Lana apologized.

" It's ok. What were you doing at Lex's anyways?" Her aunt asked.

" We had to discuss some business." Lana didn't like lying to Nell, even though she originally thought she was going there just for business.

"Ok well I am going to bed. Good night Lana." Nell hugged her.

"Good night, I'm going to leave early in the morning to say goodbye to Clark and Chloe." Lana told her.

"Alright. Goodnight again." Nell went to her bedroom.

Lana couldn't sleep that night she kept tossing around thinking about what Lex had told her, knowing that what he said was true. In the process of waiting for Clark to open up to her, she secretly started to love him more as a brother. Ever since the Nicodemus incident, she couldn't get that scene out of her head. Her putting the whipped cream on his lips with the irresistible urge to lick it off. However he beat her to it. The look in his eye told her that he might be enjoying it just as much as she was. Yet, somehow he knew it wasn't her. That image passed through her mind a hundred times that night, never ceasing to amaze her. " I can't believe it, I like Lex Luthor." She whispered out loud.

Meanwhile in Lex's head ((A/N: in his sexy shiny bald head.))

He lay awake in his king sized bed, having the same scene as Lana run through his head, in more intricate detail. Lana looked stunning in tight black pants with a chain from the front pocket to the back, and a black lacy tank top. ((A/N That is what she was wearing, right? Someone from the audience screams…I don't know gimme more Lex.)) Lana was closing the Talon early. What was she doing? She grabbed a can of whipped cream as Lex walked over to her. She sprayed a little bit on her finger. "Lana." Lex said as he reached where she was sitting. She took the finger with whipped cream on it and silenced him, causing the cream to cover his lips. Her eyes gleamed with excitement. He knew it was because of the Nicodemus so he licked it off before she could have the chance. She looked slightly disappointed.

"When she left she seemed really upset. Maybe I was wrong." Lex thought to himself. Rolling over he noticed that it was only 5:30 am. " I should apologize to her. I probably put her in an awkward position. I will do it first thing in the morning." Lex thought to himself. " I can't believe I even brought it up. What was I going to do if she did admit that she liked me?" he asked himself and drifted off to sleep.

Clark's house the next morning

"I can't believe your leaving" Lana said with tears in her eyes hugging Chloe and Clark.

" I know but we will be back next weekend to visit." Chloe also said fighting back tears.

" We'll always be friends no matter what." Clark told them. He wasn't one to cry or show that much emotion.

" Promise to call me as soon as you get there." Lana looked at Clark.

" They'll be back." Clark's father walked up to join the goodbye party.

" I know but it won't be the same." Chloe sighed.

" That is life, and part of growing up." Mrs. Kent also joined.

" We better get going," just as Clark spoke up a Ferrari pulled in.

" Good I didn't miss you." Lex stepped out of the car. "Sorry I'm late I couldn't sleep that well last night."

" Lex I'm glad you made it." Clark gave one of his best friends a hug.

" You take care in Metropolis it's a dangerous city. I know I've been there and made many mistakes. You promise to visit right?" Lex smiled.

" Next weekend." Lana smiled.

" Well as I said before we better get going Chloe." Clark reminded.

After another round of goodbyes, they drove off.

There is chapter 3. I hoped you liked as always. Don't worry Clark, Pete, and Chloe will all be back. Please review and tell me what you think.