Title: Wish

Rating: PG, probably going to change a bit in the next chapter...

Pairing: Light Chloe/Lex...unless the romantic side of me gets the better of me. :gurgles:

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Smallville

Notes: Thanks to those who have kept on reading and reviewing, you make me oh so happy =D! Knight/m and Kortbone, yes Lex is around his 20's, 23 like you said Kortbone, and the reason he is still with the Kents will be in the next chapter, for you see... I forgot to write it in at Chapter 2 or 3. Sorry about that. ; I hope when I do write it, it makes sense and I am glad you both are enjoying the story!! I hope it continues to, truly I do!

Author: Silent Train Conductor

Chapter 5

Lex snapped shut the yearbook, Clark's eyes were just boring into his soul. Something that Lex just couldn't take. Chloe and Pete noticed the harsh action with unease, and Chloe comfortingly put her hand on Lex's shoulder.

"Are you all right Lex?" She questioned lightly. Lex looked up at her and quickly looked back down and swallowed.

"I'm fine." He lied, evenly. How could he tell her that 'Kal' used to be his best friend in another world? Yet Clark was still the same, he kept on being a mystery and kept on saving people's lives, even though he seems to be truly unhappy. Why? Lex grunted and stood up from the chair and handed back the yearbook to Chloe with a smile.

"Thank you Chloe, for everything." As he made way to go out through the door, he stopped and turned to face Clark's former friends. "If you two want to join me in looking for Kal...than I welcome you to. After all, if I want to talk to him...I need someone who seems to know him." Chloe's eyes sparkled at the mention of going and Pete just shook his head.

"I don't know man; I hear Mr. Peterson holds Kal on a pretty short leash." Of course, Lex wondered, how could he have quickly erased the thought of someone besides the Kents raising Clark? Lex again wondered if Mr. Peterson was the cause of such pain in Clark's...Kal's life. No, Lex shook his head; if anybody was to blame it could only be himself. He was after all, the one who made the wish.

"Right." Lex nodded, "Maybe it would be better if I just looked for him." Even if Clark's former chums weren't willing to go with him, he would manage. Somehow. Maybe if just Chloe came along? Lex looked to her and she seemed to be shooting Pete death glances. Chloe caught Lex watching her and she blushed and managed to stammer out.

"I-I'm still going, after all...I want to be the first to solve the mystery that is Kal Peterson." Chloe again gave a large smile and stepped towards Lex as well as the doorway. Lex bowed slightly and held his arms out.

"After you." He murmured softly, and Chloe's face just gave another deeper shade of red in gratitude. Pete smiled at the two and gave Lex the thumbs up sign, he himself knowing the crush Chloe had on Lex, and was pretty sure it went the other way around as well.

OOooOO

Chloe followed Lex at a steady pace, and noticed he came in his Porche. Lex opened the door for her, and held it so until she got in. He then made his way to his side of the car and got in as well. He turned on the car with a turn of the key and he let his gaze fall onto the car's time.

"2:30" He sighed heavily, his mind wondering just how long he had spent at the high school. What day is it?

"What day is it?" Lex commented, voicing his thoughts. Chloe puzzled at the sudden question, gave Lex a look of amusement.

"What day? Sunday Lex, the day of rest." Chloe shifted in her seat and turned to look out of the window, even though they weren't moving. Sunday? Lex's brows furrowed.

"So tell me, why were you working?" Chloe turned back to Lex with a slight smile tugging at her lips.

"Because to me, it isn't working. Besides," Chloe shrugged, "I had to finish up, and I had to take advantage that the principal let's me come in on Sundays, thanks to you." Chloe again gave Lex a smile, and Lex managed to take her charm and smiled back. Finally the car started to move, and Lex keeping his eyes on the road began to question Chloe on Clark.

"So where does he live?" Chloe knew that the 'he' was referring to Kal, and found it odd that Lex seemed to know nothing about the Petersons, after all it was his job to know Smallville like the back of his hand.

"On Peterson Farm, Lex." Lex knew that. He figured he had to know that, funny though, how he never truly heard of Peterson back over...wherever he came from. He let his mind wander as he was driving along the road. Was this place forever going to be his home? He looked to Chloe in the passenger seat next to him, would it be so bad? After all, everyone seemed to genuinely care for him. His father wasn't around to torment him, and well...

"Lex?" Chloe's voice snapped him out of his reverie. "Do you even know where you are going?" Lex glanced back at the road and he noticed that he had no clue where he was driving to. But a little voice in the back of his head was nagging at him and that he did know.

"Lex?" Chloe questioned again, starting to worry about her friend and how he seemed to be deathly quiet.

"Of course I know where I am going."

"Really, because I could've sworn that the Peterson farm was the other way." Lex nodded, expecting that, but he was still compelled to take the road they were on. Call it Destiny playing its fiddle once more.

"We won't find Clark there."

"I thought we were looking for Kal?" Chloe questioned, puzzled.

Lex did not respond.

OOooOO

Why wasn't Clark here!? Lex kicked a stone off of the bridge and into the stream that ran below. Chloe was a bit frightened at her friend's behavior. It was unlike Lex to show such frustration, why was he even looking for Kal anyway, or was it Clark? Chloe bit her lip, a habit she could never truly get rid of, and made her way towards Lex who was leaning against the bridge's rail. Chloe leaned on the bridge, as well and gave a side glance to Lex. He seemed to be deeply focused onto the sight under him.

"He is not here Chloe, he should be here." Lex whispered softly. Chloe rubbed her hand along his back, as a friendly gesture.

"It's all right Lex; he is probably at the farm. No need to worry about it. Let's just get in the car and—"

"No." Lex cried out forcefully. "You don't understand! He's supposed to be here." Lex cried out angrily, and after seeing the look Chloe had plastered onto her face, his voice softened. "I'm sorry..." He turned back to look at his reflection in the water. Chloe merely gave his shoulder a squeeze, signifying she accepted his apology. Together they stood quietly, looking over the rail to the watery depths below.

OOooOO

Jonathan Kent was speeding, something he hardly ever did. He had to find Lex; Martha was getting panicky, insisting that Lex should go see a doctor as soon as possible. Jonathan argued with her and tried to convince her that Lex was fine, just a bit off balance. Martha glared at him and told him that if he didn't come back with Lex in tow, he was going to sleep with the chickens tonight. Jonathan was worried for Lex as well, and he had been looking for him all over town.

To busy looking out the windows searching for his boy, he failed to notice the Porche parked in the middle of the road until it was far too late. He quickly swerved, hoping to avoid collision with the car and found out he was headed straight for....his son. Jonathan tried to get the brakes in time, but somehow he couldn't, and if he did, they didn't seem to be working. Well Martha, Jonathan gulped and closed his eyes, no sleeping with chickens tonight, horror filled his form as he again realized that he was about to kill his son. Please forgive me...was his last thought as darkness claimed him.

OOooOO

Lex and Chloe turned at the screeching of tires and noticed the pickup heading right towards them. He felt Chloe's grip harden beside him and he closed his eyes in acceptance, it seemed that he wasn't supposed to find Clark at all. Destiny was merely leading him to his death; his only regret was that Chloe had to join him. He squeezed Chloe back and braced himself for impact...

To be continued...

A/N: Raise your hands if you saw that one coming XB Sorry if this chapter seems short =/ I'm hoping to improve with action sequences, please tell me what I need to work on...