A/N: I'm trying at the romance angle now. I hope I do the characters justice. Oh and one more thing. "this" is a direct quote from the character 'this' is what the character is thinking! Got it? ok good! Have fun!
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Title: Summer's End
Characters: Clark/Chloe; Lex/Chloe
Disclamer: I own nothing except this piece of writing. So no sueing. Thanks!
Feedback: Yes please. It's nice to read!
Summary: Lex wants to help Chloe understand Clark, help her to make Clark want her more. In the process he ends up falling for Chloe, making her choose between the one she has loved since the beginning, and the one she has grown to love. Choosing between the two will be one of the hardest decisions she has to make, leaving one of the men she loves, heartbroken.
Prologue:
He was running late as usual. She sat on her porch waiting for some sign of headlights, but nothing. Minutes passed and still she sat. This was their first official date and already it seemed to be a disaster. She was upset. Who wouldn't be. After an hour and half passed she gave up. She walked inside and just sat in her room and the tears seemed to take over. She should have known this would happen. Anything that seemed to be too good to be true for her, would end up being so far away. The man she gave her heart too, seemed to be unreachable. No matter how many chances she seemed to give him, she always ended up in the same situation. She did love him, but she didn't know how much more of this she could take.
Chapter One: School's Out
It was the last day of school until summer officially started. You could already feel the incredible heat wave that seemed to be pouring over Smallville. This summer was going to be the hottest one yet. Chloe was in Principle Kwan's office retrieving the keys to the school so she could work on the torch through the summer. She got a summer internship through the local paper, but turned it down. She was holding out for bigger and better things.
"Miss Sullivan, I want to see no one else on school premisis without permission. No gallabanting around with your friends. If I hear about anything that goes wrong, you'll be out as editor and will be making stops at detention next year regularly." Kwan said without hesitation.
Chloe rolled her eyes and answered with a "yes sir" or "I know sir".
She gladly took the keys and trailed off towards the Torch office. While all the other kids were out having fun, she would be indoors. She entered the office to find Clark, Pete and Lana sitting around the computer.
"Ok, this is weird. Thought you guys would be long gone by now." She walked over to see what they were looking at.
Lana turned her head,"Whitney's coming home. Pete said he read an article that was on the front page of the Daily Planet. I had to see for myself, and he was right."
"So, the quarterback-hero is returning," Chloe glanced towards Clark's direction. "So where does that leave you Lana?"
Lana removed her eyes from Chloe and looked at the ground. "I..I'm not sure, I was just so happy to hear that he was ok and he was coming home."
Clark cringed at the question. He has been pining for Lana as far back as Chloe could remember. It irked her so much to see him make a fool out of himself, not to mention it made her sick to her stomach.
Pete stood up, "Well, we're outta here. Chloe are you going to meet us at the Talon later? We were going to catch the movie that's playing this weekend. It's annual fright night." he sounded excited.
She wasn't however, "Sounds tempting, but I'll pass. Besides I have to finish stuff up here."
"Aw come on Chlo, you'll have plenty of time to work here during the summer," Clark was trying to talk her into going. She knew why he just didn't say it. He didn't want Lana to be uncomfortable.
Lana and Pete were headed out the door while Clark stayed behind for an answer.
"Clark, I'm serious I have too much to do. Fours a crowd don't ya think. I'm not into scary movies anyways, you should know that by now."
Clark knew she was making excuses but he still tried anyways. "Yeah Yeah, I know they always end up making the girl out to be defenseless."
"Not only that Clark but they usually get some actress who can't even act. Like Tori Spelling to play the roll. I'm just not into seeing things like that." She was done arguing.
Clark left Chloe to catch up with the others. It always seemed like she ended up being by herself anyways. It wasn't by choice but she was getting used to it. She sat down at her trusty computer and began to type.
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Later that day:
As he turned to leave with his coffee in hand, he did not notice the girl walking right in front of him.
*BAM*
"Oh just great. Perfect. And my day was going so well. Thanks for the lovley brown stain!" Chloe hussled over to the counter to grab a napkin and some water.
"Oh jesus, I'm so sorry I didn't see you. Miss Sullivan?" He replied.
"Yeah, that's me, but now with an extra stain. Ugh, I just bought this shirt too."
"Well if it's any consolation, that shirt doesn't really suit you." He handed her some extra napkins.
"Gee, thanks for the compliment. Why is it that I don't like you. Oh yeah that's why." She rolled her eyes and started to head for the door mumbling about changing.
"You don't like me? I never gave you a reason not to Chloe," Lex pleaded wondering what on earth he'd done for her to be so cold towards him. Sure they knew of each other, but not really officially got to know the other.
She turned towards him noticing his quite questionable look. "Listen, Mr. Luthor. Not to burst your bubble, but we're not exactly friends, nor are we aqaintances. I know you because of Clark. So if you'll excuse me."
Chloe pushed him aside still trying to wipe away the extra coffee that was dripping down the front of her.
"What are you doing here anyways?" he asked still watching her.
"Well for your information, I decided that I would meet with some friends. You know what those are right?" she answered looking up at him.
"If your talking about Lana, Pete and Clark they already left. Actually about 10 minutes ago. It didn't seem like they were waiting for anyone. And yes Chloe, I do have friends." He chuckled.
"Great. I'm forgotten again. Oh and I never said you didn't have friends. I know you have at least one!" She sighed lightly and started to walk away.
Lex was intrigued by their converstations. He didn't really know why, and usually just brushed it aside. He followed her outside, "Well take care Miss Sullivan. I'm sure I'll be seeing you around."
"Oh goody for me." Chloe climbed into her car and headed home. She was a little pissed about her friends ditching her, but lately it seemed to be happening more and more. She was actually getting used to it.
'Guess it's just me and my trusty laptop tonight. Maybe I'll even rent a movie. I guess it's better this way, at least I don't have to sit there through the whole Pete and Clark stumbling over Lana.'
TBC
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Title: Summer's End
Characters: Clark/Chloe; Lex/Chloe
Disclamer: I own nothing except this piece of writing. So no sueing. Thanks!
Feedback: Yes please. It's nice to read!
Summary: Lex wants to help Chloe understand Clark, help her to make Clark want her more. In the process he ends up falling for Chloe, making her choose between the one she has loved since the beginning, and the one she has grown to love. Choosing between the two will be one of the hardest decisions she has to make, leaving one of the men she loves, heartbroken.
Prologue:
He was running late as usual. She sat on her porch waiting for some sign of headlights, but nothing. Minutes passed and still she sat. This was their first official date and already it seemed to be a disaster. She was upset. Who wouldn't be. After an hour and half passed she gave up. She walked inside and just sat in her room and the tears seemed to take over. She should have known this would happen. Anything that seemed to be too good to be true for her, would end up being so far away. The man she gave her heart too, seemed to be unreachable. No matter how many chances she seemed to give him, she always ended up in the same situation. She did love him, but she didn't know how much more of this she could take.
Chapter One: School's Out
It was the last day of school until summer officially started. You could already feel the incredible heat wave that seemed to be pouring over Smallville. This summer was going to be the hottest one yet. Chloe was in Principle Kwan's office retrieving the keys to the school so she could work on the torch through the summer. She got a summer internship through the local paper, but turned it down. She was holding out for bigger and better things.
"Miss Sullivan, I want to see no one else on school premisis without permission. No gallabanting around with your friends. If I hear about anything that goes wrong, you'll be out as editor and will be making stops at detention next year regularly." Kwan said without hesitation.
Chloe rolled her eyes and answered with a "yes sir" or "I know sir".
She gladly took the keys and trailed off towards the Torch office. While all the other kids were out having fun, she would be indoors. She entered the office to find Clark, Pete and Lana sitting around the computer.
"Ok, this is weird. Thought you guys would be long gone by now." She walked over to see what they were looking at.
Lana turned her head,"Whitney's coming home. Pete said he read an article that was on the front page of the Daily Planet. I had to see for myself, and he was right."
"So, the quarterback-hero is returning," Chloe glanced towards Clark's direction. "So where does that leave you Lana?"
Lana removed her eyes from Chloe and looked at the ground. "I..I'm not sure, I was just so happy to hear that he was ok and he was coming home."
Clark cringed at the question. He has been pining for Lana as far back as Chloe could remember. It irked her so much to see him make a fool out of himself, not to mention it made her sick to her stomach.
Pete stood up, "Well, we're outta here. Chloe are you going to meet us at the Talon later? We were going to catch the movie that's playing this weekend. It's annual fright night." he sounded excited.
She wasn't however, "Sounds tempting, but I'll pass. Besides I have to finish stuff up here."
"Aw come on Chlo, you'll have plenty of time to work here during the summer," Clark was trying to talk her into going. She knew why he just didn't say it. He didn't want Lana to be uncomfortable.
Lana and Pete were headed out the door while Clark stayed behind for an answer.
"Clark, I'm serious I have too much to do. Fours a crowd don't ya think. I'm not into scary movies anyways, you should know that by now."
Clark knew she was making excuses but he still tried anyways. "Yeah Yeah, I know they always end up making the girl out to be defenseless."
"Not only that Clark but they usually get some actress who can't even act. Like Tori Spelling to play the roll. I'm just not into seeing things like that." She was done arguing.
Clark left Chloe to catch up with the others. It always seemed like she ended up being by herself anyways. It wasn't by choice but she was getting used to it. She sat down at her trusty computer and began to type.
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Later that day:
As he turned to leave with his coffee in hand, he did not notice the girl walking right in front of him.
*BAM*
"Oh just great. Perfect. And my day was going so well. Thanks for the lovley brown stain!" Chloe hussled over to the counter to grab a napkin and some water.
"Oh jesus, I'm so sorry I didn't see you. Miss Sullivan?" He replied.
"Yeah, that's me, but now with an extra stain. Ugh, I just bought this shirt too."
"Well if it's any consolation, that shirt doesn't really suit you." He handed her some extra napkins.
"Gee, thanks for the compliment. Why is it that I don't like you. Oh yeah that's why." She rolled her eyes and started to head for the door mumbling about changing.
"You don't like me? I never gave you a reason not to Chloe," Lex pleaded wondering what on earth he'd done for her to be so cold towards him. Sure they knew of each other, but not really officially got to know the other.
She turned towards him noticing his quite questionable look. "Listen, Mr. Luthor. Not to burst your bubble, but we're not exactly friends, nor are we aqaintances. I know you because of Clark. So if you'll excuse me."
Chloe pushed him aside still trying to wipe away the extra coffee that was dripping down the front of her.
"What are you doing here anyways?" he asked still watching her.
"Well for your information, I decided that I would meet with some friends. You know what those are right?" she answered looking up at him.
"If your talking about Lana, Pete and Clark they already left. Actually about 10 minutes ago. It didn't seem like they were waiting for anyone. And yes Chloe, I do have friends." He chuckled.
"Great. I'm forgotten again. Oh and I never said you didn't have friends. I know you have at least one!" She sighed lightly and started to walk away.
Lex was intrigued by their converstations. He didn't really know why, and usually just brushed it aside. He followed her outside, "Well take care Miss Sullivan. I'm sure I'll be seeing you around."
"Oh goody for me." Chloe climbed into her car and headed home. She was a little pissed about her friends ditching her, but lately it seemed to be happening more and more. She was actually getting used to it.
'Guess it's just me and my trusty laptop tonight. Maybe I'll even rent a movie. I guess it's better this way, at least I don't have to sit there through the whole Pete and Clark stumbling over Lana.'
TBC
