A/N: OMG it's Saturday! LOL I hope you guys enjoy it. This chapter is a little longer than the other ones. Adding a disclaimer too so nobody sues me!

Disclaimer: The song "This is the night" is sung by Clay Aiken and is property of RCA Records. I don't own it, although if I did I would be so rich!

Chapter 6: An end that came too soon

Chloe was counting down the minutes until Clark would pick her up. She had bought a yellow silk gown that flowed to her ankles. One spaghetti strap hung on her right shoulder while the other shoulder was strapless. The long v-neck showed just enough skin where it was sexy and not trashy. She bought matching strap heels, but made sure it wouldn't make her tall enough to surpass Clark. She put her hair up and fitted a bright yellow sunflower to hold it in place. To top off her outfit, she placed a diamond choker necklace around her neck.

Chloe stepped in front of the mirror and was amazed at the reflection. Taking in her appearance she twirled around so many times that it was making her dizzy. She honestly felt like a princess and this night was going to be her fairytale come true. Now she was awaiting the arrival of her prince charming.

Lana had come in to see her friend before she left with her date.

"Wow, Chloe, you look amazing."

"Yeah, I do don't I."

Both girls giggled and the doorbell rang. Looking at each other they smiled and both hurried down the stairs. Lana reached the door first and swung it open. Before them stood a handsome young man dressed very sharply.

"Pete!" Lana sounded excited.

"Pete? I didn't know you were taking Lana," Chloe exclaimed.

Pete walked in and took in the beauty of the two girls. "Yeah, somebody had to escort the beauty that is Lana Lang. But then again if Clark doesn't get here fast, I have a free arm."

"I'll have to resist the urge Pete, although you do look stunning, I'll wait for Clark. You and Lana go ahead and we'll meet up with you later."

"Ok, but you owe me a dance!"

"It's a deal." Chloe watched her friends drive off while she waited.

Clark was running a few minutes late. She decided to wait for him outside on the porch. She sat on their swing looking for some sign of headlights. She knew he would show up, he had to, he promised her.

It was getting a bit chilly and the last time she checked the time the dance had already started. She tried calling his house but his mom said he left well over two hours ago. Yet still she sat waiting. She was getting upset but she refused to cry. It would ruin her make up and besides that she promised herself that she wouldn't cry over Clark Kent anymore. This night was different though. Tonight was supposed to be their night. The one that was supposed to bring them closer together. After the two hour mark hit, she was done. She went inside and up to her room. It happened again. This time she wouldn't forgive him. Why would he do this to her. Not even a phone call. No common courtesy to let her down easily.

She reached over her nightstand and grabbed the phone.

"Hello."

"Hey it's me, Chloe."

"Yes I know who it is. How's the dance?"

"I wouldn't know. Have you seen Clark, he was supposed to be here like two hours ago, and he hasn't called."

"What? Chloe I'm so sorry, no I haven't heard or seen him as of late."

"Oh, ok I was just checking. You know I would feel bad if something happened to him."

"So tell me about your dress."

"Nah, it's nothing special. Listen I'm going to go. I didn't feel like going anyways. It's kind of a relief."

He knew she was lying. Everything has been building up to tonight. She always talked about it when the met. He wasn't going to let her miss it for the world.

"Chloe, stay put, don't change. I'm sending a car over with a surprise."

"Lex, I don't like surprises."

"Just trust me ok?"

"Ok. Bye."

Lex hung up the phone with a smirk. He quickly showered and put on one of his pressed suits. On the way out he stopped in the hallway and took a white lily from the vase nearby. His driver pulled up and Lex got into the limo.

"Where to sir?"

"The Sullivan household Walter."

"Yes sir."

What he didn't tell Chloe was that he was going to be the surprise. He didn't like attending any sort of town dance or really anything to do with dances period. It just wasn't his thing. This one at least would have a variety of age groups and not just tied down to one of those silly high school ones.

Chloe heard a car pull up and peered out of the window. Lex sent a car alright, a long black stretched limo. She smiled to herself. He could be really genuine sometimes. Too bad other people couldn't see that part of him. She headed downstairs and outside. As she approached the car, the door opened. She stepped back and was surprised to see the man who stood before her.

"Lex? What..why? how?"

"One question at a time Chloe."

He approached her handing her the single lily and making his arm available for her to take.

"You deserve to be there. You look amazing by the way."

Blushing she took his arm and he led her into the vehicle. The whole drive to the town hall was full of silence. Lex couldn't help but stare at the beauty before him. She looked simply elegant and pure. He never saw her in such a light before. He knew he wasn't supposed to be feeling this way about her but something inside him told him it felt right.

The limo pulled up and already people were staring. Lex had stepped out first offering his hand to Chloe. When they had walked in everyone turned. Then the whispers began. Chloe knew it would happen she was just praying that they didn't assume she was another one of his floozies. The dance floor was empty. Chloe spotted Pete and Lana, and as she started to walk over to them Lex twirled her around.

"It's a shame to leave the dance floor empty. What do you say? Dance with me?"

"I thought you'd never ask Mr. Luthor."

The lights were dim and as they walked out onto the dance floor, Lex took a hold of Chloe's right hand.

When the world wasn't upside down, I could take all the time I had

But I'm not going to wait when a moment can vanish so fast

'Cuz every kiss is a kiss you can never get back

His right hand traced the curve in her back and rested on her lower back right above her rear. Her free hand lay upon his shoulder. There was no space between them.

Lift me up in your eyes

If you told me that is what Heaven is, well, you'd be right

I've been waiting forever for this

This is the night

Every now and then they would share a glance. He smelled so incredible. She wasn't supposed to have these kinds of feelings for him. She was supposed to be here with Clark but at that moment with Lex on the dance floor took away any memory of her so called friend. He was so smooth. His moves were perfect. She liked the feeling of his hands on her. Not in a sexual way, well maybe a little, but being there in his arms. It made her feel safe.

When the answer to all my dreams is as close as a touch away

Why am I here holding back what I'm trying to say?

Lift me up in your eyes

If you told me that is what Heaven is, well, you'd be right

He leaned in closer to her ear, whispering ever so softly. "You're a good dancer."

It sent chills down her spine. Automatically she moved her hand to his chest and leaned in closer. He moved his hand up her back to the center of her neck. He caressed it softly taking every breath of her into him.

Hold me close to your heart

I would go with you to the ends of the Earth and we'll fly

I've been waiting forever for this

This is the night

Everyone just stood there in awe of the two. They were the only ones on the dance floor and they didn't care. What they didn't notice was the boy in the shadows looking on with a broken heart. He wanted to be the one who was touching her like that. Having someone else's hands on her made him even angrier, but how could he be. Lex was his friend, he didn't want him as an enemy or for that matter competition.

This is the night where we capture forever and our tomorrows begin

After tonight, we will never be lonely again

Lift me up in your eyes

If you told me that is what Heaven is, well, you'd be right

Hold me close to your heart

I would go with you to the ends of the Earth and we'll fly

I've been waiting forever for this

This is the night

The song came to an end and still there they stood, swaying back and forth to no music at all. Each of them feeling something for the other that they knew was wrong. However they could never admit it to themselves that what they wanted was so close. Just as it seemed one part of her heart was breaking, the other was coming alive.