Chapter 3: Got it then it's Gone
I'm now going to incorporate Lex into the story, so I
hope you like it. He knows about Clark and Lana's
relationship.
As Clark drove over to Lex's mansion his thoughts were wondering. He was thinking about Lana, about his powers and about what could possibly happen between him and Lana later on that night. They both got off of their 2-week punishment, and could finally see each other outside of school. Yeah, they talked between some classes and had one-hour conversations on the phone, but to him it wasn't the same. He was not able to show his affection in his embracing hugs, powerful stares, or kisses. He missed her presence and her beautiful smile, he missed her with all his heart!
As he got closer and closer to Lex's he became nervous, for his mission was to ask Lex for condoms. He could have just gone to the store, but he was embarrassed and didn't really have any money. Going to Lex would lessen the embarrassment and been expense
free. He also hoped to get advice, advice he knew Pete could not give him maturely. Clark approached the driveway and went into Lex's office hoping to find Lex.
"Lex!"
"Hey Clark. Nice to see you again; I see that you finally got out of punishment. I was beginning to forget what you looked like." Lex said sarcastically as he walked up to him.
"It has been a while, hasn't it?" They gave each other a brief hug. Lex and Clark had a
strong friendship, at times there were secrets but who does not have them?
"So what's up Clark?"
" What, I can't visit my buddy with out something being up?"
"Yeah, but it's not your style. Don't be offended, your problems enlighten me...So what's up?"
Clark sighed and sat across from Lex and his desk.
"Promise me that his conversation will not escape this room." Clark said as he put on his serious face.
"What is it?" Lex answered, as he now became worried. "I promise."
"Ok...Umm...ahem," Clark cleared his throat. "Lana and I have been really serious lately, I'm pretty sure Chloe enlightened you on why Lana and I were grounded. We might want to go to the next level and I want to know if you can give me some...umm, well, you know, c-c condoms." Clark felt a little uneasy about discussing this matter, he leaned back in his chair
and ran a hand through his hair.
"Well Clark, I'm happy for you and Lana. But I don't think I should be the one to give th..."
"Lex, I know what you are about to say, but I'm asking you as a friend to help me out. I can't go to my parents about this and I'm broke. I really could use your help and your brotherly advice."
Lex felt very happy and flattered that Clark viewed him as a brother and came to him for advice. "Clark, sex is an big step in anay man's life, are you sure that you and Lana are
ready for this?"
"I guess I am, but if Lana's not ready I won't pressure her. I will wait as long as she wants."
" Is she ready?" You could tell by Lex's eyes that he got deeply interested in the conversation. He was learning more about his co-worker's personal life than wanted, but he stilled asked the punching questions.
"I don't know." Clark answered honestly. "She has been avoiding the topic lately."
"Did you guys have time to talk?"
"Yeah, on the phone for about an hour. I don't know if she being shy or if she doesn't want to anymore. I just want to have some protection just in case things get heated when we meet tonight."
"What do you to plan on doing?"
"Umm. We're going to see Alien Walkers and then go up to the apartment in the Talon."
"Wow, alone in an apartment… which happens to have a bed...I see."
"We both agreed to go there because we don't want any interruptions. Anytime something big is about to happen, whether it's a conversation or whatever it seems to always be interrupted."
Lex nodded but suddenly his eyes widened and his face displayed shock. "Wait, I have renovations being done at the Talon tonight!" Lex replied with a serious look
on his face.
"WHAT? I hope you're kidding!" Clark's face looked like he just felt his heart sink to his stomach.
Lex express lightened and he smiled coyly. "Yes I am Clark, lighten up."
"Damn it Lex!" Clark replied turning his shock to a smile.
Lex smiled again. "If you want to go all the way with Lana make sure you take it slow the first time…I'm sure she's still a virgin and you don't want to hurt her too much. Make sure you know what you are doing and be careful."
Clark nodded knowingly. "Ok, now give me what I want," he said with a boyish grin.
"Ok, I'll give you what you want if you give me what I want."
"What would that be?"
"A quick game of pool." Lex said and smiled.
At 7:30 Clark pulled up to Lana's house in the truck. He wore a blue muscle tee shirt and blue faded jeans. Lana was sitting on her porch and when she saw Clark and a bright smile came across her face. She got up and walked over to the truck. Lana wore a pink topwith a blue demin jacket over it and jeans. Clark got out and gazed straight into in her eyes; she knew that she was the only one to receive that look, and she knew it was because he loved her.
"I missed you." He whispered before he embraced her into his arms.
"I missed you too." Lane replied.Their lips drew closer and closer, until they finally collided in
sweet and harmonic passion. Lana felt happy and loved but at the same time, confused and upset. Clark finally withdrew from their passionate kiss and quietly gasped for air.
"Wow, I haven't been able to do that in a long while."
Clark smiled.
"Yeah, I missed that," Lana said as Clark let her go and escorted her to the truck. He then took the driver's side, and headed for the movie theater.
The ride to the movie theater was silent, and Clark could feel Lana was pulling away from him. When they got there, Clark bought the tickets and popcorn.
A little into the movie Clark and Lana both wanted to leave, because the movie turned out to be terrible.
" Clark," Lana whispered. "Did you see that"?
"What?"
"The string that helped that alien fly?"
"Yeah, this movie sucks. I would think 2005 movie's would have better special effects."
"Let's just go to the Talon."
"Ok."
It was 8:40 when they got to the Talon, which normally closed at 9:00pm. There were a few consumers left, and Hannah was left to close up.
"Hey Lana, you're back early. You still want me to
close up?"
"Yeah, close everything up. We are just going to head
upstairs."
" Ok, don't do anything I wouldn't do...which is not
much." Hannah winked.
Clark smiled and stared at Lana, but she turned away
and led him upstairs.
"So, Lana what do you want to do?" he said as he
locked the door and sat on the bed next to her.
"I want to talk to you Clark." Lana said seriously.
"Ok…about what?"
"About you." She said.
"Me?" Clark asked as he pointed to himself.
"Clark, the night when we got caught I was upset
because, I wanted to go far with you…and while I was
on punishment I started to think about you a lot."
" I thought about you a lot too Lana." Clark said
honesty while he caressed her cheek.
"I started to think about all the unexplained
behaviors you portrayed in the past and all the time
you were there for me when I needed it, but not when I
wanted. I thought about how much I loved you, but how
much I don't know you."
"Lana?" Clark asked.
"Don't Lana me, Clark. I know that you are hiding
something from me. I'm glad that you didn't have a
condom and that your parents walked in on us. I'm glad
that we didn't go all the way, because I do not
completely know you."
Clark just sat on the bed and listened. He hoped that she wouldn't ask him to reveal his secret. He knew she was getting at that, but he just hoped.
"I want to know you all the way before I make a
decision like that," Lana continued. "Tell me what
you're hiding from me, and we can go all the way right
here, right now. If you don't, you can leave, and
don't plan on seeing me again until you tell me." As Lana
spoke those words, she felt a tear run down her cheek.
She was afraid that Clark would walk away from her.
"Lana, I'm protecting you"
"I can protect myself, I'm a big girl."
"Telling you can hurt you, it's a big deal Lana. It's
not just something petty." He protested.
"Clark I can handle it, I love you…we can work it out.
If you can't tell me, leave and don't come back until
you can."
"Lan..." He did not know what to say, so he leaned in and attempted to kiss her hoping that would change her mind. As he came closer to her, she backed away. "No Clark. You can't have it both ways." He frowned.
Lana felt droplets of tears run down her cheek. Clark gently took his hands and wiped them away. He stared at her like it was his last time doing so and he
kissed her softly on the cheek. "I love you and I always will." Lana looked at him eye to eye and saw Clark, her strength and comforter, the one she wasloved with all of her heart and, the one who seemed unbreakable with water eyes. Her heart grieved becauseshe knew what he was going to do next, and that was to leave.
Like if he read her mind Clark began to head for the
door, he looked at her one last time and he walked
out.
Lana felt her heart fall and break into a million pieces, she laid on her bed and began to sob. As Clark slowly and remorsefully walked down the stairs he felt a tear trickle down his cheek. He paused and rested his hand in his pocket, with his fingers he grasped the condoms that Lex gave him. Well I guess it came to no use, he thought to himself.
"Hold the door!" He shouted to Hannah, who was already
leaving the Talon. She nodded and waited patiently for him.
(A/N: Beware of the next few chapters, aMcKnolty comes along and Clark does something in front of Lana that he can not explain.)
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