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DragonLady- Thanks, I am very pleased to know you like Juliet, I was a little skeptical of her when writing her and had a lot of caution with her character, but I am glad to know you like her!  I too wish there were more ClarkOC's and LexOC's and other character OC's as well. It takes a lot to write them though I will tell you that! I have been working on this story for months and Juliet's character still won't leave my head which is why I am planning a sequel… hoping I can finally put an end to her story.

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Chapter 11: Pain

Three weeks of school passed. Not only did I have the pressure of Smallville High, but also the constant pressure of Lex trying to lure me into his trap. Finally, I knew what I had to do, to protect Clark, and to protect myself.

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"Hey! Jules, I wasn't expecting to see you tonight, not that I am complaining by any means though!" Clark said smiling when I walked up the stairs to the loft.

"Yea, I umm, I have to talk to you." I said nervously. "Umm, you may want to sit down."

"Okay…" He said skeptically.

"Alright, down the business," I said as I started to pace. "This past couples of months has been amazing! Trust me, I've never had more fun, nor have I ever cared about anyone this much." I paused for a moment to collect my thoughts and push back tears. "But for circumstances beyond our control, I think it may be the wisest decision if we didn't continue this relationship."

It got very, very silent. The tears burned my eyes and I turned away from him to wipe them away.

"Juliet what's really going on?" Clark asked seriously as he walked up behind me. "Jules, come one, tell me. What's wrong?"

He was so caring, so serious, and so kind. I wanted to tell him about what Lex was doing, but I knew I couldn't. Either way I lost, but at least this way, Clark would be safe.

"I can't tell you. Clark you just have to trust me, and when the time is right, I will tell you everything. But right now for our own safety, we have to end this." I told him, starting to cry harder.

"Our safety? What? Juliet, I can help, please just tell me!" Clark stated, almost frightened. I turned to face him, not caring that I was crying. Then I tiptoed up to his height and kissed him softly.

"I'll always love you." I said. Then I turned and ran down the stairs. It had started to rain, which was a good thing for me. This way Lex would never see how hard I was crying when I got back. In the car I turned my stereo on full blast and tried to drone out my sadness. Needless to say it didn't work. I pulled in the mansion and stormed inside, putting on the bravest face I could concoct. I walked in the study, where I found him.

"Back so soon? What did you and young mister Kent do tonight?" Lex asked as he got up from his desk and walked towards me.

"It's over Lex." I said flatly.

"What's over?" Lex asked curiously.

"This constant threatening game you think you can play with me! And Clark and I are finished." I said disgusted. "I hope you're happy, you have successfully ruined my life with out even trying!"

"You broke up with him!" Lex bellowed angrily

"Yes, to protect him from you!" I yelled. Lex stood there, looking very agitated. Then, very suddenly, he reached for a bottle of Scotch and threw it at the wall behind me, only missing my head by a couple of inches.

"THAT WAS NOT HOW IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JULIET!" Lex screamed. Then he gripped my shoulders fiercely. "You will go back to that farm and make up with him now! And you will give me the answers I've been searching for, or else everything you have will be gone!" Lex exclaimed

"I don't care, you can threaten all you like, but I love Clark, and I will not be made your spy!" I retorted angrily. His face grew very dark, and in one swift motion, he threw me forcefully into the liquor cabinet, which caused it to crash and fall, along with me, which left many cuts and bruises, and much pain.

I looked up at Lex. I'm not sure what the look was on my face, but his was unforgettable. Lex looked down at his hands, then back at me, with blood running down my face. He looked almost sorry, almost like he didn't know what he had just done.

"Jules—"

"Save it!" I spat out before standing up and limping to my room where I packed a suitcase, got in my car and left.