Thanks for the reviews again! They were great and encouraging. But instead of replying to them one by one, I think on the last chapter I will just do all of them at once. But truly they were great and I loved receiving them : ) . On another note…. I just saw the Smallville season 5 trailer! Oh my freaking God it looks amazing… well except for some Clana stuff that was thrown in there, but that will eventually pass…

Chapter 13: Enemy

(Clarks POV)

I was angry, I wasn't showing it but I was. My guard was down and I tried as hard as I could to comfort Juliet instead of running to the Luthor Mansion and beating my now ex-best friend to death.

She was so hurt, not only physically but emotionally. I wanted to hold her and never let go.

"The place where I finally feel safe." She whispered as I held her securely in my embrace.

"I'll never let anything like this happen again." I had whispered back. Then she smiled, right before yawing. I should have known she would be exhausted. So I gently swooped her up and carried her into my room. When I laid her down, she was already sound asleep. I pulled the blankets over her and watched her snuggle into them. I smiled a little, and then found myself examining her injuries. She had a large cut on her forehead, upon which was now bandaged then several small scratches on her cheeks and neck, along with a good sized bruise on the temple of her forehead.

I thought about using my x-ray vision to see any other injuries, but my temper was getting the best of me again. With out thinking I super-sped to the mansion and burst through the doors in the study to find Lex sitting at his desk with his head in his hands. The liquor cabinet was gone.

"What the hell were you thinking?" I yelled. He smirked some.

"I had a feeling you'd show up here Clark. Juliet went running to you, just as I suspected. Not that I blame her." Lex said, silencing his tone on the last bit.

"You still haven't answered my question Lex! What were you thinking?" I said, not yelling but definitely aggravated.

"I don't know!" Lex screamed, and then tears began to fill his eyes. "God, I just don't know!"

I was a bit taken back by his sudden change in emotion.

"I never wanted to hurt her Clark, you have to believe me." Lex pleaded.

"I may believe you, but that doesn't mean I will forgive you." I stated bitterly.

"I couldn't expect that." Lex paused, "You're lucky, that girl would have died before telling anyone about the secrets she knows. She may have gotten her secrecy from the Luthors, but her loyalty must have come from somewhere else."

"Goodbye Lex" I said harshly before leaving. I decided not to tell Juliet about this little encounter.

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(Juliet's POV)

The next morning when I woke up, I was very confused. I remembered the night before perfectly, but I was confused at why I had let it happen.

"Hey sleepy." Clark said, standing in the doorway. He walked over and sat down beside where I was laying. "Did you sleep okay?" He asked, grabbing my hand.

"Yea, I feel bad for taking your room though." I told him.

"Don't worry about it." He stated smiling. "Are you feeling alright?"

"I'm a bit sore, but I'll be fine." I said. I tried to site up, it hurt, but I managed.

"You sure?" Clark asked as he helped me out of bed.

"Positive." Then my stomach growled loudly. "Well, I am kind of hungry."

Clark laughed. "Stating the obvious?" He joked. I playfully slapped him on the arm, knowing it didn't hurt him. Then we walked downstairs, but did have a pleasant greeting.

"Lex? What are you doing here?" Clark said angrily. They exchanged weird glances; I had a weird feeling about this but let it go. Clark put his arm protectively around my wait and pulled me to his side.

"I would like to talk to Juliet, alone." Lex said professionally, as if the night before never happened. Just about that time, the Kent's came in the door.

"What do you want?" Mr. Kent stated.

"It's alright, I'll handle this." I said, removing myself from Clark's hold. Reluctantly he let go, and Lex and I moved our conversation into the living room.

"What is it?" I stated rudely.

"Just coming to see how you are, and to apologize." Lex told me. "I'm sorry Juliet; I was way out of line last night."

"Last night!" I blew. "Lex, you've been out of line for the past three weeks! Asking me to spy on someone I love fore your selfish and senseless investigations!"

Lex grew quiet for a moment. "I understand if you won't forgive me. You have no reason to trust me anymore."

"You're right I don't." I said.

"I'll have your things packed and here by tomorrow morning then." He said.

"Alright. Thank you." I replied. Lex nodded and walked out the door. Then I went slowly back into the kitchen.

"Are you okay? What did he say to you?" Clark asked as he walked over to me.

"Mr. and Mrs. Kent, would it be alright if I stayed here for a while? At least until I find somewhere else to go?" I asked quietly.

"Of course, stay as long as you like." Mrs. Kent told me, and Mr. Kent agreed.

"Thank you." I said. Then I told them about my conversation with Lex and ate breakfast. After that I went upstairs and got ready for the day before heading out to the loft. No one was there. I took out a small pad of paper and began to write and sing lyrics, pouring my feelings out and catching them on the small sheets of paper.

"Pretty entrancing." I turned to see Clark.

"You, my dear, have a bad habit of appearing during an intense moment!" I joked. He smiled and sat down beside me.

"Care to give me a preview?" Clark asked.

"I never let anyone hear my music." I told him.

"Never?" He said. "How do you plan on becoming famous then?"

"How did you know?" I asked confused

"I can tell by the look in your eyes every time I catch you playing the piano or singing. You have a passion for it." Clark said. I was stunned.

"When did you become so insightful?" I asked shocked.

"Hey!" He said laughing, I laughed as well.

"Would it be okay if I kiss you right now?" I asked.

"I think it would be just fine."