The Prom (Continued)
The night went on, and I couldn't believe how much I was enjoying myself. My best friend Chloe even won the title Prom Queen. It was cute to watch her walk up on stage, receive her crown and go completely speechless when it came to thanking the crowd. For a second, I felt bad for her, but that only lasted a second because a big smile crossed her lips when it started to sink in.
I dance once again with Lois, holding her closely. She's smiling at me, looking intently into my eyes like she had a playful agenda in store for me.
"What's wrong?"
She looked past me, I didn't know why. I was going to ask her but she cut me off.
"I think it's time for me to step down," she says, leaving me bewildered by her actions. She shook her head coolly and pointed across the dance floor where my friend Chloe dances with her date. "I believe it's your cue to share a dance with the queen," Lois added.
I stare back at her in awe.
"Will you be here when I get back?" I really hope she doesn't leave. My parents are here. My best friend is happy. To top it all off, I'm dancing with the most incredible woman I've ever met. I don't want it to end, at least not for a little while longer.
"I'm not going anywhere," she says genuinely.
"Promise?"
She chuckled and I smile.
"Go," she urged.
"Okay." I headed towards Chloe but I still kept throwing a few glances towards Lois until I was by my friend, the Prom Queen. I tap her date's shoulder and they both look at me, Chloe seem surprised I was there.
Chloe's date for the prom is Henry McCormick. He's a nice guy, quiet, spends a lot of time reading European literature in the library. Chloe and I have known him for a few years but never really took the time to befriend him. I'm glad he and Chloe were hitting it off.
"May I have the honor of a dance," I smile, looking at Henry first before Chloe.
"Sure buddy," he smiled, shaking my hand before taking a few steps back and watching us take to the dance floor.
"Thanks Henry," Chloe says as she and I started to dance to the slow music. We're both smiling happy.
"So, Clark, how's your date doing?" she grinned.
"Good," I nod excitedly before returning the question. "Yours?"
"Normal," she laughed heartily. "But very nice," she admits.
I eyed her crown. "Congratulations, Chloe. You deserve it"
"Why do I get the feeling that you had something to do with this?"
"I might've said a thing or two"
"Thanks, Clark." Chloe really meant it.
"I should be thanking you"
"Yeah, you should," she replied confidently, making me chuckle.
"As much as I want to know every detail of how you got Lois to come – what I know is that she did and I'm grateful – but this dance is about you. I want to hang out with my best friend for the next few minutes"
Chloe looks up at me with her eyes glistening. "Sometimes I can't believe how much we've both changed this year. Who would've thought I can watch you dance with another girl and be happy about it"
"Hey, I'm just glad our dates aren't sociopaths," I joked.
She laughs.
"That's definitely a plus," she agreed.
In the hallway of Smallville High, Lois Lane walked through with mild interest before stopping at a couple of open double doors, her sight catching a glimpse of Clark dancing with Chloe.
"Fancy meeting you here"
She didn't have to turn around to know who it is. "Alexander." Then she smiled. "What brings you to this fine high school establishment?"
Lois heard him chuckle before taking his place right next to her.
"I came to introduce Lifehouse, but judging by how completely oblivious you and Clark were when I stepped up on stage, I think it's safe to say that the farm boy is getting under your skin"
"No one's getting under my skin; I'm just doing a favor"
"You sure about that?"
"No comment"
Lex bowed his head slightly. He wasn't upset, just sad. "I have to admit, I certainly didn't see it coming"
She raised an eyebrow but didn't feel the need to question his motives. She knew he didn't have one and that he was acting out in the moment. It's strange when she thought more about it. She's dated a lot of guys before, and Lex has never interfered, but there's just something about Clark Kent that brings out the jealously in him that she didn't like to see.
"Nothing's happened," she assured.
"Yeah," he replies unconvincingly. "Enjoy the rest of the night," he added before walking pass her and leaving the school.
Lois sighed.
Back in the gym
When the music stopped and our dance ended, I take one more good look at Chloe. "Thanks for the dance"
"It wouldn't have been complete without it, Clark." She hugs him dearly and then lets him go. I really think our friendship is going to last this time. I just have to have a little faith that it'll all work out fine.
I spot Lois near the double door exits. I jog my way up to her excitedly, grab her hand and led her back on the dance floor.
"Whoa there, John Wayne!" She pulled my hand slightly, stopping midway.
"What's wrong?"
"Where are you taking me?"
"To dance"
She quirked an eyebrow, amused. "I figured you've had enough of dancing"
"Well," I smile sheepishly. "Once you got me into it, it's hard to stop. So, come on, Lane. Reap the rewards," I urge her in a carefree manner. That must be a first for me, and I kind of like it.
The DJ starts playing Black Eyed Peas and I find myself busting to the music. Lois was right; no one cared how I looked out there so long as I was having fun. Lois laughed at me and I laugh in return. Before I knew it, we were both dancing, Lois looking infinitely better than I but I managed not to look like a complete disaster on the dance floor.
This night was perfect.
To be continued…