AN: I'm sorry it took so long, it's just that my computer is messing up. And I have like a million things going on but go a head and read.
Pete looks at me and than follows my eyes to see what it is I'm looking at. Clark, of course. He just laughs and takes the seat that was previously occupied by Clark him self.
"Lana you are so hopeless." Okay that may be true but I'm still mad at him, so he can't say that.
"And your not Pete." Ouch, that was a little harsh wasn't it?
"Your right. Um...I just came to apologize for earlier. I guess I shouldn't have said anything."
"You're right Pete, you shouldn't have said anything. It's none of your business." This is turning into an argument, something I don't need right now.
"I'm sorry Lana, I thought we were best friends which gives me the right to say what I think about you...right?"
"Uh...Pete, why must you make everything difficult?" I take a deep sigh before I continue. "Yes Pete you are one of my best friends and I shouldn't have gotten mad at you. It's just that...no one is ever on my side except my best friends, and when you said the things you said I felt as if you weren't on my side anymore."
"I was just trying to be honest. Wasn't it you who said 'Any kind of relationship that's built on secrets and lies is doomed to fail.'?" Damned me.
"Yes, that's what I said. I'm sorry for exploding on you Pete."
"Apology excepted, and I'm sorry too Lana."
"Well, apology excepted also." We just laugh and sit in comfortable silence until Pete breaks it.
"So, did I butt in at the wrong time? You and Clark looked a little...cozy." Oh, I wish.
"No, we were kind of having an argument."
"About..."
"I called Mona a crazy hoe and he got mad...and I'm sure you know how that turned out." He laughs before asking.
"Did you really call her a crazy hoe?" I guess it is a little funny, but then again it led to an argument with Clark. So there for it's not funny.
"Yeah" He laughs a little more before continuing.
"Lana I can not believe that you actually said that to him. Did you not realize that you were talking about his girlfriend. That's a very touchy subject with guys. Duh." I guess that is common sense.
"Shut up Pete. I just wasn't thinking properly and it...slipped."
"So let me guess...he got mad and probably won't talk to you for a while until you apologize and that's why you're in a crabby mood." Bingo.
"Pete you're good. This must happen to you all the time." Ha! take that. He stops laughing and thinks about it.
"Yeah, it has happened to me many, many times before. Sometimes I just don't know when to keep my big mouth shut." Maybe I'll have a little fun with him.
"Sometimes?"
"Okay, a lot but that's not the point. Point is...you said it to the love of your life." Ouch, he has a point.
"You win Pete. I'm wrong your right now let's just stop okay," I don't give him time to answer" okay."
"Oh, I wanted to tell you that I overheard Mona talking to her gang of cheerleaders. She said that there were some rumors floating around that Clark was cheating on her with you. Is it true?" Now he looks serious and I'm trying not to laugh. Why would Clark want someone like me when he had was every guy dreamed of...Mona.
"No Pete it isn't true. Why would he cheat on her with someone like me?" Pete looks as shocked as I am, these rumors are freaking crazy.
"Lana, if only you saw you as I see you. You judge your self way too hard." Okay, now it's getting a little uncomfortable, but that was sweet.
"Thanks Pete, I think?" He gives me the most charming smile that he can muster and I realize that he really meant it, every word.
"Your welcome Lana, I've got homework to do but I'll see you at school tomorrow. Right?"
"Yeah, tomorrow." Pete waves goodbye before he walks out of the Talon and I'm left alone again. Maybe I'm meant to be alone for the rest of my life. Nothing ever works out for me. Being alone isn't to bad, you can't miss anything you've never had. Where's Chloe? Searching around the small coffee shop I see her flirting with her long time crush Michael Smith. Well at least one of us is having fun.
"Hey Lana." He smiles a friendly smile.
"Hi Whitney" That's right. Whitney Fordman is talking to me. I wasn't even sure if he knew my name. Not that I care.
"I saw you sitting by your self and thought I'd come talk to you." He looks and sounds like he actually meant it.
"Thanks Whitney but I don't want you to talk to me just because you feel sorry for me." He just smiles and even though it's not as charming as Clark's smile, it's not half bad.
"I didn't come over here out of sympathy Lana, I came because I wanted to." Hmmm, because he wanted to eh?
"So what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" His face turns serious in a split second, the most serious I've ever seen it. Which is weird because Whitney is NEVER, and I do mean NEVER serious.
"Well L-Lana I...I was wondering...um...i-if you wanted to go out with me." Okay the stuttering was cute, really cute. I don't know, he's more of the player type, and I want a real relationship. He's usually with someone else every week.
"I don't know what to say Whitney." I honestly don't. I know nothing about him and he's not Clark.
"I know that you may know about my reputation but I want to change. None of those girls smile the way you do or laugh an angelic sound like you do. Every time I looked at them I didn't get the butterflies in my stomach like when I look at you, or even just think about you. Lana, none of those girls can ever be you and that's why I want to go out with you. I don't want another bimbo. I want you, someone beautiful not only on the outside but in the inside. Plus...I'm a nice guy once you get to know me and...I'd like to get to get to know you also. Just think about it. I hope you say yes, and when you decide just let me know. Okay?"
"Definitely." He walks away shyly and walks to the crowd of 'cool' people. Clark is standing in the crowd and I can see him holding Mona by the waist. They're both laughing and look really happy. It hurts too much just to look at them so I quickly look away, pretending like I didn't notice them. So, Whitney Fordman. That was one of the most sweetest things anyone has ever said to me. Who would have thought that Whitney Fordman had a crush on little Miss Lana Lang. I don't know what to do. Whitney and Clark and arch enemies but I can't keep saving my self for Clark because by the looks of it...it's just not going to happen.
"Lana! Are you ready to leave!" I almost fall off of my chair. Okay, everyone is just like sneaking up on me tonight.
"You scared me half to death Chloe!" Chloe's face is a bright shade of red as she laughs at me. Ha ha ha. It's laugh at Lana day today is it?
"I can tell. Are you sure you didn't wet your self?" Yep, she's laughing harder. What a witch.
"Ha ha ha. And no I did not wet my self. I wasn't expecting you to sneak up on me like that."
"Lana that wasn't sneaking up. I was calling your name for like 10 seconds at least. So I decided to yell and it looks like I scared the crap out of you."
"Whatever. I'm ready to go." Chloe has a huge smile on her face and I don't think it's from her laughing at me, so I make a mental note to ask when we get to her house.
"Alrighty! Lets go!" She is way too happy, something's up. We both walk to the exit and pass Whitney laughing with his group of 'cool' people. Clark is no longer holding Mona. In fact, I don't see her anywhere, oh well.
"Are you going Lana?" You know what...I think I really like Whitney. He's not as bad as people think or make him look.
"Yes, we're going." This time I give him my most charming smile. You know...the smile I usually save for Clark.
"Alright, bye. And don't keep me waiting forever, let me know what your answer is okay?"
"Okay Whitney." Before I know what's happening I feel my arms around is body. I'm hugging him! What came over me! But...he feels so warm and welcoming. He hugs me just right and after a while I finally let go of him and walk away. Seeing the look on Clarks face made me smile just a little more. He looked kind of hurt, but why would he care about who I'm seeing and not seeing.
"Lana, as soon as we get to my house we're talking about that." Chloe looks happy for me and I think I'm happy about it also. Whitney is a sweet guy. I get into my jeep liberty and Chloe gets into her car. I closely follow her red bug all the way to her house and I'm smiling. A genuine smile and I have butterflies in my stomach. Is that possible? To feel that way about someone other than Clark Kent? I guess so.
AN: I know that it was short and I'm sorry. I've been busy with softball lately and midterm is next week and I have to get all of my grades up by them so I'm a little stressed. If I take a while to update please understand. I'd love to know what you think so please do review. I'm going to start on the next chapter and I'm hoping to have it up in a couple of days. Once again, I want to know what you think so PLEASE REVIEW!