"We haven't really seen each other the past few days." Sophie comments.
"Yeah, we haven't." Clark says.
"Is anything wrong?" She asks.
"Not really." Clark tells her.
"What is it?" She asks, turning to him.
"It's just that we've been with each other a lot. I don't want to mess up a good thing." Clark tells her.
"That's a risk you're going to have to take… if you really want me. If you really want to be with me, pushing me away is not the answer." Sophie tells him. They stare at each other for awhile, and it starts to rain. Sophie turns and starts to walk away. Clark just stands there, thinking about what she said. The rain picks up.
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey
"Sophie…" Clark calls and she stops. Clark starts walking towards her when she turns.
Tell me, did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Both of them ignore the pouring rain and walk towards each other, their eyes locked on each other. Clark takes his hands and places them on her shoulders, pulling her to him.
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking at yourself out there
As soon as their lips touch, the rain freezes in midair as if time has stopped. Picture a camera spinning around them, showing every angle of their passionate kiss. Clark's hands slide down Sophie's back and her hands grab Clark's back.
Tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
"I wanted you since the first time I laid eyes on you." Clark tells her once they break the kiss.
"And I've wanted you to do that ever since I first met you." Sophie tells him.
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They both go to Sophie's house to get dried off. After getting weird looks from her parents, they walk up the stairs to her room. She shuts her door and throws herself at Clark. Clark responds by kissing her on the lips and wrapping his arms around her. She backs up to her bed, pulling Clark with her and they both fall back on the bed. "Clark?" Sophie asks and Clark kisses her again.
"Yes?" He asks.
"I really should get out of these clothes." She tells him with a smile. Clark stays on top of her, expecting her to push him off so she can get up. That and he just can't tear his eyes off of her beautiful face. Instead, she just stares into his eyes and slowly unsnaps the buttons on her shirt. That soon comes off and leaves her in her bra. Her eyes never leave his as she moves down to her pants. As much as Clark likes this, he has to stop her.
"Uh, Sophie?" He asks, standing up.
"What's wrong?" Sophie asks, concerned.
"This is not the way I want this to happen." Clark tells her.
"I thought that was what you wanted." She says, looking hurt.
"I really like you, and I'm not about to mess it up by rushing something like this." Clark says, sitting down beside her.
"I really like you too. I know what most guys want, and usually they move on to someone else when I don't give it to them." She tells him.
"Well, they don't sound like they deserved you then. Come here." He says and kisses her.
"So, did Lana ever give it to you?" She asks. Clark just stares at her. "Oh, sorry. I didn't mean…" She apologizes.
"No, it's ok. Not even close." Clark tells her. He decides not to tell her about the nicodemus flower incident.
"I guess we were out in the rain longer than I thought. I'm soaked right on through." She says, finally noticed her soaked bra. Clark looks and likes what he sees too much.
"Alright Sophie, I'll see you in the morning." Clark tells her.
"Ok, bye." She says and gives him a kiss.
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Smallville High School, right before school starts. "Clark!" Someone calls his name and he turns around. Sophie is gone to class already.
"Lois." Clark says, surprised to see Chloe's cousin. "What are you doing here?"
"Can't talk, really busy. Just make sure you get Chloe to your farm at seven." She says and rushes back out. He just has an odd look on his face as he tries to think of why he needs to get Chloe to his house.
"Chloe's birthday!" He remembers and runs to the Torch office. Poor Chloe, he thinks. Both Lois and him almost forget her birthday.
"Clark, shouldn't you be heading for class?" Chloe asks as Clark walks in.
"Yeah, but this is more important. Happy 18th birthday, Chloe." He says with his famous smile.
"Oh! Thank you Clark!" She says, smiling big. She's surprised he put her first for once.
"It's your birthday, what do you want to do after school?" Clark asks.
"I have some work to do here first but… would you like to come to dinner with me and my dad?" She asks.
"Uh, sure." Clark agrees.
"You could bring Sophie if you'd feel out of place." Chloe suggests. This suggestion surprises Clark.
"Yeah, that'd be great. Sure your ok with that?" He asks. Chloe snickers.
"Why wouldn't I be?" She asks. "Clark, believe it or not, but girls do finally get over you." She tells him, poking him in the chest. Clark smiles.
"Ok, I'll see you later." Clark says and heads for the door.
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Drops of Jupiter by Train