"Go away, it's Saturday." She mumbles. Clark gives her a kiss on her lips.
"Morning beautiful." He says as she opens her eyes.
"Wow, I can definitely say that's the best way to be woken up." She smiles.
"I can't believe we fell asleep during the party." Clark says.
"Well, I can. Laying next to you, I could sleep at a rock concert." Sophie replies, smiling.
"I guess coming with me to Ohio is out of the question since you never went home last night." Clark tells her.
"My parents aren't as strict as you think. I've spent weekends away with guys before." She tells him.
"Really?" Clark asks, getting interested.
"I'm new to this good girl life, Clark. I thought I told you that." Sophie says.
"Yeah, but I didn't know your parents were ok with that." Clark says.
"Parents." She says and laughs. "I'm not their daughter." She says quietly. Quiet enough for a normal person to miss, but Clark's hearing is not normal.
"What?" Clark asks, confused.
"I'm not their real daughter. I was adopted." She says, surprising Clark.
"Really, you were?" Clark asks.
"Yeah. I was two and my brother was five, when they took us in." Sophie tells him.
"Do you know… who your biological parents are?" Clark asks.
"Clark, I really would rather not talk about it." She tells him uneasy.
"Ok. Just don't be afraid to tell me anything." Clark says, hoping she will cave and tell him more.
"Ok, fine." Sophie agrees, looking upset. Clark instantly regrets pressuring her and sits down on the couch beside her.
"Sophie, I'm sorry." Clark apologizes and kisses her. "You really don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
"No, it's fine. I don't know what my problem is. They just weren't good people. If they really cared about my brother and I, they wouldn't have just dropped us off on the streets." She tells him, tears filling her eyes.
"They did that?" Clark asks, concerned.
"Yeah. They couldn't handle us. They couldn't handle themselves. I don't even remember how it was then, all I know is what my brother told me. He's the only one that really cared about me." Sophie says, wiping her eyes.
"I care about you." Clark replies.
"You're about the only one." She says.
"That's not true. Your parents you have now care about you." Clark tries to tell her.
"No they don't, Clark." She says angrily and gets off the couch. Clark just sits there shocked at her outburst. Kind of feeling bad that he seems to be only making this worse. "Sorry to snap at you, but they really don't. I mean how could they? They've seen me at my worst. When I came home drunk from partying all night. Every time they caught me in bed with a guy. Even every time my recent boyfriend's name comes up in the news as a suspect in a crime. No wonder they think I'm a slut, I am." She tells him.
"Sophie, don't say that. You're not a slut." Clark says.
"You mean, not anymore. I don't even know where I would be, if I didn't decide to change. The actual real reason we came to Smallville was so I could start over. My dad is just lucky he got a job at LexCorp." She tells him.
"Really? So in your new life, I'm your first guy?" Clark asks, smiling.
"Yeah. I was lucky to find you." She says and gives him a kiss.
"I'm really not that great." Clark says, trying to be modest.
"Yes you are, your perfect. For me, anyway." She tells him with her beautiful smile.
"I would love to just sit here and kiss you, but I have to get this mess cleaned up before my mom and dad get back." Clark tells her.
"Can I stay here? I don't feel like going home yet." Sophie asks.
"Sure, but your going to help me." Clark says and hands her a wad of streamers. "Typical of Lois to just leave."
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"Wow, doesn't even look like there ever was a party here." Jonathon tells Clark as he climbs the loft stairs.
"Yeah, no problems at all." Clark smiles.
"So, when are you leaving for the airport?" He asks Clark.
"I was just about ready to take off. Just waiting for you and mom to get back." Clark says.
"Oh, alright. You and Lex have fun." Jonathon says to Clark and turns around towards the steps.
"Actually, I was…" Sophie starts and Clark cuts her off.
"About ready to leave, I have to drop her off at her house first." Clark tells him.
"Oh, ok." Jonathon smiles and descends down the stairs.
"You never told him?" Sophie asks quietly.
"No because there was no way he'd let me go away with a girl." Clark tells her.
"Well, in that case… We can spend the night and get back tomorrow." She says with a sexy smile.
"Let's get out of here." Clark says and takes her hand, leading her away.
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Clark pulls up the driveway of Sophie's house and stops. They practically run up to the door. "Mom, Dad! I'm home!" She shouts when she gets in. Her parents both walk down the stairs.
"Sophie, Clark." Her mom greets them.
"Sorry I just got home, but Clark wants to take me to a race tonight. I'll be home tomorrow." She tells them.
"Wait, you think were going to let you go away for a weekend with Clark?" Her dad asks.
"Well, yeah. It's not like it's the first time." Sophie says.
"I'm not letting it happen again. You expect us to be ok with you spending the night with a guy?" Her dad says.
"Yes I do. It's not like that with us anyway." She tells them. Her dad laughs.
"Sure Sophie. I don't want you going." He tells her.
"It's my decision to make. I'm going." She persists.
"Sophie, I don't want this to be a problem. I can take you some other time." Clark steps in.
"No, Clark. They don't have a right to tell me not to after all that has happened. I am not their real daughter." She says coldly. Clark cringes. He would never say something like that to his parents without the influence of red kryptonite.
"Yeah, but you sure are a real slut. Get out of here." Her dad tells her, turning around.
"Excuse me?" Sophie asks.
"You have no right to call her that. She is not a slut." Clark says, glaring at him.
"I said get out of here! Run away with him to Europe for all I care." He yells at them and walks off.
"Gladly." Sophie says and rips open the door.
"Sophie, are you sure that was the right thing to do?" Clark asks as she walks to her car.
"Call me a slut and tell me to get out, typical. I told you they don't act like my real parents." She says and gets in the car. After a few minutes of silence going down the road, Clark speaks up.
"I really don't feel like it's my place, but shouldn't you be bothered by leaving them like that?" Clark asks.
"You think it doesn't bother me what they think of me, Clark?" She asks, tears running down her cheeks.
"You can change the way they see you. By staying home, we could have avoided getting on their bad side." Clark says.
"No I can't. You saw it. Instead of acting like real parents and convince me to stay home, they call me a name and give up." She tells him.
"All I'm saying is give them another chance. I'm sure they wouldn't be happier without you. Your too great." Clark tells her and kisses her cheek, making her smile.
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Clark and Sophie are flying towards Ohio in Lex's private jet. They both sit together on a leather couch.
"Wow, this is great." Sophie says, looking around.
"Yeah, and you know what the greatest thing of all is?" Clark asks, getting ready to kiss her.
"What?" She asks softly.
"You, being here with me." Clark replies and kisses her. She leans back, dragging Clark with her until he's practically on top of her. He moves on down to her neck and her hands go up Clark's back while his hands moved a little lower.
"We will be arriving in Rossbury, Ohio in a half hour." A voice comes over the intercom. Even though it's just the intercom, Clark and Sophie scramble off each other.
"So much for not getting carried away." Sophie says, pulling her shirt back down.
"Ah, it's ok. There's no one around to catch us." Clark tells her, giving her a short kiss.
"Well in that case, I have a little surprise for you later." She whispers, looking into his eyes. Clark realizes he's never wanted her more.
"Later?" Clark asks disappointed and kisses her.
"Yes, Later." Sophie says, giggling.