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Clark walks into school, towards Sophie's locker. The most important thing on his mind is seeing her. Part of his punishment is that he can't drive Sophie to or from school either. He sees her getting books out of her locker. Clark walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her. She turns around quick, ready to beat the crap out of whoever touched her and smiles when she sees Clark.
"Clark." She says and gives him a quick kiss.
"I've missed you." Clark tells her.
"Me too. My lips feel like they've been neglected." She smiles sadly.
"Since we can only see each other here, how about we stay after school for a while?" He suggests.
"I don't want to get you into anymore trouble." She tells him.
"I'll just say I was with Chloe at the torch. Just meet me under the big tree by the football field. I gotta go." He says and kisses her goodbye.
"Ok, I'll be there." She says and he walks away.
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Clark walks in to the torch to talk to Chloe. She's working on her computer as usual. "Chloe." He says, getting her attention.
"Clark! I heard about your trip to Ohio. You can't get away from it, can you?" She asks.
"Nope. Trouble follows me everywhere." He says with a smile.
"So, how about an interview about your latest near death experience?" Chloe asks with her excited reporter attitude.
"Chloe…" He starts.
"I know, I know. So how did Sophie like your little trip?" She asks, trying to change the subject so Clark can forgive her inner reporter.
"She had fun. Except for a brief 15 minutes Saturday night." Clark tells her and cringes. He didn't mean to say the last part.
"Oh?" Chloe asks. So much for her not noticing.
"You know when I was in Metropolis? Well I kind of made out with Sophie in a club. And I just remembered it while we were at a nightclub by the track." Clark tells her.
"Ohh. I take it you didn't make a very good first impression." She says.
"Dropping her off in suicide slum after a high speed drug dealer chase, no." He says.
"How the hell is she even speaking to you?" Chloe asks, kind of pissed off that Clark would do something like that.
"She can relate to what I was feeling." Clark says.
"Ok, while this story is fascinating and all, but the bell is about to ring." She says, trying to hurry Clark up. Clark is always late, so he doesn't care about the bell.
"I need you to collaborate my story if you talk to my parents after school." Clark tells her.
"You and Sophie planning on knocking off the bank when you're alternate personalities kick in?" Chloe asks with a smile.
"Funny." Clark says sarcastically. "Just tell them I was here with you. I want some time with Sophie alone before I have to go home since we aren't supposed to see each other."
"Your parents didn't appreciate Sophie spending a weekend with you?" She asks.
"No." Clark tells her simply.
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After school, Sophie walks across the football field towards a big oak tree. Clark is waiting on the other side. He sees her through the tree with his x-ray vision and jumps out as she approaches. She squeeks in shock at first and then smiles. "You scared me." She says.
"Exactly my evil plan." Clark says and takes her in his arms and kisses her softly. She slightly gasps for air once they part.
"I've waited all day for that." Sophie smiles. Clark sits down up against the tree and pulls her down with him.
"I'm sorry about everything. I would have avoided making our parents think we're irresponsible." Clark tells her.
"Aw, don't be sorry. I told you I thought it was worth it. Besides, I think we're very responsible." She says. "A week isn't that long anyway."
"I guess. Without you, I would just go home and do my chores anyway. At least now I have a reason." He smiles.
"How about we make the most of our time?" Sophie asks.
"You read my mind." He says and starts kissing her. She kisses back and soon they get lost in each other.
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Clark goes home shortly after. The next day goes by and Clark makes his way home. Clark and Sophie come up with a system, which they get to see each other during school more. Empty classroom here, Janitor's closet there.
He also has been thinking more about racing and how he can get into it. After his chores, he comes up with an idea to practice up on his skills. Clark borrows his dad's tractor and goes out to one of their empty fields. He measures out a quarter mile oval and plows the grass and weeds away. After a couple passes, it's down to the bare dirt.