Two and a half months later…
The racing season has been over, leaving Clark with extra time on the weekends. Lois realized the college life wasn't for her and moved in with Chloe. To Clark and Chloe's surprise, Lois got a job at the Smallville Ledger as a journalist. Clark figured that Chloe must have rubbed off on her. After Lana left, Lex left the duties of the Talon to Martha. Clark was soon roped into waitress duties.
Clark is wiping down one of the tables as Chloe and Lois walk in.
"Hey, Clark." Lois greets him with a smile as they walk up to the counter.
"Hey." Clark says, stuffing the rag into his pocket.
"Where's your mom?" Chloe asks, looking around.
"Uh, she went home to bake some more cookies, we're all out. So, I'm filling in for a few hours." Clark tells them and steps behind the counter.
"Well, I hope you can make cappuccinos, because we need a serious energy boost." Lois says with a smile.
"I think I can manage, Lois." Clark says and turns around to the machine. "Uh, where is the 'Start' button?"
Lois sighs with disgust and walks around the counter. "Step back, farmboy." She says and pushes Clark out of the way.
"Lois doesn't let anything or anyone get in the way of her coffee." Chloe says to Clark with a smile.
Clark sits down next to Lois in a booth. "So, what are you two up to, today?" He asks.
"Nothing, actually." Lois smiles.
"Do you have any plans for tomorrow night? Lois and I were thinking about having a movie night, you want to join us?" Chloe asks.
"Lex's party is tomorrow night. I already said I'd be there." Clark tells them.
"Oh." Chloe says, disappointed.
"You two are welcome to come. I'm sure Lex won't mind." Clark offers.
"Ok. I wouldn't want to pass up a billionaire's party." Chloe says excitedly.
"I thought Lex's parties usually require dates?" Lois asks.
"Yeah, but there's only three of us. I'm sure he can make an exception." Clark says.
"Come on, Clark. It's Valentines day on Monday, we should find dates." Chloe suggests, hinting at Clark.
"Ok." He agrees. "You've kinda had your eye on Jake, why don't you ask him?"
"Well…" Chloe starts to disagree.
"Lois, would you go with me?" Clark asks. Lois ignores Chloe's glaring stare and smiles.
"Sure, I'd love to." She agrees.
Wow, did she just say yes? I was expecting her to poke at my flannel and turn me down.
"Excuse me." Chloe says and hurries off. Clark of course, doesn't realize why she's excusing herself.
"Shouldn't you be serving customers?" Lois asks, so she can run after Chloe.
"Oh, yeah!" Clark says, remembering he has a job to do. He gets up from the booth and Lois goes after Chloe.
"Chloe, I had no idea…" She starts to apologize.
"Sure, Lois!" Chloe shouts, turning around. Lois steps back, looking hurt. "Ok, I'm sorry. I know it wasn't your fault. I just never get a break. No matter what I do, Clark always seems to look the other way." She says and storms out of the Talon.
"Is something wrong… with Chloe?" Clark asks when he notices her leaving.
"No, she just had to leave. She…" Lois tries to make up an excuse. "Ya know what? I'm tired of making up excuses for her. She's obviously still not over you. Lana leaving kind of gave her hope that there was still a chance." Lois tells him.
"Oh." Clark says, it finally hitting him. He sits down in a chair and Lois sits down across from him.
"I know it's not your fault. If I didn't have feelings for someone, I wouldn't go along with them either." She says.
"What about that Jake guy?" He asks.
Lois laughs. "Let me ask you something, have you ever seen this 'Jacob'? Jacob isn't real."
"Really? She would do that?" Clark asks, surprised.
"Don't let her know I told you. I just thought you should know."
"Ok, thanks for telling me. I have to get back to work, I'll see you later." Clark says and goes back to the counter.
"Ok, bye." Lois says and heads out the door.