To Meddle or Not to Meddle?
Why Can't We Be Friends?
AN: Yay! Thank u for ALL the reviews! And here's another story. I'm going to try really hard to correct my grammar. BTW, toThisIsWhereMyNameGoes:Thank u for that wonderful idea! I actually had writer's block for another idea. But I have to use it after the two chapters where Clark….I'm not telling u! Because I've already planned Thanksgiving and Christmas chapters…yeah. So thank u again!
XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX
"What are they doing now?" I asked Chloe. She was on the other line and now, there was a moment of silence after I asked that question. She told me she was using binocuilars to view observe them.
"They're not saying a word. " Chloe replied. "They're just….reading. Why aren't they communicating?" I sighed. Well, when you've done nothing but bicker in the last two years, there's really nothing you could do that will be termed as a 'friendly conversation'.
"Okay, I'll be there soon; I just have to….HEY!" Daniel grabbed the phone from me and I swiftly turned around. "If you ever hang up on the call, I swear to God…" He closed the phone and smiled at me. But it was one of those really cold smiles.
I hate him.
"Why did you do that?" I asked, following him to his office.
"I kept on telling you repeatedly that no cell phones on at work." He said. He lost all the humor in his voice. "And if you don't like that, then you could just leave." I narrowed my eyes darkly at him. "So," He leaned closer to me. "Do you want to leave?"
"No, I want to hurt you but…" I gave him a sickly, sweet smile. "You're the boss." He winced at seeing my face and gave me back my phone.
"Don't do that." He commanded. I scoffed and rolled my eyes. "And don't do that either." He called at me when I exited his room.
"You're not my mother!" I retorted. Ever since I started working here, he became this disgusting annoying little mini-mom. Were all bosses like that? I've had other jobs and the bosses weren't this irritating. Just a little impatient. I was even starting to think I should just quit the job. I went around the desk, looked at my phone and sighed. All hopes of communicating Chloe was lost.
"Hey." I looked up and saw Daniel smiling. I inwardly groaned. Probably wants me to quit. Well, guess what, I did not sacrifice my own education for nothing. I was determine to make Lois and Clark come together soifI have to be stuck with this assholethen so be it!"I'm sorry. I was in a bad mood." He came closer and touched my hand. I raised one eyebrow.
Okay…
I slowly took my hand away from his and his smile faltered a little. "Um, I have to go. My shift is up." I said. Saved by the blue and white clock at the corner of the wall. I quickly grabbed my bag and left the store.
As I turned the corner, I saw Lana, exiting the Talon. She was looking around her nervously and pulling her cloak closer around her body. I observed her suspiciously. What are you hiding, Lana Lang? And if it has something to do with Clark…
I need to know.
She entered her car and started the ignition. I quickly ran toward my mustang, hopped in and as soon as Lana was driving down the street Ibeganto trail behind her.
………………………..
Lana's car stopped in front of a large, black gate. I parked my car on the other side of the road.. After she had been allowed to enter, and had driven in, I came out of my car, opened thesmaller gate and quickly and silently walked across the lawn. I stopped short when I saw the massive mansion in front of me. My jaw dropped. Wow.
You never know how big theLuther Mansion really is until you've seen it for real. I shook my head and went up the steps trying to make sure the guards didn't… "Yes?" I looked up and nervously smiled at the bulking figure in front of me. "Do you have an appointment for Mr. Luthor?"
Do I need one?
My smile became wider. "No…" I trailed off but recovered quickly. "But I just wanted to give something to the person who's meeting with him now…"
"Are you the person's assistant?" Man, if I was Lana's assistant imagine the damage I could do with that kind of power. I resisted the urge to smile evilly. I instead nodded my head and he let me through. I rolled my eyes and sighed in relief. That was too close.
I walked through the large, winding halls until I reached to Lex's office. Well, I think it was Lex's office…. "Lana, I assure you, Clark won't know." Oh, yeah, that was him. What was he saying? Aww. Are they keeping a secret from Clarkie?
Well, Clarkie needs to know.
"I know, Lex." I could hear the nervousness inLana's voice. "But if Clark found out that I was working with you, he would be so angry. I love him, Lex. I don't want to hurt him." Gosh, it must be so heartbreakingfor Lex to hear that from her. The one he loved.
I crept closer until I was peering through the half-closed door. Lex had his hands on her shoulder. "Lana. I know you love Clark and I know you don't want him to be angry. But you have to know the real truth and he's not going to be telling youfor now." He said to her. It's like fighting for her because she's the only one who has your heart.
That's deep.
They're about to sit down…. "What are you doing?" I hear a booming voice shouting at me. I turned around and nervously smiled. The annoying bodyguard from downstairswas walking towards me and I stepped backward causing the door to become fully-opened.
"Shauna! What are you doing here?" Lana said with a nervous edge on her voice. She and Lex walked over to me. The guard grabbed my hand and pulled me forward.
"Hey, watch it!" I said and snatched my hand back.
"Lana, do you know her?" Lex questioned. We both looked at Lana. She was fuming but still managed to nod. Lex looked at the guard and signaled him to leave.
"Shauna, what are you doing here?" She snapped. "And what have you heard?" She lowered her voice a bit. I rolled my eyes. Don't worry, Lana. I wasn't going to tell Clark your secret.
Yet.
"Nothing!" I defended myself. I then pointed to the closed door. "It was the guard stalking me. And what do you mean, what do I know? I just came." I lied trying really heard to sound casual. I was actually excited. I couldn't wait to tell Chloe what I found out. "Look, I just came to give you this." I took out a folded piece of paper from my purse. Yeah, people, I had a cover up.
How's that for a shocker?
"Clark told me to give it to you." I added. I then looked at the silent Lex Luthor, taking in everything. I smiled. "You're Lex Luthor?" He looked at me and nodded. I held out my hand. "It is a pleasure to meet you. I know all about you and your work to improve Smallville." Or, in other words, the problems you put on Smallville. But hey, even the evilest of people need love too.
He shook my hand and gave me a small, wry, grin. "And you're Shauna…"
"Williams. I'm one of Clark's new friends." I looked at Lana. She was reading the note and her face showed shocked expressions. Wait a minute, she actually fell for it? You mean, Chloe did a great impression of Clark's handwriting?
Wow. We're good.
"He replaced me with Lois?" She looked up at Lex who took the letter from her. "But, he dislikes Lois. He couldn't even survive in a room with her."
"Well, I guess he changed his mind about her." I said. But before they could respond, I said my good-byes and left the Luthor Mansion. I shook my head and smiled as I went inside my car. I loved this new turn of events. It was very refreshing.
I'm about to start up the ignition, when my cell phone rang. "Hello." I said.
"Shauna, come now! Something's not right!" I heard Chloe's frantic rantings. I calmed her down and assured her I'd be there. I quickly started the car and sped down the road. Great.
What did those two stubborn idiots do now?
---------------------------------------
I parked my car parallel to the white picket fence of Clark's home, grabbed my purse, hopped out and started walking toward the barn. "Shauna! Thank God you're here." Chloe said, joining me. "I don't know what happened but I began to hear shouting and…"
"You know what, Clark? Go to hell!" Suddenly, a seething Lois Lane stormed passed us. Chloe and I looked at each other and then at a retreating Lois. Okay….
What just happened?
"Lois, wait!" Chloe shouted and started after her cousin. I meanwhile went inside the barn and up the steps. There, I saw Clark sitting on the couch. His face is in his hands. With confusion clearly on my face, I did the next best thing: I lashed out.
"Clark, what happened in here?" I started out angrily. "I told you to give her a chance and you just blew it!" Clark's head shot up from his hands and he glared at me.
"Who said I was the cause of all this?" He snapped at me. "She was the one annoying me."
"Annoying you? She was helping you, Clark! God, why do you take everything for granted?" I said, sitting down.
"Look, Shauna, you don't understand, Lois and I will never agree on anything. She doesn't like me and I don't like her back. Maybe that's the reason we were so silent for a few minutes. I honestly wanted this to work." Clark said, trying to explain the situation to me. Problem was: I did understand. Even more than Clark.
I sighed. "What happened then?"
Clark looked up at me, surprisingly. What? No one ever gave him a chance to talk? It's either that, or the girls just loved giving him a hard time.
I'm betting on the second.
"Well?" I said, breaking the silence. "I'm not getting any younger." He sighed and looked out the window. A few seconds passed and then…
"As usual we began to argue and then….it got too serious….and…" He sighed. "You've got to understand that when we argue, I have no idea what I'm about to say, so…"
"Damn it, Clark, spit it out!"
"I said she was a pathetic drunk who my parents pity over." He looked at me. The entire colour drained from my face and I felt a loud thump in the pit of stomach. "Look, I know it sounds bad, but…."
"Tell me, you're joking." I interrupted him. "Tell me you didn't say that!" My voice was quickly rising. "Clark do you know what you've done!" I shouted at him. He winced at my loud voice. He damn better wince! "She'll never forgive you, Clark!"
"She said mean things to me too!" Clark tried to defend himself. I rolled my eyes.
"Stop acting like a big damn baby and start acting like a grown man!" I retorted. I grabbed his arms and started pulling him to the stairs. "You're going to apologize to her." He pulled his hand away from me and I twirled around.
"I'm not going to apologize." He said quietly. What! "Not until she apologizes for trying to order me around."
"She's your tutor Clark; she's supposed to instruct you." I said exasperatedly. God, no wonder Lois wants to get away from him. Now, I don't blame her. When he still didn't budge, I groaned. "Fine! I don't care anymore! All I wanted was for you to see what Lois really was and maybe, just maybe you'd fall in love with her. But, do you act cooperatively? No!"
"What?" His eyes burrowed deeply.
I stopped shouting when I heard him ask that. I looked at him confused. "What?"
"What did you say awhile ago?"
"No?" I put my head sideways.
"Before that." He said quickly. I narrowed my eyes at him looking 'genuinely' confused.
"I said all I wanted for you was to see who Lois really was." I said slowly."What did you think I said?" His eyes bore into me and I step back. What? He can read minds now?
"Nothing." He muttered. I sighed and put my hand on his shoulder. "I shouldn't have that, right?" I nodded at him but I wanted to scream at him for acting like a complete asshole. Oh, well, no one's perfect.
But then again, no one is that daft.
…………………………..
"How long have they been in there?" I muttered and looked at my watch. They started around six and now it was seven. I began pacing again. "It can't take that long to reach a decision."
Chloe shrugged her shoulders and leaned on the hood of her car. "Well, look at the bright side: at least there isn't any shouting." I nodded my head in agreement. Chloe and I had dragged Lois inside the barn and locked the door. Yeah, we knew Clark could break through anything not kryptonite. We're not daft. But do you really think he'll show his powers to Lois now?
Of course we both reached that decision silently.
"Yeah, you're right." I then cracked a small grin. "They could be making up…making out…whichever one suits them will be fine with me."
"I don't think they are." Chloe said. I looked at her dubiously. "Clark just called Lois a drunk. She may drink most of the time but she does have a limit and she makes sure it doesn't get to her head. So what he said, hurt her."
"Wow, how optimistic you are." I said sarcastically and shook my head. I still believed that Chloe was slightly disturbed by this. I mean she did like the guy for three straight years. She must be hurting somewhere.
The door suddenly opened and Lois came out followed by Clark. She stood beside Chloe and Clark stood a little back. Chloe and I looked from Lois to him. There was absolutely no communication between them. I started to get a little worried. What was going on?
"Lois and I have made this decision." Clark started. I shifted my eyes to Lois who was looking the other way and rocking on her heels. "She's not going to be tutoring me again. It's too hassling and strained especially since we're not even friends." My first reaction?
An opened jaw. A really widened jaw. "What?" Was all I could say since my mouth became dry. I swallowed forcefully."But, you guys…."
"Shauna, no." Chloe discouraged me. She seemed surprisingly calm about this. She sighed and looked at Lois and then Clark. "I guess we made a mistake. I guess you guys really don't click." She grabbed my hand and started pulling myfrozen figureaway from the scene. "Hey, Lois, do you need a ride?" Lois nodded and we headed inside the car.
It was only Chloe and I who waved at Clark. Lois turned the other way. Oh, yeah, it's official.
I…just…died.
………………………………………….
If someone came up to me and asked me if I knew Gabe Sullivan, I'd say no. I knew he was Chloe's father and I knew that he was in that hostage in Clark's freshman year in high school. But that's all I knew about the man. Gabe opened the door to his house and greeted all three of us warmly. After introductions were made, Chloe needed to go back to Met U.
I hugged Chloe and whispered in her ears that if she has an idea, she should tell me. Lois then hugged her and after Chloe had driven off; we said our good-byes to Mr. Sullivan and made our way to the Talon.
After we had started off, the silence between us became longer. It was as if we could hear a needle falling to the ground. My hands were folded because of the cold, night air and Lois's arms were just at her side. Damn! I knew I should have carried my sweater. How the hell can she survive this?
Arrgh! That's it! I have to get through to her no matter what Chloe said. "Lois…"
"Don't say anything." She interrupted me. "I know what I'm doing." You wish! "I know that you wanted us to be friends but some things justcan't change." The dark night prevented her from seeing my seething face.
It felt like I was meeting my counterpart! Things can change! She's just too stupid to notice! I was about to say something when I suddenly felt someone's arms gripping my body. I start to wriggle out of his arms but they were too tight. "Lois!" I shouted. She was about topounce at the man whenanother man held a gun at her back. Lois stopped moving.
"Do anything and she dies." The man said coldly. He grabbed Lois by the arm."Lois!" This was all I could say before something intoxicating met my nostrils. I suddenly blacked out.
AN: Yeah, here is the fourth installment. Cliffie!Like I said, I'm so sorry! Since I'll soon be on holiday, the updates will be coming faster.