ICONS:THE PRINCESS

Clark,Lois,Diana and Clark's parents sat at the dining room table. No one said a word. Jonathon and Martha were still wondering how this girl got into their barn with Clark. Lois was like the big sister waiting for her parents to lower the boom. Diana stared at her hands. She was a shamed of herself,she had embarrassed herself and gotten her new friend in trouble. Clark kept his head down hoping that things would go well.

"Nobodies in any trouble yet,we just want to know how ended up in my barn with my son."Jonathon said.

"Also we don't want you two doing something you regret."Martha added.

"I sorry,Mr. Kent,Mrs. Kent. This is my fault."Diana said.

"I went out last night after Clark had taken me home. I had never drank before and I went a little over board."Diana said.

"I know that I could not make it back to Lex's mansion,so I came here. I knew that I would be safe here."Diana said.

"I understand,but next son,bring her inside. The barns no place for Princess."Jonathon said.

"Lois,why don't you take Diana to Lex's."Martha said.

"Clark,you and me get to work."Jonathon said. Lois and Diana headed for the door as did Jonathon and Clark. Diana stopped and kissed Clark on the cheek.

"Thanks for taking care of me."she said. Martha smiled as Clark blushed.

Lois and Diana headed for Lois' car. They got in and headed for Lex's place. they drove in silence for a few moments.

"I've you used that "oh I didn't have anywhere else to go." line before. you just wanted to be closer to Clark,why I don't know,but that's why you did it."Lois said.

"I should work on it then?"Diana said.

"Yeah,I used that one before and it didn't work so well."Lois said.

"I guessed it worked because,I have never been here before."Diana said.

"Themyscria, doesn't have any men on it right?"Lois asked.

"None what so ever."Diana said.

"How do you do it live with out men?"Lois said.

"It's easy, the Amazons,are great warriors and we can rely on each other. Plus we can do the work of men."Diana said.

"Don't you get lonely."Lois asked.

"No,not really I have my friends."Diana said.

"That's not what I meant. A girl has needs."Lois said.

"Oh, you meant that, I can handle it."Diana said.

"Really your not as proper as everyone thinks you are?"Lois said

"Keep that our little secret."Diana said.

"So,why do you give Clark such a hard time?"Diana said.

"A girl's got to have a hobby."Lois said.

Diana walked into the mansion. Lex,Lionel and her mother were all waiting for her. They stood up when she walked in.

"Where were you last night?"Her mother asked.

"I went out last night."Diana said.

"I thought you said this Clark could be trusted."Hippoltya said.

"Trust me you highness Clark Kent is a boy scout."Lex said.

"My son is right,Clark is a very trust worthy young man."Lionel said.

"Their right mother. I left last night, Clark brought me home,I waited until he left and then I went out. I was just so board here."she said.

"I understand but please let me know when you plan on going out. I 'm your mother and I worry."Hippoltya said.

Lana drew in the scent of the flowers that had just arrived from a secret admirer. She read the card. "Crater lake midnight, A friend."She smiled when she saw Clark walk in a moment later maybe he knew who sent her the flowers.

"Hi,Clark."she said.

"Hey Lana ,who are the flowers from?"he asked.

"I was hoping that you would know?"Lana said.

"Sorry."Clark said.

"I guess you made quite a impression on Diana."Lana said.

"You heard."Clark said.

"Lex, told me when he came to get his morning caffeine fix."Lana said.

"All I did was show her around, I didn't think that she would show up in the barn drunk."Clark said.

"But you made sure she was safe."Lana said.

"I guess so."Clark said.

"Clark Kent,saves the day again."Lana said.

"I got to take care of a order stay here okay."Lana said.

"Sure."Clark said.

Clark watched Lana. He loved to watch her. To him the way she moved was a work of art. They way here hips moved,the grace at who she placed the cups in front of the customers, and the way she smiled at them. The way she smiled at him.

"Go and ask her on a date,Clark."Chloe said from behind him.

"This coming from my best friend,who had and still has a crush on me."Clark said.

"Okay you don't have to rub it in. But think of it this way,If I ever need a date I can the play "I know your secret "card. Chloe said.

"You wouldn't."Clark said.

"Your right,I won't."Chloe said.

"Don't we have something to do."Clark said trying to change the subject.

"I guess bullets aren't the only thing that bounces off of you."Chloe said.

"Funny,let's go."Clark said.

"Bye guys."Lana said as Clark and Chloe walked out.

Lana still didn't know why she wore the blue sun dress to meet a secret admirer. She watched the moonlight simmer off the water of the lake. She was happy and nervous,it had been a while since she had been on a date or in a real relationship. She checked her watch it was almost midnight.

He watched her from his car. He had always watched her from a far. From the moment they met he was attracted to her. She was different from when he remembered her all those years ago. He did his best to hide his feelings, he did it because of his friend. But now he needed to do this for himself. He opened the door to his car got out and walked toward her.

"You look beautiful tonight."Lex said as he walked toward Lana.

"It was you?"Lana said in amazement.

"What can I say. I tried to keep my feelings a secret. I tried to be the good friend. I can't do it anymore Lana. I see you every day and I want to tell you how I feel,but I don't because of Clark. Lana I'm not going to lie anymore. I'm in love with you."Lex said

"I knew some how I always knew. Lex this could ruin our friendship with Clark."Lana said.

"I know that. but it's worth the risk."Lex said

"I need some time Lex."Lana said

"I can wait,Lana ,I've waited this long."Lex said. He then leaned forward and kissed her.

"Lana?"Clark said. He got know answer."Lana" he repeated louder.

"I'm sorry Clark."she said.

"Are you okay you seem to have something on your mind."Clark said

"No just a little tired. I didn't get much sleep at all."Lana said.

"Maybe you should go home,I'm sure Lois can run things here."Clark said

"I can't do that,Clark."Lana said.

"Promise me that you will call Lois if you get tried."Clark said.

"I promise."Lana said.

"I'll see you later."Clark said.

Clark walked out of the Talon,Lana watched him go. The events of last night replayed in her head. She still had no idea what she was going to do.

TO BE COUNITINUED...