A/N: As always your reviews are wonderful to read! And it just makes my day when I see how many actually follow this complicated storyline. But then again it's Smallville so maybe it's not that complicated, right? Well anyways, I hurried things along to update this story before tonight's episode which I'm so freakin' excited about! Hopefully there won't be too many grammar errors and I also hope that my Clois scenes are...well, romantic enough. I'm not really comfortable with writing romantic scenes since I always end up giggling like a little school girl. Right, so, now that I've gotten that cleared up, here it is: Chapter 7!

After reluctantly putting the filthy clothes back on after the shower, Lois grabbed the hairbrush and started combing her hair. Even though the bathroom door was closed, she could still smell something cooking down in the kitchen. Lois couldn't help but smile when she pictured Clark Kent actually making dinner. It was one of those things she never thought were possible; but then again she didn't think an alternative universe exited either until a few hours ago.

"So much for not believing in Santa Claus…!" Lois muttered and stared at herself in the mirror. A part of her was still desperately trying to make sense of everything had happened since she woke up that morning. Despite believing in some of the most illogical things and considering herself to be an open-minded person, Lois' rational side still searched for some kind of logical explanation. Although after moving to Smallville, Lois had soon given up on trying to make sense of everything happening there. And suddenly things such as time traveling didn't seem so unreal anymore.

She suddenly turned away from the mirror and put her hair up in a ponytail before opening the bathroom door. As she headed down the hallway, she couldn't help but glance over at Clark's bedroom door for a second. That rational part of her wanted nothing more than to open that door and see the same bedroom she had been occupying for months. But before she knew it, she had already walked pass the room and the moment was gone just like that.

"So…you got any other hidden talents I should know about?" Lois asked as she came down the stairs. Clark stopped putting out the plates on the kitchen counter and gave her a frighten look, but Lois took no notice of it.

"What do you mean?" Clark asked nervously and quickly grabbed two glasses from the cupboard, deliberately avoiding facing Lois at the moment.

"Well, I haven't exactly met many guys who actually knows how to cook. Especially not the jocks! I'm starting to think I was wrong about you, Smallville" Lois said with an amusing smile and walked over to the stove to see what was cooking.

"Oh. Right. Well, I wouldn't start celebrating just yet. It's not like you will be eating at a five-star restaurant" Clark said as Lois peeked down at the saucepan.

"You really think I'm that picky when it comes to food, Clark?" she said with a grin and looked up at Clark again.

"Usually not but I just wanted to make sure" Clark said and walked over to her, nervously glancing down at the saucepan. Lois found herself suddenly feeling nervous with Clark standing so close to her. She did her best not to show it and slowly wriggled past Clark, knowing that she was practically blushing at that moment. She quickly turned away so that Clark wouldn't notice and walked over to the other end of the kitchen, pretending to look around for something.

"So have you thought about what you're gonna do?" Clark blurted out and Lois sighed heavily, reluctantly turning around.

"You mean aside from getting my hands on the first meteor rock that comes along? I've never done this before so I figured why not try and get back the same way you got here?" she said and shrugged.

"So you really think that it was the meteor rock that brought you here? I know they've showed some pretty unusual things in the past but…time traveling?" Clark asked and Lois walked towards him, giving him a suspicious look.

"Well, it's not like I clicked my shoes together three times and magically ended up here! Considering the meteor rocks' past history, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet they are the reason that I'm ended up here. Besides, you know more about these rocks than I do so what's your theory?" Lois asked and crossed her arms, impatiently waiting for Clark to say something. Anything. She was at the end of her ropes by now and wanted nothing more than to wake up from this horrible nightmare.

"I don't have a theory, Lois. Look, I never said I didn't believe you but this whole thing is very confusing. Even for me. But I guess we'll just have to find a meteor rock if that's what you really want" Clark said with a slight shrug and turned off the stove.

"Why wouldn't I, Clark? It's obvious that I can't stick around here anymore or else Lana will have my head and serve it to Lex!" Lois cried out.

"Right. And you can't think of anything else worth staying for?" Clark asked and removed the saucepan from the stove. Lois stared at him in silence while he moved about in the small kitchen, trying to make sense of what he had just said. The Clark Kent she knew would never dare to say such a thing to a girl, especially not her.

"Such as…?" Lois asked, still somewhat puzzled by Clark's question. She slowly walked around the kitchen counter, never taking her eyes off of him.

"You tell me. Seems like you got it all figured out already" Clark said with his back against her, putting down the saucepan in the sink. Lois gave him a deadly glare, reluctantly taking a seat by the kitchen counter. She was definitely experiencing all the sides of this Clark Kent, and for once she didn't like what she was seeing. But instead of coming up with some clever retort, Lois grabbed the fork and slowly started eating. She could feel Clark's eyes on her but refused to acknowledge him at the moment.

As the chilly wind breezes swept pass, Lois wished she had brought a jacket after all. She pulled her cardigan tighter around her and headed around the corner of the house, expecting to see Shelby coming running towards her any second. But it remained dead quiet and got even darker as the moon were hiding behind a few clouds. Lois was starting to contemplate her little plan, but deep down she knew the answer had to be right in front of her. The thought of actually sticking around in this screwed up version of Smallville was something Lois just couldn't deal with. And she wasn't so sure she still believed what was happening to her, despite everything she had been through in the past since she moved to Smallville.

"Lois, wait!"

Lois jumped at the sound of Clark's voice and quickly turned around, glaring at him in the dark. He was standing a few feet away with an anxious look on his face as usual.

"What is your problem, Smallville? You don't go around sneaking up on people! Especially not in situations like these!" Lois snapped and walked up to Clark.

"Sorry. But I really need to talk to you, and after you find that meteor rock it might be too late" Clark said nervously. He almost smiled at the irony of that sentence; Lois instead gave him a suspicious stare.

"Okay, I'm game. What's so important that it can't wait five minutes?" she asked after a while, her stare only growing more intense which made Clark squirm.

"I've been trying to tell you this ever since I saw you on the football field earlier today. Then things sort of got complicated after I found out who you really are and how you got here. Lois, Lana has every right to be suspicious about our friendship because ever since the birthday party…"

Quick flashbacks of Jimmy O'Brien from junior high came to mind as Lois realized what Clark was trying to say. Things certainly had changed in more ways than one since then, but the message was still the same and the boy was still as nervous. But unlike the first time, Lois was now stunned and wasn't sure how to react. She hadn't a crush on Clark Kent; she could barely stand him! He was more like the brother she was grateful she never had. And she had a distinct feeling that Clark had never been thrilled to have her around all the time. But then again Lois had to remind herself that this wasn't the same Clark Kent she knew.

"I just can't stop thinking about that night. And I know those shots of tequila had a lot to do with the…kiss, but that doesn't change what happened" Clark continued on and Lois could tell that he was even more nervous than before. But at least he seemed certain of how he felt; she herself had no clue.

"You say that I make you out to be this perfect person that you're not. Well, have you ever stopped and considered that you're perfect to me? I don't care whatever flaws you might have or if you happen to tell a lie everywhere now and then. All those things doesn't matter to me because you're still you. You're still Lois Lane."

Once Clark had uttered those last words, Lois' mind went blank. All those mean thoughts about Clark went right out the window at that moment. All the fights in the past suddenly faded away. Lois just stared at Clark, desperately trying to think of something to say. She knew that it hadn't been easy for Clark to just pour his heart out like that. Especially not since she literally wasn't the same girl he knew.

"Look, Clark, I wish I remember that night but I don't. And I think I've established more than once before why that is" Lois finally said with a sad look in her eyes. For the first time since her arrival, she wished she did remember that night. Not just because of the kiss, but because then she would remember everything.

"I know you don't remember, but that doesn't change how I feel. I just needed to get this out in the open before it's too late. Before things go back to normal again. Although who knows if we'll even remember any of this?" Clark said with a nervous smile and shrugged. Lois still couldn't quite grasp what was happening; if it had been any other guy she wouldn't be surprised. But she kept reminding herself that it was actually Clark Kent, the annoying farm boy who always pushed her buttons.

"Oh, I seriously doubt this will ever be erased from my memory" she muttered and exhaled sharply. An amused smile spread across Clark's face and Lois couldn't help but smile back at him.

"Is that a good or a bad thing?" Clark asked, the smile slowly fading away and instead he looked anxious again.

"I'm not sure. Look, I better go find that meteor rock before Lex shows up. I think I've caused enough trouble for you as it is" Lois said and slowly broke off eye contact, but Clark refused to give up so easily. After everything they had been through he wasn't going to let her walk away when there was still so much more that needed to be said.

"I hardly think the meteor rock is going anywhere. And as far as Lex is concerned, I can handle him. But that's not the real reason why you're so afraid" Clark said with a stern voice and Lois rolled her eyes, exhaling sharply.

"What are you babbling about, Smallville? I am not afraid!" she said but Clark could see it in her eyes that she was lying. In fact, it was practically written all over her face.

"You should really work on your game face" Clark said, barely hiding a smile. Lois suddenly took a step closer, leaning in towards him. Their faces were only a few inches apart now and Clark did his best not to squirm. Lois stared him straight in the eye, slowly leaning even closer. She was so close Clark could feel her breath on him and it instantly gave him goose bumps. In the next moment their lips touched but much to Clark's dismay, the kiss only lasted for a few seconds before Lois slowly pulled away.

"Right. Well…like I said, I better go find that meteor rock now" she said hesitantly, deliberately avoiding Clark's stare. She knew that he wanted some kind of answer, but she wasn't the right Lois Lane to give it to him. Her feelings towards him had been completely platonic until a few minutes ago. Now she wasn't sure what to feel and if she couldn't trust her gut, then what?

"Can't it wait?" Clark blurted out and Lois sighed, giving him a sympathetic look.

"I'm not willing to take that chance. Look, we've been through this before, Clark. We both know I'm not really the Lois you love" she said, nearly choking on that last word. The situation was getting weirder by the minute and she was slowly painting herself into a corner each time she opened her big mouth.

"From what I've seen so far, you're all about taking chances. And I know that what I feel for you is real, no matter what. Can you honestly look me in the eye and say that you don't feel the same?" Clark asked and stepped closer.

"I…can't. I don't know" Lois almost whispered, staring up at Clark. She felt a shiver down her spine and that familiar feeling of butterflies in her stomach. Just by looking at him, she started to feel things she never knew even existed.

Clark gradually leaned in towards her, well aware that she could pull away at any minute. But he was willing to take that chance just to feel her lips against his one more time. For a brief moment Lois hold her breath, surprised to realize that she was actually longing for his kiss. That tingling feeling deep inside of her was now impossible to ignore. Lois could barely refrain from smiling like a fool when she realized that she could trust her gut after all. Her train of thought came to a screeching halt when Clark suddenly kissed her. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in closely as the kiss instantly grew more intense. Lois slowly loosened up and decided to just enjoy the moment, not worrying about anything else.

The kiss was, to say the least, breathtaking. Then again it had been quite a while since Lois was able to enjoy a real kiss and not just a quick peck on the cheek. It certainly was a wonderful feeling that had been missed. Lois wrapped her arms around Clark's neck and allowed herself to lose her inhibitions. Suddenly there was a ringing sound that echoed in the night. At first neither Clark or Lois even reacted, but eventually they reluctantly broke off the kiss. Lois slowly snapped out of her daze when realizing that the ringing sound was in fact the phone from inside the house.

"You should probably get that" Lois mumbled and felt her cheeks blushing.

"It's just my mother checking up on me. She'll call back later" Clark said, not taking his eyes off of Lois for one second. She slowly shook her head and looked up at him.

"No, it's okay. Besides, if you don't answer she'll be worried sick" she said and slowly caressed Clark's cheek. He leaned in and gave her a quick kiss before reluctantly walking over to the kitchen door. Lois glanced at him over her shoulder.

"Bye, Smallville" she whispered and tried to ignore the lump in her throat. Once the kitchen door slammed shut, Lois turned around and suddenly spotted Shelby coming running towards her. Just like last time he was happily wagging his tail and more importantly; he was carrying that familiar object. Lois stared at him for a while, considering to turn around and head back inside the house. But despite whatever her feelings towards Clark were she still longed for to return home.

"Your timing sucks, you know that right?" Lois muttered and as if on cue, Shelby dropped the meteor rock only inches from her feet. Lois bend down and hesitated for a moment, contemplating her options once more. But in the end she knew she had no other choice than to make everything right again. She closed her eyes and quickly grabbed a hold of the meteor rock, feeling the same uncomfortable jolts going through her body. Once again Lois felt like she was slowly being ripped apart before she finally hit the ground. She stared up at the glowing full moon before everything turned black.

To Be Continued! - (Next chapter will be the last.)