Chloe had left Clark and Lana at his house awaiting the arrival of Martha Kent. She knew they had a lot to discuss and she also knew Lana's reaction might not be good. She just hoped Lana would understand for Clark's sake.

"So…um Clark…."

"Yes?"

"When…I mean…"

"During the first meteor shower"

"You mean when my parents died?"

"Yes"

"Is that why you never told me? That you were scared I would blame you?"

"Partially yes"

"Clark I'm sorry"

"For what?"

"For everything I said before at Lex's"

"It's ok Lana"

"No it's not Clark I shouldn't have said those things"

"Speaking of I think you need to pay him a visit"

"Who?"

"Lex"

"Oh yeah I really should I'm just not sure I want to"

"Why is that?"

"Because of what I saw on that roof in his eyes, it scared me"

"He wasn't himself Lana"

"But Clark he was in that position because of his own choices I just can't let that go you know as well as anyone how I hate being lied to"

Clark hung his head he knew this conversation would get to this point. He had just hoped it wouldn't for awhile he loved Lana and he always would, but he also knew it was to far gone.

"Clark I'm sorry I never meant to hurt you"

"It's ok Lana you were right I have been lying, but now you can see why I did it can't you?"

"Yes, but is your origin all you lied about?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Well when you told me you didn't love me anymore were you lying?"

"I'll always love you Lana, you are my first love"

"So you don't love me like that anymore?"

"I can't say that I don't all I can say is I shouldn't"

"Why?"

"Well first you're with Lex…..and second it's too dangerous"

"Well I'm not going to be with Lex much longer, and why don't you let me be the judge of what's too dangerous"

They were looking in each others eyes now. Clark was fighting inside himself trying to let go of the hold her eyes had on him but he couldn't. Lana knew this was wrong she knew she should talk to Lex first, but she couldn't help Clark had always had this effect on her she leaned in placing her lips on his. He tried hard not to respond but he finally gave in kissing her with passion she had never felt before even from him. They pulled away and continued gazing into each others eyes then Clark spoke.

"I'm……I'm sorry I shouldn't have"

"No Clark its ok it's what I wanted isn't it what you wanted?"

"Of course it is but….."

"But what Clark?"

"Lex"

"Oh…yeah I guess I better go talk to him"

"It would be a good idea"

"I promise you I'll be back Clark"

She kissed him and made her way out of the loft. Clark still wasn't sure this was a good idea, but for some reason he just couldn't tell her no. He knew his already volatile relationship with Lex was about to take maybe a fatal blow he just hoped Lana wouldn't be trapped in the middle.

Lex was relaxing on the sofa in his study he had a huge headache but other than that he felt ok. He was going crazy knowing Lana was at Clark's but he also knew Lana would never go back to the lie that was Clark Kent. He just hoped she would understand his deception; he was only trying to protect her. He looked up as she entered the room she seemed different, but he figured it was just the previous events hitting her he got up and went to kiss her she pulled away.

"What's wrong Lana?"

"You lied to me Lex you know I hate Lies"

"I was trying to protect you"

"From what? And don't you dare say Clark"

"It was him Lana…"

"Don't even try it Lex all Clark's ever done is protect me, he even helped you last night when he didn't have to he would never hurt me or put me in intentional danger"

"And I would?"

"Did you see what happened Lex? All of that happened because of your greed and your lies"

"And you think Clark doesn't have lies?"

"I'm sure he does, but the only person his lies have hurt is himself"

"Lana can't we just move past this?"

"No Lex I'm afraid we can't your lies are too much as far as I'm concerned we're through don't bother trying to fix this and don't come near me"

Lana walked out of the study leaving Lex stunned standing in the middle of the room. He couldn't figure out what happened but he was sure of one thing Clark had something to do with it and no matter what it took he would get his pay back on his former best friend.

Clark had been sitting at his table for awhile after Lana had left. He couldn't quite understand what had happened. Were they a couple? Were they just friends with the potential? He needed to know but he didn't want to push it on her after everything they had all been through. He saw the door open revealing his mother and Lois.

"Mom how are you feeling?"

"Considering everything we've been through I'm ok"

"I'm so glad you're ok, Lois are you ok?"

"Sure Smallville I'm still walking"

"It's good to see you two are ok"

"Thanks for the sentimate Smallville"

"You're welcome Lois"

"Are you ok Clark?"

"Yeah I'm fine just thinking"

"About Lana?"

"Yes why?"

"She wants to get back together"

"And is that what you want?"

"I…..I'm not sure"

"What's stopping you?

"I'm just not sure we're meant to be"

"Well you should tell her then"

"I plan on it tonight mom"

Just at that moment Clark sees some headlights in the driveway. He knows it's time he gets up and heads outside.

"Hey Lana we need to talk"

"Yeah I think we do"

"Lana I have something I need to tell you"

"Ok what?"

"I know you want us…but I don't think their can be an us"

"Why Clark?"

"Because I just don't think we belong together and I'm sorry but I know I need to be honest with you"

"You know something I always saw this coming"

"Lana you know just because we're not a couple doesn't mean we have to be out of each others lives"

"I know Clark and that has been my mistake in the past"

"You're very important to me Lana and you always will be, I never want to lose you as my friend"

"And you never will, thanks Clark"

"For what?"

"Finally being honest"