Author's Note: Sorry it's taken me so long to update. I've been on vacation for the past week.

Disclaimer: I don't own Smallville but I do own the Kristian Shane character. I also don't own Dr. Phil either.

Reviews: I'd love reviews. I want to know what you think and/or if you have any ideas on where the story should go.

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Lois, Clark and Chloe stood by a squad car in the parking lot giving their statement. Chloe looked over at Kristian, who was sitting in the back of an open ambulance being cleaned up. She felt stupid, wreckless and most of all ashamed that she didn't believe him. The EMT finished and Kristian stepped out. Chloe asked the officer if she was done and when he nodded 'yes,' she began walking towards Kristian. He started walking also and when they met in the middle, they stopped and looked at each other without saying a word. They both knew what the other was thinking. Kristian took a step forward and pulled her into his chest.

"I'm so sorry, Kristian," Chloe said.

"Don't ever think that I don't care about you, Chlo," he said, "you know that I'd give the world to you if I could." When he felt her tears soak through his shirt, he tightened his grasp.

Lois and Clark looked over at them and then back at each other and smiled.

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Two Days Later

Kristian and Chloe were sitting in Kristian's kitchen eating the pizza that they had just ordered. Chloe was leaning against the far counter by the sink and Kristian was sitting on a stool at the island across from her.

"You know, no one's ever saved me but Clark. I'm glad it was you this time," Chloe said.

"Actually, if I had arrived ten seconds later, it would have been Clark," Kristian joked.

"Which also makes you the first person to arrive at a crime scene before Clark," Chloe replied.

"I'm just that good...you of all people should know that by now," he said while getting up and putting his plate in the sink by Chloe. He then leaned against the counter by her. "The Charity Ball is in two weeks," he said.

"Yeah, and?" Chloe responded.

"I'd like you to be my guest," Kristian said.

"K...I don't know," she said while staring at her plate.

"I already bought the dress."

"You went shopping for a dress?" Chloe replied, pretending to be shocked.

Kristian, in his best gay voice, said, "oh yes, it's so pretty. It would look fabulous on you, dear." Chloe laughed, while shifting her eyes over to him. He moved in front of her and put his hands on her thighs. Chloe's breath caught and he looked at her. "Chlo', you forget that Lois is practically my sister. She told me about the spring formal your freshman year and how Clark left you to save Lana. She also told me about how you don't even remember being crowned as prom queen last year. You just can't catch any luck,

can you? Well, then there's me. I want to finally give you the perfect night that you deserve. And like I said, I already bought you a dress, and if you don't like it, we'll go out and I'll buy you ten more."

Chloe laughed and said, "okay. As long as you don't leave me to save the beautiful girl that everyone wants or be possessed by a prom queen freak."

"I won't," Kristian said while walking into the living room. He then yelled back, "and by the way, not everyone wants her."

Chloe followed him into the living room and sat beside him on the couch. "You seem like you're under a lot of stress," Kristian said.

"I am. Between the Planet, school and my friends, I barely have time to sleep. And when I do have time, I can never fall asleep," she said in response.

"Stand up," Kristian said while getting off the couch. Chloe looked at him hesitantly so he said, "c'mon, trust me. Stand up." Chloe climbed off the couch and stood facing him. "Alright now, take everything out of your pockets and take off your shoes."

Chloe shot him an odd look and then did what he said. Kristian did the same and said, "okay, now close your eyes."

"What are you trying to do, get me naked?" Chloe questioned jokingly.

"As nice as that would be, no. I saw this on Dr. Phil," he said.

Chloe closed her eyes and felt Kristian pick her up. She welcomed it, laid her head on his chest and took in his cologne. Kristian began walking and he opened the door to the indoor pool with his foot. He then preceded to walk to the edge and then whispered in Chloe's ear. "Okay, on the count of three, open your eyes and hold your breath. One, two...three," he said. Chloe opened her eyes and recognized the wall above her. She looked up at Kristian and said, "don't you dare."

"Oh, I'm daring," he said while taking one more step. "Hold your breath, Chlo'." He took his final step and jumped into the pool with Chloe in his arms. When they came up for air, Chloe said, "Dr. Phil my ass,'" and swam over to him. Kristian moved closer also, making them only inches apart. "There's nothing like jumping into a pool fully clothed and you know it," he said.

"Yeah, I do, you're right," Chloe said while flashing him a smile. "But that one night doesn't count, we were in our underwear, not fully clothed. We were both cold from standing outside for like two hours and a heated pool is a good warm-up."

"Oh that's a night I'll never forget...you in your underwear," Kristian joked.

"We were drunk," Chloe said while hitting him on the arm.

"But not that drunk," Kristian said with a smile, "and I don't think you know how hard that was for me."

"Why's tha--," Chloe said, "ohhh, I see. Besides, if you did get excited, I don't think it would show." She laughed, but she knew that Kristian Mark Shane had something to be proud of. She'd laid against him when he was only wearing his boxers countless times, so she knew.

"Oh, hit to the ego," Kristian said while putting his hands up to his chest as if he'd been shot. They moved closer to each other and Chloe reached up under his shirt and stroked his stomach. "You know I was kidding and I think we both know the truth," Chloe said. Their lips were only centimeters apart when Lois burst in. They both pulled away and turned to face her. "Oh, so this is why no one would answer their phones," Lois said, smirking. "Well, I have some good news and some bad news."

"Okay, spill it," Chloe said.

"Well, the good news is that I was watching the news earlier," Lois said while looking at Kristian, "and they said that two men were arrested in connection with your parent's accident."

"You're kidding me, right?" Kristian asked.

"Nope, and the bad news is that they were just released," Lois said. Kristian just stared down into the water and Chloe moved beside him.

"What were they specifically arrested for?" Kristian questioned.

"I'm not sure, but the Planet is thinking about running a story on it," Lois replied. Kristian swam to the ledge and got out of the pool. Chloe followed and did the same. He looked over at her and took in the sight of her wet clothes clinging to every curve of her body. "Hey, loverboy, I think we should all go over there and check it out," Lois said rolling her eyes. Kristian nodded and Lois went to find them some clean clothes and towels.

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The police had released information that they'd held back since the accident. They noted that there was a silver paint transfer on the rear bumper. They confirmed that the various dents to the trunk lid and such were not consistent with the kind of accident it was. Kristian sat back in his chair and reread the Planet's copy of the report. He decided that what ever happens, happens. He was going to let his colleagues and the police figure it out. He'd spent too much of the past year digging into it and finding only minor things, such as the paint transfer and dents. He told Chloe and Lois this and they all left the Planet.

Chloe stayed the night with him. It wasn't uncommon or awkward for them. Chloe usually slept better and Kristian enjoyed the company.

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Two Weeks Later

Chloe walked into her dorm to find a long black bag with a note on it. When Kristian asked her if she'd like to see it so he would know if she liked it or not, she had said, "no, because I trust that you wouldn't pick out one that you knew I wouldn't like." She read the note. "Wear your hair just like I like it. I'll be picking you up at seven and I'll have your heels. " Chloe smiled and then unzipped the bag. She was nervous but she trusted Kristian. She held the dress up. It was gorgeous--it was off white with small black embroidered lines that came up over one side. It came up and wrapped around the neck and it was angled at the bottom. Chloe laughed and then turned around when Lana walked in, also carrying a dress. "Is that the dress from Kristian?" Lana said while laying her own the her bed and walking over to Chloe.

"Yeah," Chloe said while giving it another up-down.

"It's really beautiful, Chloe, it'll look great on you," Lana said.

"Thanks. Okay, let me see your dress," Chloe responded. Lana unzipped the bag and pulled it out. It was straight black and it came over the left shoulder. It was also angled at the bottom. Chloe held it and looked it over. "Versace? Wow, Clark really went out for this one," Chloe said.

"Chloe, I'm not going with Clark," she replied.

"Don't tell me that you're going with Lex," Chloe said, "Lana, you know that you're just another pawn in his giant chess game."

"Chloe, he's different around me. He trusts me and I trust him and he's honest. That's something I never did and never will have with Clark," Lana responded.

"Okay, well, just don't say that I didn't warn you," Chloe said, "who's Clark going with then?"

"Lois, I think," Lana said.

"Lois? Ha," Chloe said. "I'll believe that when I see it. Well, we should be getting ready."

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Kristian pulled up to Chloe's dorm and the driver opened the limo's door. He walked to her room and stood in front of the door. He was nervous. His prom date, Amanda, danced with other guys all night like she usually did, so he hesitated. He'd never had a perfect night, either. He was nervous about letting Chloe down. He finally stopped hesitating and knocked. Lana opened the door slightly and said, "she's almost ready. Wait out here." He nodded and leaned his back against the wall beside the door. Lex walked down the hall and leaned beside him. "I'm guessing they're not ready yet," Lex said. Kristian nodded and remained silent because he was never a big fan of the Luthors. Lana finally stepped out and Lex approached her and kissed her cheek. She then turned to Kristian and said, "I think she's ready for you."

Kristian nodded once again and Lex and Lana walked down the hall arm in arm. He faced the door and gripped the handle. When he finally opened it and stepped in, Chloe inhaled sharply and remained facing away from him. He looked at her bare back and couldn't help but fantasize. He walked over and placed a hand on her back and reached his other arm around her to give her the box which held her heels. She turned to face him. She smiled and took in the sight of him in his fitted tuxedo. Her gave her an up-down and smiled back. "The dress is beautiful, Kristian, thank you," Chloe said.

"You made it that way," Kristian said while trying to make it not sound so cheesy. They sat down on her bed and she opened the box. She gasped when she saw them. The straps were diamond laced and the sole matched her dress, down to the color and black embroidery.

"That's not all I have," Kristian whispered in her ear. Chloe gave him a questioned look as he reached into his coat and pants pockets. He held out a small box and a narrow, long box. Chloe reached up and took the long box. She opened it to find a necklace with matching diamonds hanging down. "Oh my god," Chloe whispered. He then gave her the other box and she opened it. It held matching earrings. "K...you did not have to do this," she said.

"Yes, I did," he said. She held up the necklace. He took it and pulled it around her neck while Chloe held up her hair. She unintentionally gasped when his fingers touched her skin. When he was done, she took the earrings and went to the mirror. Chloe took out the earrings she had in and put in her matching ones. Kristian stood up and she turned to face him.

"You look amazing, Chlo'," Kristian said. She walked over and pulled him into a hug. She couldn't find the words to say to thank him so she remained silent. He was tempted to stay and tell her how much he loved her right here. Instead, they let go and Kristian offered his arm and she gratefully hooked hers into his. "Limo's waiting," he said and they walked to the door.

'This is going to be the night,' he thought, 'that I finally tell her everything.'

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