Author's Note: New chapter, new surprises...I hope.

Disclaimer: I don't own Smallville but I do own the Kristian Shane character and such.

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Chloe watched in horror as the truck slammed into his vehicle. Clark looked at her and when he saw her espression, he turned only to see Kristian's demolished Range Rover. Chloe got up and ran out of the cafe. Lois and Clark followed. When Kristian's initial shock wore off, he looked over at the street and saw Chloe, followed by Clark and Lois, running toward his vehicle. He tried to open his door, but it was stuck against the crushed metal that used to be the front fender and the rear door. He turned around in his seat and kicked it with both legs. It only budged slightly so he did it again. This time, it gave way and flew open. Lois was on her cell phone. '911,' Kristian guessed in his mind. He stepped out and Chloe looked up and down his body for injuries. His cheek and arm were bleeding from the glass, but he didn't care. He pulled Chloe into his chest.

Then, as if it were in slow motion, he saw a silver Porshe slowly drive by. Lex looked at him and winked, but that wasn't all that unnerved him. He could have sworn that the woman in the passenger seat was the girl he never wanted to see again.

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He tried not to think about it and only focused on the girl absentmindedly balling up his shirt with her fists. "Chloe? Chloe, it's okay. I'm fine," he whispered in her ear, "we're fine. Honey, relax." He could tell that she was fighting tears, but he couldn't blame her. The threats and incidents had stopped after the day Kristian fought with Lex. They had thought it was over. Chloe was now afraid that things would become more serious like they just had. She knew Lex. If Kristian wasn't careful, he could end up dead.

After talking to the police and making the arrangements for towing, Lois dropped Chloe and Kristian off at the house. Chloe sat on a stool at the island and Kristian leaned on the counter across from her. They sat there quietly staring at each other. Kristian traced his eyes over her face. He looked at her lips and he could feel the sensation of them on his neck. He loved everything that she did, big or small. He loved to see her million watt smile and he even loved the way that she was staring holes through him at the moment. He loved when she wore one of his shirts and when she wore his boxers. He loved Sunday mornings because she would make him breakfast. She always wore a tight camisole top and his sweatpants. No matter how many times she rolled the waist band, they would still cover most of her small feet. He loved seeing her in those because they hung low on her waist, showing every bit of skin that he wanted to see.

He loved weekdays because they always sat around lazily just talking or doing random things, like having water fights in the pool or wrestling (Kristian let her beat him up, of course) or taking naps on the couch just to have a reason to be close. She wore his boxers all the time and she rolled the waistband so they hung low too. Kristian never admitted it, but she knew that him seeing her bare skin was the biggest turn on for him. He always walked around shirtless and he found every way to make her skin rub against his. She never admitted it, but that was her biggest turn on.

Kristian's thoughts were cut off when Chloe asked, "what set him off this time?"

"I don't know. He probably knew that I had a meeting with Andrew this morning," Kristian replied.

"Is there something you're not telling me?"

"No, Chloe," Kristian said. He hardly ever called her by her whole name, unless he was introducing her. Chloe knew that too, so she knew something was wrong.

"Kristian, if there's someone you should be honest with, it's me," she said, "what's going on?"

"An unknown number keeps calling my cell phone. Things like this keep happening, Chlo', I don't want you to get hurt."

"Okay, Clark, don't pull that card on me. I'm scared for you, K, I just want to know what the hell is really going on," she bit back.

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Back at the Luthor mansion, Lex sat at his desk playing with a pencil. His latest flavor-of-the-week sat by the fireplace reading a magazine. Lex would get those stocks whether Shane liked it or not. He knew what would make him cave and he also knew that according to Andrew Shane, Sr.'s will, Kristian was supposed to wait until Andrew, Jr. had the company completely stabilized. That would be at least two years from now. But he knew Kristian's weakness. He thought about the petite blonde and smiled. 'He has to see this coming,' he thought.

The girl closed her magazine and said, "what are you planning on doing to him?"

"Just going to scare him, dear."

"Be careful, Lex, he's more agile than you think," she said.

"Don't worry honey, I won't be careless," Lex replied.

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"I can't sell those stocks until I have Andrew's permission," Kristian said, "he's being pressured to take the company public, and that's not what my dad wanted. My dad left a private will for Andrew and I. There are certain things I can't say, Chlo'. This is mostly a waiting game."

"Does Andrew know about everything?" Chloe questioned.

"No. He's under enough pressure and I don't want to worry him more than he already is. I can take care of this," he replied.

"He won't stop until he gets those stocks, even if it means killing you," Chloe said, "I know Lex. He doesn't stop until he gets what he wants."

"Corporate tyrants don't scare me, Chlo'."

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"Yes, I want you to bug his vehicle and then demolish hers," Lex said before hanging up.

"Is it okay if I take the Porshe? I have some errands to run," his new girlfriend said while walking into the library.

"Go ahead, just don't be home too late," Lex said with a wink.

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"But I'm scared for you," Chloe said. Kristian walked around the counter and she hopped off her stool. They embraced and Kristian rested his chin on her head. The light coconut/mango smell of her shampoo always eased his mind for some reason.

"I can handle this, babe. And if it turns out I can't, then I'll tell Andrew and the police," he said reassuringly. Chloe pulled away from his chest and stood on her tip-toes to kiss him. They pulled away when Kristian's cell phone rang. "It's that unknown number again."

"Let me answer it," Chloe said. Kristian shot her an okay-but-be-careful look and she took his phone from his hand. He'd never answered the calls because he only answers for his friends and family.

"Hello?"

"Is Kristian there?" The voice asked.

Chloe mouthed, "it's a girl," to Kristian and then said, "who's asking?"

"Who is this?"

"Kristian's girlfriend," Chloe said into the receiver.

"Oh...well, I'd like to speak with Kristian," the girl said.

"And I'd like to know who this is," Chloe said before she heard the familiar click of a cell phone shutting. "It was a girl, she wanted to talk to you. She wouldn't tell me her name."

"Hmm...odd. I liked the snarky emphasis you put on 'girlfriend,' but I personally prefer Chloe," he said jokingly. Chloe walked over the sink and grabbed the sprayer. She turned on the faucet and turned to Kristian.

"Wanna go?"

"Bring it on," he said. Chloe squeezed the sprayer and soaked his shirt. Kristian grabbed Chloe and picked her up. She let go of the sprayer when he settled her at his eye level. He kissed her and gently let her feet meet the floor. Chloe pulled off his wet shirt and he sat her on the counter. Their kiss deepened and Chloe took off his belt. The doorbell rang and they both shot eachother disappointed looks. Kristian started to walk toward the door and Chloe grabbed his hand. "Be careful babe," she said. Kristian nodded and continued walking to the door. Chloe moved behind the kitchen wall so she could not be seen but still hear. He opened the door and he froze. Chloe couldn't see what was going on so she listened.

"Hey," a female voice said.

"What are you doing here?" Chloe heard Kristian say.

"I wanted to see you. You have certainly been working out," the girl answered looking at his bare chest.

"Too bad that doesn't go both ways," he said.

"I'm sorry, Kristian. I mean, for the things I did. I never loved him. I just wanted the things that you didn't want," she replied.

"Like sex? Money? Fast cars and flashy clothes?"

"I wanted you. I always felt that you were hiding something from me. And when we made love, it was like you felt that it was forced," she said.

"It was," Kristian simply replied.

By now, Chloe figured out who she was. She wasn't sure if he was still aware that she was listening, but she wasn't going to let him know.

"Amanda, what are you really doing here?"

"I love you, Kristian. It took you being away for me to realize that. I made some mistakes and I'm sorry. I want you to know it will never happen again," she answered. "Don't you at least miss me? Don't you love me?"

"This may hurt, Amanda, the truth always does. I never loved you. There's a fine line between love and infatuation. We were together because you wanted the rich quarterback to show off to your girlfriends and I was just trying to figure out what I wanted. I settled with you. Big mistake on my part," he shot back.

"Why are you so bitter?" Amanda asked.

"Why am I so bitter? I caught you in bed with my best friend! That's grounds for bitterness, don't ya think?"

"Kristian, it was the biggest mistake I ever made. If I could go back, I would change so many things," she said while staring at the ground.

"Yes, well, you can't go back. I don't want to go back, I'm much happier now. Amanda, you did what you did. You can't go back. I suggest you start living in the present. I'm sorry for being such an ass but it's what you deserve. I gave you everything and you were never satisfied and you always took me for advantage," Kristian said.

"What about her? Do you buy her 'fast cars and flashy clothes?' Do you honestly love her?"

"Amanda, this is exactly what I'm talking about. And Chloe? I love her more than anything. I'd do anything for her. I'd die for her. I'm going to marry her someday. She's going to bear my children. She doesn't want my money, she wants me," Kristian shot back.

Chloe froze. She didn't know how many times she had heard him speak those words to her, but it hit her harder this time for some reason. She didn't know if it was because he was telling Amanda those things or just someone in general. It just seemed more real now.

Amanda sighed and said, "Kristian, be honest with me. Is she half of what I am? Can she satisfy you like I can? Is she as beautiful as I am? Is she--"

Kristian cut her off with, "She's ten times what you are. She satisfies me like you never could. She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Stop being ridiculous, Amanda."

"Can I meet her?"

"I don't know if she wants to meet you," Kristian said. He turned when he felt a small hand on his back. Chloe stared at him and then turned to Amanda. Chloe wasn't shocked at the fact that she was beautiful, but she was too tan and a tad too skinny. It was weird to see the girl that took all of Kristian's firsts--first 'love,' first kiss, first--...she didn't even want to finish that.

"I'm Amanda," she said while putting out her hand.

Chloe shook it and said, "I'm the girl who just heard everything you said." She smiled nicely and Kristian pulled her into his side.

"I--um--you're a lucky girl," Amanda said unenthusiatically.

"I am," Chloe said bitterly. Kristian looked down at her and squeezed her side a little harder.

"I can clearly see now that he's moved on. It was nice seeing you again, Kristian," Amanda said while turning her back and striding down the walk way.

Chloe shut the door and Kristian sighed heavily. Chloe looked at him and said, "you have nothing to be sorry about."

"How is that you always know what I'm thinking? Are you a meteor freak? That's quite the secret, Chlo'," Kristian joked.

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed it!