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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"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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Since Lex was going to be in board meetings all day, Amanda walked around his study. She poured herself a glass of scotch and then walked over to the cd player. She took the cd in her hand, Copeland's 'In Motion,' and placed it in the high tech device. She skipped ahead to track three and pressed repeat. She then walked over to a couch, laid down and closed her eyes. This song always hit a little too close to home.
"Hey Amanda, where'd you find these crazy boys this time?
They say you're pretty but you don't think they're right.
Hey Amanda, while you're staring at your telephone tonight,
do you feel like turning it off, turning off all the lights?
Pin your wings down,
if it's over now.
Pin your wings down,
just take a chance somehow.
Hey Amanda, who just threw your heart away this time?
And when you're crying on your bed, does he help keep you alive?
Pin your wings down,
if it's over now.
Pin your wings down,
just take a chance somehow.
I'll take the blame if you take me home now,
'cause there's no place left for you to trust in all this pain.
And you know that when it rains in this town, I get washed away
without a sound.
So pin my wings down.
If it's over
If it's over now
Pin your wings down
If it's over now.
Pin your wings down
just take a chance somehow..."
She drifted to sleep and when she woke up, she had nothing to do so she grabbed a set of Lex's keys and headed out. She drove around for a while and then she saw the Talon. She pulled into a space and stepped out of the vehicle. Despite her image, she wasn't as conceited as she acted. At first, it was a face she put on to please her snotty mother and sooner or later, it just became what she always did. 'I should have been an actress,' she thought while opening the Talon's door. She walked to the counter and ordered a French vanilla coffee from the petite brunette working at the counter.
She was on her way out when she saw him. He was sitting in a corner booth reading the Daily Planet and sipping his coffee. She didn't want to walk over there, but her legs moved anyway. She slipped into the booth across from him and he set down his paper.
"Hey," she said.
"Hey," Kristian said. She noted that he didn't seem angry that she was here.
"I saw you on my way out and I thought I'd apologize for yesterday. I was jealous and I reverted back to my high school self. You know how I am," she said with a slight smile.
"Yeah, I do. It's okay, it happens," he said, somewhat trying to comfort her.
"Where's Chloe?" Amanda asked.
"She's out with my best friend," Kristian said. Amanda winced and Kristian realized what he had said. "I didn't mean it like that, sorry. She's out with Clark, my best friend, doing some investigation on a story they're working on."
"Oh. I usually read her articles, she's an amazing reporter," Amanda said honestly.
"She's just amazing overall," Kristian said with a smile.
"I'm happy for you Kristian, I really am. The things I said yesterday...you know I didn't mean any of it. She's a beautiful girl," she replied.
"It's okay, Amanda. I understand," he said.
"Did you really mean that, though? That you never loved me?"
"Somewhat. I hated your rich-girl-bitch facade. I loved the real you," Kristian said, "but you never let that side out when you needed to most. But I love Chloe on an entirely different level."
Amanda nodded and said, "I'm trying to move away from that. I've grown up, Kristian. Being on my own made me realize that money and expensive things aren't the base of a happy life," she said, " I'm different now."
"I can tell, I saw right through you yesterday. I think you underestimate how well I know you," he said.
She laughed and said, "Lex is only with me to get to you."
"I know."
"But I'm only with Lex to help you," she finished. "I know the things that he's going to do."
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Lois walked out of her apartment and down the steps. She grabbed an apron and walked behind the counter. After Lana finished with a customer, she walked over to Lois and said, "who's the girl with Kristian?"
Lois turned around and froze. It was Amanda. She watched as she slid her hand on top of Kristian's and noted that he hesitated pulling it away. She kept watching and her temper flared. She should have walked over there and given them both a piece of her mind, but she pulled out her cell phone instead and called Chloe.
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After telling Kristian everything, she told him that she was tranferring to Met U in the fall. Kristian wasn't sure if he should be glad or not. Out of nowhere, his first love walked back into his life and he was confused. Not confused in the sense that he wanted her back or anything, just confused on whether or not he should have a friendship with her. Chloe was still good friends with Clark but he never worried. He trusted her and she trusted him. They loved each other and no one could ever change that.
"I'm confused, Amanda," he said finally, "on whether or not a friendship with you is a good idea."
"You can trust me, Kristian, I won't try anything funny," she said. "Tell Chloe I'm sorry." With that, she stood up and walked away. Kristian sat there staring at the table unintentionally thinking back to their relationship.
They were sitting in his huge back yard leaning against the farthest side of the fence. Kristian's back was against the fence and Amanda's back was against his chest. He rested his chin on her head and relished in the smell of her shampoo. He grabbed her hands and she entwined her fingers in his.
"I love you, Kristian," Amanda said while closing her eyes and just feeling his chest move and his heart beat. It took him by surprise, but he was happy. They'd been together for over seven months, which was an eternity at their school. It was a private school where everyone knew everyone else's business. The athletes were recruited and the girls all had rich daddies.
"I love you, too," he said. She turned around and straddled him. They kissed and Amanda took off her shirt. They'd done things before, but somehow they both knew that today was going to be different. He moved his hands up her sides and across her stomach. He broke her gaze with a passionate kiss and moved her gently onto her back on the smooth blanket. He pulled off his shirt and kissed her again. She undid his belt, pulled it out and placed it beside them. They were both breathing hard and shaking with anticipation because they were both virgins.
After that, football picked up again and so did soccer for Amanda. They hardly had time to spend together and when they did, they were usually exhausted. It took a major toll on their relationship. In the state championship against Smallville High, Kristian tore the rotator cuff in his shoulder. That's where football ended for him. He took it in stride and looked at it as an opportunity to finally branch out, but he and Amanda's relationship still felt strained. They decided on the same college since Amanda wasn't going to play soccer, but their relationship never grew and that's when Kristian found out.
After almost a year and a half relationship, he left without a word. He didn't tell her where he was going or what he was doing. That's where it ended.
He did love Amanda, but not like he loves Chloe. His love for Amanda was out of appreciation. They were more friends than, say, soulmates. His love for Chloe felt so much different. It was deep, strong and resilient. Everything felt right with Chloe.
Lois sat herself down across from him and said, "what's the deal, Granville? Are you two-timing my cousin? I just might have to kill you if so."
"We were just talking, Lo," he said, "take it easy."
"About what? What the hell is she even doing here?"
"About Lex. She's seeing him. She was just warning me about the things he has planned," he replied.
"Okay, Kristian, but if I find out it's something else, I'm going to make you a grande latte and shove it where the sun don't shine," she said with a sarcastic smile.
"Lois, you know me better than that," he said, "I love Chloe more than anything. No one will ever be able change that. You know that, too."
"Well, you might want to tell Chloe that," Lois said eyeing the door, "because I might have called her." Chloe and Clark walked over to the booth. Chloe sat by Lois and Clark, looking surprised by Chloe's choice of seating, took the seat next to Kristian. Chloe just stared at Kristian. He could tell she wasn't mad, just bothered by the situation.
Lois looked at Clark and he looked back. They both nodded and Lois said, "I'd love to stay and chat, but someone has to work around here."
"Yeah, I...uh...have to go help my mom. I'll see you guys later," Clark said while getting out of the booth. Chloe stood up to let Lois out and Kristian followed Clark out of the booth. Chloe continued to stare at him, so he grabbed her hand and led her out to his car. They both got in and remained silent on the way to her house. They had decided to stay there for a while because of the recent events. Kristian parked the SUV next to Chloe's VW, turned off the ignition and looked over at Chloe. He moved the hair out of her face but she still stared at the floor and remained silent. Kristian opened his door and stepped out. He walked around and opened hers. She looked up at him and didn't move.
"I love you, Chloe," he said. "More than anything."
"I know. I just don't understand why you would talk to her after last night," Chloe said, "and Lois told me that you both looked rather comfortable in your little booth."
Kristian sighed and leaned into the vehicle to face her. "I'm too nice of a guy, you know that. And we weren't 'comfortable' as Lois said, that's just her way of interpreting the situation. Besides, all we talked about was Lex and what he has planned. She's trying to help. She feels terrible about yesterday because that's not who she really is. She didn't know anything about our relationship so she assumed that you meant nothing to me. Chloe, I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Why would I ruin that?"
Chloe nodded and Kristian moved so she could get out. He didn't let her move far, though. He stood far enough away from the car that Chloe could get out, but she couldn't walk away. His left hand was gripped the roof/door opening and his right hand rested on top of the open door. Chloe's hand found its way to his face and she pulled him down into a kiss. When she pulled away, Kristian backed up, let Chloe out and then closed the door. She was walking toward the door when he ran up from behind and scooped her up. They both laughed and they made their way into the house.
He put her down on the couch and climbed on top of her. She met him with a kiss as he did so and everything around them faded away. They never realized that their cell phones were ringing or that the screen door was knocking against the door frame with the wind. All they felt was their hands roaming and their lips touching. They only cared about the sensations that were running rampant in their bodies. They only saw each other.
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Lois walked up the loft's steps with and found Clark pacing the floor. Lois took a seat on the couch and Clark looked at her.
"What's up, Smallville?" Lois asked.
"I just realized something," Clark said.
"And that would be?"
"Look at Kristian and Chloe. They truly love each other. They never seem to worry about if the other is cheating on them or what other people think or anything like that. They just trust each other naturally. Their relationship is based on honesty, trust and mostly love," Clark said.
"Yeah, and?"
"Lana and I have never been like that," Clark said while turning to face Lois. "I don't think I ever truly loved her."
"I'm guessing Dr. Phil was busy today, huh?"
"Lois, I'm serious. I fell in love with her image--the unattainable girl next door. When I did have her, it was just boring. The chase was over. There wasn't anything to look forward to," Clark replied. He walked over and took the seat next to Lois. "What do you think they're doing now?"
"Kristian and Chloe? Probably having lots of make-up sex," Lois replied.
"I didn't mean for you to be so blunt, Lois, but that's what I want. I want a relationship based on that," Clark said. "I also realized something else today."
"And that is what?" Lois asked.
"How beautiful you are," Clark said. Lois stared at him in complete shock. She was speechless for the first time in her life. "If I did something weird, would you hold it against me?"
Lois finally replied with, "you always do weird things and I never hold it against you. Sometimes."
Clark smiled and kissed her. To his surprise she didn't pull away, even when he moved her onto her back.
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Chloe woke up when she heard something crash outside. The screen door was open, which gave it away. Every single light in the house was off and Kristian was fast asleep. When she heard it again, she shook him awake and said, "I keep hearing something outside."
"Like wha--," Kristian began to say until he heard it. It started to become more repetitive and louder. Kristian put his hand over Chloe's mouth and whispered, "just stay still, babe. Just stay still. Whoever it is clearly doesn't know we're in here." She tightened her grip on him when she heard breaking glass. It happened about four times and then they heard something else, like fabric tearing. Kristian winced when he realized what it was. Someone was doing a number on Chloe's car. He heard the head lights and tail lights break. He wanted so badly to get up and go out there, but he couldn't leave Chloe alone because he didn't know whether it was a ploy to get him out there or not.
Chloe was shaking so Kristian shifted quietly onto his side so he could pull her into his chest. "I'll never let anything happen to you," he whispered in her ear. He held his breath, listened and was met with pure silence. He began to get up but Chloe pulled him back down.
"It's still not safe," she whispered. Kristian grabbed his pants from the floor and pulled his cell phone out of the pocket. He looked at Chloe and gave it to her. She dialed Clark's number and waited for his answer.
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Clark woke up to his cell phone ringing. He grabbed it off the floor and answered.
"Clark?"
"Yeah, Chloe?" He noted that she sounded a little shaken.
"Something happened. I need you to come over right now and be careful," she said.
"Is Kristian with you?"
"Yeah, but I don't think it's safe for him," Chloe answered.
"I'll be there in a minute," he said while closing his phone. He turned to Lois and said, "we have to go over to Chloe's."
"Right now?" Lois asked while stretching.
"Yeah, here are your clothes," Clark said with a smile.
Lois reluctantly stood up, began dressing and then said, "what the hell did you do with my bra?"
"It's over there," Clark replied.
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Kristian and Chloe had just finished putting on most of their clothes when they heard Clark's truck pulling into the driveway. Kristian didn't bother finding the rest of clothes so he just stayed in his boxers. Chloe put her jeans on and grabbed a sweatshirt that was lying on the stairs. Kristian flipped on the porch light and walked out. Chloe followed him and what she saw stopped her dead in her tracks. Her Volkswagon was completely detroyed. It looked like someone took a sledgehammer to it, and someone literally had. Clark and Lois walked around the Bug investigating the damage. Kristian squatted and rested his elbows on his knees. When Chloe walked up beside him, he ran his hands over his face and sighed. Lex was taking this a little too far.
Every window was smashed, including the windshield, the convertible top had been sliced to pieces, each tire was slashed, every light had been broken, the seats were torn apart and when Kristian lifted the hood, every belt and hose had been cut.
"Should I call the police?" Lois asked.
"Not just yet," Clark said while staring at the caved in windshield. "Lex did this, didn't he?"
"Yeah," Kristian said.
"And he left your vehicle completely untouched?" Clark asked.
"I doubt it," Kristian replied. Clark x-rayed Kristian's Envoy and saw some sort of blinking device tucked against the inside of the front panel. He walked over and tore it off. "That's what I thought," Kristian said.
"Tracking device. Lois, call the police. Kristian, when everything's done with, go check you and Chloe into a hotel," Clark said. "Just go some place safe."
"What are you going to do with that?" Chloe asked, nodding toward his hand.
"I'm going to go stick it on one of my cows," Clark said with a smile.
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Kristian opened the door to the hotel's pent house and stepped in. He paid the bus boy and took their luggage off the rack. Chloe walked over to the bedroom and just collapsed onto the bed. She tried to listen to what Kristian was telling Andrew, but she couldn't keep her eyes open. When Kristian was done, Chloe was fast asleep. He stripped down to his boxers and noticed that Chloe was still fully dressed. He knew that she hated sleeping in jeans and such, so he took off her shoes and gently pulled off her jeans. He pulled the covers over her and laid there with his hands behind his head staring at the ceiling going over everything that had happened. Chloe stirred slighty, turned over and rested her head on Kristian's chest and draped her arm across his stomach. Kristian absentmindedly rubbed her shoulder and before he knew it, he was sleeping too.
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AN: I hope you enjoyed it!