Author's Note: Sorry it took me so freaking long. I've been really busy and when I wrote this chapter the first time, I didn't like how it turned out. So, I rewrote it and when I went back to look over it, it came up blank, so I had to start over again. I know this chapter isn't that great...I was in hurry and I was mad because the one I had just written was so much better. The next chapter won't be so broken up because every character's storyline will run together I think. If I ever take this long again, message me or leave a review telling me to hurry my ass up. Sorry again!

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

Reviews: Reviews would be greatly appreciated because I want to know what you think and/or if you have any ideas on where the story should go. To everyone who reviewed, thank you!

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Kristian x-rayed the man and whispered, "fuck." He quickly crushed the tiny camera and Chloe came up behind him. She put her hand to his shoulder and he turned around. He held up the smashed piece of equipment and then let it fall to the floor. Chloe's jaw dropped and looked up at Kristian. He put his hand to his forehead and pulled Chloe to his chest with his other arm. She ran her fingers over the newly healed scar. Amanda closed her phone and said, "they'll be here in like two minutes." Kristian let go of Chloe and picked up the bullets that had deflected off his body. Walked over to the front door and threw them on the lawn. Chloe went into the kitchen and washed the blood off her hands. She grabbed a towel to wipe it off of her thigh and when she was done, she threw it under the sink beside the knife.

"I'm not sure if we can cover this up," he stated. He turned to face them and said, "but we have to try."

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"All right, so you're off the hook about the other night," Clark said.

"Yeah, Clark, but I honestly don't know what I'm supposed to do," Kristian said, "I don't know how I'm supposed to feel about this."

Clark continued pacing around the loft and said, "I think you and Chloe should get out of Kansas. It's not safe for you here. Lex knows how to kill you, Kristian."

"So then, California--here we come," Kristian said while getting up from the couch.

"Take care of her," Clark said, "and take care of yourself. I can't lose my two best friends."

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Later That Night, On the Jet

Chloe sat across from Kristian while he read the paper. She looked down at her glass of wine and traced her fingers around the rim. She then looked out the window and took a deep breath. Kristian took notice and put his copy of the Daily Planet down. He stared at her while thinking. She met his gaze and said, "I'm fine, K."

"You don't seem fine, Chlo," Kristian replied, "and not to mention that you're on your third glass."

Chloe smiled, took a sip and said, "if you could get drunk, you would be too."

"What's wrong, babe?"

"Everything, Kristian. These past two weeks have been hectic. First off, you step in front of an unmanned truck to save me and we both walk away. Come to find out, you're like Clark. That scared me because I know what Clark has to live with everyday; he risks his life everyday. I know he wouldn't wish that on anyone. I know the pain it causes him. Now, I can't pretend that I don't know what you're going through. You have been so quiet since it happened. It hurts that you won't talk to me about it. I'm not stupid, I know there's more to this than you're telling me. And with all the things that have happened recently, I'm scared that I'm going to lose the man I love more than anything. Tell me what's going on, Kristian," Chloe replied.

"Chloe, it's not like that. I love you, I'd tell you if something was wrong. You're the only person I would tell," Kristian said. It tore him apart to lie to her like this, but he couldn't tell her. It was better if she didn't know. Chloe wiped away the single tear that ran down her cheek and stared at the ground. "Come here."

Kristian shifted and Chloe came over and sat in his lap. She laid her head on his shoulder and cried. He rested his cheek against her head and ran his fingers through her hair. He shut his eyes tightly to fight back his own tears.

"I love you, Chloe."

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In California, at the House

Kristian opened the door to the house and Chloe walked in behind him, hugged his back and said, "welcome to the O.C., bitch."

Kristian laughed and walked back outside to help the driver with the luggage. Since the kitchen was next to the door, she walked around the counter. The countertops were black marble with grey and white streaks. She ran her fingers along the cold countertop while noting that mostly everything was stainless steel. The house was very open; walls were mainly non-existent. The living room ran straight off from the kitchen and Chloe stepped onto the plush carpet. Since the house was built on a large hill's ledge, the outer wall was glass. A balcony ran also ran along it. Chloe looked out and could see the entire city. After a moment, she moved to her left and headed for the bedroom. She opened the door and stepped inside. The room had a modern vibe, as did the entire house. Chloe laid herself out on the large bed and listened to Kristian's voice as he spoke with the driver.

Chloe got up and went into the bathroom. When Kristian entered the room, he threw himself on the bed. He listened as Chloe quietly sang his favorite song while cleaning up. He was lost in his thinking when Chloe grabbed his hand and pulled him up. Kristian stood up as Chloe kissed him. While kissing, she led him to the balcony door and turned the handle behind her back. They stepped out and Chloe walked over to the railing. He walked up beside her and watched as the wind gently blew threw her hair. He moved closer to her and turned her so she was facing him. She ran her hands over his chest and then wrapped her arms around his neck. He brushed her hair out of her face and said, "you're so beautiful, Chlo."

She smiled and said, "this view is beautiful."

"When you think about the future, what do you see?" Kristian asked.

"A job at the Planet, a house with a white picket fence, and hmm...you."

Kristian smiled and said, "great minds think alike."

They kissed briefly and Chloe said, "I'm tired."

"And drunk," Kristian joked. He picked her up and carried her into the room and laid her on the bed.

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The Next Morning

Kristian woke up when Chloe jumped on top of him. She kissed him and said, "morning, babe."

Kristian ran his hands over his face and looked at the alarm clock. "Mmm, nine A.M.?"

"You bet so, buddy," Chloe said with her trademark smile.

"What are you so giddy about at nine A.M.? How much coffee have you had?"

"None, actually. I just love you," Chloe said. Kristian closed his eyes, but opened them again when he felt Chloe place something on his chest.

"What's this?"

"It's my notebook," Chloe replied while grinning.

"Gee, thanks, Captain Obvious," Kristian said while putting his hands behind his head.

"Kristian, did you forget?" Chloe asked.

"Forget what?"

"Oh my word...you really did forget! Ha, I will never let you live this down!"

"Forget what, Chloe?"

"It's your birthday, silly!"

"Jesus, I did forget," Kristian said while running his hands over his face.

"Happy birthday, babe," Chloe said before kissing him briefly.

"Mmm, thanks. What's the notebook for?"

"Okay, let's face it; I'm a writer," Chloe answered.

"Yep, most definitely knew that one, Chlo."

"Well, Kristian, I've always believed in love at first sight. I knew the moment that I saw you I was done for. So, eventually we became really close and I was trying to hold everything back. Well, every day that I couldn't tell you how I felt, I wrote it down. Lots and lots of unsent letters," Chloe said. "This is the notebook, K."

"Really? Jeez," Kristian said. "Thank you, babe. This is, I don't even know. Great? Amazing?"

Chloe leaned over and kissed him. "I'm gonna take a shower," Chloe said before giving him a subtle wink. As Chloe walked into the bathroom, Kristian walked out onto the balcony and pressed Lois' speed dial number on his cell phone.

"Happy birthday, Granville!"

"Thanks, Lois. What are you up to?"

"I'm watching Clark bail some hay...shirtless."

"Have you talked to him about anything since that night?"

"Ha, no. I don't know what to do. You didn't tell Chloe, did you?"

"No. She's a visual thinker, I'll spare her the pain."

"Right. So I'm going to assume that you haven't asked her yet because I haven't gotten any ecstatic phone calls from my cousin."

"No, I haven't, but lunch with Gabe went pretty well the other day. We're taking the yacht out for a couple of days, so I'm planning on doing it then since we'll be the only ones out there," Kristian said into the receiver. "I'm scared, Lo. What if she says no?"

"She won't, retard. Just do it!"

"You're not a guy, Lois, you wouldn't understand."

"Then talk to Smallville about it. Crap, he's walking over here. I gotta go, I love ya kid."

Kristian closed his phone and walked back into the bedroom. He went over some pages and then decided to join Chloe in the shower.

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"Talking to Kristian?" Clark asked.

"Yeah," Lois replied while staring at his tanned body. She handed him a glass of cold lemonade and he smiled and took it.

Clark had listened to Lois and Kristian's conversation and was surprised by what he heard. "Lois, do you ever think about what happened that night? Be honest."

"Clark, I think about it all the time," Lois replied. Clark stepped forward and kissed her passionately. She kissed him back and he picked her up and headed into the house.

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Martha sat at the Talon reading the paper and sipping her coffee. She put the paper down when Lionel took the seat across from her.

"Hello, Lionel."

"Hello, Senator. Enjoying your day off?"

"Very much so," Martha replied.

"Martha, I came here to talk to you about something. It seems my son has some compromising videos in his possession," Lionel said.

Martha's eyes widened and she leaned across the table and whispered, "about Clark?"

Lionel looked her in the eye and said, "about Kristian Shane."

"And when you say compromising, how so?"

"Lex has videographic proof of what the young man can do," Lionel said, "and what can stop him."

"He knows about the meteor rocks," Martha replied.

"Yes," Lionel answered. "I do have one question, though, Martha. Is Kristian also Kryptonian?"

Martha tore her gaze away from the table and said, "he wasn't up until two or three weeks ago. Something happened in the caves. It's really a long story."

"Ah, I see," Lionel replied, "well, I really must be going. Enjoy your day, Senator."

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Kristian walked into the kitchen while Chloe dried her hair. He opened the fridge, pulled out a sandwich and dialed a number on his cell phone. He made plans to take his father's yacht out for the night and contacted the man his father had hired to operate it. Chloe walked into the kitchen and took a bite of his sandwich.

"Mmm, babe, that's good," Chloe said while opening the fridge.

"There's another one in there," Kristian replied. He leaned against the counter and watched as Chloe bent over to grab it. "Lace underwear? Are we feelin' a bit rowdy today?"

Chloe laughed and said, "this is what I meant when I said you ruin surprises. I wish someone else knew what it was like to have a boyfriend who could see you naked anytime he wants."

"Lois might," Kristian said with a smirk.

"What's that supposed to mean, Granville?"

"That Lois has fallen for the Kent charm, Chlo," Kristian replied. "Don't think about it."

Chloe put a hand to her forehead and said, "ew. Just did."

"Sorry," Kristian said, "but I know you have a history of walking in on things so I thought I'd warn you now. And don't tell Lois, she'll kill me."

"Mmmkay."

"And I wish someone else knew what it's like to be able to see your girlfriend naked anytime you want. Especially one like you," Kristian said with a laugh.

"Clark might. And this is why I don't wonder why you want to lay in bed with me all day," Chloe said before kissing him briefly.

"We're taking the yacht out tonight," Kristian stated.

"When are we leaving?"

"In an hour," Kristian said with a smile.

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Martha walked into her home and shouted, "Clark?"

"Yeah, mom," Clark yelled from his bedroom.

"Come down here, we need to talk," Martha replied.

Clark kissed Lois and walked downstairs. He sat on a stool and said, "what's up?"

"Honey, Lex knows about Kristian," Martha answered.

"What? Well, I guess Kristian was right. That was a camera that he found on that guy," Clark said. "How do you know?"

"Lionel," she said. "And that's not it. Lex knows about the meteor rocks."

"As much as I don't trust Lionel," Clark said, "there's no way he could be lying about this, mom."

"I know, honey. We have to warn Kristian."

"I'm pretty sure he already knows. Besides, it's his birthday...and he's proposing to Chloe."

"Oh wow," Martha said while putting a hand to her chest. "Chloe's getting married? You kids are growing up so fast. I remember when you brought her over after her first day at Smallville Junior High."

"And she kissed me," Clark said.

"Yes, that too," Martha said with a smile.

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Lois stood confused from her spot at the top of the stairs. She retreated from the corner in which she was hiding behind and went back into Clark's bedroom. 'What did they mean by Lex knows about Kristian? What did Clark talking about when he said that Kristian was right about the camera? And meteor rocks? He's never been that interested in those. What the hell?'

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When Kristian and Chloe reached the docks, they stepped out of the limo and began walking along the pier. Kristian grabbed Chloe's hand and she smiled up at him.

"So how long are we gonna be on this thing?" Chloe asked.

"'Til tomorrow, but we can always stay longer if necessary," Kristian replied.

Chloe looked behind her and said, "yeah, I think that would be good. I'm pretty tired of the paparazzi following us around."

Kristian picked Chloe up and took her by surprise. "Welcome to Orange County," he said.

When they reached the yacht, Chloe looked up and said, "this thing is huge."

"It's not if you compare it to P. Diddy's," Kristian said. "My dad was a really modest guy, but when it comes to sailing, he took advantage of being a rich man." Kristian set Chloe down and they walked inside.

"You weren't kidding," Chloe said.

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When Clark walked back into his bedroom, Lois was laying on his bed with a confused look on her face. He climbed onto the bed, hovered over her and kissed her, but when Clark realized that she wasn't into it, he asked, "what's wrong, Lo?"

"I heard you and your mom talking," she said. "What's going on with Kristian?"

"Oh, uh, nothing," Clark replied.

"Clark, I don't appreciate things being kept from me," Lois stated.

"Lois, it's nothing," Clark said.

"It's obviously something because your mom sounded scared. What does Lex know? Is it why he's obsessing over him?"

"She was just in a hurry."

"Clark, Kristian is like my brother. Pretty soon he's going to be our best friend's husband. What's going on?"

"I think it would be best if you asked him," Clark replied.

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That Night

Chloe stood at a railing on the yacht gazing out at the ocean. Kristian came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He nuzzled his face in her hair and took her in.

"I never thought that stars could be this beautiful anywhere outside of Kansas," Chloe said.

"Chlo, a year ago, did you ever think you'd be standing where you are now?" Kristian asked.

"As cliche as this sounds, only in my dreams, K."

"That's the greatest thing about life; not knowing what'll happen tomorrow," he replied.

"I love you, K," Chloe said.

Kristian reached into his pocket and said, "I love you, too." He handed Chloe the small velvet covered box and she opened it.

When Chloe saw what was inside, she said, "oh my god."

"Marry me, Chloe."

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Martha wandered around her home while calling Lois' cell phone. She hadn't seen her all day and she needed to speak to her about a charity fundraiser. She heard a noise from upstairs and walked up there.

As Martha opened Clark's bedroom door, she began to say, "have you seen Lo--," but was cut short by what see saw. She turned around, closed the door and tried to erase the image of Lois and Clark kissing...in their underwear.

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TBC