The rear door of the halls opened up to the large garden which kept the harsh city wind to a minimum chill breeze. A hedge with twinkling fairy lights surrounded the garden, torches flickered along the paths which connected in the centre to a fountain of water and light. During the day light the garden was plain and tired looking but in the night with the various lights it complimented the evening events and the dress of the guests.
Apart from the few couples that walked arm in arm along the paths it was quiet.
Alone figure stood cradling their arms and looking out at the scene. The red and white dress was a give away. She didn't even move when Clark walked up behind her.
"You okay?"
She looked over her shoulder at him. The flicker of the torches reflected in her cold eyes. "Yeah", turning back, "I'm fine. Just getting some fresh air"
After some silence he spoke up. "I saw you talking to your dad" She turned to face him straight on. Her eyes showed so much sadness at that moment he knew she wasn't fine. "Do you want to talk…"
"No! I…" She gave a slight shiver as she tried to think. She was still thinking while he took his jacket off, walked up to her and placed it across her shoulders. "Thank you".
"I couldn't have you freezing."
She looked into his eyes. He wanted to melt into those piercing chocolate coloured eyes. He didn't want to leave there hypnotising gaze. But with a small smile, she broke it off. A smile so sweet he felt the heat rise in his cheek.
He had never felt like this before. Not even for Lana who he had thought to be the love of his life.
"You sure you don't want to talk about?"
"Very sure. It's between me and the General. I'm sure you understand," she looked back at him with a quirk on her lips. "You must have a few secrets of your own."
Clark felt panic rise in him. 'Did she know? Did Chloe slip out his secret to her cousin?'
"Don't worry I want ask? I think secrets should be kept secrets until that person wishes it to be known" She gave another shiver.
"You're still cold… here" He closed the gap that still remained between them and wrapped his arms around him. Instead of becoming stiff like he expected her to be she placed her hands on his waist. He softly stroked her back while she rested her head on his chest.
"Why are you so warm when it's freezing?"
"What can I say? I'm warm hearted."
"Haa haa"
They remained silent, listening to the music coming from the hall. He felt her warm steady breathe on his chest. Then he felt her smile, then laugh.
"What?"
"Nothing"
"It can't be nothing. I want to know the joke"
"Okay" She pulled away just enough to be able to look up into his eyes. She paused with a smirk before continuing "I was thinking of one secret we both keep"
He raised his eyebrows trying to think of what she was on about.
"Which is…?"
"When we first met." She let out a giggle before hiding her face in his chest
"Haa haa… Some secrets should be kept under lock and key"
"Sure thing Kar-El"
Authors note:
This was my first fanficton story that I've completed and posted.
I decided to keep it simple and not go other what was said between Lois and the General.