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CHAPTER 7: Second Outburst
Clark's Fortress of Solitude
"I love her with all my heart, Chloe. "
"You know what, Clark: why don't you tell her what you've just told me? Stop beating around the bush. Aren't you tired of this dancing around? 'Cause let me tell you... I am. "
"You are? "
"Wake up, Clark! You aren't the only one who's pining for someone. I've got feelings, too, you know. I'm done with being not the third wheel but the spare wheel. What is it with you guys ? I'm not disposable, Clark. "
"Chloe, I'm sorry. I didn't know you felt like this. You're my friend, and that's why I always turn to you when I need someone to talk to. "
"Forget about it, Clark. I don't know what came over me. "
"I understand now. I've been so wrapped up in my problems that I haven't realised you also have yours. When was the last time you went out with Jimmy? "
"You're the second person today who's asked me about my dates. I don't want your pity, Clark. I'll get over it, trust me. It's not the end of the world. "
"Do you want to talk about it? "
"No, I don't feel like talking about my pathetic private life just now. "
"And your research? "
"What about it? "
"I remember offering you my help. Will you accept it? Please, Chloe. I don't want any rifts between us. Can we pretend I haven't ignored you the last few months? "
"OK, OK. You win, Clark. You'll help me on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I won't be able to make it the other days because I'll be elsewhere doing some digging. "
"Where? "
"I can't divulge that information, Clark. Sorry. "
"Hi, guys! Can I come up? " said Lana from the bottom of the stairs.
Mm... the suspense's killing you, isn't it ? Find out what is on the minds of the leading characters now. Check out chapter 8