-1Chapter Thirty Nine-Broken Hearts
"You're not mad at me?" Clark asked amazed by the silent and none violent moments with Lois.
He had explained his feelings and why he had made a move on her in the first place. At the moment he looked at her, examining her facial expressions. She wasn't screaming. She wasn't hitting him. She wasn't crying. She was blank and emotionless. She finally smiled at him and reached for his hand. He waited for her to speak before he knew where to take it next. He still wasn't quite sure how to tell her he was leaving Smallville.
"I'm not mad. I sort of knew this was coming. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed every moment with you. You're a great guy with a kind heart," She said.
He smiled at her response. It was something he was inspecting which proved just how strong of a woman she was.
"I'm surprised by how well you're taking this," He said placing his hand on top of her hand.
"I remember seeing how you and Lana were together. The way you looked at her was magical. Anyone could tell you two were in love," She said.
"Then tell me why she's still pushing me away. I can't take this," He responded pulling away.
"I don't know why but you said she had her reasons. I find out why and get you two back together," She said.
"Find out soon," He said looking down at his hands.
"Why?" She asked.
"After graduation…I'm gone," He looked up at her and saw the confused look on her
face.
"You're just going to leave?" She asked.
"Lana was the only reason I stayed in Smallville. I could go to Met U and work for Lionel and Edge. I still have my apartment that I bought with Lex's money. With nothing here, I'm leaving," He said.
"So I have a month? Clark what about the summer with Chloe and Pete? What about winning Lana back? What about the farm and the Talon?" She asked.
"I'll work it out," He said.
She was silent for a moment while he picked at his nails. He wasn't worried about anything she listed off. He had Max and a few workers to take care of the farm till he graduated college. The Talon could run itself and didn't need him here. Chloe and Pete would still be around, especially with Chloe going to Met U as well.
"What about everything else? Are you still going to take me to prom?" She asked with a cute smile.
"You still want to go with me?" Clark asked.
"I already bought my dress," She replied. Clark laughed not surprised at all.
"Then it's a date," He answered.
The night was supposed to be magical. When a senior went to his prom he was suppose to have a hot date, awesome tux and a great restaurant to take his date. Clark had the check list filled out. He was dressed in his fine tux and Lois was upstairs getting ready. They were supposed to meet Chloe and Pete at the Talon for the limo. If only Lois would hurry up.
"Come on already. Chloe will chew you out if we're late," Clark yelled upstairs.
"Keep your bowtie on, will ya!" She hollered back as she walked down the stairs.
Clark turned to see her in this sparkling pink dress. His jaw dropped in surprise. Not only was she wearing pink and a dress but she was hot.
"You are beautiful this evening," He said offering her his arm. She took it with a smile.
"Thank you, now we should go," She said. He escorted her out to the truck and they hastily made their way to the Talon.
"What did she say, Chloe?" Pete asked while they waited downstairs for Lois and Clark to arrive.
"She doesn't want to go where he will be," She replied.
"What is her problem? Clark apologized and she said she wanted him back and she kicked him out. I just don't get it," Pete said.
"She has her reasons," Chloe responded brushing off some lint from his tux.
"You know why?" Pete asked.
"It happened a long time ago and she doesn't want anyone to know," She continued.
"You should tell Clark," Pete said.
"Why, he has no right to know," Chloe said wanting to keep her promise to Lana.
"He's leaving Smallville and going to work for Luthorcorp because he has 'nothing' here," Pete said trying to get the concept into her head.
"I promised Pete," Chloe said.
Clark and Lois walked in and caught the end of their argument.
"Good to see Lana has a close friend who would keep a promise to the grave," Clark said his smile gone from his face.
"I'm sorry Clark, I wish I could tell you." Chloe said.
"Don't worry about it. Let's just go to this prom," Clark said.
He was upset that no one would tell him why Lana had pushed him away. He loved her and he wasn't happy about the situation. The only way he saw about getting over Lana was to leave Smallville.
Chloe was crowned queen and Pete was King. Lois and Clark couldn't have been happier for them. The night progressed and the music played. Clark went up to Lois to ask her to dance. She smiled and turned him to the door.
"I think you would rather ask her."
Clark saw Lana walk in though the doorway. She wore a simple ivory prom dress and her hair was done up. She was as beautiful as an angel. She saw him and made her way over. Clark's heart stopped in his chest. She stopped when she reached him and smiled up at him. He wanted nothing more than to ask her to dance. What harm would it do?
"Care to dance?" He asked holding his hand out.
She smiled, "I thought you'd never ask."
She took his hand and let him lead her out to the dance floor. He took her hands in his and they slowly swayed to the music. As the music continued, they grew comfortable together and pulled each other closer.
The night progressed and Clark didn't push his luck. Lana had come to the prom and danced with him for the rest of the night. As much as he wanted to learn her reasons he didn't want to ruin this memory by arguing.
Graduation was over. Clark had gone back to the farm to pack his bags. Much to his disagreement Lois was with him.
"I told you to go the Talon and celebrate with Chloe and the others," Clark repeated himself.
"I told you that I'm going with you," Lois said her arms folded over her chest.
He tossed his bag into the seat of the truck. His motorcycle was strapped in to the bed of the truck. Clark sighed in frustration at the crazy lady staring him down.
"Listen Lois, how about a compromise?" He asked. She continued to stare him down.
"I drop you off at the Talon and then I leave." She was silent for a moment and then walked forward and opened the passenger door.
Clark smiled and walked around to the driver's side. He jumped in the drivers seat and pulled out of the driveway. They made their way to the Talon where supposedly the biggest party was happening. Why Lois wasn't working, he didn't know. He finally pulled up into the back of the Talon and they both hopped out.
"Will you think about staying for a few? Have fun with Chloe and Pete," Lois said practically dragging him into the Talon.
"I do have some business to attend to. I'll stay for a few if you promise to have a good time as well and not worry about me," Clark proposed.
"Don't worry Clark. I just don't want you to leave," She said.
"We've talked about this," He said as they reached the back door.
"I never said I liked the idea of you leaving, just that I could live with it," She said.
"I will miss you. Besides you can always swing by when you come to see Chloe at school," He said.
"You better believe your ass I will," She said.
Clark smiled and pulled her in for a tight hug. They parted without the need for more words. With small smiles towards each other, they headed inside. Inside was booming, full swing into the party. Clark noticed Chloe and Pete talking up a storm with a few others.
The party was in full swing but Clark was on a mission. He saw Lois make her way over to Chloe who beamed when she noticed her cousin had showed. Clark waved to Chloe and Pete before looking for the person he wanted to find. A tap came at his shoulder and he turned.
"Hey, I found out what you asked for," Max said handing him a folder.
Clark took it from his hands and opened it up. He read through the article before looking back up to Max.
"He's her brother," Max said.
Clark handed him back the folder. He now knew why and he felt horrible for the past few months. Now that he knew, was his choice still the best one? He had already made his decision. Lana gave up on him so he was giving up on her and everything she could offer him. He was getting back to who he had become. Maybe one day he would come back but right now he needed to get away.
He nodded to Max before looking for Lana again. He found her behind the counter with an apron on. He connected his knuckles with Max, an old greeting with old friends. He smiled before turning away and making his way to the counter.
Lana looked up at him and he smiled down. He didn't say a word at all but pulled a envelope from inside his jacket pocket. He laid the envelope on the counter and took her hand in his. He brought it to his lips and placed a small kiss on her knuckles. Her brows furrowed in confusion as he pulled back and smiled softly. His look was sad as he turned and walked away.
She watched as he walked out of the Talon. Chloe, Pete, Lois, and Max watched as he left. None of them looked happy as he left. Lana picked up the envelope and opened it. Inside was the paperwork for ownership of the Talon. Clark's signature was at the bottom, and all it needed to be valid was her signature. Clark Kent had left nothing behind but the farm and broken hearts.