This is the moment I think some have waited for and I hope you enjoy it…*Disclaimer: I do not own anything all rights belong to those who own them.*
Chapter Eleven - Serenade:
It was the Talon's annual karaoke/open mic night, patrons were free to rip apart classic songs from the 80s and 90s with shrill vocals as well as off key tempos.
The night had finally reached its peek after Lois and Chloe displayed great vocals while belting out Joan Jett's I Love Rock N' Roll. It was winding down to one final performer…Clark Kent.
He grabbed the guitar at his side and proceeded to walk towards the small stool nervous towards the eyes that watched the young farm boy head towards the small stage.
Small claps could be heard once he finally sat down and settled the guitar on his knee ready to play as he quickly adjusted the microphone before speaking into it, "It took me a while to learn how to play this song but I hope it'll send the right message."
The claps stalled when the soft strumming of his guitar started as he took a deep breath before starting the song…
Lying beside you, here in the dark
Feeling your heart beat with mind
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
The softness of the cords echoed across the coffee shop, the softness of his voice carries alongside the cords.
How could our live be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are by my side
Everyone listened to the words obliviously directed towards someone special.
So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
His baby blues were locked onto the crowd but soon shifted towards one particular person…Lois Lane.
Living without you, living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near
How much I wanted you home
Chloe turns to look at Lois who appears to be hanging onto to the song just as the crowd is almost surprised that Clark Kent had such a talent hidden within himself, it was obvious that this public serenade was working on her older cousin which caused a grin to spread through her face before turning back to her friend who was still continuing with his song.
But now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay.
The song grows strong and his voice resonates with a hidden passion, his heart racing with each breath.
So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
His heart was being poured out into this song, which was clear to those who watched him.
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms
His eyes leave Lois back towards the audience in front of him, his voice disappearing and being replaced by the strong solo of his guitar to finish off this small serenade.
The tug of war of what if scenarios pouring into his head and thoughts of rejection caused a pain in his heart at the sudden thought.
The crowd applause grew louder then before, Clark smiled and took a bow before his eyes settled on Lois who stared at him still speechless, the silver of the Kwatche bracelet shining from the overhead lights causing a small smile to appear on his face while he stepped down from the stage and was congratulated by patrons.
Throughout the mass of applaud, Lois managed to slip out of the Talon with Clark struggling behind even going so far as to leave his guitar behind while he raced after her.
"Lois!" she continues to walk away until he grabs her hand forcing her to stop dead in her tracks, "I know you said we should just be friends but I cant cause I'll always want more…I'll always want you."
She doesn't move or look at him out of fear that she'll succumb to her suppressed feelings for the farm boy, "Can you at least say something, anything at all to let me know your okay. I'll settle for Mad Dog Lane if I have to." A small smile tries to break through but she quickly hides it when she turns around to face him and almost immediately regrets it when he flashes her that classic Kent smile and says, "Hi"
"Hi" she says awkwardly and they stand there in an uncomfortable silence as he just seemed to stare at her, "If your not gonna say something Clark then I'm just gonna…" she gets ready to start walking when he speeds in front of her preventing her from moving further.
"I was thinking we could grab a bite to eat or something and talk about us."
Lois shook her head negatively and took in a nervous breath, "There is no us Clark at least not anymore. Don't make this any harder then it has to be." She moves around him and begins walking towards her car when suddenly she finds herself standing on top of the Daily Planet rooftop and looked around confused until she looked up to see Clark hovering over the edge midair, "You can fly" she exclaims stunned but quickly shakes it off and puts her hands on her hips with an agitated look on her face, "Why did you bring me here?"
He touches down in front of her causing her to take a few steps back, "So you couldn't run away from me like you've been doing for the last couple of days, I thought I'd take you to one of your favorite places." He rubs his hands together nervously while he continues, "I've spent my entire life thinking I would always be alone that I would outlive everyone I cared about, but when I'm with you all those problems seem to fade away and I feel free to be myself. I need you more then I've ever needed anyone and I know deep down you feel it too." He reaches out to take her hand into his, "I love you Lois."
Her hand seemed to grip his tighter as she tried to conceal the pain from being shown behind her eyes and slips her hand out of his, "You'll always be the love of my life Clark but there are things I've kept from you that would ruin everything and I cant be with you knowing that I cant trust myself when I'm around you."
Clark stands there confused and almost voices his question when her phone begins ringing cutting in on their private conversation.
She looks down at the number and sends it straight to her voicemail, "I've got to go." She flips her phone closed and slips it back into her pocket, "We'll talk about this later."
"Was that Richard?"
The jealousy he felt inside seemed to grow at her inability to answer the question and is ready to launch himself into the air but stops when she replies, "Chloe's helping me with a very important story but it if it was Richard, you have nothing to be worried about." Her consciences screams for her to just come clean about everything but she locked them away for another time, "I'll see you around?" she asks hopefully.
"I'm always around." He bends his knees and launches himself into the air, "Goodnight Lois." He zooms off into the night.
"Goodnight Clark"
TBC
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