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And now chapter 5 in which Jon and Candice will discuss the realization that Lucy had opened their eyes to. Followed by their immediate plans regarding the trouble they'd allowed themselves to fall into.

Disclaimer: I don't own "Superman and Lois".

Setting: Smallville

Location: Brit & Dunn's Quick Mart

Jon was currently behind the counter for his second shift that week. Today was an extremely slow day however and so he'd utilized his free time to work on the homework his school had provided for him. His laptop perched upon the counter. Though he always placed it aside to assist the few patrons who'd entered the convenience store that afternoon.

It had been a few hours since school had concluded for the day and he was currently in the middle of completing his latest school assignment while taking his final notes on the subject matter.

The bell attached to the front door then rang at that moment. Alerting him to the presence of another patron and causing him to lift up his head to see what they required. A wide grin then emerged upon his face due to seeing who it was.

"Hey Candice. How was school?" he happily greeted his girlfriend while reaching his head over the counter to kiss her.

"Pretty good thank you. I'm really missing you at school though," she replied while smiling and moving her own head towards his. The 2 youths kissing briefly before parting.

"Same here. And more than anything. At least we still get to hang out here for a bit while mom and dad have been kind enough to allow me to walk you home in the evenings," Jon fully agreed and returned her smile while thankfully acknowledging his parents.

"I'm grateful for that as well. And also to your parents," she replied and just as thankful.

The 2 of them conversed some more afterwards during which Candice shared with her boyfriend how much the guys at school were missing him. Jon on his part showing her the historical assignment he was almost finished with for the day. It pertaining to Julius Caesar's journey towards becoming emperor. A story which Jon was finding to be fascinating and so was Candice as he informed her of what he'd learned. Including the courage Julius displayed by crossing the Rubicon.

Speaking of courage, Jon decided that it was time to bring up the subject pertaining to his current decision about the X-K. Hoping his girlfriend would understand.

Therefore inhaling a deep breath before steeling himself, he began.

"Listen um, Candice. There's something I need to say and, well, but it has to do with the trouble I'm currently in with the X-K. Along with the mess we've created. Both at school and for our town as a whole," he began then continued. "But as you know I've been taking the rap for you due to your current situation and because I love you.

"Yesterday evening however I received a wake-up call that's resulted in myself reconsidering everything. Including what's best for myself and ultimately for both of us. And I don't know how to say this. But I can't cover for you anymore. I'm truly sorry and I implore you to please not hate me. It's just that well, I…..," he hesitantly continued before trailing off. Apprehensive she would respond by ending their relationship or worse, hating him.

Candice however was able to ascertain where he was going with this and she immediately responded by reaching her hands forward and grasping his. Her heart breaking for him.

"It's alright Jon and I understand what you're trying to say. In fact but that's the primary reason I came here today. And that's due to receiving my own wake-up call this morning. Therefore but I want to inform you that you don't need to continue covering for me anymore. It was so wrong of me to put you within that position and I was an awful girlfriend for it," she sorrowfully stated while staring deeply into his eyes.

"You shouldn't have had to suffer for my actions and from the bottom of my heart I'm so, so sorry. This is entirely my fault and if you decide you never want to be with me again please tell me now and I'll walk away and you'll never see me again. But I am deeply and truly sorry for everything and first thing tomorrow I'm going to confess everything to the principal. And also to the authorities if needed. But I promise I will fix all of this alright?" she added further and with earnestly. A remorseful expression upon her face.

Jon patiently listened to his girlfriend's impassioned words before removing one of his hands from underneath hers and gently resting it atop of her own hand.

"It's okay and please don't beat yourself up so much. You might've given me those drugs but it was my choice to take them. And not just my choice but my idea," he softly responded and emotionally affirmed. "You didn't approach me but I approached you. I'm responsible for my own choices and should've never allowed myself to become mixed up with the X-K. I'm just as responsible as you are and while it was certainly worse for myself due to covering for you I cannot deny I brought it upon myself or that I did not deserve any consequences whatsoever.

"I misrepresented my family and especially by letting everyone in town believe I was the dealer. And I was wrong. But I'm going to also try and make things right and starting with telling my parents everything tonight. I can't say I'm looking forward to it but it needs to be done.

"And you don't have to worry about my breaking up with you for that's not going to happen. I love you Candice and I'm in this for the long haul. And nothing's going to change that do you understand?"

Candice emotionally nodded to his words and did her best to refrain from crying. Her heart touched by his last few words.

"The 2 of us make one heck of a pair don't we?" she chuckled while shaking her head in disappointment towards her own actions.

"That we do," Jon readily agreed and laughed softly. Shaking his own head at their shared stupidity.

The 2 of them then conversed further while Jon finally concluded his homework for the day. At that point the sun was receding as the afternoon transitioned to evening time. And interestingly enough a few extra customers began entering. Causing Candice to position herself to the side while Jon paid attention to them.

Pretty soon though his work at the store was also completed for the day. His employer greatly pleased with it just as he was yesterday.

Jon then bid him farewell before exiting the store with Candice as he prepared to escort her home once more.

Candice however had a different idea in mind.

"Listen Jon. But would it be alright with you if I accompanied you to your home so that I can confess my own involvement to your parents?" she requested.

The young Kent's eyes widened in surprise.

"Are you sure? You honestly don't need to do that if you don't want to," he questioned her. Just to be certain she was entirely aware of what she was requesting.

"Yes I'm sure. And I really want to. You should not have to go through this alone and we've already established that we're both to blame," she confirmed and pointed out once more. "And so let's go see your parents and face the music together."

Jon nodded.

"As you wish," he replied before they took ahold of each other's hands and began heading to the Kent Farm to do exactly that.

To Be Continued

A/N How was it? And did you guys enjoy the conversation between Jon and Candice?

Originally I was going to have their following discussion with Clark and Lois within this chapter. But I changed my mind and instead it will be within the next chapter.

Have a great day.