Unexpected Houseguest (Clark/Lana PG-13)

[Minnesotagirl]

Title/Link: Unexpected Houseguest
Author: Minnesotagirl
Pairing: Clark/Lana
Rating: PG-13
Warnings (if needed):
Spoilers (when applicable):
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters.
Short summary: Takes place the summer after graduation. Lana has an accident and Clark gets a houseguest for the weekend.



Chapter 1



Martha had been working hard at the Talon all year and needed a vacation to “recharge”, so Johnathan surprised her with a trip up north. Johnathan had planned a weekend getaway at a lakeside cabin. No television, no radio, no phones. Total seclusion from the outside world, which is exactly what Martha needed. Johnathan made all the business arrangements with the Talon staff, without Martha even knowing. Clark even agreed to help out. Not just on the farm, but to also fill the supply room at the Talon when the order was dropped off that night. Martha and Clark were in the Kent kitchen discussing what needed to be done in her absence.

“Clark, don’t forget that the truck will be at the Talon after closing tonight to drop off the order for the weekend. Put the muffins on the rack, the juices in the fridge, and the coffee…”

“…On the shelf next to the pastries in the backroom. Mom, I got it. I have done this before, you know.”

“I know. I just want to make sure everything is o.k. while I’m gone.”

“Mom, don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of it. Dad’s outside waiting for you. You better get out there, or else he’ll leave without you.”

“All right. We’re going. We won’t have a phone signal where we’re staying, but the list of numbers of all the neighbors is on the fridge if you need help with anything.”

Clark rolled his eyes. “Mom, I’m not twelve years old anymore. I can take care of myself. Now get out of here and enjoy your weekend.”

From outside they can hear Johnathan. “Sweetheart, we have to get going if we want to make it to the cabin before dark.”

“I’m coming! O.K. Sweetie, we’ll see you on Monday.” Martha stood on her toes and kissed her son good-bye on the cheek. “I love you.”

“I love you too, Mom.”

Martha picked up her purse from the counter and headed towards the door. Before going out the door she turned around and said, “And no parties while we’re gone!”

“Mom, that was three years ago!”

Martha giggled and left the house. Clark watched his parents from behind the screen door. His father opened up the passenger door for his mother and she climbed in. Johnathan shut the door and got in the driver’s seat. They both leaned over and gave each other a quick kiss. Clark couldn’t help but smile. Even though his parents have been married for over 25 years, they still act like teenagers in love. He watched the truck take off down the driveway and turn on the main road. Clark sighed and walked back into the kitchen. It was only 7:00 and he didn’t have to be at the Talon until 11:00.

“Well, I’ve got four hours to kill. What am I going to do?”

Clark thought for a minute and picked up the phone. He dialed the number.

“Chloe! Yeah, it’s me. What are you doing tonight? Nothing? Great! The Talon is showing another classic movie tonight. Wanna go?...Great! I’ll pick you up in ½ hour…What? No, it’s not a date…Oh, you were joking. Very funny. Ha, Ha. I’ll see you in a little bit. Bye.”

Clark and Chloe arrived at the Talon's theater just in time for the 8:00 showing of “The Blob”. Before going inside, Clark glanced upwards to the apartment above the Talon. He noticed that the lights were not on. ‘Lana must not be home, yet,’ Clark thought to himself. Lana had decided to take summer classes at the community college over the summer, and had been studying alot. Hardly anyone had seen her in the past couple of weeks since she was getting ready for finals.

Chloe saw him look to the apartment when they were outside. She also saw his worried look.

“Clark, let’s go. We’re going to miss the beginning of the movie. Lana’s probably at the library researching for her final paper.”

“What makes you think I was thinking about Lana?”

“Oh, please. If you stare at her apartment any longer, you’ll burn a hole right through it!”

“Chloe!”

“Look, the library closes at 11:00. I’m sure she’ll be back shortly thereafter. Let’s get inside.”

Clark reluctantly follows her inside. “You’re right, Chloe. I guess I just worry when she’s out late alone.”

“Clark, this is Smallville. Plus, she’s still taking self-defense classes. She can really kick butt if she wants to. She’ll be fine.”

Clark nodded and they went inside and took their seats.

As the lights dimmed and the movie started, Clark was glad that for a few hours his thoughts wouldn’t be preoccupied with Lana. The best part of going to a movie with Chloe, is that she always added her own commentary to the film…especially old cheesy ones.

When the Blob attacks the movie theater, Chloe quipped, “Mmmm. There’s always room for JELLO!” That got the people around them chuckling.

When the movie ended, Clark drove Chloe home.

“So, Clark, what are your plans for the weekend now that you are parentless for a few days?”

“Not sure yet. I have to go back to the Talon tonight to help unload the order that’s coming in. Other than that, no plans. Why? What are you doing?”

“Well, my dad and I are actually going to Metropolis for a shopping spree. Kind of like a belated graduation gift. I have to start getting my stuff together for the fall semester at Met U. So, I guess you’re on your own this weekend. You’re not planning any parties, are you Clark?”

“Chloe, like I told my mom, that was over three years ago!”

“I’m just joking. Well, we’re here. Thanks for the movie and the ride home!”

“Anytime. Have a good time in Metropolis the weekend.”

Clark watched Chloe to make sure she made it inside her home. Then, he drove back to the Talon. The night shift was cleaning up and almost ready to lock up. Since Clark had to wait for the truck anyway, he told the staff that he’d lock up when he was done. And so, he was alone. Clark looked around at the Egyptian-themed coffeehouse. Memories of the Talon swam around in his mind. How he stopped in practically every afternoon for coffee and to hang out with friends. He remembered all the times he, Pete and Chloe came here to study. Lana joined them, too, when she wasn’t working. Lana. He blushed slightly. The one thing he could never do was to hide his thoughts when they were about Lana. His face always gave it away, whether is was flushed cheeks or the look in his eyes. He hadn’t thought about her since before the movie. Where was she? It was after 11:00 and she wasn’t home yet.

Then, just as he was starting to think something happened to her, he heard the lock on the front door turn.

“Hey, Clark. What are you doing here?”

“Lana. I, um, I’m waiting for the truck to drop off the supply order. My parents are out of town, and I said I’d help out tonight.”

Clark watched her walk across the room to the counter, where he was standing. She had several books in her arms.

“Yeah, your dad told me what he was planning. I think it’s really sweet that after all these years, your dad can still sweep your mom off her feet. He’s very romantic. I just hope I’ll find someone who can sweep me off my feet.”

Clark looked into her eyes. He never knew anybody, whose eyes sparkled like hers. He listened as she spoke. Even after all they’ve been through in the past four years, she can still make his heart flutter.

“Clark, did you hear what I said?”

Clark was jolted out of his thoughts. “Huh? I’m sorry. I was just thinking about something. What was it you were saying?”

“The truck is at the back door. The driver rang the doorbell.”

“Oh, thanks. I better go let them in.”

“Yeah, I gotta get upstairs. I’ve been at the library all day researching for my American Lit paper. I think I brought the whole library home with me.”

“Do you need help bringing your books up to the apartment?”

“No. I’m pretty sure I can get it. You better let that driver in before he breaks the doorbell.”

“Right. Well, have a good night, Lana.”

“You, too, Clark.”

Clark walked through the double doors to the back room and let the driver in. The driver brought in all the boxes and left them to Clark to unpack. When the driver left, Clark super-speeded through the unpacking of the order.

Meanwhile, Lana was able to get the large stack of books in her arms and headed up the stairs to her apartment. She carefully climbed the winding staircase, as the books threatened to topple over at any time. She almost reached the top, but because the stack of books blocked her view of the steps, she missed the top step.

All Clark could hear from the back room was a rumbling, a loud thud, and then a shriek.

“Oww! Clark!”

Clark ran back into the Talon, only to see Lana whimpering, crumpled in a heap at the bottom of the staircase. Her books strewn all around her and several of them going up the stairs. He ran over to her and knelt beside her.

“Lana? Lana, are you all right? What happened?”

Clark tried to untangle her arms and legs so that she laid flat, but as soon as he touched her arm…

“Ow! Clark, stop! It hurts!”

“Where does it hurt?”

“Everywhere,” she cried.

Clark was frantic. With all his abilities, he couldn’t help her. He used his X-ray vision to check out her arm and saw that it was broken. “Don’t worry, Lana. You’ll be o.k. I’ll call an ambulance.” He stroked the side of her face and wiped the tears that were on her cheek. She nodded and he proceeded to the phone to call 911.

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Well, that's the first chapter. Let me know if you want more.

[binkys711]

wow thats cool! great job! keep on going i wanna here more!!!PLZ POST SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4EverSmallville]

Great start!

[ClarksGirl21]

Nice .. i like it .. keep it up .. I would like to hear more soon !

[Smvlfn08]

Keep 'em coming. Great start so please post more:p

[Rejeimha]

I like it so far. Both Clark and Lana being totally ambiguous about their feelings for each other, while it being incredibly obvious that they still love each other.

I gotta see where this is going, PPMS.

[smallvillewolf17]

Ok. I'm hooked. Please post more.

[Clark&lana4eva]

keep um comin

[BriannaD413]

That was good! Looking forward to more!

[spacewalker_33.3]

wow, that was just great, like your way to write, i can't wait to see more from you, post soon!!

[binkys711]

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[NYC300Z]

Yeah come on I know u just posted yesterday but we need an update!! This looks really interesting

[kewl]

great start!!!! plz post more soon :)

[Minnesotagirl]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'll post another chapter next week.

[kewl]

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'll post another chapter next week.

what>??? next week!!?@#?$ can't u post another one this weekend??? :lol:
plzzzzz??? :(

[Smvlfn08]

I agree W/ Kewl you should post this weekend:p

[spacewalker_33.3]

next week? wow, thats pretty far 4 me, just can't wait ^_^

[Smvlfn08]

I'm leaving for Phoenix Az. on sunday and i was wondering if you could post this weekend, that way i don't miss anything. Please Post More Soon :p:p

[Minnesotagirl]

Good news! I put up the next chapter early. Enjoy!



Chapter 2



Clark paced back and forth in the waiting room, anxiously waiting for the doctor to come out of Lana’s room. He wrung his hands with every step. How long had he been waiting? 20 minutes? Half an hour? Finally the doctor came into the waiting room.

“Clark Kent?”

“That’s me.”

“I’m Dr. Wilkes. I’m sorry you’ve been waiting so long, but I needed to discuss Ms. Lang’s condition with her.”

“How is she? Will she be O.K.?”

“Her injuries are not life-threatening. For starters, she’s broken her right wrist. The nurse is finishing up the cast now. Also, she has severely sprained her left knee and also her right ankle. Lastly, she’s bruised her ribs. All in all, I would say she’s pretty lucky. She could have broken her neck.”

Clark breathed a sigh of relief. “So, what happens now? Does she need to stay in the hospital?”

“No. She doesn’t have a concussion, so that isn’t necessary. She’ll need to stay off her feet for a few days until the swelling in her knee and ankle goes down. She should be able to get around on her own by then. She can go home as soon as the cast is set. Is there someone at home that can care for her?”

“Um, no. She lives alone.”

“Well, I can’t release her until we know that someone will be there to care for her. Does she have any relatives nearby?”

“Her nearest relative is an aunt in Metropolis.”

“What about a friend?”

“Well, there’s Chloe, but she’s out of town for the weekend.”

“What about you?”

Clark’s eyes opened wide. “Me? I, ahh…I mean, umm, my parents aren’t home and…”

“Clark, all you need to do is to make sure she follows doctor’s orders and stays off her feet. She won’t be able to walk for a couple of days, and you look like a strong guy. You’ll be able to move her around the house.”

“Well…”

“She needs you, Clark.”

“Umm…O.K. Sure, but only if she’s agrees to it.”

“You’re a good friend, Clark. I’ll get her release papers ready for her to sign. I’ll let you tell her the news. We gave her some pain-killers, so she may be a little groggy when you tell her.”

With that, Clark entered Lana’s room. She was lying on the bed with both legs elevated on pillows. Her left knee and right ankle were wrapped with ace bandages. Both were swollen to twice their normal size. Her right arm was lying across her stomach. A blue cast covered her arm from her knuckles to her elbow. She looked up at him with half-opened eyes.

“Hey,” she said drowsily.

He pulled a chair over to her bedside and sat down. “Hey. How do you feel?”

“Tired. Whatever they gave me…I don’t know…I feel like I’m floating. My whole body is numb.”

“Did the doctor tell you about your injuries?”

“Yeah, I guess I’m pretty lucky. Did someone call Nell?”

“No, not yet. It’s 1:00 in the morning, Lana. We’ll call her later.”

“But Clark, the doctor said I can’t leave unless I have someone stay with me. I really don’t want to stay here. You know, hospital food.”

“Actually, he thought you should come home with me.”

“With you? But your parents…”

“I know. Normally they would freak if a girl stayed over while they were gone, but this is a totally different situation. Besides, a friend needs help, and I want to be there for her.”

She smiled at him, and he couldn’t help but smile back.

“So, does this mean you’ll be cooking for me?”

“Yeah, I suppose it does.”

Lana gave him a sly grin. “Then I think I’ll take my chances with the hospital food,” she teased.

The both giggled at that. “Very funny,” he replied. “I’ll go get your release papers, and we’ll be on our way. We’ll stop by your apartment first and get a few things that you’ll need.”

“O.K.”

“All right. I’ll be back in a few minutes.”

Lana watched Clark head towards the door.

“Clark?”

“Yeah?”

“Thanks.”

He gave her his best Kent smile, which lit up his whole face. “Anytime.”


To be continued...

[4EverSmallville]

Aw, that was cute. PPMS.

[ClarksGirl21]

keep posting =)

[spacewalker_33.3]

wow, that was pretty nice... i wanna read more, keep on posting !!!

[Smvlfn08]

That was realy cute. Anyways, i'm still leaving for Phoenix on Sunday morning and I'd appreciate it if you could post more soon, 'cause this is realy good and I don't want to miss anything:p:p

[smallvillewolf17]

it's really good. don't stop.

[kewl]

WOW!!! that was really cute. ok u got me hooked, so PPMS. thanks :)

[binkys711]

WOW GREAT UPDATE!!!!BUT....NEED....MORE...INFO....GETTING... WEAK!!!!

PLZ POST SOON!!!!!

(i can't beleive you were gonna wait to post 'till next week! are you trying to make us die with anticipation?!HUH!)

[NYC300Z]

LoL Smvlfn08 u sound just like me a 10 days ago when i was telling everybody i was going to Orlando so could they plz update.....but i hope it works cuz i want an update plz!!!

[ClanaLover]

That was beautiful, cute and funny! I loved it. Keep up the good work. Can't wait till the update!

[Minnesotagirl]

Thanks for the comments. I'll post chapter three tomorrow. I started writing this after 'Spirit', so there may be inconsistencies with what happened in the season finale.

[Minnesotagirl]

Chapter 3 is up! It's a little short, but I'll post another chapter tomorrow. Enjoy!



Chapter 3



Lana waited in the truck while Clark went up to her apartment to grab the things she would need. As he entered her apartment, he realized he hadn’t been there for a while. He was able to see how she lived outside of the public eye. The first thing he noticed was the brightly painted walls, similar to the Talon’s. Lana always did have a knack of taking things that you think wouldn’t go together and making them fit. One of the walls had a bookshelf that spanned its width and went almost all the way up to the ceiling. It was packed with books…mostly poetry books. There were also books next to the sofa, on the kitchen table, and on her nightstand next to her bed. Clark smiled. ‘At least some things never change,’ he thought to himself. Lana always had her nose in a book.

There were framed photos all over her apartment. Pictures of Lana, Nell and Dean at their wedding. Lana was the maid of honor. Clark caught his breath as he remembered that he thought she was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. His eyes scanned to the other photos. They were pictures of her, Chloe, and Pete having a good time at the Talon. He also saw a picture of Henry Small and his family. Next to the Smalls was a picture of Whitney in his football uniform. Since Lana lived alone, she surrounded herself with everyone she had ever cared about. Clark felt a little sad that he didn’t see a picture of himself in her apartment, until he went into her bedroom to get her clothes. There on the dresser was a picture of the two of them dancing. He picked it up. He was in his tux and she was wearing a white dress. Someone must have snapped a photo of them at the prom. She had her head on his chest and he had his arms around her. His head rested against hers. He considered that dance his perfect moment. He had been dreaming of that moment for four years and never thought it would happen. When he saw her from across the dance floor, he knew this was his chance for his dream to come true. As they swayed back and forth on the dance floor, everyone and everything around them seemed to fade away. He felt like they were the only two people in the room. He smiled and put the picture back.

Clark grabbed some clothes out of her dresser and closet. Because of her cast and sprains, T-shirts and shorts were probably the best option for her to be able to put on and take off. Fortunately, it was summer, so she wouldn’t get cold. He packed up the books she was in the middle of reading. He thought that since she’ll be stuck on the couch or in bed that she might want something to do. He also packed up her research books and laptop in case she felt well enough to work on her paper.

Clark placed her things in the back of the truck and got behind the wheel.

“I think I got everything. Can you think of anything else?”

He looked over at her. Lana had fallen asleep. She was slumped in her seat and a few locks of hair fell across her eyes. Her painkillers had finally won out.

“Lana?” He reached over and brushed her hair out of her face. She stirred slightly at his touch.

“Huh?”

“Did you need anything else?”

She didn’t answer. She was now completely asleep. Clark started up the truck and drove to the farm. It was now 2:30 in the morning.

“Lana. We’re here.”

“Hmm?”

“Lana, it’s time to go inside.”

“Mmm-mmm.” She didn’t move. She fell back asleep. Clark got out and opened her door. He reached over and unbuckled her seatbelt. He lifted her out of the truck gently, so as not to jostle her and wake her up. Her head rested against his shoulder as he carried her inside the house. As he carried her up the stairs she woke slightly and nestled her head in the crook of his neck. Clark could feel her breath on his neck. Despite the fact that she was unconscious, she could make his knees feel like jelly. She breathed deeply and took in his scent.

“Mmmm. Smells…wonderful,” she managed to get out.

Clark looked down at her. He blushed profusely. Her eyes were still closed. Apparently the painkillers were having quite an effect on her. ‘She doesn’t know what she’s saying,’ he thought.

They entered his parents’ room. He managed to pull back the covers while he still held her in his arms and laid her on the bed. He walked over to the closet and took out two pillows. The doctor said her legs should be elevated to help with the swelling. He lifted her legs and placed the pillows underneath. He pulled the covers over her and tucked her in. Lana didn’t wake up at all. Clark was relieved the medication was able to help her sleep. The doctor said that she’d probably sleep until late morning. He stared at her for a few seconds and thought she looked like an angel.

Clark went to his room and changed into a white T-shirt and blue sweatpants. He grabbed the blanket off his bed and walked back to his parents’ room. He didn’t want to leave Lana alone, in case she woke up and needed something. In the corner of the bedroom was a rocking chair. He moved it to the side of the bed. He wrapped the blanket around himself and sat down, attempting to get comfortable. Eventually he found the right position and fell asleep.

[kewl]

wow, that was so sweet. can't wait for the next update. so plz post the soonest, thankz. :)

[ClarksGirl21]

very very cute .. Post soon .. i love it !

[smallvillewolf17]

i'm really loving it. please post more.

[NYC300Z]

Yeah Can't wait post again soon!!

[BriannaD413]

This is a great Clana story. It's sweet.

[Minnesotagirl]

Here's the next chapter. It's another short one, but the next update will be longer...I promise. I'll be on vacation for the next couple of days, so I won't be updating until next week. Anyway, here's chapter 4.



Chapter 4

Clark woke up a few hours later, and the sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon. Golden hues lit up the room. Lana was still sleeping soundly. He listened to her breathing, and he thought she sounded like she was purring. He decided he better get up and do his chores. He quickly changed his clothes and ran out to the barn. Clark did his chores in record-time, since he didn’t want to be away from Lana for very long. He checked in on her again before he took a shower to wash the barn-smell off.

He changed into his jeans and white T-shirt and took his position in the rocking chair. Since he only got a couple hours rest so far, he fell back asleep instantly.

Lana could feel the sun on her face, but resisted the urge to open her eyes. She tried to move her head so that her face wasn’t in the sun, but the instant she moved she felt a pain in her side. She drew in a sharp breath and opened her eyes. She didn’t recognize the room she was in. ‘Where am I?’ she thought. She looked down at the bed and saw she was covered with a home-made quilt. ‘How did I get here?’ The she heard a sound. It wasn’t very loud, but it was rhythmic. She moved her head to the other side and she got her answer. Slouching in a rocking chair next to the bed was Clark, sleeping. He looked like he was about to slide off the chair. The events of the night before came back to her. Under the covers, she moved her left arm to touch her right and she felt her cast. She could also feel the soreness in her ribs and legs. She looked back over to Clark.

“Clark.”

He didn’t move.

“Clark,” she said louder.

He jerked awake and fell out of the chair with a thud.

“I’m awake, I’m awake!”

He crawled back into the chair and turned to Lana.

“Hey, how are you feeling?”

“Sore. What time is it?

Clark looked over to the clock. “It’s a little after 10:30. Can I get you anything?”

“Well, I’m not sure, but I think I’m hungry.”

“That’s good.” Clark got up and headed towards the door. “I’ll go downstairs and whip something up. How does French toast sound?”

“Mmm. Sounds delicious.” Lana carefully pushed herself to a sitting position with her good arm and lifted her legs over the side of the bed. Clark saw what she was attempting to do.

“Wait, wait, wait! Where do you think you are going? The doctor specifically said you are to stay off your feet for a couple days.”

“Well, Clark, I can’t do everything laying in bed.”

Clark looked at her with a confused look. When she started to squirm, he finally understood.

“Oh, right. The bathroom. Umm…”

“It’s O.K., Clark. Go get a chair and put it in the bathroom.”

Clark did as she asked and he came back into the bedroom.

“O.K. Just get me into the bathroom, and I can take care of the rest.”

He gently lifted her off the bed. Even though he was careful, she winced at the pain.

“Sorry.”

“It’s O.K. The pain meds must’ve worn off.”

He carried her into the bathroom and placed her on the chair.

“You gonna be O.K.?” Clark inquired.

“I’ll be fine. Now, go.”

“O.K. I’ll be right outside the door.”

“Oh, no, you won’t. I’m hungry. Get downstairs and start breakfast.” She gave him a teasing grin. “I’ll call you when I’m done.”

Clark smiled back at her and started to walk out of the bathroom.

“Clark, wait.” He turned around. “Could you bring me a change of clothes before you go? I’m still wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday.”

“Sure.” Lana waited for a minute before he returned with fresh clothes.

“Thanks.”

Clark gave her a nod and closed the door behind him as he left.

[kewl]

sweet and it's getting even better. can't wait for the next update :)

[4EverSmallville]

Aw that was cute. PPMS

[binkys711]

THIS STORY IS REALLY CUTE!!!!POST MORE SOON!!!!!!!BTW THE NEXT POST BETTER BE REALLY ,REALLY, REALLY LONG!!!AFTER YOUR GONNA MAKE US WAIT MORE!!!!

[NYC300Z]

ur not updating again for a week??? What am I suppose to do for a week?? Oh well have fun on vacation and don't forget about us!!!

[peaches4cream]

that is really sweet of clark to do this of lana . please keep writing i cant wait till the next one comes out.and that would be soon i hope.not to rush but please hurry

[Clana-follower06]

very good story, as soon as you get back POST, please

[spacewalker_33.3]

cool update, cant wait, plz post...need to read more

[ClarksGirl21]

This is a great story, your doing a wonderful job! keep it up!

[Clana-follower06]

amazing, hurry with new posts please

[smallvillewolf17]

keep it coming.

[Minnesotagirl]

Hey, everyone! I'm back! Here's the update...and it's longer. Hope you don't go into sugar-shock from all the sweetness. Happy reading!



Chapter 5



Clark entered the kitchen and got all the ingredients out to make breakfast. He turned on his super-hearing so he could hear Lana when she called for him.

After about 15 minutes, breakfast was ready, but Lana had not called for him. He climbed the stairs and knocked at the bathroom door.

“Lana? How are you doing in there?”

“Ahhh… Don’t come in. I’m not ready yet.”

“Oh. O.K. I’ll come back in a few minutes.”

What Clark couldn’t see was Lana struggling to get her shirt on over her cast. Clark had brought her Smallville High gym shorts, which with the elastic waist was easy for her to put on and slip off. However, when it came to her shirt, Clark had chosen a tee, that had armholes too small for her to fit the cast through. She paused for a moment and thought.

“Clark, wait.” He stood next to the door.

“Yeah?”

“Are the other shirts you brought like this one?”

“Yeah, I guess so. Why?”

“Well…I can’t exactly…get it on.”

“What?”

Lana was getting frustrated. “I can’t pull my shirt on over the cast!”

“Oh.”

“Can you find me a different shirt, please?”

“Sure.” Clark strolled down the hall to his room and pulled out a yellow T-shirt from his dresser. He knocked on the bathroom door.

“Lana, I have the shirt. Can I come in?”

“O.K., but you have to promise not to laugh.”

Clark opened the bathroom door and saw Lana on the chair. She managed to get her shorts on, but when it came to the shirt, she was quite a sight. Her left arm and head were in it o.k., but when it came to the right arm, all that fit through was her hand. Clark stifled a laugh, but it was tough. Lana glared at him, but when she saw his face struggling not to laugh, she started to get the giggles, too. Pretty soon, they both broke out in laughter.

“Oww! Don’t make me laugh! My ribs hurt! Besides, you said you wouldn’t laugh.”

“Hey, I didn’t make any promises.” Clark placed the shirt on the edge of the sink and turned to walk out the bathroom.

“Where are you going?”

“I’m leaving so you can finish getting dressed.”

“Well, if you haven’t noticed, I’m a little stuck.”

He turned around and saw she was struggling to get her casted arm out of the armhole.
“Well, are you going to help me or what?” Clark looked at her for a few seconds and then realized what she was asking him to do. He blushed clear to the tips of his ears. Lana thought his ears were going to explode.

“Come on…Get over here and help me get my arm out.”

He hesitated and walked meekly towards her. She held her hand up to hint to him to pull the sleeve. He grabbed the sleeve and she pulled her arm out. He looked at the floor of the bathroom, trying to avoid looking at her.

“Thanks, Clark. You better turn around before your ears burst into flames.”

Clark was too embarrassed to say anything, so he turned around. He could hear Lana behind him take her shirt off.

“Clark, can you hand me the T-shirt?” He looked over to the sink and picked up the shirt nervously. He then passed it to her, all the while keeping his back to her. She took the shirt and was able to put it on.

“Mmmm. That feels better. You can turn around now, Clark.”

Clark turned around. “Wow.”

“What?” she asked.

“Nothing. It’s just that…you look good in my shirt.”

Now it was Lana’s turn to blush. Her eyes fluttered and she looked away. “Umm…didn’t you say breakfast was ready?”

Clark snapped back into reality. “Yeah. Here, let me take you back to my parents’ room.” Clark picked her up and laid her back on the bed, elevating her legs. He then left and went to get breakfast.

He came back a few minutes later. When he came in the room Lana looked up.

“Breakfast is served!”

He was carrying a tray with legs that could lay over her body. On it was a glass of orange juice and French toast. He had also placed a fresh-picked tulip in a vase. She noticed something else. Clark had already cut up her French toast for her.

“I thought it’d be easier if it was already cut up…you know, since you can’t hold anything in your right hand.”

Lana smiled at him. “Thank you, Clark. That was very sweet.”

He glanced down at the floor and then looked up and smiled back.

“Well, I’d better get back downstairs and clean up.”

“Wait. Aren’t you going to join me?”

“Me? Umm…sure! I’ll be right back.” Clark got his breakfast and came bounding up the steps. Clark took his place in the rocking chair, and they started to eat.

“Mmmm. Clark, this is really good!”

“You sound surprised. Did you think I couldn’t cook?”

“No, it’s not that. It’s just that most guys I know would rather pick up the phone and order take-out.”

“Well, when you have the world’s best cook as a mom, you pick up a few things.”

Clark watched Lana gobble up her breakfast. He was surprised someone so small could eat so much.

“Hungry?” he asked.

“I’m starving! I haven’t eaten since 5:00 yesterday.”

They finished their breakfast and Clark cleared the dishes.

“Do you need anything before I go downstairs?”

“Umm, yeah. Can you bring me my pain meds? My arm is really beginning to throb.”

“Sure. I’ll be right back.”

He came back a few minutes later with painkillers and a glass of water. Lana swallowed one of the pills.

“O.K., then. I’m gonna go clean up downstairs.”

“Wait, Clark. I’ve got a paper to write, and I don’t think I can stand laying in this bed any longer. Can you bring me downstairs?”

“But the doctor said you should take it easy.”

“I can take it easy. I’ll just camp out on the couch with my books and laptop. Come on, Clark. I gotta do something!”

Clark gave her a skeptical look.

“Pleeease?” Lana gave him her best puppy-dog eyes.

“Oh, all right.”

Clark leaned over and picked her up. Instinctively, Lana wrapped her arms around his neck. As he carried her down the stairs, she could smell the cinnamon on him that he used in the French toast. He walked over and placed her on the couch. Her arms lingered around his neck for a few seconds longer than normal, which surprised her. She watched him gently lift her legs and place pillows under them. He was always gentle with her. Clark brought her books and laptop to her.

“Thanks, Clark.”

He went into the kitchen and started to clean up the dishes. Lana placed her laptop on her stomach and opened up a couple of her research books. Occasionally, she would look over the back of the couch into the kitchen and look at Clark when he wasn’t looking. When he turned around, she quickly looked back at her computer screen. What she didn’t know was that Clark was doing the same. He’d look over at her while she was looking at her laptop, and then he’d look away when she looked up. They did this for a while, stealing glances at each other, trying not to let the other person know.

“Well, I’m done in the kitchen,” said Clark. “I have some repairs to do on the fence. Are you going to be O.K. by yourself?”

“I’ll be fine, Clark. I’ve got my books and my laptop. I’m good for a couple hours.”

“O.K. Anyway, here’s the remote for the TV, in case you need a break, and the remote for the stereo. Here’s the phone, too. I’ll have my cell phone with me if you need to call…”

“Clark, stop fussing. It’s a beautiful day out. Get out there and at least enjoy some sun while you fix the fence.” She slapped him on the butt to get her point across. When he looked at her with a surprised expression, she just giggled.

Clark left through the kitchen door to go work on the fence. Lana got busy on researching her paper. About ½ hour went by when the phone rang. Lana answered it.

“Kent residence…Oh, hey, Chloe, it’s Lana…He’s outside working on the fence…Yeah, it does seem like it always needs to be fixed…No, I can’t exactly go get him…I fell down the stairs at the Talon and sprained my knee and ankle. I broke my arm, too…Yeah, I’m fine…I’m staying here, actually…Yeah, the doctor wouldn’t let me leave the hospital unless I had someone to help me. I guess he talked Clark into playing nurse…No, Chloe. Stay in Metropolis. Clark’s great. He made breakfast this morning…Yeah, I stayed here last night…Chloe! I can’t believe you asked me that! He slept in the rocking chair…Yes, all night!…Very funny…We’re just friends, Chloe…Yes, I’m sure… Anyway, do you want Clark to call you back?…O.K. I’ll tell him you’ll see him when you get back…O.K. Talk to you later…Stop making kissing noises! Geez!”

Lana hung up the phone and tried to concentrate on her paper, but she couldn’t get what Chloe said out of her head. ‘We’re just friends,’ Lana told herself. “O.K., Lana. Time to work on the paper, not think about Clark.” She was only able to work on her paper for about 15 more minutes before she let out a yawn.

“Where did that come from?” she asked herself. She yawned again.

She decided to turn on the stereo to wake herself up. It worked…for a while.

[binkys711]

YAY!!!I LOVE THIS STORY!!!THANXZ FOR THE UPDATES!!THEIR REALLY GOOD!!!KEEP POSTING & SOON!!!!!PLZ!!!

[ILoveSmallville4ver]

That was so cute, I love this story. I can't make any stories as good as this.

[Clana-follower06]

Really really great story, can't wait until the next update. But for some reason I can't imagine Lana saying geez, other than that, you're doing a great job.

[BriannaD413]

tHat was great! I can;t wait for more.

[peaches4cream]

whens tha next post im anxious to know whats next

that is a great update when is the next one and when is clark going to come back in the house

[ClarksGirl21]

It's cute how they were stealing glances at each other back and forth ... I like this story alot! PLease post more soon!

[smallvillewolf17]

It's great. I want to read some more. please post more.

[spacewalker_33.3]

great update, want some more plz!

[Clana-follower06]

Did I already tell you how much I love this story? I didn't? Okay then, let me tell you right now... I LOVE THIS STORY!!!PPMS

[kewl]

really very sweeeet upd8. keep em comin' :)

[NYC300Z]

Great update!! Hope u had fun on vacation! The part with Lana and Chloe on the phone was really funny!! keep up the great work!!!

[peaches4cream]

[FONT=century gothic] update update update update update update update[/SIZE] :D :D :D :D :D :D ;) ;) ;) ;)

[Minnesotagirl]

Wow! Someone actually gave my story a rating. Thanks! This is my first fanfic, and I'm having so much fun writing this story. Vacation was great, and I didn't have time to write, so I'll update as soon as I can.

Later!

[binkys711]

YA BETTER POST SOON!!!^^^I AM LOVIN' THIS STORY!!!!!

[ClanaLover]

OMG I love this story! Can't wait till the next update.

[Minnesotagirl]

Here's the next chapter. Thanks for all of your responses. Everybody have a good weekend!


Chapter 6


Meanwhile…Clark had finished the repairs and other things in the barn. He came back in the house and headed to the fridge for a drink. He had left Lana alone for about an hour and wanted to see if she was all right.

“Hey, Lana, did you want something to drink?” She didn’t answer. “Lana?”

He quickly walked over to the couch and smiled at what he saw. There she was with a book lying open on her chest and her laptop on her stomach. However, she wasn’t working on her paper. She had fallen completely asleep. She was making those purring noises again. He picked up the book and placed it on the coffee table. Then, he took her laptop and also placed it on the table. She had only written a couple pages of her paper. ‘At this rate, she’ll never finish,’ he thought to himself. He turned off the stereo so she could rest in peace.

It was starting to warm up outside, so Clark went up to his room and changed into shorts. He also found a book in his room that he hadn’t read yet and brought it downstairs. He plopped himself down on the sidechair in the living room and put his feet up on the coffee table. He cracked open the book and started to read. He only got about a paragraph into his book when his eyes moved to the sleeping girl on the couch. He couldn’t take his eyes off her, no matter how hard he tried. ‘God, she’s beautiful,’ Clark said to himself. He just sat there and stared at her. His eyes followed every curve of her face and memorized them.

A few hours later, Lana opened her eyes. She looked up and saw Clark staring at her. She smiled at him.

“Hey,” she said sleepily. “Whatcha doin’ over there?”

“Ummm. Just reading a book.” In actuality, he hadn’t gotten past the first page.

“Oh, yeah? You coulda fooled me. It looked like you were watching me sleep.”

Clark blushed slightly. “Well, can you blame me?”

She smiled at him and giggled a little.

“What time is it?”

Clark looked at his watch. “A little after five.”

“Oh, my god. I was asleep for almost four hours! O.K., that’s it! No pain pills during the day!”

“But, Lana…”

“Clark, I’d rather be in a little pain and awake than unconscious all day. Besides, I have to get this paper done.”

Clark saw the determined look on her face. He knew that look well. Whenever she made her mind up, there was no use trying to change it.

“Well, I have to go do evening chores. I’ll be back in about an hour to make dinner.”

“Sounds good. I’ll just attempt to get farther on my paper.”

“O.K. I’ll see you later. Call if you need anything.”

“I will. Thanks, Clark.”

Lana was able to get a couple more pages done before Clark came back.

“So, what should we have for dinner?” he asked.

“I’ve got an idea. Since I’m stuck on the couch, let’s change into our pajamas, order a pizza and watch movies all night.”

“Pajamas?”

“Yeah…wait, don’t tell me…Are you too shy to let me see you in your PJs, or…don’t you wear any?”

“What?! No! I mean, yes, I wear pajamas. I just didn’t think you would be comfortable wearing your pajamas in front of me.”

“Clark, we’ve known each other since we were five years old. There’s nothing I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing with you.”

Clark’s eyes opened wide.

‘Oh, my god! What did I just say!’ she thought.

There was an uncomfortable silence between them for a moment. Clark decided to break the tension.

“So…What do you want on your pizza?”

“Ahh…Sausage and pepperoni.”

“And the movie?”

“Surprise me.”

“All right, then. I’ll call the pizza place and head into town.”

“Before you go, can you help me upstairs so I can change?”

Clark didn’t hesitate. He only wished he could hold her in his arms forever. Ever since they broke up two years ago, he’s missed having her close. What he didn’t know, was that Lana was thinking the same thing.

Clark left for town to rent some movies and pick up the pizza. He returned about ½ hour later. He walked upstairs to his parents’ bedroom and knocked on the door.

“Lana? Are you ready?”

“Yup, all set.”

He brought her downstairs. He had the pizza and drinks all ready to go on the coffee table. He set her down in her spot on the couch.

“So, what movies did you pick out?” she asked.

“Well, I wasn’t sure what you were in the mood for, so I got a couple. How about X-Men?”

“No. What else?”

“American Pie 1, 2, and 3?”

She scrunched her nose up at that.

“I’ll take that as a no. The only ones left are the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies.”

“Oooh, let’s watch those. I love the books!” Lana exclaimed.

“Really, so do I! I must have read each of them at least ten times.”

“Well, then, I guess that’s another thing we have in common.”

“I won’t tell if you won’t,” he teased.

“Deal. Your secret’s safe with me.”

Clark slid the movie into the DVD player and walked over to the sidechair.

“Hey, what do you think you’re doing way over there?”

He looked at her confused. “What do you mean?”

Lana slid her legs off the couch and padded the cushion with her hand, indicating to him to sit down next to her.

“Lana, you are supposed to keep your legs elevated.”

“They will be.”

He sat down on the couch, and Lana placed her legs on his lap. All Clark could do was watch.

“See, I told you they’d still be elevated. Isn’t this more fun?”

Clark swallowed hard. “Uh-huh,” he said nervously.

Fortunately for Clark, the movie started. Each of the teens grabbed a slice of pizza and began to eat. When the pizza was gone (which was about an hour later), Clark realized he had a little predicament. With Lana’s legs on his lap, he had nowhere to put his hands. He fidgeted for a few minutes before pushing his hands between the cushions on either side of him. Lana saw this and smiled to herself. ‘Always the gentleman,’ she thought.

They remained in their positions on the couch for all three movies, periodically changing to put in the next movie or to refill their beverages. During the second movie, Clark didn’t put his hands in the cushions. Instead, he crossed his arms in front of him, which meant that his forearms were touching Lana’s legs. In that position, he could feel the muscles in her legs tighten whenever the movie came to a dramatic scene. He could hear her breathe heavier and her heartbeat increase. ‘Man, she’s really getting into this movie,’ he thought.

By the third movie, Lana noticed that Clark was getting a little more daring on where he was placing his hands. He had repositioned himself so that his elbow was on the arm of the couch and he rested his head on his hand. His other hand however was casually placed on one of her legs. Lana felt this and her heart started to race. Fortunately, they were watching the movie with the lights out so Clark could not see Lana try to hold back a smile. However, Clark could hear her heartbeat increase and her leg muscles tense. ‘It’s not an exciting part of the movie. What’s gotten her worked up?” he wondered…until he looked down. He didn’t realize where his hand was. He was going to move his hand away until he looked at her face. Even though it was dark, he could see that she was trying not to smile. Now his heart began to race. He swallowed hard and tried to concentrate on the movie.

When the last movie ended, Lana was ready to go to sleep. Unfortunately, someone beat her to it.

“Wow! That was soooo good! I don’t know about you, Clark, but I’m about ready to pass out I’m so tired.”

But Clark didn’t answer.

“Clark?”

Lana sat up and leaned close to Clark. He was slumped down, half-reclining. She could tell from his breathing that he was deep asleep.

“Clark? Wake up.” He didn’t move. She jostled him a little, but it was no use.

“I guess you have had a long day,” she said. Lana pulled the blanket from the back of the couch and laid it over him.

“Goodnight, Clark.” She leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. She propped a pillow up against the side of his leg and laid her head down. She tried to get as comfortable as she could, and she found the remote to turn the TV off. It didn’t take her long to fall asleep.

[Karen26]

nice update cant wait for the next part

[ClanaLover]

I loved the update. I can't wait till the next one. I liked the part when Lana said this

“Clark, we’ve known each other since we were five years old. There’s nothing I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing with you.”

:p

[binkys711]

YAY!!!!I LOVE IT!!!!THNXZ FOR THE UPDATE!!!!!KEEP POSTING!!!!!PPMS!!!!!

[ClanaLover]

Plz post more soon! I love this story.

[CK726]

I think this is one the best Clana fics im reading

[4EverSmallville]

Aaw, how cute. Very sweet update.

[kewl]

Oooh la la!!! what an awesome upd8. very cuuteee.....very sweeeettttt!!!! i can't hardly wait to read ur next post so keep em coming.. :)

[BriannaD413]

Oh My God...that was so good, very sweet!!! I love Clana!

[Kal-El & Me]

This fic is soooooo cute.

[spacewalker_33.3]

it was soooo sweet, cant wait for more....

[Clana-follower06]

I really loved that update! It was great, keep up the good work.

[NYC300Z]

Great update!! I love it how Lana purrs when she's sleeping very cute! I can't stand to wait til ur next update so PPMS!!!

[booze_is_me09]

post more, please!!!!!!!

[Rain88]

Please post some more I really like this story.

[Minnesotagirl]

I really appreciate everyone's comments. If all goes well, there will be an update tomorrow. Thanks again!

[asmville15]

cool!!! cant wait this is really good!!

[NYC300Z]

ok good I was starting to get impatient can't wait! PPMS!!!

[Minnesotagirl]

Here's the next chapter.



Chapter 7




Lana awoke the next morning and realized that Clark wasn’t there. She also had the blanket she put on Clark last night draped over her. She carefully pushed herself up to a sitting position. She hadn’t taken a pain pill last night, so she was pretty sore. Also, her back was stiff from sleeping on the couch. She propped her feet up on the coffee table. Lana looked at her legs. She hadn’t really studied what her injuries were. She had several bruises on her legs and decided to unwrap the ACE bandages from her knee and ankle. When they were unwrapped she was able to see how much the swelling had gone down. They were about half as swollen as they were when she was in the hospital. She flexed her knee a bit to see how much it hurt. It was tolerable. So was her ankle. She decided she was going to try to stand up and see if she could walk. She pushed herself to the edge of the couch and leaned forward. She was able to get a few inches off the couch before wincing back in pain, grabbing her knee.

“O.K., O.K. Maybe not quite yet.”

She was rubbing her knee as Clark walked through the kitchen door. He walked over to where she was sitting.

“Hey, Lana, you’re awake.” It was then that he saw her rubbing her knee.

“”What happened? Are you O.K.?”

“Yeah. I just tried to see if I could stand up.”

“Lana,” he said sternly.

“I know, I know. The doctor said I should stay off my feet for at least two days. But look, the swelling has gone way down.”

Clark sat down on the coffee table next to her feet. He gently took her swollen ankle in his hands and examined it. At his first touch, Lana felt her heart skip a beat. His touch was so soft. ‘For living on a farm, he’s got gentle hands,’ she thought. The more she thought about Clark’s hands and where they were, the more she blushed.

“Does this hurt?” he asked as he moved her foot in his hand.

“Huh?” Lana was snapped back into reality.

“Does it hurt?” he repeated.

“Only when I move it. If I keep it still, it doesn’t hurt as much.”

Clark placed her foot back on the table.

“Well, then, we should put the bandages back on.”

“Wait. I have to do something first.”

“What?”

“My muscles are really stiff. I could use a nice warm bath.”

“A b-bath?” Clark’s eyebrows raised up.

“Yeah, plus I haven’t been home for two days. I know it would make me feel better. Yech, I need to wash my hair, too.”

“O-oh, s-sure,” Clark managed to get out.

There was a long pause. “Ummm, I’ll go start the bath,” he finally said.

He started to get up. Lana grabbed his hand to sit him back down.

“Clark, I need you to do something for me,” she said in a flirting voice.

“Wh-What is it?”

She leaned closer to his face and his eyes widened. “Make it a bubble bath.” She smiled and winked at him to show that she was teasing.

He smiled back at her and chuckled.

“I’ll be right back.” He went upstairs and Lana could hear the water running. He went into the kitchen and got a plastic bag and tape.

“O.K. Let’s get your arm ready.” He wrapped the plastic bag around her cast and taped it so that the water wouldn’t get it wet. Then, he carried her up the stairs.

“You smell like hay.”

“Yeah, I was putting fresh straw in the stalls. Sorry.”

“No, no. I like it.” He looked down at her with a confused look.

“Really? It’s not usually a smell that people find pleasant. You are so weird,” he teased.

“Gee, thanks for the complement. No, I mean, it reminds me of my horse. Come to think of it, I haven’t been riding for a long time. Donatello probably thinks I’ve forgotten how.”

“Well, you’ve been busy with school. After your finals are done, you’ll have more time. Maybe we can go riding sometime.”

“Maybe,” she grinned.

He brought her into the bathroom and placed her on the chair. He had placed it closer to the bathtub, along with the towels and her clothes. He reached over and turned off the water. By this point, the tub was filled with bubbles, and Lana was ecstatic.

“O.K. I’ll leave you to enjoy your bath.”

“Thanks, Clark.”

Clark closed the door behind him. Lana couldn’t wait to submerge her aching body in the warm water. She quickly undressed and swung her legs into the water first. Then, she used her good arm to hold the side of the tub and lower herself into the water.

“Oooh. Heaven!”

Lana could smell the lavender-scented bubbles. They almost came up to her chin. She had a pile of bubbles in her hand and blew them away. She hadn’t had a true bubble bath since she was a child. She lowered herself farther down into the warm water…slowly relaxing away her aches and pains.

Lana relaxed in the tub for about ½ hour. She managed to get herself back onto the chair and got dressed. She put on her gym shorts again, but this time Clark gave her one of his blue shirts. Lana started to re-wrap her knee when there was a knock at the door.

“Come in,” she responded.

“Hey, are you ready to go downstairs?”

“Almost. I’m just having trouble getting the bandages on again. I got my ankle, but I can’t get it right on my knee.”

Clark sat down on the toilet seat. “Here, I’ll do it.” He lifted her leg and placed her foot in his lap. Lana watched as he wrapped her knee.

“There. How does that feel? Too tight?”

“No…It’s perfect. Where did you learn to do that?”

“First Aid class sophomore year. I needed an elective. I guess it came in handy after all.”

Clark put her foot down.

“Hey, I thought you wanted to wash your hair?”

“I did, but I couldn’t open the shampoo bottle.”

Clark thought for a second. He picked up the shampoo bottle, a hairbrush and a towel and placed them in Lana’s lap.

“Hold on to these.” He then picked her up.

“Clark! What are you doing?”

He carried her downstairs to the kitchen and set her on the counter. He placed a chair in front of the kitchen sink. Lana saw what he had in mind.

“Ready?” he asked.

“Clark, you don’t have to do this.”

“I want to.”

He picked her up and placed her in the chair. She leaned her head back and he proceeded to wet her hair.

“Shampoo?”

She handed him the bottle. “Thanks.”

He poured a good amount of shampoo in his hand. She had long hair, and he didn’t know how much to use. He began to rub the shampoo into her hair. It began to suds up and he rubbed the shampoo down to her scalp. Lana closed her eyes.

“Mmmm. That feels soooo good. I feel like I’ve had a day at the spa.”

Clark chuckled. “Yeah, just call this place ‘La Spa Kent’.”

Lana giggled. “I think you might want to rethink the name.”

“Very funny.” He took some of the suds and piled them on her nose.

“Hey! Stop it!” She took the suds off her nose and flung them at him.

“Hey, be nice! You keep that up and your hair won’t be the only thing that’s wet!” He then took the sprayer from the faucet.

“You wouldn’t dare!”

“Try me.” He brought the sprayer closer to her.

Lana put her hands up. “O.K. O.K. You win.”

Clark laughed and instead used the sprayer to rinse her hair. He took the towel and dried her hair. Lana closed her eyes as she felt him massage her scalp. She was close to falling asleep when she realized she was being lifted up.

“If you fall asleep now, you’ll never get your paper done.” He set her down on the kitchen island and got the brush.

“I did not fall asleep.”

“Oh, sure. So, you always snore when you’re awake?” he said as he brushed her hair.

“Fine, you caught me. I can’t help it if you’ve got magic fingers…and I don’t snore!”

“You’re right. You don’t snore…It’s more like a purr.”

“What?!”

“Nothing…There, you’re done.”

“Thanks. Oh, I feel so much better!” she said as she ran her fingers through her damp hair. “I am definitely finishing my paper today.”

“All right, then. Let’s get you situated.” Clark lifted her off the island.

“Actually, I’d like to work on it outside. It’s such a nice day, and I can’t stand another minute on that couch.”

“I didn’t think it was all that bad.”

Lana looked up at him and saw he was smiling. Then she remembered how she fell asleep on him last night and blushed slightly. He placed her down on the porch swing and brought her the laptop and books.

“You gonna be O.K. out here?” he asked.

“Hmmm. The sun is out…It’s warm…And I can smell your mother’s flowers. It’s perfect,” she smiled.

“Well, I’ll be out in the field for a couple hours, so if you need me…”

“I know…you’ll have your cell phone on. Now, go on and let me finish my paper,” she said.

Clark smiled at her and left her alone. Lana turned on her laptop and began her paper again. In the meantime, Clark had sped out to the far end of the field to finish another section of the fence. He had decided to do it at normal speed since he didn’t want Lana asking questions on how he finished so quickly. Besides, it gave him time to think about certain things…or a certain someone.

‘Get real, Clark,’ he told himself. ‘We’re just friends…good friends,” he said trying to convince himself, failing miserably.


TBC...

[kewl]

great update and definitely worth the wait... but plz keep em coming soon? thankz :)

[ClanaLover]

Great update! PPMASAP!

I liked it when this happend...

“Oh, sure. So, you always snore when you’re awake?” he said as he brushed her hair.

“Fine, you caught me. I can’t help it if you’ve got magic fingers…and I don’t snore!”

“You’re right. You don’t snore…It’s more like a purr.”

“What?!”

“Nothing…There, you’re done.”

:lol: :D ;) :p

[Karen26]

nice update i had my fix but i need more ppms

[spacewalker_33.3]

that was great, cant wait for more!~

[Rain88]

Great update hope u update soon.

[CK726]

nice update great Clana fic

[Rejeimha]

That was a great update! Plus, I read it while unintentionally listening to "You and Me" and "Everything" by Lifehouse on my computer, so it was just too perfect!

[binkys711]

YAY AN UPDATE!!!FINALLY!!!NOW WE NEED MORE!!!PPMS!!!:D

[NYC300Z]

Yeah really great Update!! I agree with Clanalover I really liked that part I think I said it before I like it when Lana purrs when she's sleeping it's just too cute! PPMS!!!

[ajfinn]

Very cute! I can't get enough Clana!! Ever!!

[smallvillewolf17]

post more. it's addicting.

[ClarksGirl21]

post more soon!!

[Rain88]

not to be rude but please oh pleae oh please post more this fic is really great I'm excited to hear whats next.

[NYC300Z]

Yeah Please update soon!! It's been over 3 days!! PLZ PLZ update soon!!!

[Minnesotagirl]

Sorry, I haven't had time to post. Next chapter is almost done. I'll post it after the holiday. Everybody have a good 4th!

[binkys711]

WHAT!!!AFTER THE 4th!!!!.....OH WELL!!!:( NO MORE THEN THE 4th;) you 2 have a good 4th!:D

[NYC300Z]

wow the 4th that's gonna feel like an eternity!! Plus i'm going away on the 3rd for a couple of days so it's gonna take me even longer before I can read it!! Just don't disapoint when I get back from Virginia Beach I expect an Update!!

[kewl]

WHAT!!!! after the 4th??? it's gonna feel like forever, you know :( anyway, have fun on the 4th!

[peaches4cream]

that was coollana purrs thats funny post post post post

the fouth is to long to waite can we get a preveiw please please (puppydog smile)

[Kal-El & Me]

I absolutely love this story. But I'll wait for you.

[Clana-follower06]

Really great story, ppms...

[booze_is_me09]

i'll wait.


i'm still waiting.

[ClanaLover]

O.K. It's the 3rd whats two more days...right? Oh man after the 4th. Thats gonna feel like two weeks. :( Well PPMASAP

[booze_is_me09]

well since it is past midnight where i live right now that means i technically have one more day to wait. it seems forever.

[clana4ev3r]

why don't you just post at midnight? :)

[Minnesotagirl]

Hey, everybody! I'm back! Hope you all had a nice long weekend. Sorry that I couldn't post until today, but I went somewhere over the holiday where I had no access to a computer, or anything that ran on electricity (i.e. went camping). Anyway, Chapter 8 is up and I'm working on Chapter 9, but having a little trouble. I think I'll end up with 10 chapters in all. So, without further ado, here is the update. Have fun!



Chapter 8

After finishing the fence, Clark made his way back to the house, where he found Lana still working on her paper on the porch.

“So, how’s the paper coming along?”

“Great. I’m almost done with my first draft. I just need to make a few revisions and then I’m done. I can’t believe I already have ten pages!”

“If you’d like, I could look it over and give some suggestions,” he said nervously.

“Really? That’d be great!”

Clark gave her a big smile. “I’ll go get us some lemonade and I’ll be right back.”

Lana sat up on the porch swing and made a few corrections while she waited for Clark to return. He came back with two tall glasses of lemonade and handed one to Lana. He then sat down on the swing and she handed him the laptop. They sat there for about an hour while they sipped their lemonade and discussed her paper. They felt like they were back in sophomore year, when they did their homework together. They were enjoying each other’s company again.

“Thanks, Clark. This’ll really help. You know, you might make a good journalist after all.”

“I wouldn’t count on it…Ready for lunch?”

“Definitely.”

Clark brought their sandwiches and they ate on the porch. They talked about everything and laughter filled the air.

“So, what are your plans for the afternoon?” she asked.

“Well, I promised my dad that I’d mow the lawn this weekend, but I haven’t had the opportunity.”

“Yeah. I guess I was kind of an unexpected interruption.”

“Yeah, you were…but a nice interruption.” He looked over at her. Lana didn’t know what to say. Clark got up from the swing. “I better start on the lawn.” Lana looked down disappointed. She didn’t want him to leave. Then he turned around. “Did you want to come with me?”

She looked up at him and smiled. “O.K. But, how?”

He picked her up. “Trust me.”

“You know, I think you’re starting to enjoy carrying me around.” Clark chuckled. He carried her over to the riding lawnmower. He set her down in the seat and he sat behind her.

“Clark, I don’t know how to run one of these things,” she said nervously.

“How do you know if you don’t try? I’ll be right here the whole time. Just watch.”

Lana found herself between Clark’s long legs, that stretched out ahead of her to operate the foot pedals. “See the key?” She nodded. “Go ahead and turn it.” She turned the key and the engine started up. Clark reached around her and put his hands on the steering wheel. She could feel his head over her shoulder.

“Good. Now, shift it into 1st gear.”

Lana looked down and saw the gearshift between her legs. She shifted it into 1st.

“Ready?” he asked. She nodded. “O.K. Here we go.” Clark took his foot off the brake and the lawnmower jumped forward. Lana gasped as she was forced back into Clark’s chest.

“Sorry. I should have warned you about that. See? It’s just like driving a car.”

They went around the yard a couple of times. “O.K. Put your hands on the wheel.” Lana did as he asked. He also kept his hands on the wheel and showed her how to turn. “All right. I think you’re ready to do this on your own.” He took his hands off the wheel.

“No, wait…Clark!” Lana gripped the wheel and swerved slightly. She maneuvered the lawnmower back on track, and Clark operated the brakes. “Hey! I’m doing it!” she said enthusiastically. She steered the lawnmower around the yard until they were almost done.

“This is easy once you get the hang of it.”

“Yeah. Next time we’ll have you driving the tractor. Lana…watch out! The mailbox!”

Unfortunately, Lana didn’t turn in time and they knocked over the mailbox.

“I think I’d better stay away from the tractor.”

“I think you may be right. Ahh…That’s o.k. My parents always wanted a different mailbox. Come on…let’s go back to the house. You’ve got a paper to finish.”

Clark reached around her and took over the wheel. He drove the lawnmower back into its place in the barn. As he got off the lawnmower he saw Lana lifting up her arms waiting to be carried.

“And you said I was starting to enjoy this?”

“Hey, I’m going to take advantage of this as long as I can.” She wiggled her fingers at him. “Come on.” Clark rolled his eyes at her, but instead of lifting her up into his arms, he bent down and hoisted her over his shoulder.

“Ahhh! Clark! What are you doing?!” she screeched.

All Clark did was laugh. Pretty soon Lana was laughing so hard she had tears in her eyes.

“O.K. Now I know you’re enjoying this,” he said.

As he carried her across the driveway, they almost made it to the house before they saw the familiar red bug drive up. Clark maneuvered Lana so that she was in his arms instead.

“Boy, Lana, now I know why you didn’t want me to come back early,” Chloe said jokingly when she saw Lana in Clark’s arms.

Lana and Clark looked at each other and both blushed slightly.

“Chloe…How was your weekend in Metropolis?” asked Lana.

Chloe followed them into the house and Clark placed Lana on the couch. “Well, besides my father saying ‘No’ to practically everything I picked out for my dorm, it was great. I swear, the man has no taste in décor. I had this whole color motif all designed…Lana, isn’t that Clark’s shirt?”

Lana looked down at the shirt. “Umm…Yeah. My shirts didn’t exactly get along with the cast.”

“Yeah…About that. How are you doing?”

“Pretty good. My ribs are better, and the arm doesn’t throb as much, but I still can’t walk. I think by tomorrow I’ll be able to use the crutches.”

“Great! You probably miss sleeping in your own bed.”

“Actually, I’ve been sleeping really well.”

“Oh…Have you now?” Chloe said slyly as she looked at Clark. He sat up uncomfortably.

“Chloe, stop teasing,” Lana demanded.

“So, when are you going home?”

Lana looked at Clark. “Not sure yet. Mr. and Mrs. Kent are coming home tomorrow, and I don’t want to impose…”

Clark interrupted. “Lana, you can stay as long as you need. My parents won’t mind.”

Lana’s eyes shot up to meet his. Chloe observed how they looked at each other and knew exactly what was happening.

“Clark,” Chloe said, “I need to talk to Lana about something. Would you mind giving us a few minutes?”

“Sure. I’ll be out in the barn.”

Chloe watched Clark leave and moved closer to Lana on the couch.

“O.K. What’s going on?” Chloe asked.

Lana gave her a confused look. “What do you mean?”

“Don’t give me that. I saw the way you two were looking at each other, not to mention that he had you in his arms when I pulled up.”

“Chloe, he was just helping me into the house.”

“Really. And what were you doing that he had to help you into the house?”

“Mowing the lawn.”

“Mowing the lawn? You? Well, then I guess that explains the mailbox. O.K. That takes care of what you guys did this afternoon. So, how else has the illustrious Mr. Kent entertained you this weekend?”

“I’ve got a paper due this week, so I’ve been working on that.”

“Oh, come on, Lana. You can’t tell me that you’ve been working on a paper 24 hours a day for two days.”

“So we watched a couple movies, so what.”

“Uh-huh.”

“Uh-huh, what?!”

“You two had a date.”

“Chloe, we rented a couple videos. It was not a date.”

“Was dinner involved?”

“We were watching the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, so we got a pizza. That does not classify last night as a date.”

“Uh-huh.”

“Stop doing that!”

“So, there was absolutely no flirting and no physical contact at all during the movie?”

Lana looked away as she remembered how she had her legs in Clark’s lap and how his hand was on them. Her heart began to pound.

“I thought so! Now it’s official.”

“What is?”

“You’re in love with him…again!”

“You’re nuts!”

“Look…just because you can’t admit it to yourself doesn’t mean it’s not true.” Lana didn’t say anything…She didn’t know what to say. She just sat there with her mouth open. “He’s in love with you, too, you know.”

Lana looked back up at her. “I’m not sure about that.”

“Lana, look at all he’s done for you. He brought you here from the hospital. He carries you around wherever you want, and believe me, if it was possible, he’d never put you down. And, he cooked for you. He doesn’t cook for just anybody. Now, I don’t know what else has gone on this weekend, but just by the looks you two were sending each other a few minutes ago, he definitely feels the same way.”

Lana just sat there with Chloe’s words spinning through her head. Was it possible? They had been through so much the past two years. Chloe watched her as she tried to sort everything out in her mind.

“Look, I’m going to leave you to sort this out…but you and I both know how it’s going to turn out. I’ll talk to you later.” Chloe got up and headed towards the door.

“Chloe?” She turned around when Lana said her name. “Thanks.”

She nodded and headed out the door and almost ran into Clark.

“Chloe, you’re leaving already? Did you want to stay for dinner?”

“Thanks, Clark, but I’d hate to be a third wheel. I’ll see you later.” He watched her get into her car and drive away.

Clark turned to Lana. “What was that all about?”

“Umm…Nothing…So…You said something about dinner?”

[binkys711]

YAY AN UPDATE!!!!WHOOPY!!! I LOVE IT!!!!PPMS!!!

Lana mowing the lawn was funny! (moment of silence for the mailbox)

[Shadowknight]

yay! PPMS soon!

[Mythos]

amen... That mailbox was a close, personal friend of mine.... :'(

Great story! It's just SO cute! :D

[peaches4cream]

whats for dinner *nudges elbow wink*

[kewl]

sorry bout the mailbox mr. & mrs. kent :(:(:D

oh gosh, i can't help but smile while reading ur update!!!! AWESOME!!!!! CUTE!!! COOL!!!! TERRIFIC!!!! :D:D:D PLEASE POST MORE the SOOOOONNNEEESSSTTTT!!!!! :D:D:D

[ILoveSmallville4ver]

What a wonderful mailbox that was. It will be missed.

PLEASE POST MORE SOON!!!

[ClanaLover]

Great update PPMASAP

[CK726]

great Clana fic cause in this one Chloe's not jealous of everything Clark and Lana do

[booze_is_me09]

PPMS!! this is an awesome fic clana story.

[Clana-follower06]

great update! can't wait to read more

[NYC300Z]

That was cool really nice update!! Can't wait to see how Chloe's advice will affect Lana! Maybe she'll make a move on Clark?? Can't wait update soon!!

[supersarah]

i just caught up with this story its really good i like it alot....keep it up....PPMS!!

[booze_is_me09]

i just can't get enough of clana!! PPMS!!!!!!!!

[ClanaLover]

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:p

[booze_is_me09]

please post more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kal-El & Me]

I giggle for almost every Clana fan fic but this is particularly cute so I laughed.

Hard.

[mcgairman]

Hope this one updates soon. I'm not much into Clana becuase I see it as a lost cause as far as Superman mythology goes. But this is a nice sotry and quite interesting. Keep it up.

[booze_is_me09]

PPMS!!!!!! it's been 2 days and i can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYC300Z]

come on we need an update!! PPMS!!

[kewl]

update pls! thank u :)

[Minnesotagirl]

I'm still working on the next chapter. Hopefully I'll finish it this weekend, so please be patient. Kind of got stuck. Anyway, NYC300Z, in answer to your question on maybe Lana will make a move on Clark:

Answer: Maybe ;-)

[binkys711]

YAY!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[NYC300Z]

Well thanks I think that pretty much confirms it even if u didn't come out and say it! Can't wait PPMS!!!

[booze_is_me09]

sweet! i'm dyin to find out what happens next!

[clana4ev3r]

PPMS!

[kewl]

we're still waiting for ur update!!! PPMS!!! thanks :D

[clana4ev3r]

anytime today now...

[ClanaLover]

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
I'm still working on the next chapter. Hopefully I'll finish it this weekend, so please be patient. Kind of got stuck. Anyway, NYC300Z, in answer to your question on maybe Lana will make a move on Clark:

Answer: Maybe ;-)

OOOooohh me like.... PPMASAP

[NYC300Z]

This weekend is over...it's Monday already! This story is fantastic I love it!! Update soon!!!

[Minnesotagirl]

I'm almost done with the next chapter. Here's a preview. I'll post the full version when I'm done.

Chapter 9 (preview):

Lana and Clark sat at the dinner table and ate their food…well, at least one of them was eating. Lana picked at her food and didn’t eat much. She was too distracted by her conversation with Chloe. Clark noticed how quiet she was and that she wasn’t eating.

“Lana? Is everything all right?”

“Huh? Oh…everything’s fine. Why?”

“Well, you’ve hardly said a word since Chloe left, and you’re not eating.”

Lana looked down at her plate. “I just have a lot on my mind…you know, finals and everything.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah…Clark, I’m not really that hungry. I think I’ll work on my paper.”

Clark gave her a concerned look. “O.K. I’ll put your dinner in the fridge for later. Come on…Let’s get you to the couch.”

“Actually, I think I want to try the crutches. Can you get them for me?”

“Sure.” Clark went upstairs to get the crutches. He knew something was wrong and Lana was trying to hide it. ‘Everything was great until Chloe came. Whatever they talked about must’ve really affected her.’

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Well, that's the beginning of it. I'll post the rest soon.

[ClanaLover]

cool. can't wait till the full update. PPMASAP

[kewl]

thanks for the preview....can't hardly wait for the full update so PPMS!!! :D

[binkys711]

thanxz for the preview! i can't wait till the full version so....PPM!!!ASAP!!!

[booze_is_me09]

cool update! can't wait to hear more!

[NYC300Z]

What could possibly be going through Lana's head?? All of a sudden she doesn't want Clark to carry her?? Could this be good? Iono I guess I'll just have to wait til ur done writing the next part....can't wait!! PPMS!!!

[clana4ev3r]

PPMS!

[lanaland]

PPMS!

[booze_is_me09]

post now please

[Ketchup]

this story is so funnt =D i love it! PPMS!!!

[clana4ev3r]

PPMS!

[Minnesotagirl]

O.K. Here's the full update. I finished it late last night, so I really didn't have time to tweak it. There's lots of dialog, so hopefully you can follow it. Thanks for waiting for me to finish.



Chapter 9


Lana and Clark sat at the dinner table and ate their food…well, at least one of them was eating. Lana picked at her food and didn’t eat much. She was too distracted by her conversation with Chloe. Clark noticed how quiet she was and that she wasn’t eating.

“Lana? Is everything all right?”

“Huh? Oh…everything’s fine. Why?”

“Well, you’ve hardly said a word since Chloe left, and you’re not eating.”

Lana looked down at her plate. “I just have a lot on my mind…you know, finals and everything.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah…Clark, I’m not really that hungry. I think I’ll work on my paper.”

Clark gave her a concerned look. “O.K. I’ll put your dinner in the fridge for later. Come on…Let’s get you to the couch.”

“Actually, I think I want to try the crutches. Can you get them for me?”

“Sure.” Clark went upstairs to get the crutches. He knew something was wrong and Lana was trying to hide it. ‘Everything was great until Chloe came. Whatever they talked about must’ve really affected her.’

He brought the crutches down and Lana took them from him. “You sure you want to do this?” he asked.

“I think it’s time I try.” She stood up and braced herself on the crutches. It was tricky to get the correct position with her cast, but she was able to get it. She slowly placed one foot forward and took a step. When she picked up the crutches to move them forward, putting her weight on her legs set out a sharp pain, which made her wince. Clark moved forward to help her, but she stopped him.

“No, Clark. I have to do this on my own.”

“But…”

“Clark, I broke my leg in four places. I think I can handle a little pain.” Clark watched as she slowly made it to the couch and sat down. She was breathing heavily from the effort to walk that short distance.

“See? I knew I could do it. Whew! I think I may actually be able to go home tomorrow.”

“Lana, you know you can stay as long as you like.”

“I know. But you know what they say about fish and guests after three days…” The truth was that she wanted to stay, but she knew she had to leave if she wanted to figure out exactly how she felt about him. “Besides, your parents are coming back tomorrow, and it’s not like you have space for an extra person around here.”

“”Hey, we survived Lois staying here.”

“Yeah, except you were exiled to the couch. I don’t want to do that to you.”

“I don’t mind.”

“I know you don’t, but I’ve got my other finals to study for and I think I’d study better at my apartment. Anyway, I need to contact my professors to see if I can take my finals after the doctor has reinstated my driving privileges.”

“Oh, sure. I understand,” he said with disappointment.

Lana heard the tone in his voice and knew that she upset him. “Clark, look at me.” She reached out and grabbed his hand. He sat down next to her. “We both knew I had to leave some time.” Clark’s eyes moved to look down at the floor. “But, I have to admit. I haven’t had this much fun in a long time.” Clark looked back up at her and saw the smile on her face.

Yeah. Me, too.” He smiled in return.

“See? There’s that Kent smile we’ve all come to love,’ she giggled when she said that. “Well, since tonight is our last night together, what are we going to do?”

Clark could think of a few things he wanted to do with Lana, none of which were entirely honorable. He got wrapped up in his thoughts for a moment.

“Clark?”

“Huh? Oh…Ummm…I have an idea.”

“What is it?”

“It’s a surprise.”

“Will I like it?”

“Definitely. It’s something we haven’t done in a long time.”

“Clark Kent!” she said jokingly.

“What? No! It’s nothing like that!” Though he wished it were.

“Oh, Clark. I’m just teasing. So, when is this surprise supposed to happen?”

“Later tonight. You finish up your paper and then we’ll go.”

“Go? Go where?”

“Nope. I’m not saying another word about it. You’ll just have to wait.”

“Clark, pleeeaaase?” Lana looked up at him with a pout on her lips.

“No. Now stop trying to get it out of me. Work on your paper.” Clark got off the couch and went back into the kitchen to clean up. Meanwhile, Lana finished up the final draft of her paper.


Two hours later…

“O.K., Clark. I’m done. Are you going to show me the surprise?”

“Yeah. Just give me a minute. I’ll be right back.”

“Wait. Where are you…going?” Unfortunately, Clark had gone out the kitchen door before Lana had a chance to finish her question. He came back a short time later.

“Hey, where did you go off to?” she asked.

“I was just getting everything ready for our last night of hanging out together.” Clark looked down at his watch. “It’s almost time. Ready?”

“Yeah. Just let me get my crutches and we’ll go.”

“That won’t be necessary. Please, allow me.” Clark picked Lana up off the couch and carried her to the door. He stopped before going out. “O.K. Close your eyes.”

Lana looked at him skeptically. “Come on. Close your eyes.” She did as he asked.

“You are being very mysterious, Mr. Kent. Where are we going?”

“Not far.” Clark carried her over to an open area in the field behind the barn. “O.K. Open your eyes.”

Lana opened her eyes and looked around. Her face lit up when she smiled at what she saw. Clark had laid out a blanket on the ground, facing the impending sunset. He had also brought down the telescope from the loft and positioned it towards the stars.

“So, what do you think?” he asked.

“Clark, I don’t know what to say. It’s perfect!” she said with enthusiasm. “I do notice one thing.”

“Which would be?”

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen your telescope actually pointed at the sky before.”

Clark looked down at her and laughed when he saw the big grin on her face. He remembered how he always had his telescope pointed at her house.

“Are you teasing me? I can take you right back to the house, you know.”

“No, no. I’m just kidding.”

Clark placed her on the blanket and sat down beside her. They waited for the sunset.

“You’re right, Clark. We haven’t done this for a while…I had forgotten how beautiful the sunsets are.”

“Yeah…Beautiful,” Clark said absently, staring at Lana.

Soon thereafter the light had disappeared from the sky and the stars began to show.

“So, Clark, what is the telescope for?”

“Go ahead and take a peek.”

Lana scooted herself over to the telescope and peered inside.

“Oh, my God! Clark! This is amazing!” Clark had pointed the telescope at a particular cluster of stars that contained a nebula.

“It’s the Horsehead Nebula. Do you see the horse’s head in it?”

“No…Wait! Yes, I see it!…It’s incredible! Thank you for showing me this, Clark.”

“I thought you might enjoy it.”

Lana sat there and stared at the nebula for a short time. Meanwhile, Clark had laid back with his arms stretched out on the blanket and was staring up at the stars. Lana scooted back to her spot and laid down next to him, using his arm as a pillow.

“So, what are you looking at?”

“That constellation right over there.” He pointed to where he was looking.

“What is it?” she asked.

“If you follow the stars around, it makes the shape of a wolf’s head.”

Lana followed his hand as he traced the constellation.

“Oh, yeah. I remember you telling me about it. It’s missing an eye, right?” Clark nodded. “Did you ever find out what happened to that star?”

Clark shifted uncomfortably. “Yeah. It exploded,” he said somberly.

“Clark, are you all right?”

“Yeah…I’m fine.” Clark wanted to change the subject. “There’s Orion over there.”

Lana listened as he pointed out other constellations and told their stories.

“Clark, can I ask you something?”

“Sure. You can ask me anything, you know that.”

“Have you always been interested in astronomy?”

“Pretty much. I mean, ever since my dad gave me the telescope.”

“I was wondering, do you think we’re alone? In the universe, I mean.”

“Lana, where did this come from?”

“Well, I was looking up at all these stars and thinking that if we’re the only ones out here, what a waste of all that space.”

“I never thought of it that way. If there were others out there, how would you feel?” Clark thought this was his opportunity to get an idea if what she thought of someone who ‘wasn’t from around here.’

“I guess I wouldn’t feel so…small. I mean, if there are others out there, just imagine what they could tell us.”

“It wouldn’t bother you that they were different?”

“Clark, they could have eight eyes and be rainbow colored. It wouldn’t make a difference. It’s what’s inside that matters. As long as they have a good heart, I wouldn’t care about the differences.”

Clark felt a wave of relief when he heard this. They continued to stare up at the stars in silence, listening to the sounds of the crickets. Around midnight, Clark saw a shooting star.

“Lana, did you see that?” He looked over at her, but she had fallen asleep. He smiled as she began to make her cute noises when her sleep deepened. He watched her for a while before he fell asleep himself. There they lay under the stars, asleep in each other’s arms.

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[kewl]

wow this is so cute!!!! clana sweetly stargazing!!! i loved ur idea on ur story!!! PPMS!!!!

[clana4ev3r]

That is so cute!! its funny how the telescope was pointing towrds lana's house all the time!! :lol:

[Ketchup]

Stupid Lana, tell Clark you love him already! =) This story is amazing, keep it up! PPMS!!!

[NYC300Z]

That's what's really good!!! I loved the update!! So Lana's gonna go home after they wake up?? She should just stay with Clark a few more days!! :) Can't wait to see what they say when they wake up!! PPMS!!!

[Kal-El & Me]

Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[booze_is_me09]

VERY CUTE! PPMS!

[binkys711]

AWWW!!!THAT WAS SO CUTE!!!PPMS!!!:D:D:D

[C.A.chick]

post some more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[clana4ev3r]

thats so sweet they fell asleep in each others arms!! ppms!

[smallvillewolf17]

more more more more

[C.A.chick]

PPMS!!!!!!! this is so great!! keep it up!! more more more more more!! PPMS! PPMS!PPMS!PPMS!PPMS!PPMS!

[Minnesotagirl]

I kind of got on a writing spree, so instead of only 10 chapters to this fic, there will be 11. I'm working on chapter 10 and I'll post it when I'm done. Thanks!

[NYC300Z]

Yay we get an extra chapter!! :) Can't wait PPMS!!!

[SVsleuth]

Originally posted by NYC300Z
Yay we get an extra chapter!! :) Can't wait PPMS!!!

ditto :) :) :)

[clana4ev3r]

when are you going to post chapter 10?

[booze_is_me09]

CAN'T WAIT! PPMASAP!

[kewl]

waiting for chapter 10 so PPMS!!!!

[clana4ev3r]

still waiting for chapter 10.....:o

[NYC300Z]

la la la stalling for time

Plz post chapter 10 soon!!

[ClanaLover]

that was great! it was so cute!!! PPMASAP

[EyeluvTom]

Post soon, Lana needs to tell Clark that she loves him!

[C.A.chick]

waiting...... PPMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't wait for chap 10 hurry up

[clana4ev3r]

still waiting.... anytime today now.... chapter ten.... *whistles*

anytime today...

[SmallvilleMan]

While you're waiting, work on your story!

[C.A.chick]

anytime now........... waiting

[clana4ev3r]

Originally posted by SmallvilleMan
While you're waiting, work on your story!

why don't you work on your story? :)

[SmallvilleMan]

You first;)

[booze_is_me09]

ladies are always first.

[clana4ev3r]

Originally posted by SmallvilleMan
You first;)

already did now its your turn ;)

[NYC300Z]

Plz update soon it's been 4 days!! That's over half a week!! PPMS!!

[C.A.chick]

yeah we're waiting!!!!!PPMS!!!!!!

[clana4ev3r]

where are you?

[ClanaAlways]

Hurry!

[booze_is_me09]

*twiddling thumbs and whistling*

[clana4ev3r]

anytime... are you even here????

[SVsleuth]

What happened? 3 days ago you said you were almost finished Chap 10 & there would also be a Chap 11. We all love your story. Can't wait for Chaps 10 & 11. Hope they're up soon. :)

[NYC300Z]

Yeah me too really hope u post soon!!

[peaches4cream]

awwwwwwwwwwwww post soon or u die great story

[Minnesotagirl]

Sorry, everyone. I've been out of town and haven't been able to write or post or anything. I've got Chapter 10 about half done. Shelby may finally make an appearance. I'll post it in the next couple of days.

[SVsleuth]

RATS! I saw that you posted & thought it was an update. At least I know it will be soon, & worth the wait. Really like this story. :)

[EyeluvTom]

I thought that she had posted as well. At least we know that she didn't abandon us! :)

[binkys711]

YAY!!!CAN'T WAIT!!!

[NYC300Z]

Yes please hurry can't wait for chapter 10!!!

[Clana-follower06]

Can't wait, I think I can speak for everyone hear and say, we are on the edge of our seats, PPMS!

[C.A.chick]

can't wait! this is great!!!!!!!!!

[Minnesotagirl]

I'm almost done with the next update. I'm still editing it a bit. Here's another preview. I'll post the rest tomorrow.


Chapter 10



As the night went on, the temperature cooled off. It was still warm, but Lana was wearing her gym shorts. She began to shiver and curled up to try to get warm. There was something next to her…Something warm. In her sleep she nestled herself closer to that object, trying to steal the warmth it was emitting. Soon thereafter, a wave of heat washed over her, and she warmed up quickly. She fell back into a deep sleep.

A few hours later, the sun began to rise. Lana could sense the light even though her eyes were closed. She refused to open them until she felt something on her face. It was cold…wet…and slobbery? Lana’s eyes shot open and found herself face to face with Shelby’s nose.

“Morning, Shelby,” Lana said softly. She sat up and scratched him behind his ears. “Hey, boy. Why did you wake me up? Huh? I wanted to sleep longer.” Shelby sat there and soaked up all the attention he was getting. Lana looked behind her and saw that Clark was still sleeping. She watched his chest rise and fall with each breath. Then, she stared at his face. It looked so peaceful. Lana was lost in her own thoughts when Shelby nudged her hand for more attention. She blinked back to reality and decided to wake Clark up.

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In the next posting, Lana will find an interesting way to wake him up.

[binkys711]

YAY!!!I CAN'T WAIT!!!!PPMS!!!MUST KNOW!!!

[SVClana]

Haha, can't wait to see the interesting way Lana wakes him up!:P Hurry up and post the next part!

[SVsleuth]

Want the rest! Glad you're back. This is a great story. :)

[Ketchup]

Yay ur back!! Cant wait for ur update =)

[EyeluvTom]

Yay, an update! Can't wait for more soon! :)

[MOOman0618]

Whoohoo!! Update Update!!

[peaches4cream]

yeah an update finish the chapter i bet its with a kiss or shelby

[NYC300Z]

The Preview was nice but i'm waiting for the real update tomorrow! Well it's only a day away , but I still can't stand waiting! Don't forget now!! :)

[C.A.chick]

come'on we're waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Minnesotagirl]

Here's the next update. Sorry it took so long. I went over the limit, so I'll post it in two sections.


Chapter 10



As the night went on, the temperature cooled off. It was still warm, but Lana was wearing her gym shorts. She began to shiver and curled up to try to get warm. There was something next to her…Something warm. In her sleep she nestled herself closer to that object, trying to steal the warmth it was emitting. Soon thereafter, a wave of heat washed over her, and she warmed up quickly. She fell back into a deep sleep.

A few hours later, the sun began to rise. Lana could sense the light even though her eyes were closed. She refused to open them until she felt something on her face. It was cold…wet…and slobbery? Lana’s eyes shot open and found herself face to face with Shelby’s nose.

“Morning, Shelby,” Lana said softly. She sat up and scratched him behind his ears. “Hey, boy. Why did you wake me up? Huh? I wanted to sleep longer.” Shelby sat there and soaked up all the attention he was getting. Lana looked behind her and saw that Clark was still sleeping. She watched his chest rise and fall with each breath. Then, she stared at his face. It looked so peaceful. Lana was lost in her own thoughts when Shelby nudged her hand for more attention. She blinked back to reality and decided to wake Clark up.

“Clark? It’s time to wake up,” she said sweetly. She reached over and shook his shoulder.

“Five more minutes, Mom,” he said half-asleep.

Lana covered her mouth to keep from laughing. She shook him again with no response. Then, she had an idea.

“Shelby, come here.” She pointed to a spot on the other side of Clark and Shelby sat down. “O.K., boy. Wake him up. Come on.” Lana pointed to Clark’s face a few times before Shelby got the hint. He immediately started to lick his face.

“Ack!” Clark’s eyes quickly opened. “Shelby! Stop it!” But he wouldn’t stop. Clark finally had to push him away. In the background he could hear someone. He looked over. There she was…Rolling on the ground laughing hysterically.

“So, this was your idea? Well, let’s see how you like it. Shelby! Get her! Get her!”

Shelby ran over to Lana and started attacking her face with slobbery kisses.

“AAAHHHHH!” Lana screeched, laughing the whole time. Unfortunately, the more she screamed and laughed, the more the dog licked her face. Then, Clark started to laugh and couldn’t stop. Pretty soon tears were coming out of his eyes.

Lana tried to sit up, but as soon as she did Shelby pushed her back down.

“O.K.! O.K.! I surrender!” She covered her face with her arms to keep Shelby away.

“Come here, boy!” Clark called. Shelby ran over to him and Clark scratched him all over. “Good boy! See, Lana? Don’t ever get between a boy and his dog.”

“I’ll remember that for next time,” she smiled. “Sorry I fell asleep on you last night.”

“That’s all right. It’s been a long time since I slept outside. It’s kind of refreshing.”

“Did you get cold?”

“No. I was fine. You?”

“I think I got cold, but then I …O.K. You may think I’m crazy, but I felt a wave of heat go over me.”

“A wave of heat?” Clark asked innocently.

“Yeah. It was like someone set a giant heat lamp above me…Weird, huh?”

“Yeah…Very weird.” In actuality, it wasn’t that weird. During the night, Clark had woken up with Lana snuggling up to him for warmth, not that he minded. Clark had been practicing to hone his skills with his heat vision and he was getting pretty good. He figured out how to send out different levels of heat, and he was also able to disperse the heat over different widths.
She was shivering, so he used his heat vision to warm her up.

Clark looked at his watch. It was almost 5:30 AM. “I guess I better get you inside so I can do chores.” Clark picked her up off the blanket and carried her to the house, walking slower than normal, savoring every moment because this may be the last time he would be this close to her. Today she was leaving.

He placed her on the couch. “Hungry?”

“No. I’m good. Go on and do your chores. I can wait.”

“I’ll be back in about an hour then. Do you need anything before I go?”

“No. I think I’m actually going to sleep a little more. I’ll see you later.”

Clark left for the barn while Lana settled in on the couch. She tossed and turned for about a half hour, but could not get to sleep. Her mind kept drifting to the young man in the barn. ‘God, he’s cute when he’s asleep…Lana, cut it out! You want to go to sleep. I know. I’ll count sheep. One…Two…Three…Four…A herd of sheep…Shelby herding the sheep…Clark out in the field calling Shelby…Maybe it’s hot out…Maybe Clark takes off his shirt…Aaah! Lana, stop it! Oh, this is useless. I’ll never get to sleep.’ Lana grabbed her crutches and headed towards the kitchen. If she couldn’t sleep, at least she could get breakfast ready.

Clark finished up in the barn and went back to the house. He smelled breakfast even before he went in the house. As he entered the kitchen, the table was set, the coffee was brewing, and Lana was at the stove.

“Lana, what are you doing? You’re supposed to stay off your feet.”

“I am. See?” Lana balanced herself on her crutches and picked up her feet.

“That’s not what I meant. I would’ve made breakfast.”

“I know, but I couldn’t sleep. I needed something to do. Besides, you’ve been doing everything for me this weekend, that it’s time I do something for you. O.K. Pancakes are ready. Can you take them over to the table?”

“Sure. Hey, these smell really good. Are those chocolate chips?”

“Uh, oh, Clark. You figured out my secret power…I make killer chocolate chip pancakes,” she declared.

“I’ll be the judge of that.”

“You won’t take my word for it?” she asked.

“Not when it comes to food.”

“I should have known. After all, you are the human bottomless pit,” she teased. They both sat down at the table and started to eat.

“So, what do you think?” she inquired.

“Hmmm. Not bad.”

“Not bad?”

“Yeah, they’re o.k.”

“O.K.?” Lana was starting to get perturbed until Clark gave her a sly smile.

“You liar!” Lana gave him a smack on the arm.

“Ow! O.K. They are the best chocolate chip pancakes I’ve ever had!”

Lana giggled at him. “See? Told ya.”

They finished up breakfast and Clark cleaned up.

“Well, your parents are going to be home in a few hours, so I guess we’d better pack up my things and go.”

“Lana, like I said before, you can stay as long as you want.”

“That’s sweet, Clark, but I’ve got some things to take care of and I can’t do them if I’m here.”

“What kind of things?”

“Ummm…Just some stuff.” Lana tried to cover up the fact that the reason she has to leave was so that she could figure out her feelings for Clark.

“You O.K.?”

“Yeah…Fine…C-Can you pack up my things upstairs?”

“Sure. Just give me a few minutes.” Clark went upstairs with confusion running around his head. He didn’t know what was going on. He thought they were having a great time together. Everything was fine until Chloe came yesterday. ‘I have to find out what they talked about,’ he thought. When Clark reached his parents’ room, he picked up the phone and called Chloe.

“Hullo?” she said groggily.

“Chloe, hey, it’s me.”

“Somebody better be in the hospital or dead for you to call me this early. Do you know what time it is?”

“I know it’s early, but I’ve got to talk to you about something.”

Chloe sat up in her bed. “What is it?”

“Lana’s acting really weird. We were having a great time all weekend up until yesterday. What did you guys talk about when you were here?”

“Ummm…Nothing really.”

“Chloe,” he said sternly.

“Clark, it was only girl-talk.”

“Well, then why is she acting all distant?”

“I don’t know. She’s got a lot on her mind with school and everything.”

“Yeah, I guess.”

“And, if there was something on her mind I’m sure she’d tell you when she’s ready.”

“Really?”

“Clark, trust me.”

“Thanks, Chloe. I better let you get back to sleep. Bye.”

“Bye.”

Clark hung up the phone and quickly packed up Lana’s clothes. He also threw the quilt over the bed (his way of making the bed). He came back downstairs and put her things in the truck.

“Ready?” he asked.

“Yup. Let’s go.”

The ride over to her apartment was spent in silence. When they got to the Talon, Clark brought her things up to her apartment. The Talon was bustling with activity. Everyone was coming in for their morning caffeine fix. He came back down and opened the truck door. He lifted her out of the truck and carried her inside. As he carried her up the stairs, the activity in the Talon ceased and all eyes turned to them. They entered her apartment and he set her on her small sofa.

“Thanks, Clark. I’ll be able to tackle the stairs tomorrow.”

“Well, then, I guess this is good-bye,” he said reluctantly.

“Yeah, I guess it is. Clark, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me. I don’t know what I would have done if you weren’t here. I really appreciate it.”

“Sure. No problem.” There was silence for a moment. “Well, I better go.”

“Bye, Clark. I’ll call you later.”

“Bye, Lana.” Clark left her apartment and drove home. He spent the rest of the afternoon on the couch trying to figure out what was going on in Lana’s head.

Chapter 10 cont'd


A few hours later Jonathan and Martha returned from their vacation and Martha entered their home.

“Clark! Honey, we’re home!”

“Oh, hey, Mom. How was the cabin?”

“Wonderful! We didn’t have to set the alarm and we slept in…well, I slept in. Your father woke up at five in the morning. I guess when you’ve been a farmer this long you wake up early whether or not there are cows to milk. We just relaxed the whole weekend. I finally read that book I wanted to read, and your father got some fishing in. So, what did you do all weekend? I’m looking around and don’t see anything broken, so I assume you didn’t have a party.”

“Mom!”

“I’m just teasing, honey. So, did anything happen while we were out?”

“Ummm…No. Nothing . I just hung around here.” Clark tried to cover up that Lana had spent the weekend with him, but Martha knew something was going on.

“Oh, O.K. Well, I’m going upstairs to sort the laundry to wash. Can you carry in the rest of our stuff from the truck?”

“Sure, Mom.”

“Thanks, Sweetie.”

Martha went upstairs to their bedroom and noticed something was out of place. Their bed was not made up the way she left it. It looked like it had been slept in. ‘Maybe Clark had a problem with his own bed and slept in ours,’ she thought. She began to sort the laundry into piles on the floor, when something pink from under the edge of the bed caught her eye. She bent down and picked it up. It was a shirt. A very petite pink shirt, which Martha knew could not possibly be hers. She looked back and forth from the shirt to the bed and came to her own conclusions.

Meanwhile, Clark had gone outside to unload the truck. His father was nowhere to be seen. ‘Dad must be in the barn.’ Clark carried their things into the kitchen and sat them down. His father entered the house shortly thereafter.

“Oh, hey, Dad. How did you enjoy your weekend?”

“It was great, Clark…Say, ahh, Clark…I was just outside and noticed that you fixed the fence and mowed the lawn. I appreciate that.”

“No problem, Dad. I was happy to do it.”

“Well…I just have one question.”

Clark looked at his father. “Son…would you mind explaining what happened to the mailbox?”

Clark got a nervous look on his face. “I-I can explain that…”

At the same time, Martha stomped down the stairs, furious about what she thought happened in their bedroom. “Clark! I need to ask you something.” Clark turned around and saw his mother’s angry glare.

“So…You say nothing happened this weekend?”

“Ummm…Yeah?”

“Well, then, how do you explain this in our bedroom?!” Martha showed Clark and Jonathan the shirt.

“Sweetheart, what are you getting at? It’s your shirt.”

“Jonathan, it’s not my shirt. I found it on the floor in our bedroom, underneath the bed, which was not made up the way I left it.”

“What?” Jonathan asked.

Martha looked at her son. “Clark had a girl in our bedroom, and by the looks of the shirt, it was Lana.”

Jonathan turned and looked at his son. “Clark, is this true?”

“Mom…Dad…I can explain…”

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One chapter to go.

[binkys711]

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
She tossed and turned for about a half hour, but could not get to sleep. Her mind kept drifting to the young man in the barn. ‘God, he’s cute when he’s asleep…Lana, cut it out! You want to go to sleep. I know. I’ll count sheep. One…Two…Three…Four…A herd of sheep…Shelby herding the sheep…Clark out in the field calling Shelby…Maybe it’s hot out…Maybe Clark takes off his shirt…Aaah! Lana, stop it! Oh, this is useless. I’ll never get to sleep.’

HAHAHAHA!!!AWESOME!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :lol:

YAY!!!AWESOME UPDATE!!!I LOVED IT!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE OTHER ONE!!!PPMS!!!:D thanxz a lot!;)

[SVClana]

Awesome update!! Can't wait for the next chapter!!

[EyeluvTom]

Loved the update, can't wait for more!

[Mythos]

Great story! Clark's gonna get it now! He's done for! Forget Lana sleeping over, he has to explain the MAILBOX!!!

<heh, heh> really cool chapter! :D

[MOOman0618]

Heehee...busted

[Ketchup]

Haha you got me laughing so hard with this one! Clark got busted, poor guy, just trying to do the right thing. Lol. Please post more!!!

[4EverSmallville]

:lol: - Great update :D. I loved Lana's dream and the Kent's reaction...poor Clark lol.

[SVsleuth]

Super update. Please keep it going. Lovin it!

[peaches4cream]

martha, martha, martha, thinks her son got layed with lana in her bed how vile.... discusting..and...just plan gross... who would what to sleep on htat bed after wourds?????/

[YouandMe1105]

Poor Clark, got in trouble and didn't even get none. :lol:

[NYC300Z]

Great update!! Hope Clark can explain! I wonder what Lana will say when she calls Clark?? I hope it's that she wants to meet him in person and when they do they decide to get together? and maybe Clark can tell her his secret? well here's to hoping since there's only one chapter left! PPMS!!! love this story! :)

[SVsleuth]

When do we get chapter 11? We want to read more. Great story. :)

[kewl]

LOL!! poor clark got busted!!! awesome update!! and i can say that it was definitely worth the wait :D just can't wait for more!!! PPMS!

[Minnesotagirl]

Final chapter will be posted later today!

[SVClana]

Yay!! I can't wait! :]

[MOOman0618]

YEAH for post! :) Boo for final chapter! :(

[EyeluvTom]

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
Final chapter will be posted later today!

Can't wait! Maybe you'll do a sequel?!

[binkys711]

yeah!!!^^^^ do a sequel!!! do a sequel!!!;) whoop whoop!!!can't wait 'till the update!!!:D:D:D

[Minnesotagirl]

Sadly, this fic has come to an end. I really enjoyed writing it and I really appreciate everyone's comments. So, without further ado, here is the final chapter. Remember, comments always appreciated!



Final Chapter



Lana laid on the couch in her apartment. She had e-mailed her paper to her professor on Tuesday and now it was Friday. She anxiously awaited her grade. Her professor said that he’d e-mail their grades by 4:00 Friday and she could hardly sit still. She got up to get herself a drink. She didn’t need the crutches anymore, but she still limped. She was about to take a swallow of her glass of water when her computer beeped. She limped over to the laptop as fast as she could. Lana quickly opened up the e-mail from her professor and saw her grade.

“Oh, thank God!” Lana let out a sigh of relief from all the pressure she was under for the past week. She quickly picked up the phone and called the one person she wanted to tell her news.

“Hello?”

“Clark? Hey, it’s Lana.”

“Hey, Lana. What’s up?”

“I just thought I’d call and find out how your parents took the news that I stayed there.”

“It took a little explaining, but after several hours of convincing them that nothing happened, they were fine…Is that the only reason you called?”

“No…I have another reason. I just thought I’d call my favorite editor and tell him what we got on our paper.”

She paused for a moment. “Well? Aren’t you going to tell me?” he asked.

“We got an A! Thanks again for helping me with my paper and for everything you did for me last weekend.”

“Hey, what are friends for?”

“Yeah, what are friends for…” she said with a disappointed voice.

Clark noticed her tone. “Lana, are you O.K.?”

“Yeah…Fine…Clark, I gotta go. I’ll talk to you later.”

She hung up the phone. Clark heard the dial tone and was confused. ‘She’s acting so strange.’

Lana spent the rest of the evening organizing her thoughts. She looked down at her cast and looked at what Clark wrote on it. “Watch your step…CK.” She remembered how he took care of her last weekend and how comfortable they were around each other. They actually had fun. They talked about nothing…everything. The tension that was in their relationship had disappeared. A few hours later she came to a decision and picked up the phone.

“Chloe? I need a favor.”

Twenty minutes later the red bug pulled up to the Kent’s barn. The light in the loft was on, which meant only one thing…he was up there.

Lana started to open the car door and then slammed it shut again. “Chloe, I can’t do this.”

“Lana, if you don’t tell him how you feel now, you may never get the guts to do it again.”

Lana thought for a moment. “You’re right. I’ve got to tell him. I’ll just go up to him and say…Oh, God! What am I going to say?”

“Just tell him you love him.”

“Oh, sure. I’ll just walk up to him and say ‘Clark, I love you.’…But what if…”

“No buts! Lana, you two have been dancing around the issue for too long, and it’s driving me crazy. If you’re not going to tell him, then I will!” Chloe opened her door to get out.

“No, Chloe! Don’t you dare!”

“Well, then, get your little butt up to that loft and tell the boy that you love him!”

“O.K. Just give me a minute.” Lana took a deep breath in and out and opened her door.

“Here I go. Wish me luck.” She got out of the car and closed the door.

“Lana, you won’t need it. Well, three’s a crowd, so I’m going to head home.”

“Wait! How am I going to get home?”

“Oh, I have a feeling that a certain farmboy wouldn’t mind giving you a ride…tomorrow.” Chloe gave Lana a sly smile and she smiled back. Lana watched the red bug drive away. She walked over to the stairs that lead to the loft, and took another deep breath to calm her nerves.

“O.K., Lana, you can do this. You can do this,” she said to herself, trying to build up her confidence. She slowly climbed the stairs. When she reached the top, her heart was pounding and she was breathing rapidly. ‘This is it.’ However, when she scanned the loft, she found Clark sprawled out on the sofa…asleep. His shoes were off, and one leg was on the couch and the other on the floor. He had a book lying open on his chest. Lana thought he looked adorable. A wave of relief swept over her when she realized she had more time to think about what to say. She watched him sleep for a few minutes. The book on his chest rose and fell with each breath. Then, Lana knew what she had to do. She walked over to him and gently removed the book from his hands. Then, she carefully knelt down on the couch between his legs so as not to wake him. She slowly crawled her way up the length of his body, placing her hands on either side of him for support, making sure she didn’t touch him and wake him up. There she was…holding herself above him and staring at his sleeping face. Lana knew that there was no turning back now. She licked her lips with nervousness. She took in a deep breath and lowered herself down. It was then that she gave him a soft kiss.

Clark startled awake with a sharp breath and his eyes shot open. He looked up and saw what woke him up.

“Hey,” she said softly.

“Lana? Wh-What are you doing?”

“Something I should have done a long time ago.” Clark looked at her with wide eyes. “Clark, I realized something. I don’t want to live my life regretting things that I didn’t do because I was afraid. I can’t hide my feelings anymore. I don’t know what the future holds for us, but all I know is that I want to be with you now. Clark…I love you. I always have.” She brought her hand up to his face and traced his jawline with her fingers. “Aren’t you going to say anything?”

Clark didn’t know what to say. Here was the girl he’s been in love with since he was five years old confessing her love for him. He had waited so long for her to come back to him. When he didn’t say anything, Lana thought that meant he didn’t feel the same way.

“I’m sorry. I guess I shouldn’t have come here,” she said sadly. She started to get up off of him.

“Wait.” He grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down.

He looked up into her hazel eyes. “Do you know how long I’ve waited for you to say that?” he said with a sparkle in his eyes. She looked down at him as a smile slowly grew across his face. She let out her breath in relief and smiled back. At that point she knew he felt the same. Clark reached up and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. Lana’s heart began to race as his fingers traced the side of her face. She closed her eyes and nuzzled the side of her face against his hand. She missed his touch so much. Lana felt his other hand spread across the small of her back. She opened her eyes and gazed into his eyes. She placed her hand on his chest and felt his heart beating rapidly. With his hand, he guided her closer and kissed her. The kiss started gentle at first, but it quickly intensified. Everything that had been building up inside of them for two years finally came out. Clark wrapped both his arms around her and held her tight. Instinctively, Lana reached up with her good hand and ran her fingers through his hair. It soon became the most passionate moment either of them had ever had. They both knew that everything was going to change. It was the beginning of something wonderful, because this time, it would be different.

The End.

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Rejeimha said in his comment that he listened to Lifehouse while reading this fic. I tried to think of some songs that would fit some of the scenes, and the only one I could come up with that would fit the last scene is the new version of "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison and Ray Charles. Anyway, thanks to everyone who read my story. Hope you enjoyed it!

[clana4ev3r]

beautiful! just beautiful! great story!

[binkys711]

That was sooo sweet!!!I LOVED IT!!!maybe you could make a sequel *nudge*nudge*wink*wink*;) you did a great job on this fic!!!:D:D:D

[booze_is_me09]

encore!encore!

[SVsleuth]

Really great fic. Hope you do another. :)

[4EverSmallville]

All I can say is: Aaaw :).

Very sweet, perfect ending. Great job.

[MOOman0618]

That was really awesome! Great ending to a wonderful story!

Can we be expecting another from you?

[NYC300Z]

Originally posted by binkys711
That was sooo sweet!!!I LOVED IT!!!maybe you could make a sequel *nudge*nudge*wink*wink*;) you did a great job on this fic!!!:D:D:D

Yes Yes I agree fantastic fic!! Would love to read a sequel !!

[Cardinal]

Wonderful stuff! This fic is so sweet, that it should carry a Surgeon General's warning relating to the potential for a diabetic coma. :D

[NYC300Z]

LOL at Cardinal's statement! Funny stuff!!

Originally posted by booze_is_me09
encore!encore!

*chanting* encore!encore!

[kewl]

what a very sweet & very wonderful story!!!! thank u. plz write some more :D

[SVClana]

Awesome story!! I loved it! Please write a sequel!!:]

[Minnesotagirl]

A sequel, huh? I'll see what I can do.

[MOOman0618]

YEAH!

[binkys711]

WHOOPY!!!:D

[ClanaLover]

OMG!!! I really wish you would make a sequal. I laughed, I cried and I did the lower lip puppy pout during the sad parts.
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THAT WAS A HOT ENDING!!!!!!!!! :p

Sorry, I had to let it out. That was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

binkys, the second to last chapter, you quoted my fave part :p weird...

[NYC300Z]

yay we might get a sequel!!

[itsallinthespelling]

Would love to see a sequel, maybe this time lana can take care of clark. (in more then one way i hope) :p

[clana4ev3r]

*chantinG* SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL SEQUEL

[Cardinal]

Woo-hoo!!! This would be a sequel with no equal...though maybe just a little splenda! :D

[EyeluvTom]

Originally posted by Cardinal
Woo-hoo!!! This would be a sequel with no equal...though maybe just a little splenda! :D

You say the funniest things!! :rotfl: Can't wait for the sequel!!

[4EverSmallville]

Originally posted by Minnesotagirl
A sequel, huh? I'll see what I can do.

Hmm, we shall see then :).

[kewl]

waiting for the sequel!!

[Ketchup]

Still waiting for the sequel! I havent seen Minnesotagirl in a while tho =(

[NYC300Z]

I've never seen her on! Even when she was currently updating her story! Maybe she's on invisible mode? iono but I sure hope she decides to do a sequel!!

[Minnesotagirl]

I'm still here! A friend is getting married in a couple weeks, so we're busy with preparations. I'll post the beginning of the sequel after Labor Day. Thanks!

[binkys711]

yay! can't wait and congrats to your friend!...erm...when's labor day?

[Cardinal]

Yes!!! A sequel is coming to the only fic sweet enough to cause tooth decay in laboratory rats! :D :D :D :D :D

That just makes my day!