Note: This fic is sort of like the sequel to Lies, Truth, and Love, which can be found by clicking on my profile . I suggest that you read that before you read this or you won't know the start of Clark and Lana's relationship. But that's just a suggestion. Also, if you're a bit confused about where this story picks off, it's when Clark and Lana are just about to graduate from Metropolis U. In the other fic they were graduating from high school. Feel free to email me about any confusions and mistakes. Please read and review! Also, I'm still writing this fic so it might be a while between updates since I'm sort of a perfectionist. So, without further ado, here's the summary on the next line.

Summary: Clark and Lana have graduated from Metropolis U and are about to start their lives together. However, the concept of destiny and a life-changing event will try to throw them over. Will they pull through? Or does fate and destiny have other plans for them—plans that don't include each other?

Disclaimer: I don't own anything! (except maybe the story line/plot )

Metropolis U: Lana Lang and Jane Grayson's dorm room

9:37 P.M.

Saturday, May 23rd

"I'll always love you no matter where life takes us," the words echoed in her head. He had said them to her probably a hundred times before and she had no doubt in her mind that her boyfriend meant every word he said. It was reassuring to know that he would love her always and forever but Lana Lang couldn't help wondering if her Romeo had purposely chosen those set of words to act as a double meaning. Did he have doubts about their relationship? After all, he could've opted for another batch of words such as "I'll always love you" or "I love you Lana Lang" or better yet, just "I love you."

What's with the "no matter where life takes us" part? I mean it is a nice sentiment, but what does he mean by it? Lana thought, brushing a strand of dark brownish hair behind her ear. She was perched upon a cushioned wooden chair with a pensive look on her face. About an hour ago, she had set out sorting through her soon-to-be-sealed boxes in hopes of finding a memory jog that would help her remember forgotten items.

Lana smiled unconsciously. In seven days she would be a graduating from Metropolis University. It was hard to imagine a life without homework or teachers constantly nagging you to study or turn in a term paper. After all, she had been doing that for about sixteen years.

"Sixteen years...what am I going to do now?" Lana wondered out loud.

"Well you could always get Clark to propose to you."

Lana spun around. Who would be intruding her thoughts and privacy at this hour? It couldn't be her roommate Jane because she was at a bridal shower and it couldn't be Clark because he was at Tony's Steak house with Pete Ross and his family. Lana had been invited of course to dine with them but she had declined knowing that Clark wanted to spend a night out with his best friend before they headed back to Smallville.

"Chloe!?" Lana goggled at her 'long-lost-sister' as Clark had mildly put it.

"Yup, fresh from urban NYU," Chloe said. Lana couldn't help but stare. After all, it was four years since she had seen her. Chloe had decided the best thing for her was to move to New York to kick start her journalistic career. So far, through the e-mails that Lana had been receiving from her, Chloe Sullivan was having a hard time doing that. Although, the last e-mail that she had received, Chloe was still optimistic and determined. Lana sincerely hoped that the woman standing before her would achieve her long time dream because Lana couldn't fathom another person who deserved it more.

"Chloe, what are you doing here? And what happened to your hair?"

Chloe laughed. "Not exactly the response I was looking for Lana."

Lana blushed. She couldn't help but stare at Chloe's once-blonde-but-now-brunette hair. She never in a million years thought Chloe would change her hair color. She and Clark had even joked about it once. He had told her, "The day Chloe changes her hair color will be the day I put on tights." Well today might be that day Clark.

"Sorry...it's just...." Lana began.

"Nah, don't be...it's not like I called or anything." Chloe gave Lana a reassuring smile.

"So...what are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy to see you," Lana added hastily.

"Well, since it's been...what, four years since I've seen you guys...I've decided to take time off my busy schedule just to check up on you and Clark and see if you're married yet," Chloe joked while she adjusted her purple, polka-dotted purse on her shoulder.

Lana felt the blood rushing to her cheeks. Chloe must have noticed because she then said, "Sorry, I didn't have anyone to make sarcastic comments at on the plane ride here."

Lana smiled slowly. In her previous e-mails, Chloe had told her that she was completely over Clark and that she was happy for them both. After her sarcastic comment about marriage, she wasn't so sure now.

"So...seriously though...how are things between you guys?" Chloe asked sitting crossed leg next to Lana's chair, which proved to be more difficult than said since she was wearing a jean skirt.

"Oh, I'm sorry Chloe!" Lana exclaimed when she realized that for the first few minutes of their conversation, she was the one on the chair while her guest was standing.

"No, don't be. I've been sitting on a cushioned seat for the past few hours; sitting on cold, hardwood floor covered with scattered boxes is heaven compared to that."

After a few seconds of registering what had just been said, Lana burst out laughing. Chloe, amused at her sudden outburst, joined in a few seconds after.

"...sorry...." Lana gasped after a few seconds of uninterrupted laughter. "I haven't seen Clark all day; he's usually my source of amusement."

"Understandable. So where is prince charming anyway?" Chloe asked with an eyebrow arched.

"At Tony's Steak House with Pete and his family," Lana replied sliding down next to Chloe. "I think he wants to spend some quality time with him before we head back to Smallville."

"Pete's still here?" Chloe asked surprised.

Lana's face split into one of confusion. "You mean you didn't know?"

"No...I thought he moved to Wichita," Chloe said slowly.

"Oh, of course! He moved to Metropolis after his senior year," Lana said remembering. "Clark and I bumped into him on our orientation day."

"Oh...." Chloe nodded.

Lana frowned. "You mean you and him haven't been keeping in touch?"

"No...not at all actually," replied Chloe with a sad expression on her face. "We sort of lost all means of communication after I moved."

"I'm sorry...."

"Why?" Chloe asked shrugging it off as though it wasn't a big deal. "Anyway, I take it things are good between you and Clark?"

Lana decided not to comment on the fact that Chloe was purposely changing the subject. "Well, after four years of putting up with him; I'd say things were more than good."

Chloe laughed. "I'm really happy for you two. I'm also happy because I don't have to listen to Clark moan and groan for you anymore." She paused to let Lana's giggles fade away. "So, has Clark popped the question yet?"

"Chloe!" Lana gasped, playfully smacking her on the arm. "No he hasn't, but I'm sure he will when he's ready."

"Right.... Knowing him, that'll take another ten years."

Lana and Chloe both busted into fits of laughter.