I am so sorry that it has taken me this long to update. The past year has just been really difficult with the death of both my dad and mom and it was hard to find the enthusiasm I needed to write. I'm back now though.

Disclaimer: Smallville doesn't belong to me. That still makes me want to cry!

Chapter 11

LPOV

The week leading up to school was one of the happiest weeks of my life. Clark and I spent almost every moment would could together just enjoying each other's company and learning about one another. There was something to be said about knowing that no matter what you told the person you loved that they wouldn't feel any different about you.

I told him about all the times that the General had tried to ground me for one transgression or another and the creative ways I found to get around them. We talked about my family in more detail too. I opened up to him about the fact that the General and I were never close and the reasons that had happened. He looked so sad when I told him that after my mom died that my father just shut off completely from my sister and I. He raised us more like soldiers than his daughters and that caused the massive strain on our relationship with him.

My sister Lucy was also a topic that we covered. I was always so jealous of her. She got to go to a fancy boarding school, have all these amazing opportunities, and not have to travel all around the world like a piece of luggage. I love my sister dearly, but I have always resented her as well. It always seemed like she was our dad's favorite and that I was just someone else he had to take care of.

Clark was heartbroken for me after we finished that conversation. It was so strange that we could feel what the other felt through our bond, which made me feel awful that I was causing him any emotional pain.

We also talked about his past. He explained how he found out that he wasn't from Earth and how he didn't take it very well. After explaining that before he even knew that he wasn't human he had always felt out of place and then finding out the truth he just felt more lonely than he could explain.

"I know that I am lucky to have been found by my mom and dad and that they love me with their whole hearts, but it was really painful to find out that I was the only one of my kind," Clark said.

He never looked so vulnerable to me before. My heart just about completely shattered right then and there and it probably would have if he didn't continue speaking.

"That was how I have felt since I found out, but there is something that makes every bad thing I have every felt insignificant." He paused and just looked at me with the most loving look I have ever seen. "You."

Needless to say after we had that conversation I was walking funny the next day. It wasn't my fault that I couldn't stop myself from jumping him for being so wonderful. It was all his fault and I'm sticking to that story.

Of course, we had a lot of fun that week as well. He gave me a tour of Smallville and we ended up running into Lana Lang again, which I could have done without. She didn't try to approach us, which was a smart move on her part, but she did follow us around town like a lost puppy dog. I would have felt sorry for her if I hadn't seen her making out with some guy at The Talon.

Speaking of The Talon, they have the best coffee I have ever tasted. The best part was that after I tasted what they had I couldn't help but moan at the wonderful flavor in my mouth, which caused Clark to start choking. I looked at him in confusion for a moment until I looked at his eyes and saw that they were almost completely black. Apparently, my moaning caused Clark to drift off into lustyville, which quickly ended our tour of town.

Our week spent together just the two of us and of course Mr. and Mrs. Kent was really wonderful. Unfortunately the real world has a way of intruding on your perfect time together. The start of Senior year was fast approaching and I wouldn't admit this out loud, but I was nervous.

Clark was great about reassuring me, but there was just this nagging feeling that I couldn't shake. It was almost as if I had experienced too much happiness recently and something was going to go wrong and screw it all up.

CPOV

I never thought that one person could completely change how you view the world, but Lois Lane had done just that for me. She made me believe that everything would be okay as long as we were together. I know she is nervous about starting school but she has no reason to be. School in this town is probably one of the most normal things that actualy happen here.

"Clark, I know that you said everything is going to be fine, but I can't help but feel like we are forgetting something important." Lois said.

We were on our way to the high school and I wasn't sure what else I could say to her to comfort her.

"Lois, everything will be great. The only things that we really have to worry about are all the many meteor infected people that cause trouble on an almost daily basis and if I recall you are the most kick-ass person I know. Hell, the first night we met you threatened me and that was after you saw some of the things I was able to do. Just please try and relax, I'm sure once you see Chloe and can actually spend some time with her you will feel much better. If not, I am more than willing to sneak off with you and do very dirty things to you." I said with a huge smirk on my face.

She reacted like I thought she would. Sitting up straighter in her seat, schooling her expression, and giving me a soft smile and a wink she seemed to just decide to get over it. "You know, I'm not sure if I like you being right, it gives you the opportunity to gloat."

"Well, ever since you came into my life I'm pretty sure that I haven't been right about anything if it makes you feel any better." The sad thing is I'm actual serious.

"That may be, just so long as we both know that I'm right more often than not I'm willing to concede this one to you."

I didn't say anything to that and just enjoyed the quiet for the moment. It ended too soon though. Before I knew it we were pulling into the parking lot at the high school. I got out and made my way around to open Lois' door and then guided her into the building. My destination was The Torch. I was hoping that if she could spend some time with Chloe that she would see everything would be just fine. Although, I was concerned that not even my strength could keep Lois from kicking Lana's ass if Lana was dumb enough to do or say something she shouldn't.

Lois looked confused about where we were heading considering I had already walked by the office where she needed to go first. She was giving me questioning looks and her curiosity was at an all time high, but she could also feel my smugness and determiation; so she didn't try to probe for where I was leading her.

Finally, we reached The Torch and she seemed to realize why I had led her here.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but I wanted it to be a surprize. Lionel's trial ended yesterday so Chloe is finally back home." I pushed the door open and she quickly rushed inside and right into Chloe's waiting arms.

"Oh my god! I can't believe you're okay. I have been so worried about you, not to mention a little bit pissed that you couldn't confide in me before any of this craziness happened. More than anything I'm just glad that you are here for me to even be mad at." Lois was hugging Chloe so hard I was afraid she might hurt her.

"I love you too Lois!" Chloe sobbed. "I am sorry I couldn't tell you what was happening, but by the time Lex found out there wasn't much time. He barely had time to call your dad and ask for help to keep dad and I safe."

I was about to slip out of the room and give them some alone time together, I figured I could go and grab Lois' schedule from the office for her; but they had other ideas.

"Clark! Get your butt over here and give me a hug. I haven't seen you in over three months." I walked over and wrapped Chloe in a hug before stepping back and automatically putting my arms around Lois.

Chloe looked extremely confused. "I know that I haven't seen you guys in quite a while, but ummm...when exactly did this happen?" She waved her hands between the two of us.

I knew that she would be confused about Lois and I being together now, but I didn't expect the look of hurt and a little bit of betrayal aimed at Lois and I. I knew that Chloe had feelings for me, but I thought she had moved on from them. Thankfully, Lois was the one to answer the question.

"Well, cuz, after we thought you died Clark and I spent a lot of time together trying to find out what happened to you. We were both devastated that you had died and we kind of bonded over our grief. Once we realized that you were alive is when we finally got together though. There was just something there between us that we couldn't fight." Lois seemed unsure of the answer she had just given.

I was about to pipe in with my two cents worth, but Chloe spoke before I got the chance.

"That's great. I'm sorry if I don't seem happy for you, I am really, it's just I never in a million years thought that this was something that could happen. No offense to either of you it's just that Lois I always thought you went more for the bad boy types and Clark I never thought you could see anyone past Lana." Chloe explained.

I had to physically restrain Lois from leaving the room to go and track Lana down, even the mere mention of her name made Lois' blood boil. Chloe looked startled at Lois' reaction.

"Umm...Lois doesn't particularly care for her Chloe. Lana came by the farm the other day and was extremely rude and not to put it too lightly bitchy." I informed her.

Apparently, my explanation wasn't good enough though because Lois had to speak up as well.

"Clark, bitchy is putting it mildly. If it wasn't for the fact that the spoiled little princess would have probably pressed charges I would have knocked her ass into next year. She treated him like crap Chloe. The only thing she ever cared about was finding out what kind of secret he was keeping from her, not about Clark himself. She just expected him to come crawling back to her when she said to and that was bullshit." Lois ranted. "I'm sorry if she is your friend and if anything I have said bothers you, but I won't stand here and let anyone treat the love of my life like trash."

Chloe's mouth was opening and closing but no sounds were coming out. She had been effectively rendered speechless. I on the other hand couldn't have loved Lois more even if I tried. It's one thing for us to tell each other how we feel, but when she so vehemently expressed to her cousin her feelings for me I could actually feel my chest swell with more love for her.

"Wow! I'm not sure what to say. I am really happy that Lois was able to finally get you to pull you head out of your ass though. I was afraid that you would forever be caught up in Lana's web Clark. I am so happy for the both of you, but out of curiousity, what are you doing here Lois? I thought you would be in Metropolis getting ready to take that campus by storm, " said Chloe.

"Well, it turns out that I didn't have enough credits to graduate high school, so I am now officially a Smallville Senior." Lois informed her.

At this point the girls both started talking a mile a minute and seemed to be very excited that they would get to spend so much time together. I was just happy that Lois was happy and that Chloe seemed to be in such good spirits.

"We are going to have so much fun this year Lois. You can work at the paper with Clark and I, we can go shopping, go to school events, and have sleep-overs!" Chloe enthused.

What the fuck? Sleep-overs?

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