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Walking up the stairs of the loft in Kent Farm has been a habit for Lois Lane for the 5 days shes been staying here.
That is over exaggerating...well this is the first time she slept in a house that doesn't have liqour bottles laying everywhere and a father that always undermine you. Shes never been this happy living with a strangers before. " Hey Smallville, your mom called for dinner. She made her infamous apple pie, wanna go eat?".
As usual Clark Kent was busy brooding while sitting on the window frame overlooking the view of the sunset. The sunlight that was casting over his chiseled face is oodly like an artwork. He didn't respond to the girl.
"Helloooo,earth to Clark". Lois snapped her fingers infront of the boy multiple times.
"Oh hey...whats wrong?". He looked taken aback well maybe because Clark only knew this girl for a few days. Eventhough Lois had practically known every side of him.
"Nothing whats wrong with u? ". Lois sat on the fluffy couch situated on the loft. "Me?...no theres nothing wrong. Why would u think that?" Clark replied defensively.
"Maybe because you're sitting on the window while holding a picture of your ex girlfriend and contemplating something serious seemed like an exact definition of yearning to me " Lois mockingly upturned one of her eyebrows.
"No its nothing serious. She already got herself someone else and I'm the only one left looking like a fool". Clark didn't want to admit it but it hurts solely for the fact he's still in love with Lana Lang.
"You are but...don't force yourself to move on, Smallville. It tend to stick harder the more you think about it. Just let it flow". Lois streched her arms on the couch.
"But it hurts to have this feeling. Especially since I knew we're not gonna end up together...not anymore". Clark moved to the table and put the framed picture of the gorgeous girl there. He laid both of his hand on the smooth surface.
"Hmmm..who's to say. Maybe you guys will". Lois get up from the couch and moved toward the table. "Or maybe u will find someone better suited for u". Lois rested her back on the table.
Clark listened diligently to the words that is coming out from her mouth. Somehow Lois always says the right word to comfort him.
"Its ok to like someone else we can't help it we're teenagers. Not some nun or priest" she added. Lois patted Clark's right shoulder lightly.
"Yeah...I just hope I didn't go overboard with my actions and make it seems like I'm desperate". Clark smiled showing his fang teeth.
"See you get the gist of it" Lois remained to look deep into his eyes. The sunlight made it appear very blue than ever." You know what will cheer you up. Sweetssss"
"Ok,ok I get it. You like sweets. You really need to control that,y'know. Tooth fairy only visit baby tooth and I don't think she has any money for adult ones" Clark said jokingly while going down the stairs.
"Hey! at least I can sleep without my dirty baby blanket" Lois exclaimed loudly. " And I don't eat that much sweets...jerk" she whispered to herself.
Suddenly a strong gush of wind hit her. Lois's blondish hair flew all around her face. She turned toward the window and saw a figure standing on the farm. The face was all blurred out and then a whisper called for her name that traveled throught the wind.
Then a vision flashed between her eyes. She saw a village, 7 kids all wearing decade old clothes running and most notably land that streched so far filled with colourful flowers. They looked like they are in danger.
Her knees knocked into the floorboard when the vision ended. Lois was gasping for air as she fist her shirt. " What was that....."
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" Thanks for helping me out with the boxes, Lois" Chloe said while carrying a boxes full with her belongings. She's moving out of the safe house and into a small apartment that is currently the only compartment that her dad can afford.
"I didn't offer it, you forced me into helping you". Lois jokingly rolled her eyes. Of course she would help her cousin, shes the only comforting presence during her hellish years at the barracks.
"You should see how Lionel Luther looked when the judge gave him his sentences. He really thought he could get away with it ".
"Who would've thought my baby cousin can kicked a multi millonare ass. There might be a Hollywood call for you to see if you want to join the documentary".
"I would've just cuss him out if I did joined. You can put the box over there". Chloe put the box on top of the countertop of the kitchen.
"Hey why didn't you asked Clark to help moving. I'm sure he'll be eager to do so". Lois already knew Chloe had a crush on him. She practically talked about Clark from 8 grade.
"Well the thing is remember when I told u I don't like him anymore? yeah that didn't last and especially since he helped find me. The feeling just come rushing back". Thats the problem with Chloe try as she might, she never could take the picture of 6'3 ft boy out of her mind.
"I really don't see the appeal, i mean he is a handsome boy but he's clearly lacking in personality compartment. Its like he's hiding his true self from people around him". Lois might not be very smart but she always has a good hunch on someone.
"Is that even matter? As long as he treat me right and good gentleman. Not everyone want other people to know their true self". Chloe doesn't understand what Lois is on about.
"I do.." Lois whispered to herself as she rummaging through the contents of the box. She came across an old and out worn sketchbook. Chloe must have had it since she was little.
Lois flipped through the pages and found sketch that she herself had drew. It has her name and date signed on the bottom.
[ Lois Lane, 2 January 1991 ]
"Is that my old sketchbook"Chloe exclaimed happily. She went beside Lois and looked at the page. "Wow, your artistic skill need to be properly checked. Its really hard to tell...thats you and who is this girl you're holding hand with?".
"Barney...." Lois answered quitely. All memories came rushing back of an old imaginary friend she created when she was 5.
Why does it feel like the figure she saw the other day have something to do with Barney?.
"Barney? Like the purple dinasour. I never knew you watched the show". Chloe rattled while arranging her stuffs.