Accidentally in Love

Chapter 3: Lollie Wasn't Meant To Be!

Not too long after Oliver left, Clark got a phone call. Picking it up, he found it was none other than Chloe.

“So, where did you disappear to?” His best friend teased.

“Home,” Clark replied. “I guess I just needed to be on the farm this weekend.”

“Are you alone then?” Chloe asked, concern evident in her tone.

“Don’t worry about me,” he told her. “Kara pops in now and then.” He paused. “Oh, you’ll never guess who else came over.”

“Who?” Chloe questioned.

“Oliver.” Clark revealed.

“Oliver Queen?” Chloe asked, “What’s he doing back here?”

“He says he is in Metropolis for business.” Clark informed her.

“Does Lois know he’s in town?” Chloe wanted to know.

“I don’t think so,” Clark responded. “Oliver didn’t even mention her when we were talking. Her name only came up when I told him I was living with you and her.”

“Maybe it’s best she doesn’t know,” Chloe offered. “I mean, he did break her heart. And she’s happy with Grant.”

“Yeah, I mean, in the past few months when he called, he didn’t even ask about her,” Clark agreed. “I guess they’re over each other. But you’re right, no need to bring back any unpleasant memories. We know why he had to go but to her . . .”

“To her, it looked like he was just tossing their relationship aside for his business,” Chloe finished. “I know, Clark. Look, I promise I won’t tell her if you don’t.”

“It’s for her own good,” Clark concluded. “You have a deal.” They spoke a little while longer, and he hung up.

The night passed by quickly. Clark cooked dinner. His mother had taught him before he left and with practice, he had become quite good at it. Kara had joined him for dinner and they managed to spend a little time together before she went back to her apartment.

It was a beautiful night and Clark found his old telescope so he could gaze at the stars. He was majoring in journalism but decided to go for a minor in astronomy. Clark loved writing too much to pursue a career in anything else but he took one astronomy class and knew it just wasn’t enough. His childhood love of the galaxies returned and he decided that he would minor in it.

He managed to go to bed at a decent hour, but he wasn’t too tired, as he was used to staying up late at nights studying. But he made it to bed and found that he was more exhausted than he thought.

Clark had a pleasant night’s sleep and woke up to the sunrise. His apartment was nice but in Metropolis, there was no peace and quiet. The downside to the bustling city was that he never got a chance for a moment like he was experiencing now. Watching the sun rise over Smallville was one of the things he loved about small towns.

He knew he couldn’t stay on the farm forever, but it was moments like this where he regretted living in such a big city. But he did love Metropolis University and it was a nice change of pace. However, he appreciated having somewhere to come home to when he got sick of the city.