Super Beginnings

Chapter Forty Five - Trouble close to home

Clark had left with Chloe to go to Luthor mansion for a interview with Lex. And even though I was now in a relationship with Whitney, it didn't shy away from the fact that things were getting worse for him. His Dad was back in hospital, he was picking up more shifts at the store and all of this had a knock on effect at school. Despite the fact I was helping out where I could. 

I had ended up getting a call from Clark to say that things had gone sour at the Luthor mansion and Chloe was in hospital. I joined Clark at her bedside waiting to see if she woke up. While we were alone he explained to me what happened. That masked men attacked them after robbing Lex and that somehow he was weakened by them mentor rock style that he could fight them off or help Chloe, hence why she was in her current state.

"Twins." We turned our heads to see Lex coming in. He had taking us to calling us that if we were together. Stating it saved time. "Don't worry I brought in the best doctors from Metropolis. Not only that Chloe has her resident doctor in the form of her best friend watching over her."

"Is she gonna be all right?" Clark questioned

"Doctors wouldn't be sure." I voiced "It looks pretty bad. Broken left arm and a concussion. They'll want to make sure they're no brain swelling." I pulled up my chair sitting beside her once again.

"Doctor Kent is right." Lex replied and I glanced up at him. I was in no mood to be making sarcastic comments when my best friend was unconscious.

"I should have gotten to her." Clark breathed

"I don't mean to belabour the obvious Clark, but this isn't your fault." Lex tried to assure him but this was Clark, he could do guilt better than the rest of us. Especially given our leverage over most people.

"I just don't know what happened. One minute the room was empty and then they appeared out of thin air . Don't the police have any leads?" Clark shook his head trying to make sense of the whole situation.

"They don't think I'm the first one that's been hit. There have been over a dozen robberies all over the county. This gang somehow gets in and out without busting a single lock. They even tried to hit the Smallville savings and loan." Lex explained and i sat up straighter talking with the two.

"I didn't hear about that." I comment, he let out a little chuckle.

"Banks don't publicise attempted robberies, it's bad for they image." he answered and that did make sense a little.

"If nothing was taken how do they know they were robbed?" Clark questioned

"Well, apparently they tripped a alarm inside the vault. Although, no one knows how they got there in the first place." I turned back to Chloe and took her good hand.

"And the stuff they stole from you. Can the police trace it?"

"I didn't report anything stolen, Clark." I snorted in amusement and shook my head. Why would he do anything different, he was a Luthor.

"Of course, you didn't. Could you be anymore shady? i'm betting half the stuff they stole isn't even allowed to be here in the state or was acquired by black market means." I turn to him "Tale as old as time of the rich and elite."

"I don't care about that. I just want to find the people who did this to Chloe. When i do, I promise you, they will be dealt with accordingly." I rolled my eyes at his response, clearly that meant nothing good.

"What does that mean?" clark questioned

"Don't worry about it. Now why don't the two of you go home and get some rest." he left and we turned our attention back to Chloe.

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I needed to pick up some things from town before heading home. I came out of Nell's flower shop and saw Whitney walking down.

"Hey, Whitney. Wait up." i caught up to him "are you okay? i thought you were meeting me at the hospital?" I kissed his cheek then took his arm.

"I'm sorry, i forgot. How's Chloe?" he asked

"Better, but not out of the woods yet. Clark and i spent the night watching over her." I answered, he had been out of sorts even more lately.

"That's the thing with this town. It'll always find a way to keep you down." he sighed, something about what he said felt like he was giving up on hope, that hurt a little because he was always so determined.

"Did something change with your dad? If you need anything..."

"no it's nothing. I've just got to go do inventory. See you later." he gave me a quick peck and left me there. I let out a sigh and carried on then went back home. After putting stuff away I sat down on the sofa where I proceeded to fall into a deep sleep.

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When I woke up I could smell Mom's cooking. I turned and there was a faint flapping sound. Opening my eyes I rubbed them free of sleep and looked around, There on the floor was a small piece of paper. I picked it up.

Gone to investigate robberies, didn't want to wake you, Clark...PTO

Gone to get a microwave for Mom, you sleep like the dead...and snore.

"Jackass." I muttered and got up, heading into the kitchen where Mom and Dad were. They both turned to look at me as I yawned and plodded my way to sit down.

"Afternoon sleeping beauty. Sleep well?" Dad asked

"Do I snore?" I wonder. Mom and Dad glanced at each other

"No, why?" Mom answered. I groaned and threw the note Clark said away and waved them off resting my chin on my hand. "How's Chloe?"

"Still unconscious when I left, unless there have been any calls. Not that I'd know apparently I sleep like the dead." I grabbed my phone and there were no new messages. I dropped my phone and sighed.

"Hows things with Whitney?" Mom wondered glancing between me and Dad

"Have you two been gossiping again?" I wonder "You're worse than the teenagers I actually go to school with. Whitney, is Whitney. He's having a tough time with it and is keeping it bottled up. I know something wrong and I'm sure he'll tell me when he's ready." Clark came in holding the new microwave.

"Mia, did you know Whitney lost his scholarship?" he asked me

"Excuse me?" he opened and closed his mouth. I blew out my lips and grabbed my phone calling him but he didn't answer. I tried a few times but he was ignoring me. i went back to my brother. "What did he say?" I question

"I think you need to talk to him."

"Oh well done genius, I hadn't thought of that. Just tell me what he said to you, come on give it up, it's not like you two are besties." I gestured for him to just spit it out as Mom was taking out the microwave.

"He was talking about me working on the farm and you becoming a Doctor, while he was stuck here going no where in his Dad's store. I mentioned that he had a way out as well and that's when he told me. I assumed he told you, being his girlfriend and all. We got interrupted by a customer." he explained to me and i ran a hand through my hair.

Oh, Whitney.