Smallville: Kingdom

Chapter 4

4/23/11 - 3:35PM - Blue Valley Academy - Metropolis, KS

Howie was with Courtney as they both walked around the hallways to a very nice school. 

"This is a very nice place Courtney." said Howie.

"Believe me I have never expected this type of treatment at my old high school.  But when I was offered the opportunity to go, which incidentally has the same name as my old school, I just couldn't resist.  I'm pretty smart though and have finished plenty of units to get the occasional free track.  But there are always some incentives to being here."

Courtney then looked at Howie as he attentively was looking at her with an apt look of attention even Courtney could recognize. She wore a red jacket over a white t-shirt and blue jeans, looking very fit to Howie’s eyes as he noticed how her clothing hugged her body. He also noticed her face with pink lips, blue eyes and long wavy blonde hair. He looked at her as well as listened to her every word.  Courtney could see all this and didn’t mind in the slightest. He was a very attractive sight for her too and returned his gaze with a smile of her own and continued speaking.

"Plus its good to help out someone new, especially someone as nice as you."

Howie was fighting everything within him not to be as giddy as the proverbial schoolboy.  Still he couldn't help but feel giddy and though his will was strong it was certainly taking a lot of it.

It had been some time since Alex and Lynn dropped him off to the headmaster's office as he was told to wait for the girl who was supposed to show him around.  He was being shown by one of their most popular students in the school.  Courtney Whitmore had been outed by the government as the vigilante Stargirl, yet she maintained her innocence and kept to being a normal girl yet she always found it weird to be finding sanctuary in a boarding school.  But thankfully the VRA was repealed as she managed to work alongside her fellow members of the League and continue going to school as she did her best to try and fend off former VRA supporters as well as whatever this mysterious 'darkness' was.

Though it was difficult enough marinating what was left of a secret identity, Courtney continued to keep a low profile.  As Tess Mercer's fortune placed her in one of the most esteemed boarding schools in Metropolis.  Apparently she felt that its rival Excelsior Academy was too renowned for Courtney to hide, Blue Valley was safe as long as she didn't wear her costume and wasn’t caught completely in the act.  She still had a life of her own though she disliked the fact that she was rooming in a school.  Nevertheless it had its moments.  When the headmaster had called her in to show a Howard Kane around the place she had to admit she found the boy to be really handsome. Though two years younger than her, he was a half a foot taller than her. Good genes. She thought to herself as she took a look at his features.  His face was chiseled but very boyish and relaxed, but she had to admit his eyes and the rest of the face looked familiar for some reason should couldn't explain. She also noticed his lean slim body but with developed muscles on his arms.  She was really enjoying this day.

"And there,” Courtney said.  "is our physical education building where you'll be able to exercise."

"Thanks for the tour uh... What is your name again?"

"Courtney.  Yours?"

"Its Howard.  My cousins call me Howie."  'Darn it. I hated when they called me that. Why did I have to tell her that?' he thought.

"Okay Howie.  I hope you'll enjoy your time here.  Hey at least you don't have any school yet just the fun stuff."

"Yeah.  Shame I can't meet any other students here or other pretty girls but I have to admit its looking great thus far."

This time there was giggling coming from her as Howie realized he was flirting with Courtney as she blushed.  Well she wasn't stupid.

"I was wondering, is the cafeteria open?  Is it fine if we could have a little lunch here?"

"A date at the cafeteria?" asked Courtney.

"Or we could go to a decent burger place nearby, I have a little cash on me."

Courtney smiled a little as she shook her head.  "No, that won't be necessary.  To tell you the truth the cafeteria does make a pretty decent cheeseburger."

Howie and Courtney walked down the hallway as they made their way to the cafeteria.