I like this alternative beginning. It's not only logical but very interesting. And Clark, if you have to keep asking yourself "Is she the One?" she almost surely isn't. (I type from personal experience.)
I like that you're painting Lana as a bit controlling but not a complete witch. And the contrast with Lois will develop gradually. Right now, all Clark knows is that they're both attractive, driven, ambitious, and totally certain of their goals. Hey, maybe Lana and Lois aren't that different after all.
Yes, they are! (slaps forehead)
It's also interesting that Clark regrets not being able to travel around the world because of his relationship with Lana, although at this point in the story he'd never admit that. And the ironic part of it is, I think Lana has real, sincere, strong feelings for Clark. She just can't separate those feelings from her own personal goals, and that may be part of the reason she's trying to run Clark's life.
The first-person POV is cool, too. It's hard to pull off, especially for a longer story, and so far you're doing very well with it. Of course, Clark can see and hear a lot more than the average human can. I anticipate some cool action and some fascinating interpersonal interaction very soon.
