Laura, I have to say that I am hooked on your story. I love this new premise. I can totally see Clark being a teacher. I just wish that Lois would not be so annoyed with him and maybe tell him what she's doing. He doesn't seem attracted to her...yet...just concerned. Maybe the red flag has gone up and said "Student...Off limits!"
He was glad Lois Lane had joined his class. She seemed like a good kid and one who would add some diversity. Despite her passive answers today in class, he had caught a glimpse of fire when she had argued with him over a point in the novel. He had never encountered a student who contradicted his views on the novels in class. It was a refreshing change. He’d have to keep his eye on her. Maybe he’d found his last Ready Writing team member.
Isn't this always what attracted CLark to Lois Lane, beyond the physical? He ability to go toe to toe with him? Boy he's in for a treat.
“Please Jill, you can call me Mr. Kent.” Clark took a deliberative step backward and gave her a hard glare. That was it. He wasn’t letting Lois leave with this girl. She was a menace.
Clark tactfully put the little tramp back in place.
“Sorry Mr. Kent, but I have to leave,” Jill said breezily, apparently recovered from his rebuff. “Lois, you coming?”
Clark searched his mind wildly for something to say. He had seen students get mixed up in Jill and Lexy’s crowd before and it wasn’t a pretty transformation. “I can drive you home!” he finally blurted out.
Jill gave him a cool once over.
“Sorry Mr. Kent, but I don’t think that would be very appropriate. Come on, Lois,” She slipped her Gucci sunglasses over her eyes and sank into the low slung car. Lois gave him a slightly apologetic glance before getting in herself. Clark had to jump back to avoid his toes being flattened as Jill sped out of the parking space at an illegal speed.
I guess this is Jill's way of getting back at CLark for turning her down.
“You mean Beth Warner?” Lois held her breath. Beth Warner was the name of the girl who had died last year. She recognized her mistake an instant later as Lexy’s eyes grew startlingly more sober.
“I don’t even know who that is,” Lexy said harshly. She grabbed Jill and tried to stand. “I think it’s time we got another drin—whoa.” Lois was on her feet, keeping both girls steady before they tripped and fell. It was definitely time to go. She had befriended the girls she thought might be involved in Beth Warner’s murder and it was only her first day. As she grabbed the keys from Jill and shuffled them out the door, Lois grinned.
Whoa, Lois. Careful girl. You're moving too fast. Clark may just have to break out the super powers and save you, I only hope!
Well done, Laura and hurry back!
~Sheila
