[for Chloe]

[hero_farmboy]

Clark is not nervous. Not at all. That pacing he's doing outside Chloe's apartment building? Totally not nerves. It's just a second date and the first one was the one he was nervous over. This one should be a breeze

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[torch_reporter]

It's totally cliche and totally stupid, but Chloe's certain her heart just skipped a beat at that knock. Her parents both have keys, the boys are still in California, and Jimmy's working tonight. Which narrows down the options to one person.

Who, it seems, likes to be punctual. She had gotten used to Bart's late-running habits in high school. Chloe isn't used to running on time herself.

She blushes as she throws her sweater on, taking one more quick look in the mirror to make sure everything is in place. Makeup seems clean and not too overdone, the brightly colored headband on her head is in place. All she has to do now is let him in.

"Just a second date, Sullivan," she mutters to herself. "You can do this."

Five seconds later and the door is finally opened.

[hero_farmboy]

Clark grins immediately.

"Hey."

Beat.

"You look great."

[torch_reporter]

The second she sees his grin, she starts smiling herself.

"Really?"

Then she remembers: play it cool.

"Um, I mean, you don't look too bad yourself, Clark."

[hero_farmboy]

Yeah, he's sure he looks great in his usual plaid shirt and jeans. At least it's a new shirt. Volunteering regularly in town has its pay offs at Fordman's.

"Thanks," he replies, still smiling. "Ready to go?"