Night Demon - Page 24

"Who cares." Clark muttered. He stopped walking when he felt Chloe's eyes on him.

"Clark, you don't even know him. Why do you have such a problem with him?" She asked, searching his face for an answer.

"I don't have a problem with him." Clark said, starting to walk again.

"Clark, I've been your best friend for four years. I'm not stupid. Now, what's going on?" Chloe said, grabbing his arm.

He turned back to face her and sighed. "I'm just worried about you, that’s all."

Chloe raised her eyebrows and frowned. "I know better than that. What is it?"

"Chloe, I……." Clark stopped, when he heard a loud screech above him. "Watch out!" He yelled pushing Chloe out of the way. She fell to the ground and Clark landed on top of her as the bats flew down hitting him on the back.

"Wow." Chloe whispered, staring up into Clark's face. He stared down at her pretty face. He wanted so much to kiss her, but was unsure of what her reaction would be. Sighing, he whispered. "They’re gone."

"Yeah." She answered, looking up at him.

"Let me help you up." Clark muttered, standing and holding out his hand. Chloe took his hand and allowed him to pull her to her feet. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." She smiled. "What about you?" She laughed. "That's a stupid question."

"No, it's not." Clark pulled a leaf from her hair. "Thanks for asking. I'm okay."

"I knew that." Chloe looked around. "I wonder what spooked them."