When I read your title, I wondered to what he could be referring. (This seems to happen a lot with your stories. Then, I read them and say
Of course!
Yes, asking Lois out on the newsroom floor probably wasn't the best place and I'm sure by this point everyone in the newsroom threw a "Finally!" party when Lois said 'yes', not that they'd invite L&C to said party.
BUT I'm sure they all knew what was going on.
Very romantic and hopeful! Thank you highlighting this positive aspect of this episode instead of the doubts that Lex brought Clark later on.