25 was a lot of fun to write -- I was chuckling over it, but when I reached that last line, it did make me sad. Clark wants the romantic relationship with Lois, but it does have to be hard imagining opening himself up to her so soon after the last time! Mayson isn't my favorite, but I have to admit to liking her a lot through this drabble. Clark really is very easy to love, isn't he? (Really, is anything a stronger proof of Lois's strength of will than that she resisted so long? goofy) I love Jimmy, and it was nice to get to see him through Perry's exhausted but proud eyes here.

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