Wow! Go out of the country for a few days and you get to check out all the wonderful feedback. I have to warn you guys, I am at an internet cafe and therefore I am timed and also really bad at typing on this new keyboard! But I really wanted to respond to some of this feedback.
Caroline- I adore instant gratification too. And I am so thrilled you are gratified by my story.
I agree wholeheartedly with your statement that the battle between her heart and her head is integral to her character. Thanks so much for starting the feedback thread and the wonderful comments.
gr8shadesofelvis-
but going out for pizza with a teacher? Worst mightmare scenario!!! I don't care how gorgeous he is. In fact, the more gorgeous he is, the more uncomfortable it would be.
Hmmm... I guess it is all really opinion. I admit it, I was a dork and was on the journalism competing team in high school. After a meet or after practice we would go out for pizza or dinner with my teacher and a couple other kids. We had fun, but I can see how some people might find it awkward. Anyway, thanks for the comment. I am glad you are liking the story!
Lisa-
Glad you liked it.
Catherine Bruce- Hehe. That pizza did sound rather disgusting. I am glad you like it! But I did send you off some more to read. Hope you liked that part too!
rkn- Adoring fans? Hardly.
But I am really glad you liked it... I promise I will be back soon with the next chapter!
Sheila- Yay! You quoted things. I am not even sure why having things you wrote quoted back to you is so great, but it is a pretty huge ego booster.
When will he figure out that Lois is not a student? He already realizes that something is not right.
Hmm... We shall have to see...
Hum...something that he and Lana never had...banter. And he misses/likes it. This could be a plus.
I think it is definitely a plus. I also think it sort of adds to the idea that Lois and Lana are two different people and while he loved Lana, he is open to change even if he is not totally aware of it.
Bakasi, do know that I am really enjoying your story and really look forward to your posts.
I am just going to take this as a compliment that you think I am half as talented as she is.
Ann- Ahh! Hi! I did not think you were reading this. But I am glad you are.
Well, he is shaping up, I must say. I like the fact that Lois's writing appeals so strongly to him. He likes her personality, her wits, her ability to banter and challenge him, not just her looks. (In fact, he doesn't seem to have really noticed her looks yet.
I am glad you like him! I think that Clark as a teacher would have some sort of blindness toward the external attractiveness of all of his students. At least at first. Because why on earth would he think he would fall for a student? He would have no reason to think it and therefore I think he sort of ignores the attractiveness altogether. But I am rather tired right now and I am not sure my logic is quite sound.
And fourth, I want Lois to be dramatically successful so that Clark will have no choice but to notice her and admire her and fall in love with her!
Heck yes! Me too.
Terry- Glad you liked it.
I am not sure about Clark playing matchmaker. It is true that a large percent of the kids need to be hosed down, but I can just picture Clark noticing something that Garrett does not and wanting to help Kailin out a little. But you know, it is all a matter of opinion and to tell you the truth, it does not play too huge of a role in the story altogether. Anyway, thanks for the always insightful feedback.
Anna- Yay! Happy to oblige.
It won't be long before he finds out she's not a student and actually an adult his own age, right? Right? /me looks hopeful.
That is the million dollar question, isnt it? You know me, I cannot keep them apart for too, too long. But for the sake of some drama I might try.
cookiesmom- Hi! I agree with your thoughts on eating with kids. I think Clark might find himself more comfortable with his students that adults his own age anyway. Then he is sort of protected from any probing questions, ect. I agree. It is a terribly fine line to walk with Clark and Lois{ banter. I am having quite a rough time of it, trying to make it believeable enough to be realistic and romantic enough to satisfy the waffy fuzz living inside of me.
I will be back soon. Thanks for the wonderful feedback!
Elisabeth-
Err... Dinghy is a boat. Lois went to a slightly dingy pizza parlor.
(Laura skulks off behind wall in embarrassment) You are completely right. Eee! Thanks for catching that. I am sorry you got lost. When I get back to the States, Ill be sure to go back and try and make everything a bit clearer. But besides all my errors, thanks for sticking around anyway!
Groobie- Thanks for the feedback! I love your stories about teaching. It really helps me out because I am only a student and therefore any insight into the teacher mindset helps a ton. (And I am pretty sure that was a huge run on sentence. My apologies. I do not have an apostrophe on this keyboard and not using contractions is driving me insane.
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Shadow- Glad you are looking forward to it! I am looking forward to posting. Though I am pretty nervous too.
Symbolicangel-
Hey, I don't suppose you tried this wonderful pizza combination as research for your story?
Lol! No. I am afraid to quote Jimmy Olsen And I cannot find the quote key on this keyboard but...
...theres not that much love in the world.
Not even my love for all things L and C could make me do that much research... but if Dean Cain would like to come teach my English class I would certainly be open to it.
Ee! Glad you liked it!
MAF-
I bet she have something to do with Lana’s death.
Oh no, dont worry about that. Lana died of natural causes. Jill and Lexy are evil... but not that evil. Thanks for reading! I am glad you are enjoying it so far.
Patrick- I have to agree with you. Clark might be scarred for life.
Superdiva- Really? Well as I said before... I did no research for this particular chapter. I am prepared to take your word on it, however.
Thanks for reading!
Thank you ALL of you. I was so, so excited to log on and read all the feedback. I am glad you guys like this rendition of Lois and Clark. I am trying to keep them as true to the show as possible. I am keeping in mind that this is fiction and things I condone in this writing world are not things I would approve of in the real world. It really is a fine line to tread, having Lois and Clark fall in love with such a gaping barrier between them, but I am pretty confident in the whole true love conquers all saying. Thanks again for all the feedback!
--Laura