"You're not that old," she sighed, rolling her eyes. "And that goes both ways, Clark. You could find me too."

Hayley appreciated the openness and honesty. Sarcasm was her usual deflection method, yet she silently respected those who called her out for it or addressed the comments she would normally gladly dismiss. Even if she would never admit to it and sometimes didn't consciously feel that way.

He drew her curiosity and interest with Bart's name, more easily than he probably realized. She couldn't help a small smile. "No."