 Sam Jones III plays Pete Ross , another of Clark 's best friends . He hates the Luthors for what he sees as their thievery of his family 's creamed corn business , and is the first person Clark voluntarily informs of his secret . It is established in season three 's " Truth " , that Pete is in love with Chloe . He kept this truth to himself because of the Clark – Lana – Chloe love triangle already taking place . In season three 's " Velocity " , Pete , feeling alienated by Clark , begins hanging around a group of street racers . When Pete refuses to throw a race , his life is put in jeopardy , and he forces Clark to abuse his powers in order to help Pete win a race . This leads to a falling out between the two friends . The character was written out of the series at the end of season three , citing the trouble keeping Clark 's secret was causing him . Pete returns to Smallville in season seven 's " Hero " , after gaining superhuman abilities from kryptonite @-@ enhanced chewing gum , which allow him to stretch his body to extreme lengths . Lex learns the truth and blackmails Pete into abusing his powers for Lex 's personal gain . Clark steps in and saves Pete , and the pair mend their relationship before Pete leaves Smallville again . 
