Clare's POV

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock to see it was 5:30. I got up and put on my house coat and slippers. I walked down the stairs still trying to wake up and made my way to the kitchen. I turned the coffee maker on and then went back upstairs to get ready for the day. Today was the first day of school. I was a junior this year. I threw on a floral top with a blue cardigan. I slipped into a jean skirt and a pair of ballet flats. I sat in front of the mirror and started to apply my makeup and fix my hair.

By time I had put on my bracelets and cross necklace, it was 6:05. Shit I was 5 minutes late. I ran downstairs hoping he would still be asleep and I would have time to fix his coffee and breakfast, but as I made it to the last step I saw him. There he stood with his arms folded over his chest and a look of great disappointment. He motioned for me to come towards him with his finger. Slowly with my head down I walked towards him, praying that he would not be too mad.

Eli's POV

I woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs. I hurried downstairs without even putting on a shirt and sat at the table.

"Well good morning Eli. Are you hungry?" my mother asked. She put a plate in front of me and I immediately attacked the bacon.

"Slow down there boy you're going to choke, and that wouldn't be a very good way to start you're senior year."

I looked up and smiled. Yes I am a senior this year and couldn't be any happier. I am so ready to get out of that school. I thanked Cece for the breakfast and ran upstairs. I looked through my closet and grabbed an Of Mice & Men shirt, a pair of Black skinny jeans and my converses. Once I was all dressed I put on my necklace and a black leather bracelet with studs. I was about to walk out the door when I looked at my hand and realized I forgot my ring. I went to my desk and kissed it before putting it on. I can't go anywhere without this ring.

I grabbed my bag and the keys to Morty, my hearse, and headed to school. When I parked Morty I was immediately ambushed my friends. I didn't even have a chance to get the door open.

"Dudes you got to move so I can get out!" I screamed through the door. They all moved to the side and I stepped out.

"Dude how was your summer in England?" Dallas asked as we started walking towards the school.

"It was alright. It was nice to spend the summer with my grandparents but I'm glad to be back home."

We walked into the school and went to my locker I opened it and started to put my bag away when she showed up.

"Well well well if it isn't Saint Clare. How was your summer?" she looked up annoyed but more upset. She turned her attention back to her locker and quickly shut it before walking away.

"What? No welcome back present?" I shouted after her. She turned quickly and gave me the finger before vanishing to first period.

"I'm going to go make sure she's ok" Jake said before running off after her. Jake was my friend but he was also Clare's best friend.

I've known Clare for a very long time. We actually use to be best friends. We live on the same street and use to go to summer camp together. Even though I'm a year older then she is we hung out all the time. Her mom use to give me rides to school and Cece would pick us up after school and we would go back to my place to play. We were practically inseparable until 6th grade. That was when Jake moved to the neighborhood. He lived right next to Clare. Soon they started becoming friends and she would hang out with him more than me. She replaced me with him. I was so hurt and upset because I thought I was her best friends. So I decided I was going to hurt her like she hurt me and I started bullying her. I know it's not fair or right but she really hurt me. Jake moved to a different town the end of 8th grade. He's still in the area but not in the same town as Clare and I. I bullied her even more after Jake moved because she didn't have a best friend anymore even though Jake was only 20 minutes away. Now she knows how I felt. She hates me now and I don't feel too fond of her either.

Jake and I became good friends though because we were in the same grade and had plenty of classes together. He's a really cool guy and it's not like he was trying to replace me. Clare decided she liked him more than me and that's not his fault.

The Intercom speakers came on and Mr. Simpson announced for everyone to make their way to the auditorium for an assembly. They always have an assembly the first day of school. We all walked into the auditorium and took out seats in the back row. A few minutes later I saw Jake walk in with Clare who looked like she had been crying. I tried to shake the feeling of guilt but it was hard when she sat 3 seats away from me. Of course I knew she would sit with Jake and Jake sat with us. I tried to put all my attention on the stage but I kept hearing a voice in my head that said apologized. It took me a few moments but I leaned towards her and Jake and taped Jakes shoulder. I told him to get Clare for me. Him being protective over her and knowing how I am didn't want to but Clare looked over and gave me a death look.

"Clare I just wanted to ap" I was cut off by Principal Simpson on the microphone. I just waved her off and sat back down. What was I thinking? That was a sign that I shouldn't apologize to her.

After listening to Simpson go on for about an hour on new school rules and policies it was like a regular school day. When lunch time came around I realized I left my lunch in Morty so ran outside quickly to grab it. As I was walking back to the stairs I saw Clare sitting under a tree reading a book. I smirked thinking to myself she has no friends, well besides Jake but he doesn't have lunch this period. I walked towards her slowly until she looked up but after seeing it was me turned her attention back to her book.

"What do you want Eli?" she asked not looking up. I smiled and began to chuckle. This caused her to look at me confused.

"What's so damn funny?" she asked standing up and getting quite pissed.

"Nothing I just find it amusing that you're out here all by yourself without any friends."

Yes that was a bit harsh but do I care? Not all.

"go to hell" she spat coldly before storming off.

Clare's POV

That guy just doesn't know when to stop! He obviously could tell this morning that I wasn't in the mood but he just won't stop. After getting up I walked to the girl's room. I made sure it was empty before lifting my shirt to expose my stomach a little. I could already see bruised starting to form from this morning. I quickly pulled my shirt down and left the bathroom before anyone could come in. the bell rang and signaled lunch was over. I grabbed my books and headed over to science.

It was finally last period and it was my favorite class of the day. Grade 12 English. I was put in advanced English because I needed to be challenged more. I took my seat and within minutes the bell rang. Mrs. Dawes, the teacher started going over some basic rules for the classroom when the door opened. I turned to see Eli standing there with a smirk.

"Ah Mr. Goldsworthy glad you finally decided to show up."

"Yea sorry had a problem with my locker" he smirked as she rolled her eyes.

"Yea like I haven't heard that one before. Find an empty seat please. Oh and this goes for all of you, please be on time or at least have an original excuse like being attacked by monkeys." The class laughed but I didn't. There was only one empty seat left in the whole classroom and it was right behind me. as the class began to quiet down I heard the squeaking of the desk behind me. all of a sudden I felt hit breath on my neck and heard him whisper,

"Hey there Edwards" I could feel him grinning behind me.

I sat up in my seat and tried to ignore him. as Mrs. Dawes continued talking Eli kept kicking my chair. I tried ignoring it but he was shaking the whole desk. I turned around and sure enough he was smirking.

"DO you want to not kick my chair?" I asked coldly

"Actually it's kind of fun." He started doing it harder.

"Come on Eli knock it off!" I was getting pissed

"Knock what off?" he asked grinning

"Ugh why do you love to annoy me?" he was about to answer when Mrs. Dawes stood beside us.

"Eli and Clare since you two love talking together so much I'm assigning you English partners for the year."

I immediately turned shook my head "No no no no no Mrs. Dawes I can't work with him"

"Yea and I can't work with her she's so bossy and rude" Eli stated.

"I am not now shut up!"

"Enough!" Mrs. Dawes shouted.

"You two are English partners for the year and that's finale and if I hear another word out of either of your mouths you're going to the principal's office."

I gave Eli a death glare which he returned before turning back around in my seat. This is going to be a long year.