"Clare, would you go to the dance with me?" Eli said, looking deep into my eyes. Oh. My. Gosh. Elijah Goldsworthy is asking me to the dance? ME? Quick! Say something before he changes his mind! "I would love to, Eli" I say with a huge smile on my face. He returns the gesture.

That's right, not a smirk, a smile. A genuine smile. It made me want to go up to him and kiss him senseless, but I knew it would be too soon for that. I mean, we're not even dating…yet.

My thoughts were interrupted when I felt a hot breath blowing on my face. I look up and Eli is about 3 inches from my face. The sudden closeness between us startled me and I let out a small gasp. He couldn't help but chuckle as he said "Don't be scared, Edwards. I won't bite," he says leaning closer and whispering in my ear, "much".

He gave me goose bumps as he returned back to my face, even closer this time. He slowly leaned in and just as I was about to close the distance between our lips I heard someone screaming my name.

"Clare... Ohh Claarrreee… CLAARRREEE!"

I shot out of bed practically panting. I looked over to my open bedroom door to see my mother. "Clare, you need to get ready for school!" she says a little aggravated then walked out of the room.

It was a dream? I knew it was too good to be true. I got out of bed and started getting ready for school. I washed my face, ate breakfast, put my makeup and uniform on and brushed my hair and teeth, along with everything else I do on school mornings.

I started walking to school and was there in about 10 minutes because I live so close to the school. I walked through the doors of Degrassi and headed towards my locker. As I got closer, I saw a figure in dark clothing and combat boots standing in front of it. Eli.

I approached him and saw the smirk that seemed to be glued to that gorgeous face of his. I stared into his eyes for a moment waiting for him to move out of my way but he never did so I decided to speak up.

"Well? Move!" I said trying to push him out of the way.

"Good morning Eli, nice to see you on this lovely say. Good morning Clare, it's great to see your sun shining face this morning too." He said while holding his place in front of my locker with a smug grin on his face. I couldn't help but slightly blush, although I couldn't tell if it was from his grin, or the fact that I think he just complimented me, even if it was hidden under sarcasm.

"Good morning Elijah. Now will you please move so I can get into my locker?" I said, giving him the most innocent looking face I could think of while batting my eyelashes. He just stared at me for a moment, as if trying to gather his thoughts together.

"Uhmm, yeah. Sure thing." He said now avoiding eye contact. He stepped aside and I decided to ignore whatever was going on inside his head. I opened my locker, got my things, and shut the door and locking it. Just as I did I heard Sav on the loud speaker.

"This is the last day to buy tickets for tomorrow's dance. So you better talk to that special person A.S.A.P. before it's too late!" Sav said and continued with the rest of the morning announcements.

I wish my dream had been real. Going to the dance with Eli was all I could think about for the past couple of days. Maybe I should ask him… But what if he doesn't feel the same way? I don't want to ruin our friendship. I guess I will just have to go to the dance with Alli, that is, if she isn't busy with Drew.

I looked over at Eli who, for some reason, looked almost… nervous? That's weird…

"Hey, are you alright?" I said, putting my hand on his shoulder. Just the littlest touch sent electricity through my body. He flinched as my hand my contact with his shoulder.

"Huh? What? Oh, uhmm, yeah. I'm fine. I was just… thinking." He said now looking into my eyes. His eyes were filled with nervousness and something else… Hope? I'm curious now.

"Thinking about what exactly?" I said raising an eyebrow.

"Just the dance. And... Someone…" he said. Hmm, does Eli like somebody? Is it me? Well, even if it's not, I want him to be happy.

"And who would this somebody be? A girl perhaps?" I said, giggling a bit. He looked up from the ground he had been staring at, and into my eyes.

"How'd you know?" he said, the nervousness still in his eyes, now with a mixture of shock.

"Eli, I'm not stupid. I know you well enough to know what you were thinking of." I told him.

"Well then, uhmm, is that a yes?" he said. What does he mean by that? I looked at him, trying not to show my confusion, in case it was obvious what he was asking. As I was looking at him I noticed his cheeks were slightly pink. Eli Goldsworthy… blushing? Okay, I give up, what is he talking about?

"What do you mean?" I asked him, caving into curiosity. Now he was looking at me confused.

"I mean does that mean you will go to the dance with me?" he said, his blush growing deeper and his eyes piercing.

WHAT? I must be dreaming again. But I can't be dreaming, I already woke up this morning. This is really happening. Oh my gosh! Elijah freaking Goldsworthy just asked me to the dance! I was interrupted from my slight mental freak out by a soft voice.

"Clare?" Eli said, searching my eyes for an answer.

"Of course I will Eli!" I said with a bit too much enthusiasm in my voice. A smile appeared on his face that matched mine.

I walked closer to him, closing the space between us and gave him a tight hug, which he returned in an instant. As I pulled away from the embrace I couldn't help but notice how close we were, and just thinking about it gave me chills.

Right when I pulled away I heard a shrill voice call my name.

"CLAARRREEE!" Alli said running towards me and grabbing me into a painful bear hug.

"Alli… Can't… Breath…" I coughed out.

"Oh, sorry Clare. But guess what! I was too busy thinking about the dance tomarrow that I forgot to get a dress, so we need to go to the mall right after school! Okay? Okay!" she said. She then noticed Eli awkwardly standing to the right of her and said "I'm sorry was I interrupting something?" she said and looked then winked.

"I'll explain later, but we need to get to class." I told Alli.

"Okay! Let me just go grab my things from my locker. I will meet you in Ms. Oh's room!" she said running off.

"I should get going too" Eli said, stepping a little closer.

"Okay, I'll see you in English?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"Wouldn't miss it" he said and winked at me. My heart fluttered.

I said "And Eli," right as he was about to turn to walk away and I grabbed his forearm. He turned back to facing me. I got closer to him, went on my tippy-toes, and kissed him on the cheek. I stepped back and started to blush. Where did that come from?

"Thank you" I said, smiling, noticing he was blushing as well.

We both smiled then went our separate ways. I can't wait for tomorrow.