"Now, I need you to get out a piece of paper and start writing about your partner that I assigned to you for the school year. Write about what they mean to you as a person and what you feel about them. It's due tomorrow and your partner doesn't have to revise it. Good luck." Mrs. Dawes took one last look at us, sat down in her desk and started reading her book.

Eli quickly turned around and looked at me, smirking as always.

"So partner, I guess we're writing about each other."

"Yep, but don't act so smug about it. We'll write what we'll write and that's it, okay?" I said, smiling. I could tell he was going to enjoy this assignment. I got out my paper and started writing. I could feel Eli's eyes on me. I looked up and gave him a 'can-you-please-turn-around-and-do-your-work' look. He winked and turned around, leaving me red as a tomato. The things he does. I continued writing. I just wrote what I really think of him. I hope he doesn't read or even try to read this…

'He is…special, at least to me he is. He helped me with my parent's fighting, my writing, my confidence, everything. I truly don't know what I'd do without him. I guess I should thank you for pairing us up together. To be honest, I thought he was very annoying at first, but later on, I started to really like him. He understands me when even I don't. I like him. That's all I can say. I like him a lot and I know that all we're going to be are English partners because he doesn't feel the same way. He is special, definitely, at least to me he is.'

I decided to stop there. I liked what I wrote, but I was too tired to write more. With all my parent's fighting going on at my house, it was a miracle to just get four hours of sleep, but I do have to agree that Eli's headphones have come in handy many times. Thank you, Eli.

I laid my head down on my desk and closed my eyes. Then I heard Eli turn around again. My paper was still on my desk and without even knowing, Eli took the paper and started reading it. I opened my eyes, got up and started reaching over to grab it, but Eli kept pushing my arms away from him. Suddenly, a strange smirk started forming on his lips.

What could that mean?

The bell rang and Eli ran out with it still in his hands. I got up and ran, catching up to him before he got outside.

"Eli, give me back my paper!"

"Hmm, nah. This paper is really interesting. I'll have to get back to you on it." He turned around and ran to his car, got inside and locked the door.

"No, Eli! Open this door now." He turned the engine on and loud screamo music started coming out from the speakers. He made gestures signaling he didn't hear me and waved goodbye.

The hearse stared pulling out of the parking lot, leaving me there, shocked at what just happened.

What would he do tomorrow? Why did he look so amused when he read it? What will he do with my paper?

Ugh! Great. Now he knows everything, everything I feel about him being there, comforting me, and what I feel about us being just partners. Wonderful. God please help me tomorrow. I need all the luck I can get.

Second chapter coming soon. Most likely (and when I say that I mean definately) tomorrow. Please review! I love to know what you guys think about it. Thanks!

-Nicolle 3