"I know I'm not exactly an expert on relationships Al , considering I've only really ever had one , and it didn't end well at all ... but something's wrong . " I stated . The park bench was cold underneath me . I shouldn't have worn my skirt today .
"Well I'm not an expert either !" Alli exclaimed with a giggle . "But I think you should try talking to him . Eli may be mysterious and a little stand-offish . But I doubt he's trying to mess with you . Maybe he's just nervous ."
"Maybe I'm just over reacting . Maybe he's just been busy and couldn't text all weekend . Ugh ! See the way I'm turning into one of those girls ? See what he does to me ?" I sighed . "It was just a kiss . It probably meant nothing to him . People kiss all the time . It doesn't always mean a relationship is going to happen between them ... right ?"
"Well... I guess ." Alli said uncertainly . I could see the pity in her eyes . If there was one thing I hated more then boys who send mixed signals , it's when people pity me . I stood up and forced a smile .
"Its almost 8 . We should get to school ." I said . Rolling my eyes , I remembered I had Honors English first period . Wonderful . I thought to myself . Not only would I be forced to sit next to him for an hour , but I forgot to do the homework . Miss Dawes will be shocked . "Maybe I can convince Eli to skip with me again . Then I could do the work and get a chance to talk to him ." I mumbled to myself as I walked across the school parking lot with Alli by my side .
I heard a familiar chuckle and looked up to see Eli sitting with Adam at one of the picnic tables . Even in those god awful acid washed jeans he was so fond of , he looked like a god .
I slowed my pace a little . I needed a couple seconds to think of what to say to him . Alli turned around when she noticed I had stopped for a couple seconds . "Aren't you coming ? You just seemed like you were eager to get to school..." She said , searching my face as if it would give her a clue to what was wrong .
"Uh , yeah . I think I left my science book on the bench . I'm just going to run back and get it . I'll see you at lunch ?"
"Sure thing ." She said as she turned and walked to the front doors of the school .
I started towards the picnic table where he sat . Adam saw me and waved . "Hey Clare ! Wanna see my new comic ? I just got it this weekend !"
"Of course!" I replied with a chuckle . I snuck a glance at Eli . He was looking down at his phone .
So it wasn't broken...
"I never got to finish my essay this weekend for Miss Dawes' class . Want to leave for first period and help me work on it ?" I said with a hopeful smile .
"Not today." He mumbled as he gathered his books and walked up the front steps . My face dropped . Something was wrong .
"Well then ... Any idea what his problem is ?" I sneered turning back towards Adam , who's eyes were glued to his comic .
"No clue . " I sighed . Well , I might as well go to class . No point in skipping if he wasn't .