Author's Note: I've always liked the thought of Wesley and Clare together. They are so cute and nerdy and although I like Eli and Clare, I just think that she deserves more of a innocent little boy that will put less pressure on her. This is just my thought though. Anyways, thanks for clicking on this story, I hope you like it :)

The Dance- Chapter 1

Clare's POV

I sat in the computer room, studying for my history test that wasn't until next week. I figured why not? I mean I was about 15 minutes early because my mom had to go to work and besides AP World History required as much studying as possible. Well, at least for me. I was shocked to see Alli here too. She was usually early because she had to change into a 'better' outfit, but even this was early even for her.

"Hey Alli what are you doing here?" I asked as I set my bag down and turned on the computer. When it came on I immediately started searching for a website that could help me with my history test.

"I have a late minute project to do so I figured I'd finish it here," she shrugged as she turned on the computer next to me. I rolled my eyes. That was Alli for you. She was practically a genius but procrastination was like her kryptonite.

She started typing up something as she talked to me, "So did you hear about the dance coming up? Eek! I'm so excited I can hardly breathe! I've been dying to go to a dance since I don't know like, the first day of school."

I couldn't help but laugh, "Yeah I heard about it..." Of course I wouldn't be going though. K.C had broken up with me for pretty, barbie girl, Jenna, and it was just too hard right now. I still missed him but I knew I had to move on. Of course that's easier said then done though.

"You should ask someone now that you're boyfriend free," she said in a sing-song voice.

She noticed that it was a touchy subject and her expression changed. Her face scrunched up a little and she looked at me apologetically, but then sighed, "Clare...you've been crying for like two months now. I hate seeing you all sad. I want my nerdy, fun-loving friend now. I'm sorry I brought him up but you need to get back out there and find someone that's worth your time. And K.C is not worth your time. If he wants to go out with skank-face Jenna then that just proves it. I always knew the girl was a sneak. You can do so much better."

This was too much. Maybe there was some truth to what she was saying, but either way I really didn't want to believe any of it. I forced my eyes onto the screen, "Maybe I should just stay home...I really don't like dances anyway."

"No can do Clare bear!" she teased, "I'm going with Johnny and I told him it would be a double date so that he would be less freaked. So you see? You just have to find someone to go with. Wouldn't want you to be the third wheel," she smirked as she continued typing.

I couldn't believe it. NO! Just NO! How could she do that to me? Without even confronting me about it? Ugh, that was Alli for you too. She had a way of bringing people into situations that they NEVER asked to be brought into.

"Alli! Why would you tell him that?"

"Because you needed to get out and I needed to feel comfortable," she answered bluntly.

I sighed, biting my bottom lip in the process.

"Please! Please! Please!" Alli begged with those little puppy eyes that always made me give in somehow. Darn it!

I sighed, "Fine...I'll try to find someone to go with but if I don't, I'm staying home."

Her grin was wide, "Fair enough!" She printed out her paper as she swayed over to the machine, "Ah! With just three minutes to spare." She sighed happily as she walked out of the room. Well at least SOMEONE was happy.

I logged off of the computer and followed her to the bathroom where she started putting on some makeup. She pulled out an entire set of eye-shadows, eyeliners, and mascaras. If I didn't know Alli any better, I would have thought she was crazy.

"Remember Clare, there's tons of guys that would love to go out with you. Just show a little cleavage," she winked and I laughed at her as I fixed my glasses and nodded just for her satisfaction.

The bell rang.

It was finally time for school and we headed over to our locker just in time.

...

Each class seemed to drone on and on for me. I already knew half of the stuff that they were teaching from elementary, and the stuff that I didn't learn from elementary I had already read in the book. I tended to read ahead which was stupid of me. I knew that I would be bored in every class if I did that, but that didn't seem to stop me. When the bell rang I was the first one to get up. I had already copied down what the homework was and I was ready to head out to lunch. But first, I needed to write. I decided to go to my locker and get my notebook. It was a special notebook where I wrote terrible songs about heartbreak, and little stories surrounding my bad breakup with K.C. I would never let anyone see it. They'd think I'm pathetic. I saw Alli and told her to that I'd be in the cafeteria in five minutes. I kept walking as I drowned myself in my thoughts. Everything seemed to be surrounding K.C and I didn't like it all. I need to move on. I just wished that...

Bump!

I quickly pulled out of my thoughts when I collided into someones body, and they fell to the floor. I looked down and gasped, covering my hands over my mouth, "Oh gosh Wesley! I'm so sorry!" I helped him up and dusted himself off.

"No problem. I should really watch where I'm going," he said.

I smiled. Wesley always seemed to put the blame on himself, "No really it's my fault. I wasn't paying attention. Sorry about that, somethings off with me today."

"It's ok really," he reassured me and I smiled.

"Um...Clare? May I ask you something?"

The change in his voice forced me to swallow hard, "Uh yeah...yeah what is it?"

"...I was just wondering if maybe you'd...I don't know maybe if you're up for it," his face started to turn red and I raised an eyebrow in confusion, "Would you like to go t-to the dance with me? I mean only if you want. I'm sure there's other people that-"

"Actually...no ones asked me and I really need someone to go with so I'm not the third wheel with Alli and Johnny so uh...yeah. Sure Wesley, I'll go to the dance with you," I said, surprising myself and apparently Wesley too.

"REALLY!"

I giggled and he cleared his throat, trying so hard to deep his voice, "I mean...wow, that sounds great. I'll pick you up." He tried to look as he leaned against the locker, but instead his hand met more air, and he fell again.

I giggled some more, "You're so funny Wesley. I'll see you later alright?"

He nodded.

Wesley's POV

As Clare walked away from me I couldn't believe what was happening? Had Clare Edwards really just said yes to a date with me? There's just no way! The angels in heaven must have granted my wish because I was nowhere near Clare's league. Clare deserved nothing but the best, and I wish that I was the best but I promised myself that if she said yes I would do everything to make it worth her while.

Alli's POV

From across the room I could see Johnny sitting there and talking to his friends. He was so cute! I just wish that our relationship didn't have to be this way. I wish he was more affectionate in front of people. How were other girls supposed to know that he was off the market? Oh right, they didn't. Because we weren't together, we were simply friends with BENEFITS. I wasn't even sure what the benefits were because it'd been so long since we hung out one on one. But I just knew the dance would change everything.

Interrupting my thoughts I saw Clare coming towards me and I smiled. I passed her some lunch that I didn't want from the cafeteria and she gratefully accepted it.

"So Clare, about the whole date thing. I was thinking that I could find-"

"No need Alli. I actually found a date," she stated as she bit into the cafeteria food. Honestly, I didn't know what the thing was, but Clare was eating like it was a gourmet meal. She seemed extra happy.

I raised an eyebrow at her in curiosity, edging for her to continue.

"Well I was just going to get something out of my locker when I bumped into Wesley and-"

"Wait? Wesley asked you out!" I gasped and Clare nodded.

Oh my gosh she was going to the dance with Wesley? But he was such a dork! Ew!

"But he's so dorky and-"

"Yeah but...you wanted me to bring a date and now I have one. You really can't complain," she told her.

I shrugged. She did have a point.

"Yeah I guess you're right. Plus you're a dork yourself," I joked and she smacked my arm playfully.

"I guess everything's set then," I told her.

"Yup, now you can have all the fun in the world with Johnny," she teased.

I knew she didn't personally like Johnny, but I smiled because at least she was trying.

"Clare...do you like Wesley though?" I asked when I noticed the small blush on her face. Had that been there before?

"He's a sweet guy but that's just weird."

"That's not a straight answer," I taunted.

She was suddenly defensive, "No! I barely even know him ok?"

I sighed, "Alright." Not that I didn't like Wesley but it just seemed so...odd.

I remember writing this story a while ago and I just decided that I was going to revise it a little bit. I mostly wanted to fix the grammar in the dialogue, but for those of you who are just know reading this. I hope you enjoyed.