"Alright class get with your partners and start revising your papers." Says Ms. Dawes.
After a few minutes the door opens, but Eli is too busy reading Clare's paper that he doesn't even notice. It's not until Ms. Dawes starts talking that he notices the girl at the front of the class.
"Attention class, we have a new student joining us today. Her Name is Delilah and I want you to make her feel welcome. If you would like to take a seat in the empty desk in the fourth row Delilah."
Ever since he noticed the girl, he couldn't help but stare at her. She has long black hair that's layered and has short bangs. She wares a black leather jacket, plain black shirt, short black skirt, fishnet stalkings, and long boots. She takes her seat, which just so happens to be the seat right next to Eli. Eli continues to stare, but the girl doesn't notice as she begins to talk to the girl sitting on the opposite side of her.
"Eli, Eli, Eli!" Clare tries to get his attention.
"I'm sorry, what?"
"I was going to give you back your paper and explain my comments, but it seems like you're too interested in the new girl." She says bitterly.
"I'm sorry, it's just that…"
"You know what? Save it Eli I don't want to hear it right now." And she ignores him for the rest of the period. Eli tries to concentrate on Clare's paper, but keeps getting distracted by the girl. The bell rings and Clare rushes out of the room, Eli doesn't try to run after her. Eli watches as the girl packs up her things and leaves the room. He quickly gets up to follow her when Adam stops him.
"So maybe we should go to The Dot for lunch, Clare seems pretty upset and you should probably give her some time to cool down. Besides I'm sure you're going to need a good excuse for drooling all over the new girl. And Clare will probably tell Ali and you know how she gets, so you might want to steer clear of them for a while. "
"Umm yeah, sounds good. Look I'll catch up with you in a minute." Eli says distractedly.
"Dude please don't tell me you are going to go after the new girl."
"I'm sorry, but it's important. I'll be there soon."
Adam sighs heavily "It better be. Or else Clare is going to be pissed and I really don't want to have to deal with you two fighting."
Eli then runs off to where the new girl disappeared to, he rounds the corner to find her just closing a locker and walking off.
"Hey, wait!" He calls to her. She stops and he catches up to her.
"Oh, if it isn't the boy who couldn't keep his eyes off me in English class." She says jokingly.
"Um yeah. Sorry about that… It's just that you… Well you look just like.. Well like…"
"Julia?"
"Yeah, but how is that possible?"
"We all have secrets… Eli." she says and winks. The she turns and starts walking again.
"Wait."
"Look I've got class, but maybe I'll see you around." And she walks off leaving Eli to watch her feeling more confused than ever.