Clare wrapped her arms around her boyfriend's neck and pulled him closer to her.
"So, we're going to the Dot later?" she asked with a slight smile.
"Of course, I wouldn't miss what little time I get with you" he said with a slightly sarcastic tone.
"Come on, you know the craziness that's going on at home. I'm in the middle of packing and I have to study" she dropping her arms.
"Yeah, I know. I just miss my girl" he said bringing her arms back around his neck and leaning in to kiss her.
"All right, I got to go. I'll see you later" Clare pushing him away and giving him a smile.
He smacked her on the butt as she walked off to class. He just watched her walk away before deciding he didn't feel like going to class and left the school.
Later that day, Eli, Adam, and Sav were at the Dot looking online for tickets for their favorite band, Dead Hand. They also talked about throwing a party to celebrate the end of final exams.
"I can't believe your dad is actually going to let you go to the concert" Adam said scrolling the prices.
"Why not? I deserve it. I get good grades and I'm student body president. If anyone needs a night of fun, it's me" Sav said defensively. Adam put his hands up in mock surrender.
"Yeah, I think we all need a night where we don't have to think about anything and can just relax" Eli said taking a drink of his soda.
"Oh, is somebody missing little miss Clare?" Adam said in a mocking tone causing Eli to glare at him. Adam looked away.
"Oh yes, I forgot we aren't supposed to mention Clare's name anywhere near Mr. Sensitive" Sav said laughing afterwards. Eli looked between the two guys and stood up.
"Fuck you guys. I'm going to take a leak" Eli said completely annoyed before walking to the bathroom. Adam and Sav continued to laugh when they heard the bell ring signaling that someone had come in. They turned to see who it was and immediately stopped laughing when they saw the pair.
"This probably won't be good" Adam said looking at the pair and back to Sav.
"Oh really, thanks for stating the obvious" Sav said sarcastically looking at Adam. Just then Eli came back to the table and noticed the two guys avoiding looking at him.
"What's up" he said waving his hand in their faces. Adam looked up at him then looked toward the couple who just came in.
Eli turned around to see what Adam was looking at and saw the couple. He clenched his fist unconsciously and felt a wave of jealousy wash over him. He wanted to walk over to the guy and punch him in the face but he knew he couldn't. It wouldn't get him Clare back, if anything it would just push her away. He took a deep breath and looked at Sav and Adam.
"I'm fine. I'm over it" Eli said trying to sound convincing but it wasn't working.
"Yeah, that's pretty obvious" Adam said glancing at Eli's fists. Eli looked down at his hands and opened them. Just as he was doing this, he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to see who was touching him. He looked in to her blue eyes and was immediately speechless.
"Hi Eli" Clare said softly. Eli didn't feel like making small talk especially with Clare. He cleared his throat when he realized he was staring at her and still hadn't answered her.
"Hey" he said turning his attention to the guy standing at the counter getting their drinks.
"So, you're still with him" he said not really asking a question but more of making a statement.
She looked at the guy then back at Eli and nodded. Eli could feel his fist clenching again and decided to try and change the subject.
"We need to make some time to work on Dawes' assignment" Eli said abruptly.
Clare looked at him quizzically and before she could respond she felt a hand wrap around her waist causing her to blush due to the uncomfortable situation. Eli stared at the guy with his hands on Clare and let out a barely audible growl.
"Hey Eli" the guy said with a cocky smirk on his face. He knew Eli couldn't stand the sight of him touching Clare and found it amusing getting under Eli's skin.
"Fitz" Eli said through clenched teeth. Adam and Sav looked at each other then at the trio in front of them. This definitely wasn't going to be good.
Clare removed Fitz's hand and cleared her throat. Fitz continued to smirk at Eli before moving his hand to Clare's butt.
"Fitz!" Clare yelled in shock.
Fitz chuckled and said "sorry babe. You know sometimes I just can't keep my hands off of you."
Eli glared at Fitz and growled slightly louder this time earning looks from Adam and Sav.
Clare noticed the tension building and decided it would be best if she and Fitz left.
"Um maybe, we should just talk later" Clare said moving away from Fitz and heading to the door.
"Yeah, good idea" Eli said still looking at Fitz.
"Yeah, see you later Eli" Fitz said smiling before following Clare. Adam and Sav looked at Eli waiting for his reaction.
"FUCK!" Eli yelled before slamming his fist on the table. The other people at the Dot turned and looked at him but he didn't notice or care. He looked at his friends and grabbed his bag and left.
There was a brief awkward silence before Adam said "that actually went better than I thought it would." Sav looked at him then smiled before lightly pushing him.