OURFIRST DANCE
Clare's POV-
It was homecoming weekend. I didn't get asked to the dance, and I didn't really want to come. Jenna and Alli insisted I attend, though. Alli came to help me get ready. I never thought highly of myself. I usually dressed very plain; fashion just wasn't my thing. Today I tried to put in a little more effort.
"You look gorgeous, Clare" Alli told me.
"Are you sure?" I asked, conscious.
"Of course."
"God what am I gonna do?" I asked not directing it to her.
"What are you talking about?"
"You're going with Dave," I said looking at Alli, "I'll be all alone
"Why don't you dance with that Eli guy you always talk about." Alli said bluntly.
Eli. The boy with the emerald eyes, black hair and lopsided smirk. Ever since we became English partners, I wanted to be with.
"We're not 'official' yet." That was the problem
"Eli likes you. I can tell. Besides, it's just a dance."
"So you think if I ask he'll dance with me?"
"Eli will definitely dance with you."
The doorbell rang an Alli shrieked.
"You are way too excited," I slightly laughed.
"Yes, I am," she admitted, "ITS OPEN!" Alli yelled towards the door, giving Dave permission to come in.
She stood at the top of the stairs, slowly walking down.
"You look beautiful Alli," Dave greeted, "You too Clare."
"Thanks."
"Let's get a move on, I want easy parking!" Dave stated.
We all walked to the car. I felt so awkward just sitting in the back, by myself. We pulled up to Degrassi. I saw lots of girls with their hair dazzled up in pretty dresses with their guys next to them.
"Maybe I should go...-"
"No, Clare you can't just leave now, we just got here."
'Fine, I'll stay."
We met up with Jenna and Jake and made our way to the dance.
As everyone began dancing, I stood on the side, watching. I felt so out of my element.
"Come dance with us," Jenna said, pulling me to the dance floor.
I tried dancing. I stayed for a bit, but then slowly moved back to the side. In the midst of all there fun, Alli and Jenna noticed me moping on the side lines.
"Girl, you can't just sit here all night. Go out there and dance with someone!" Alli commanded.
"I don't have anyone to dance with."
"GO ASK Eli!" Alli and Jenna yelled in unison.
I looked across the gym to see Eli, hands on his pockets, standing there awkwardly. He didn't seem like the dance type. He looked up, hearing his name. He gave me a smirk. I knew they were right. The dance was coming to a close. There would only be one song after the current.. As the current up-beat song came to an end, an announcer came on the loud speaker.
"This is the last dance so grab that special person and make your way to the dance floor."
I watched as Dave and Alli got together along with Jenna and Jake. Eli wasn't dancing with anyone. He was moving closer to me. I looked down thinking about whether I should ask him or not. I was going to do it. I got up and there he was, holding his hand out.
"May I have this dance?"
"I-I-um, uh sure" I replied stupidly. I put my hand in his and he led me to the dance floor. He put a hand on my waist and I put my arms around his neck.
"You know I really like you." Eli told me. I swear, I almost peed my pants in excitement. I put a hand in his hair. I saw Alli give me a thumbs up out of the corner of my eye and mouth 'finally.'
"I like you, too" I said smiling and looking down.
I've wanted to dance with you all night." he admitted.
"Me too."
"Well, I guess this is our first dance then."
"Yup." We moved back and forth until the song ended. I smiled at him.
"Do you have a ride home?" he asked like a gentleman.
"Yea, I do. I guess I'll see you on Monday.
"I guess you will."
"Good-bye, Eli."
"Good-bye, Clare."
Even now, I still remember, our first dance.