Clare's POV

Adam and I were walking down the hall to lunch, talking about none other than the famous Eli Goldsworthy.

He was a great friend to Adam, especially when his secret came out about Gracie. To me, he's a…friend. Just a friend. Hmm, here comes the man of the hour.

"Hey Adam!" He stopped and catched his breath. I could tell he's been running.

Does he even notice I'm here?

"Dude, what's up?"

"I just got the new issue of our comic." He grabbed the book from his backpack and continued talking to Adam.

I knew our conversation was over. Thank god. My cheeks were already turning red just from talking about him.

I stopped at my locker to grab the new book I'm reading for English, but stopped when I felt a pair of hands on my shoulders.

"Finally you talk to me, Eli." I turned around and saw Alli, a happy, but confused look on her face.

"Wow. Someone's eager to talk to some English partner! And sorry, but I'm not him"

"Sorry, Alli. I was just…"

"You were just in love and know that we realized that for the millionth time, can we talk about something more important for a sec?" I nodded my head.

I wanted to tell her that I was not in love with Eli, at least not that I knew of. Heck, I've only known him for what, two weeks!

And I bet he doesn't feel the same way. Just look at how he ignored me a few minutes ago! But I do have to admit that he does have his sweet moments, and sometimes acts like we're more than just friends…

"Clare! Well, can you help me?" Alli asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"I'm sorry, Alli. Can you repeat that one more time?" She groaned.

"Clare, stop thinking about Eli! I said that Drew and I are drifting apart. He got a tutor for our History class and I'm angry because one, he didn't tell me he needed help and two, he chose this-this, ugh! I can't even describe her!"

"She's that bad?"

"Yes, and I need you to find out what he feels for that thing during lunch." I thought for a moment, doubtful if it was going to work.

"Aww, please Clare Bear, please! I really like Drew. I need to find out if he feels the same way." I sighed, defeated.

"Fine, but Drew and I barely talk. I don't know if he would tell me something so personal like that." Alli grabbed my shoulders again, shut my locker, and started pushing me towards the cafeteria.

"Of course he will. You're one of his step-brothers' friends! Don't worry, he'll trust you."

We entered the cafeteria and kept waling in the direction towards Drew, but once I got there, Alli was nowhere in sight.

Great. I'll go ask then.

Eli's POV

I've never seen Adam so focused on a comic book before. It's kinda funny watching him read…hmm, there's somebody missing, somebody with deep blue eyes and ginger red hair.

"Hey, Adam, where's Clare?"

"Oh, she was right next to us when we were in the hall Maybe she went to get a snack or drink, or something." Adam stood up from his seat and so did I. We started looking around for my Blue Eyes, wait, did I just say my? I called Clare mine's.

But we're just friends. Nothing more.

"Hey, I found her!" I looked at the direction he was pointing and there none other was my…friend, but who is she talking to? "She's talking to Drew." Well, that answers my question.

"I'm going to go see what they're talking about." I took a step, but Adam grabbed my arm, pulling me back.

"Dude, why do you need to know?" He sounded confused. I barely knew myself, but I just, just need to need to know what's going on with her, and most importantly, why she's talking to Drew.

"I just need to know, period."

He shrugged and let me go. I started walking over there, confident that it's nothing, but there's something else I feel…jealousy maybe?

Hey guys! So this is my new multi-chapter story. Took me a while to write. Lets just say laptops and milkshakes don't mix! Delicious though!

Next chapter already written up and will be up tomorrow! Til then, lots of love!

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