My first actual story, (Not One Shot) and I'm curious to know where this goes. Read & I hope you enjoy. I'll be updating frequently if you guys like it. Oh & BTW... I don't own Degrassi or the characters. =)
(Clare's POV)
I could see him stealing peeks at me. I try to look away but his eyes draw me in. Snap out of it Clare, he is not worth the trouble. Some mysterious, dark, jock… Eli Goldsworthy. Sitting close to him in class is driving me insane and I definitely don't like it.
(Eli's POV)
I know she saw me looking at her. I could see her squirming in her seat trying to focus on the teacher. I try to look away but the sight of her is so beautiful… so perfect. Snap out of it Eli, she isn't worth the trouble. Some pretty, smart, angelic faced girl… Clare Edwards. Sitting close to her in class is driving me insane but I definitely like it. The bell rung and I slowly got up from my seat trying to pace myself so that she would be walking beside me. I grabbed my bag and looked up, she was gone. Disappointment filled my chest, as I walked into the halls. The football team bumping fists with me, and girls whispering my name; But Clare, she was standing alone by her locker, and soon I was beside her.
I saw her cheeks glow red as she tried to hide her face. "Eli, I have class." She mumbled.
All my confidence left my body and I tried to play it off. Rejection never felt so close. "So Clare, I was wondering if you would like to go to the dot with me, maybe afterschool?" I braced myself.
"I have homework." She started. I nodded understanding she was busy. Then she continued, "But I'll have plenty of time for that after we go to the dot." She looked up at me, her eyes sparkling.
"Cool, I'll be waiting for you at the hearse." I stated calmly despite my shaken nerves. She seemed turned off, and I figured it was because of my hearse, Morty. I smiled, "Don't worry, the hearse is just for show, it's never been used." She finally smiled back and nodded, walking off leaving her vanilla scent behind.
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(Clare's POV)
I can't believe I'm sitting here in this … hearse? With him. Football team captain and ladies man, Eli Goldsworthy. I knew I would end up in this situation if I kept looking back at him in class. Silly me. I wonder where this would lead me to? More pain after he steals my heart and tosses me aside.
"Clare?" I heard his voice whisper. I shook my thoughts aside and looked up at him.
"Yeah?"
"We're here.. at the dot." His face looked confused and curious. I blushed, he probably knows I was thinking about him.
"Well, lets go. I'm not that hungry but it beats being in this hearse." Oh god that sounded rude. He looked offended but opened my door and I stepped out.
(Eli's POV)
So, she doesn't like Morty. That's a slap to the face. We sat at the table eating in complete silence and when I occasionally made conversation, she gave short answers. This is uncomfortable, definitely not what I pictured from her. I saw her around her around friends; she was so lively and confident. In this café she seemed self conscious and hidden.
"Clare, you okay?"
"Fine, Just thinking about the loads of homework I have due tomorrow."
I took this as a sign; she didn't want to be here. She wasn't interested, she had only agreed because she didn't want to reject me. I was upset that she wasn't honest, but even more hurt. I really liked her, but I guess I wasn't her type. I dropped a few bills on the table. "Ready to go? Homework is waiting." I didn't wait for her response before I stood up and put on my jacket. She did the same and we left silently.
(Clare's POV)
We pulled up in front of my house, and my hand was already on the door handle. As the door opened, I felt his hand touch my arm.
"Clare, I'm sorry. I didn't want you to feel forced to go out with me, you didn't have to. I get the picture now… so no hard feelings?" His face looked saddened by the realization of his own words.
I nodded, "No hard feelings. Thanks for the ride and meal, it was nice of you." That was the nicest thing I had said all day and he only smiled lightly as I got out and made my way to the door. My heart slowed down when I was safe in my house and I let out a long sigh I had been holding in. It was over with, and I'm sure I had given him the message that I didn't want to be bothered. But now I'm not sure if that was a message from my heart.
(Eli's POV)
I lay awake , thinking of that epic failure of a date. She wasn't who I thought she was. She was slightly rude, stuck up and she was scared to even look at me. But.. the few times that she did look up, her eyes gave a different vibe. A sweet and charming look hidden deep in those blue eyes, the blue eyes I had fallen in love with. Thoughts faded slowly as I drifted off to sleep, remembering that my feelings did not match hers.
(Clare's POV)
Regret ate away at me. I had one shot with the school's greatest guy, and I blew it. Tears stung my eyes but I held them in. Tomorrow I had a surprise, a surprise for him… a surprise for myself. A plan that could not fail. A second chance ?
Sorry about switching point of views so much, it just seemed necessary in some parts. Any guesses about what her plan might be? Next chapter will be up soon, waiting to hear some feedback and ideas from reviews. This story will have a few twists, and few tears. =) follow me on twitter : ebony_buttafly