Authors Note: Well, I havn't gotten any reviews yet, but my story has only been up for like, two hours, but I'd rather not work on my summer work, so I'll write another chapter instead. And besides, I would love reviews, but this is a fun way to spend time, so it doesn't really matter to me :D, keep reading please, and I hope you like it.
Chapter 1
Eli's POV.
There was three minutes left until English with Clare. Its kinda pathetic, that I, Eli Goldsworthy, a "freak" and "outcast" can't wait to see a girl who has only just begun to be my friend. At my old school, I had no friends. That's right, zero. Hard to believe? Not really. But now that I had a friend, I was really excited. And it helped that she was really pretty and that I may like her as more than a frie…WAIT, what am I thinking?
Elijah Goldsworthy doesn't fall for girls.
I can't let myself.
But she's just so….adorable. and smart. And what am I saying? I've never cared for ANYONE in my life. Not even my family. But now, I come to Degrassi, with everything planned out. Come to school…occasionally. Learn some crap, go home, listen to music, not talk to anyone. After I ran over her glasses though, I was so…hm, intrigued, I guess.
She wasn't a cheerleader, and she was sort of a nerd. But not in a weird way, like that kid… Webber? Wesfield? Oh yeah, Wesley. He was friends with Clare, kind of. But she was a cute nerd. RIIIIING! Yes. Finally. ENGLISH! Well first, maybe I'll meet Clare at her locker. And if I have the guts, ask her to do something after school…
Clare's POV
As I walked to my locker to get my English things, I was thinking about Eli. I was in such deep thought that I didn't even realize that he was waiting at my locker, until I was about a foot in front of him.
"WOAH, Eli! I'm sorry! I didn't see you!", I managed to get out.
"It's okay Clare, it's obvious that you were thinking about me." There's that smirk again.
"Oh yes Eli. You know how I just can't get you off of my mind."
"I'm glad you've finally admitted it, Clare."
Eli's POV
I knew we were both joking, but I wish she wasn't. I really wanted to be on her mind 24/7, seeing as she was all I ever thought about. The big grin she gave me made me hope that maybe, just maybe, she may like me more than a friend. Even if it was just a tiny bit, I would be the happiest person alive. It may even make me happy enough to buy a shirt that wasn't a dark color.
HAHAHA, I can't believe I considered that. THAT would never happen. The idea was so funny that I accidentally chuckled out loud.
"What's so funny Elijah?" I could tell she thought that I was laughing at her.
"Nothing…just imagining…things". I smirked so she thought I was thinking something bad.
"Eli! Jeez. What's wrong with you?"
"Oh Clare. I wasn't planning anything, I just imagined myself wearing a blue, or maybe green shirt. Now that would be funny, eh?"
"You liar. You've got something planned. The Eli that I know would never even consider that!"
I was kind of glad that she didn't believe me, because it's so much funnier to annoy her. And really, it is unrealistic for me to wear something other than black, gray, or maybe dark purple.
Clare's POV
What could this kid be planning this time? Unless he was serious about what he said…? Yeah, that would never happen. Oh god. Here comes Alli. Should I try to talk to her?
Alli's POV
Clare would be at her locker, flirting with Eli. When she saw me, her face fell. That made me sad too, and then I realized I needed to get something from my locker and had no time for this.
"Hey goth boy. Could you pause the flirting for a sec so I can get to my locker?"
"Sorry Alli." Replied Eli.
"You know Alli, Eli's not goth. He just doesn't like bright colors. And that's none of your business, so go make out with Drew or something." I was so surprised by Clare's sassiness. I didn't respond, I just walked away.
Eli's POV
"Aw Clare, look at you, defending me. Does that mean you care?" I added a smirk.
"Uh. I- I- well- uh, you're my friend. So…" She blushed.
I could tell she was nervous, hopefully that was due to her liking me. I wish. It was almost time for English, and I knew today was silent reading today, so if I wanted to ask Clare to do something after school, now was my chance.
"Well, since you care so much, Clare Bear, how about we go to the Dot after school"
"S-sure." I could tell she was holding back a grin. Score! We started walking to English.
"Meet me by Morty after school, Blue Eyes."
I could tell she liked that nickname much more than Clare Bear.
Authors Note: Well I was right, this was way more fun than summer work. I'll probably write another chapter tonight or tomorrow morning, reviews or not. But they would brighten my day, and I would love suggestions for the next chapter, for Eli and Clare's somewhat "date"! so please, review? Even if you say something less than nice, I'd still be happier :D
