Author's note: Ello everybody!

I'm back the the second part!(:

So, like I said, there will be a twist... just not in this chapter:)

OH, and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who read:D

So with everything said that I can think of right now, enjoy reading:D

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*Recap*

"I like you Clare; and the only way I could have even begun to show you was that; that kiss." I nodded, smiling as thoughts of Adam and me as a couple danced through my head.

"Then I have something for you to do for me." I said, not wanting to open my eyes.

"What?" He said, by the tone of his voice confused.

"If you don't want to go out, leave and don't say a word to me; just leave me standing here by myself. But if you do…" I started. "Then kiss me."

*End of Recap*

I took backwards steps, fearing whether the answer that Adam will give me was one that I would enjoy. He just said that he liked me, so why wouldn't he? Then again, if we were just friends that would also be good enough for me; I also knew that Adam had stated before he had an eye on someone... Could that be me? Or was it her? Or maybe even him? I took a deep breath and counted to three in my head before closing my eyes, my hands balling themselves up into little fists with anticipation.

"Alright..." I said through a choked breath. I stood there eyes closed hands balled, for about three seconds before I felt a presence near. I fought the urge to open my eyes when I felt a hand roll itself around mine. Then, I couldn't take it. My eyes flashed open in a speed faster then I would have thought possible, to find not Adam, but Eli.

"Eli?" I said in a half gasp. "How did you... When did you..." I felt puzzled. Just a minute ago I had been standing in front of Adam, kissing him for goodness sake. Now, Eli's hand was wrapped around mine, and he was showing off his signature smirk. "Adam left." I said mostly to myself, when I removed my hand from his.

"Actually, Clare, he didn't leave. He just needs more time to think about it. You've got to at least give him that; you just put out a pretty big deal." Eli shrugged and shoved his hands deep within the pockets of his jeans.

"Where is he then? Is he hiding behind the tree? Did he go back inside?" I looked behind me and around the field not seeing him anywhere. I looked at Eli, who was staring at me intently focusing on something, I suppose.

"Clare, please calm down. You're inhailing like you just ran six miles without breathing." It took until then for me to realize that I hadn't been breathing normal. I guess being rejected by your best friend was a harder punch then I thought that it would actually be; even if you were okay with it. I took a deep breath, trying to slow my breaths like Eli had said. Hypervenalating wasn't going to make me feel any better about what had taken place. "Looks like we're just friends." I said under my breath as I started walking towards the house, Eli right behind me.

"Now come on, give him a chance. You know Adam, he has to think everything through most of the time. He's your friend Clare, I know it could hurt a little bit right now, but it will get better; no matter the outcome." I turned to Eli, getting a little mad that he was showing no emotion in his voice.

"Eli, you couldn't possibly know what I feel like right now! I could have just totally messed everything up with Adam! How would you feel if you could've just lost one of the only important things..." I didn't finish my sentence because I knew what he would say; Julia. "Oh my god, can I say or do anything right? Eli, I'm sorry, that wasn't a question that I should have said out loud, I just... Ugh!" I half yelled before opening the door to go inside. Tonight had gone from me almost having Adam, to me insulting Eli's. Yeah, I'm sure taking this well.

"Alli?" I called, and heard heels clicking on the floor.

"Yeah?" She said, noticing that I wasn't in the same state of happiness I was before I walked out about ten minutes ago.

"I need everyone to go home... Tonight, just, yeah..." I paused and placed my hand on my forehead before running it through my hair. "I just need everyone to leave." She nodded and clacked her way down the hall again. I sighed and sat down on the cream colored couch that was in the room, looking out the window. I stared for minutes on end, just wishing a stroke of luck would hit me sometime soon.

"So," I heard someone breathe through a sigh. "Does this mean that I need to go home too?" I looked over to see Eli propping himself against the door frame that led upstairs, arms crossed. I just sat there and stared at him, my mind growing blank. "Clare?" He said taking a step closer to me. I snapped out of my daze and walked over to him and grabbed him in a tight embrace. I wrapped my arms around him as he did the same with me, and I stood there comfortably. We stayed there until I heard voices flood through the hall and the front door open and shut. I pulled away, and looked at him.

"Eli, I know I'm being a real bomber here, but I think you really should go home. Normally I would let you stay, you know that, but..." He held up his hand and smirked.

"It's all good Clare. Just promise me that you'll call me or something if you need anything?" He said, lifting his head phones from around his neck and taking them in his right hand. I nodded and said bye as I watched him walk out the door. I huffed trying to let out any extra oxygen I had. I walked up the stairs, my feet dragging heavily behind me as the weight of the day crashed down on me. I plopped down on my bed after I entered my room and just burried my head in the pillow. I drifted off into an easy, dreamless sleep.

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Adam's POV~

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Beep! Beep! Beep!

I groaned and my hand smashed against the top of my alarm. I hated Wednesdays. I sat up and and ran my fingers through my hair, while my eyes adjusted to the morning day light that was seeping its way through the bedroom's curtains. Memories of last night played themselves in my head, unwanted. I really hoped that today wouldn't be awkward. I just needed time, and knowing that the person that I liked was ready to go out with me was shocking. I threw myself off of the bed and went to the closet picking out clothes before heading down to the bathroom to take a shower. I turned the water to maximum heat, and let the scolding water burn it's way down my back. Hmmmm, maybe I'd tell Clare my answer today? Maybe tomorrow? Myabe I just wouldn't tell her at all, and just leave her hanging? I mentally slapped myself for even thinking of the last one. Clare deserved an answer, whether I was wanting to give one or not. I threw my clothes on in a fast way before running out the room, nearly knocking Drew over.

"Hey, watch it!" He said as I passed him.

"Sorry," I whispered, knowing that he couldn't have heard me. I grabbed my backpack, yelled bye to my mom, and left the house. School was in about an hour, and walking there took about ten minutes, giving me some time to think about what I was going to do over. I watched my feet, moving one afer the other, and listened to the birds chirp. I sighed, my thoughts were so bunched together from racing through me so fast, I could hardly stand. I felt a mixture of emotions, sadness, anger, happiness, and quite a few others that surprised me. I turned the corner, stretching onto one of the few others until I arrived at my final destination. Clare was going to get my answer, she maybe mad about it because of what happened last night, or she may not have anything to say? I looked up from my feet to look in front of me and that's when I saw someone walking a few yards ahead; Clare. Why was she walking to school this early? Besides, she normally got a rides with Eli anyways. Did she stand him up?

"Clare?" I called, and the she turned around with widening eyes when she saw me. I jogged up to her still figure while she was still staring at me contently. "Not catching a ride with Eli today?" I siad as I hitched my bag up hight on my arm. She shook her head and looked down at her feet. "Why not? You guys always ride together." She snapped her head up and placed a hand on her hip, and I looked into the eyes that had just been pinged with sorrow, now filled with fire.

"Adam what does it matter to you if I take a ride with Eli?" I shrugged taking in her appearnce. She was wearing a bublegum-pink dress with a light blue over coat. Her auburn curls dangling at the sides of her head, her bangs falling over her eye just a tad. Clare was beautiful, any guy would realize that. Well if they weren't surrounded by blonde bimbos who were on the cheer-squad. Clare shook her head and crossed her arms, after a few seconds of silence. "Adam listen, I'm still confused about last night, the things that Eli said about what happened, the-"

"What did Eli say?" I asked cutting her off mid-sentence.

"He said that you didn't leave, you just need time to think about what I had put out, that no matter what happened, you would still be my friend." I stared at her, and she switched her weight onto a different foot.

"He really said that?" She nodded. Then the emotions that I had been holding in, snapped in half. I took Clare by the elbows and kissed her lips, leaving no space between us any more. She let out a muffled gasp and then, slowly but surly, sank into me as we stood there enveloped in each other. This time, she was the one to pull away first and we opened our eyes at the same time.

"Is that... Was that your an-answer?" She stuttered, gulping.

"Yes Clare, it was." I watched as a smile krept its way across her face, her eyes lighting up. I chuckled as she hugged me, and squeezed her back. Clare and I together? I could get used to it...

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Huzah!

Second chapter completed!:D

And you know what... I think I'll make this a bit longer...

Twists are coming, BEWARE!:D

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~Brinny