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Chapter Two

I got home that night with my mind almost ready to explode. KC had been so sweet to me all afternoon. Pulled my chair out for me, thanked me for the help more times I can count and saying goodbye he held onto me a little too tight and a little too long for it to be considered friendly. Thinking about it made me smile. Maybe KC wanted me back after all? Or was he just looking for someone to fill a void since him and Jenna broke up.
I knew eventually I'd find out and for now I'd just have to be there for him and silently hope.

KC wasn't all I thought about that night. I replayed what had happened between me and the new boy, Eli. I admit he's cute, and maybe I was intrigued. The feeling of his eyes on mine made my cheeks hot and I had to breathe slowly that afternoon. I had never felt like that with anyone, it was a new feeling; and I liked it.

When KC and I were at the library he asked me who I had been talking to outside the school, a hint of jealousy in his tone. I simply told him Eli was new and I was introducing myself. KC didn't ask anything else but he did tell me I looked pretty without my glasses. I knew he only realized the difference after overhearing my conversation with Eli, because I had seen him probably three other times that day and he didn't seem to notice.

I still took the compliment, smiling. At least he had noticed eventually, right?

The next day I took my seat in English and watched as he walked into the classroom. Eli.
The boy dressed in all black. If it were possible he looked even more attractive than he had yesterday, his green eyes sparkling as talked to the teacher. A smirk crept onto his face as he spotted me at my seat. I looked to my left and noticed KC staring at me from 3 desks over.

I blushed turning my attention to the binder in front of me. I didn't want him to realize the effect he still had on me.

"Clare...hey" I heard a voice say from beside me. Startled i turned around to see Eli in the desk next to mine.

"Hi" i smiled, not wanting to seem more excited than i was at the prospect of us working so close together.

"i guess you're stuck with me for the semester" he winked i felt myself blush.

"im dreading it already" i said sarcasticly, not sure of my sudden boldness, normally i would be be stammering to say anything at all. Eli was about to say something when interuppted the various conversations happening around the classroom. I love and everything, but please let the boy finish when he has something he wants to say. Eli gave me a look i couldnt quite comprehend and shifted his attention to the teacher.

"Alright class, obviously this is writers craft so naturally your first assignment will indeed be a piece of writing. Throughout the semester you're going to want someone to help you through the editing process, this usually helps with constructive criticism, inspiration and in many cases will step you out of your writing comfort zone. Today i'll be assigning your writing partners. Exchange emails, numbers, get together for coffee, whatever works for you. But i will be checking rough work to make sure your partner does have some input on your writing."

I looked to see KC smiling at me, gesturing that he wanted us to be together. I wouldnt have minded being his partner but i was pretty sure we didnt have say in who she chose.

paired up students at random and finally she looked to me and i waited in anticipation. "Clare your partner will be... ah Mr. Goldsworthy!" I looked over at KC, who's eyes wouldnt even meet mine. Eli on the other hand smiled when I looked his way. "I guess we'll be seeing more of eachother after all." he laughed and he began asking me about my favourite books and authors and we fell into an easy conversation. It was easy to talk to Eli, he had an opinion of course. But he didn't force it on you.

"Wait... give me your phone." Eli said holding his hand out, waiting. I looked around reluctantly, knowing we weren't supposed to have cell phones out in class.

"C'mon i know you have one" he rolled his eyes.
"I'll protect it, dont worry." he smirked and i checked to make sure the coast was clear before pulling out my phone and handing it over. He began pushing buttons and i watched skeptically. What was he doing?

"So, im now in your phonebook. In case you know... you have a grammar dilemma, maybe a spelling error. Or if you just want to grab some coffee. Anything to be a good writing partner" he smiled, giving me back my phone and i laughed.

"I will most defenitely let you know if im having any...spelling or grammar inquiries." I rolled my eyes.

"Don't forget the coffee thing. Emphasis on that one." His smile reached his eyes and i laughed, putting my phone back in my bag.

"I'll keep that in mind" I smiled, matching his flirty tone.

I sat on the couch in my living room,curled up with a blanket and the newest book of the Fortnight series when i heard simulatneous high-pitched beeps come from somewhere within the blanket. I shook the blanket out and my phone fell to the floor with a loud bang. i I picked it up surprised at the lack of damage. I had one new message alert flashing on my screen. I opened up my phone and immediately smiled.

You up for coffee tonight? Or already have plans with the jock bf?
-Eli

I rolled my eyes and sent a my reply before going upstairs to change.

No bf. I'll meet you at The Dot 8?
-Clare

I thought of Eli's jock comment about KC. I had never really thought about it, but i suppose he did fit the stereotype. Attractive, tall, built, the opposite of what one would constitute as "deep". But i had feelings for him nonetheless. Or did I?
We hadn't exactly been together for a year. We've both changed alot and maybe i'm just caught up in what i wanted us to be. I thought about it as i got ready to meet Eli.

Eli was cute, sweet, funny and made feel like i was important. Like my opinions mattered. At least thats what i had come to notice in the time i had known him, which i'll admit wasn't that long.

Regardless, i was fascinated and Eli Goldsworthy was on my mind more and more by each passing second.