Okay, first of, I must thank all my reviewers, readers, subscribers, etc. You all rock my socks. So, I decided to try my hand at another one-shot. This does not relate to the previous story! Also, I almost died watching last night's episode. Eli and Clare FTW! And the promo for the next episode? I can't wait for Monday! ELI NO! DON'T BE A HERO!

Anyways, I hope you like this. Enjoy!


(Clare's POV)

"Favorite color?" He asked, turning to me.

"Green." I answered immediately. I had meant to say pink, since that had been my favorite color three weeks ago. But you'd be surprised to know that favorite colors can change easily when you've been looking into the eyes of someone whose eyes are a pretty shade of emerald.

"Favorite food?" I asked. It was the best I could come up with. While he pondered on the question, I thought about the reality of our current activity. Skipping art and gym to go cloud watching and play twenty questions.

"I think sushi." He answered finally. I made a face and looked at him. "What?" He asked playfully.

"I hate fish." I replied. He rolled his eyes.

"Favorite ice cream flavor?" He questioned. I answered that immediately.

"Vanilla." I had always loved vanilla. Something about this struck him as funny and he chuckled. "What?" I asked, confused.

"That's very typical of you." He responded. I huffed.

"How?" I questioned. He reached over and ruffled my hair.

"I'll tell you when you're older." I groaned. I hated it when he played the 'I'm Older' card. It drove me nuts. I tried to think of a question to ask.

"Favorite school subject?" I asked.

"English." He answered automatically. He turned to me, smirked, and ran a hand through my choppy locks. English was one of the only classes we had together. It was also the class where we met and the class in which we had to work together. I smiled.

"Your turn, Eli." I said.

"Hmm, what's your favorite movie?" He asked. I tried to think of all the movies I had ever seen.

"A Walk to Remember." I answered. He shrugged.

"Never heard of it." He answered. I nodded. It wasn't a common movie.

"It's really pretty." I said.

"Your turn." I let out a sigh. My brain wasn't working properly anymore and I was having a hard time coming up with a question.

"Favorite superhero?" I asked. It was lame and I knew it. But it was all I could think of.

"The Punisher." I turned to give him a quizzical look. "I like the anti-heroes. Heroes seem more believable when they're struggling to do the right thing." I nodded.

"That makes sense." I murmured.

"What is the most important lesson you've learned in life so far?" I turned to him, perplexed.

"I thought we were asking 'what's your favorite' questions. Why the sudden change?" I asked. He shrugged.

"Just answer the question." He added with a not so subtle eye roll. I tried to think, but I was coming up empty handed. Then, I suddenly got one.

"Never judge a book by her cover." I muttered, referring to my ex-best friend, Jenna. He nodded.

"Some sound advice." He replied, running a hand down my arm. He flipped so he could lie on his side, his arm propping him up. I looked up into his eyes.

"Your turn." He whispered. My mind was starting to grow fuzzy. He was so close. I was having a very hard time breathing.

"Is there anything that you've always wanted to tell me, but haven't?" My voice was coming out low and husky. Was I flirting? Oh good golly gosh. My cheeks were starting to get hot.

"Yes." He spoke softly, inching closer.

"What's that?" I whispered. Our lips were only a few inches apart.

"I really, really like you." With that being said, he pushed his lips against mine. My heart beat increased and my toes curled. My whole body was simply buzzing with delight.

I was surprised to feel his tongue gliding over my lower lip, begging for entrance. I happily obliged. Having him hovering over me, his lips assaulting mine, made my stomach churn uncomfortably. A warm filling pooled in my stomach.

His tongue flicked over my teeth as he pulled away. We both started panting for air.

"Wow." I murmured. He nodded. Our eyes locked and I leaned in to press my lips firmly against his.

"Clare!" We both jumped apart at the sound of my name being called. I growled in annoyance.

"Clare! Come on! I need you! You can make out with Eli later!" Alli whined and dragged me to my feet. She started to drag me away.

"I'll see you later, Clare." Eli smirked. I felt myself flush at the suggestive tone he used. I merely nodded, not sure how else to respond.

"Are you even listening, Clare?" Alli huffed. I turn to her and glared. Oh, she was so going to pay.


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~S.S.