Chapter 3 ~Just a Blurry Memory

Hello again(: This chapter is going to be Eli's and Clare's POV… and most of these chapters are going to be just ONE persons POV, but it depends on the situation of the story. (: THANK YOU RACHEL for helping me with this Chapter:D

Eli POV

"Adam, Clare just broke down, she kissed me. I don't know what happened." I yelled running my hands through my hair. "I don't know what to do… She told me to leave after, I'm just confused."

"Eli, its okay… do you want to know her feelings for you?" Adam wondered setting down his drink.
"I-I don't know… well, like I said one million times before, she kissed me… that pretty sums it all up." I threw myself back onto the couch and watched Adam circle around the room.

"Maybe she's just confused Eli… maybe she's just blinded and needed some comfort." He tried to explain.

"Adam, I know you're hiding something from me… I know how you get, if there's anything, than tell me." I narrowed my eyes at him and stood up.

"Okay, okay… she did tell me something, but I swore not to tell." His voice got deeper and his eyes got big.

"Adam, you need to tell me… this is important." I yelled again making him back up.
"Eli, if you want to know so badly… how about you ask her yourself, I really don't want to get inside you're drama okay? I'm tired of it. 'Oh, I almost kissed Eli.' And 'oh, Clare kissed me' blah, blah, blah…. Personally, I could care less..." He pushed my hands off his jacket and he walked out of the room.

I didn't know what to do next, I'm just so confused, I really don't want to approach Clare, because maybe she won't talk to me because of her kissing me. I don't know. I grabbed my jacket and headed out into Morty. I needed somewhere to go, to clear my mind.

OOOO (The Next Day at School)

Clare POV

"Hey Adam." I smiled brightly as I walked into Ms. Dawes's room.
"Hi." He mumbled back not turning around to face me.
"Is something wrong?" I asked narrowing my eyes at him.
"No… I'm just annoyed; now please… leave me alone." He raised his voice and turned more into his desk so his full back as facing me.
'What's his problem?' I asked myself. I started doodling on my notebook thinking about what happened the night before, until a tall boy dressed in black sat in the seat next to me. I smiled widely and scooted up closer towards him.
"Hi Eli." I smiled, but he didn't answer me.
"I'm great, thank you." I mumble under my breath. I didn't know what was up with Adam and Eli… maybe Eli is uncomfortable for me kissing him. I needed to know his problem. I pulled out my phone and text him quickly so I wouldn't get caught.

"Eli, what is up… is it about kissing you? I'm really sorry, and I need to talk to you." – Clare

I saw him reach into his pocket and secretly pulled out his phone. He tilted his head back and took a deep sigh. It seemed like it took forever before he finally texted back

"Don't be sorry Clare… let's go before Ms. Dawes gets here, I really should talk to you." – Eli

I nodded and Eli grabbed his bag and walked out the classroom door. I looked down the hallway and Ms. Dawes was nowhere in sight. I sighed and walked out the exit door, following Eli to Morty.

He started driving, he didn't know where too, but he looked determined. We finally stopped on the side of a busy street. There was a long awkward silence before I spoke up.

"Eli... I'm sorry about the kiss; I was just confused and upset. See, I told you… one kiss would practically ruin our entire friendship. "

"Clare, I just can't be with you… I don't deserve too. I like you too much." He whispered taking his hands off the steering wheel.

"Eli, what do you mean you don't deserve too?" I asked turning to face him.

"Just… after Julia, I just… don't think I could handle it if anything happened to you." He mumbled.

"Eli, I really like you too… you don't have to worry about tha—" He totally pulled me off guard when he cut me off with a kiss.

He placed his hand on my neck and slowly moved his lips against mine. I was surprised at first, then realized that I was kissing him back. I placed my hands around his neck, and he turned his head to the side to deepen the kiss. I pulled back to catch my breath.

"What was that for?" I asked softly looking deep into his eyes.
"Clare…" He looked down and connected his lips against mine again. "Clare, you have no idea how you make me feel. When I first stepped foot into Ms. Dawes's classroom, the whole room disappeared, and I only saw you. You're the reason why I want to get up in the morning and actually come to school. You're beautiful Clare… and I think… I'm in love with you." His lips parted and he took a steady breath. He stared deeply into my eyes trying to search for an answer.

"Eli… You're my best friend, and I don't want to like hate each other if we ever break up."
"I promise you that would never happen."
"How… can you promise that?"
"I'm promising you this because if anything happens between us I will use all my strength to make us better. Clare just trust me."

My eyes drifted away from his.

"C-can you just give me time, to think about this?" I asked looking quickly back at him.

He nodded slowly, and with that I stepped out of the car and slowly walked back to home. I looked back and saw Eli still standing there looking at the place where I was just a second ago.

OOOO

Haah Cliffffyyy(: