Author's Note: Well, here's chapter 3. I hope you guys like it. It will be the FINAL chapter for 'Dare.'

Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi.

Ocean blue clashed with emerald green.

I was paralyzed. As much as I wanted to look away, I couldn't. His eyes were that hypnotic. He had that much control over me.

He didn't move, just stood next to the couch with his left hand in the left pocket of his acid was skinny jeans. His right hand clutched the strap of his book bag, that hung over his shoulder.

I was wondering how long it would take him to say something. Anything. I could tell he had something on his mind by the way he would open his mouth, but then closing it. Like, the words were right on the tip of his tongue.

I couldn't take it anymore. I broke the silence.

"Where's my assignments?" I asked, a little rudely.

"In my book bag," he stated like it was obvious. Which, it was, but I had to break the silence somehow.

Eli threw his bag onto the couch and ran a hand through his dark locks. He took in a deep breath and started to walk towards me.

My heart started to race and it was becoming harder to breath.

He was getting close, way too close. So close, all I would have to do was reach out my hand to pull him in to kiss me. Maybe that wouldn't be a bad idea? No! Focus! Your heart is fragile.

"You should go back. Lunch will be over soon." I choked out.

"I don't care." Eli stated and took a step closer.

I stepped back, "Stop."

"No."

He stepped forward holding his intense gaze one me.

Again I stepped back. "Stop." I pleaded.

"Why?" He questioned.

"Eli." I begged.

"Clare." He took a step towards me again and I went back, feeling my back come in contact with the wall.

Great, now I'm trapped. I tried to side step away from him, but he wasn't having that. He grabbed my arm and gently pulled me back.

I let out a shaky breath and bravely looked him in the eye. Hoping just maybe he could have mercy on me and leave me alone.

He could tell he was making me feel uneasy, but he didn't let me go. He gave me a look, tell me to relax, but I couldn't.

"If you're going to talk, then talk!" I snapped. Tears falling freely.

He looked surprised by my shouting at him, but didn't pay much attention to it.

"I know you have feelings for me."

"So?" I whisper yelled.

"I have feelings for you too, Clare."

He knows how to melt my heart, and he was trying his best to get me to give in. Stupid boy, it's not going to work. Not this time! I can not give in to those intensely gorgeous forest colored orbs.

Gosh, Clare. Get a grip!

"So?" I whispered coldly, sending him an icy glare.

"What is your problem? It's not like you to be so cold!" He shouted and stepped back finally giving me some room.

I watched him as he clenched and unclenched his fists. I knew he wouldn't hit me. That was something Eli would never do. He's made it clear that he has nothing for a man who hit's a female.

"I'm not in the mood to fight with you." I told him, hoping he would get the hint and leave.

Of course, he didn't.

"Clare, why are you so scared?" He questioned me, practically begging me to answer him with those eyes.

I couldn't take it anymore.

"You'll hurt me." I looked away, unable to meet his eyes.

I heard him take a cautious step forward, but stopped when I stepped away from him.

"I can't let you hurt me Eli. I can't! I won't!" I choked out through tears.

"What makes you think I will hurt you? I won't hurt you!"

I wish I could believe him. I want to believe him.

"We're too different Eli!" I shouted, getting frustrated.

"Opposites attract!" He shouted back.

"Like my parents! And now look at them. They can't even stand to be in the same room together. All they do is fight. They used to love each other and now they hate each other." I hugged my chest, trying to comfort myself. Eli looked at him, taking a step closer but backed off when I shook my head.

"We're not your parents Clare."

"I know."

"There's something else." He stated, knowing me to well.

I bit my lip, not wanting to tell him about K.C. I didn't want to remember what he had done. I shook my head, hoping he would let it go.

He took a step closer. "Spit it out." He demanded.

"I can't let myself love you." Woah! Did I just admit that I loved him?

"Why not?" He demanded, his voice a little louder than before.

"Because! You'll cheat. You'll find another girl. A prettier, better girl. I can't take my heart before broke again. I can't!" I snapped and started to sob.

He closed the distance between us and held me. I fought him, I wiggled and hit his chest trying my best to get out of his hold, but he wouldn't let me go. He stroked my back, and shush me until my crying had calmed down. He stepped back, but still had his hands on my shoulders. I refused to look at him.

He lifted my chin to make me look at him. His green eyes were full of dare I say it, love. I knew then, he wouldn't hurt me like K.C did. I knew he was better, I could trust him.

He brought a hand to my cheek, stroking it with his thumb. "Clare, I'm not that idiot." I nodded my head. "I won't cheat on you, you can trust me."

I didn't know what to say, but one thing. "I'm scared."

"I know, but you can't be scared of me." His voice was low.

"I don't know Eli."

I wanted to be with him, God knows I want to. But, as much as I knew I could trust him, as much as I loved him, I was still scared.

"Clare."

"Yes?" I looked up at him.

He leaned in close, and I backed up, into the wall. Again. He place both hands on either side of the wall, trapping me. Again.

His eyes were smoldering and I could barely breath. I could feel his breath on my skin as he leaned into my ear to whisper, "I dare you to show me you love me." He came back to look me in the eye, "I dare you to kiss me Clare."

I was scared to death, but decided I could be scared with him. I need him.

I closed the gap between us and crushed my lips to his. He didn't waste anytime taking control. He eagerly moved his lips against mine and nibbled at my bottom lip, asking for me to open to him. I linked my arms around his neck as I opened my mouth to him and feeling his tongue poke at mine, willing it to play. He grabbed my hips and pulled me closer to him, molding my body to his.

I pulled away first, needing air. Eli, didn't stop his lips though. He attacked my neck, licking and sucking on my flesh. Causing a involuntarily moan to escape from my mouth.

He came back to my mouth and took a step back, pushing me back against the wall again. The kiss was full of passion and was so much more than any kiss I had experienced with K.C. Eli tasted faintly of peppermint. Feeling bold, I sucked on his bottom lip. He moaned against my lips, before pulling away.

We just stood there. His forehead against mine, both of us trying to get our breathing back to normal. I let my fingers slightly pull and twist his hair as he ran his hands up and down my sides, every now and then pulling my shirt up a bit.

"Clare." He breathed my name. "I love you."

I smiled.

"I love y-"

Before I could finished my sentence he attacked my lips again.

"You ready to make our debut?"

I turned in the direction of the raspy voice and smiled. I leaned in to give the teenaged boy a peck on the cheek.

Smiling, I said "Let's go."

We both got out of Morty and walked up to Degrassi Community school together. We stopped in front of the steps and interlaced our hands. He brought my hand to his mouth and kissed it. I smiled at him, earning a smirk. We walked inside, our first official day as a couple.

"Remind me to thank Jenna." I heard him whisper and chuckle.

"I need to thank her too."

Author's Note: Well, I'm marking this complete. I may come back with a new chapter. I'm not sure yet. Hope you enjoyed it! Reviews!