Thank you all so much for the lovely reviews! I love you guys! :D You make my day; simple as that. Anyway, I'm giving you PART ONE of CHAPTER THREE! Drum roll please! haha. I'm sleeping over my friend's house tomorrow, so I'll try to update on either Friday or Saturday. I don't have school on Friday or Monday, YAY! :D
So please, enjoy! :D
"I hate you, I really do."
It was obvious by the way that she said it, that Clare didn't really hate Eli. She stuck her tongue out at him and smiled, although she was nervous.
The pair was sitting in English class, and Clare was nibbling on her food nervously. She was afraid of the punishment her and Eli were going to receive today for skipping class. She'd never skipped class before, and never before had gotten detention. But Eli wasn't worried at all.
"Aw and why is that?" Eli teased. "Just because we skipped class doesn't mean they're going to kill us or something." He shrugged. "Besides, it was you who went in the first place." He smirked at her, causing her to become even more frustrated.
"Eli!" she whispered at him. "This isn't funny! I've never gotten detention before! What if it goes on my permanent record or something? Then I won't be able to get into a good college and I'll be forced to go to a crappy community college!" She was going crazy.
He merely shrugged again. "Well, its time you tried some new things, Clare," he said smartly, "for once." He winked at her. "Detention will be healthy for you. Soon, you'll be thanking yourself that you skipped."
"Ugh!" she moaned. "You're so annoying!"
Right then, the bell rang and class began. An elderly man strolled into the classroom, carrying a bunch of books and notes. Thank God, Eli said silently to himself. A substitute. Clare would've killed me if we'd gotten detention.
The class went by slowly. The guy could barely talk. He made Ms. Dawes look amazing, and she wasn't. Bored, Eli ripped a sheet of paper from his notebook, and starting scribbling some words on it. He passed the note to Clare behind him
Eli: God… I think I may die of old age before this class ends!
Clare: Don't be so mean, Eli! He's trying the best that he can! How would you feel if you were an eighty year old man who has difficulty speaking, and has to teach young, hormonal teenagers the English language rules?
Eli: Jeez, Clare. I was just joking. You have no sense of humor.
Clare: OH GEE, thanks Eli!
Eli replied back to her and passed the note back to her. She didn't answer. When he looked behind him, her eyes were focused on the board, listening attentively to the sub. Eli groaned at her, rolling his eyes as he turned back around. Sometimes, Clare was just so… sensitive. It became annoying after a while.
After class, Eli caught up to Clare. "Man," he said, shaking his head, "I can't believe we got lucky today! Maybe we even had that ancient sub yesterday too, so Ms. Dawes doesn't even know that we skipped!" He was smirking.
She shrugged her shoulders shyly. "Nah," she said quietly. "I think she knows. Watch; we'll get detention somehow, thanks to you." Clare pointed an accusing finger at Eli, and scowled. The scowl turned into a smile.
"Me?" he gasped sarcastically. "You're blaming me for your actions? You know, I should be blaming you for convincing me to skip class with you!" He pressed his lips together, and mockingly shook his head.
Clare rolled his eyes. "Hey, you gave me the idea!" she countered. "You knew I'd skip if you'd bring up the idea. And congratulations; I did! Jeez, that is the first time I've ever skipped class before, and I think I may be traumatized forever. I don't think I'll be skipping again any time soon, thank you very much, Mr. Goldsworthy." She made a 'humph' noise, and walked off.
Eli caught up with her again. "I think I may be able to change your mind," he said, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. She laughed, and he managed to chuckle too, and then switched it to a smirk. He took her hand, and at first Clare was surprised, but she let it stay there, feeling comfortable.
When they started passing people in the hallway, Eli took his hand away and awkwardly brushed his bangs out of his face. He smiled a bit at Clare, and said to her while she was collecting things from her locker, "The Dot tomorrow, at three after school?" He looked pretty nervous. Eli Goldsworthy, losing his cool? That was unlikely.
Clare blushed, and bit her lip. "Um, sure," she said shyly. "I'll tell my mom not to pick me up after school." She smiled at him as she looked up at him.
"It's a date then," he stated, smirking. He took her hand and led her outside.
So, how'da like it? (Was that even a proper word? Hah!) Anyway, yeah, somewhat of a cliffhanger... but its 10pm and I'm tired, but I wanted to give you guys something to read and REVIEW ON! *hint hint* ;) So please, review! :D
