The rest of the day, I was Eli-free. At least physically. The last time we saw each other was fourth period when we found out our lockers we only two apart from each other. But now it was seventh period, which was lunch. Finally some time with Allie. I couldn't wait to ask her about Drew and to tell her about Eli.
We got in the quickest line in the café, the pizza line, and grabbed our usual table in the back of the newly redesigned café. "So, what is going on between you and Drew?" I asked, blotting my greasy pizza with a napkin. I should have opted for the salad like Alli, this was disgusting.
Alli seemed hesitant as she tried to open a packet of Ranch dressing. "Oh, I don't like the way you're acting. What happened?" I asked, worried. "Well, that's the thing; we've been hanging out a lot, but I want to be more than that." "But, haven't you guys kissed? He's obviously into you, and you know it." I asked, trying to reassure her. I honestly had no interest in Drew at all. Eli was on my mind way too much.
"No, we haven't kissed yet. But, anyway, I really don't want to talk about him right now. Let's talk about Eli," Alli said, changing subjects. "What's your deal with him?" I had texted her about what had happened this morning. "I don't know, Alli. It's like every time that I see him-""Clare," Alli interjected me quietly. Her eyes were urgent, but I paid no mind. "Hold on! It'll take a second. His green eyes are brilliant, his smirk never fazes to amuse me, and he's sarcastic. I just, don't know, but I think I may have a crush on him. But I've only officially known him for a day," I said, trying my hardest not to gush over a boy that I've only known for twenty-four hours. "Speaking of whom, I told him I was going to meet him in the library to explain this paper to him. I'll talk to you later, Alli!" I got up to throw my greasy lunch away and noticed Eli standing behind me. How long was he standing there? And better yet, was he blushing?
"Oh, gosh," I breathed. Everything soon clicked. Alli was saying my name only to stop me from spewing my feelings out in front of him! My cheeks burned as I said," I have to go." And I quickly walked away and didn't look back.