It's been two days since that evening. Adam tried many times to explain what happened, but he wouldn't listen. I called and texted him, but nothing. Maybe I can talk to him at lunch.

I was walking up the front door steps when I heard Alli call my name. I turned around and saw her, but in the corner of my eyes, I saw something else too.

Right there, sitting on the tables next to the cars were Jenna and Eli, hugging and smiling. Alli saw them too and anger soon crossed her face.

I turned back around and went inside, Alli close behind. We went to our first period class and I just stayed silent. The other periods afterwards were the same. I only talked when necessary, but most of the time, I was thinking about what I saw back there.

I can't believe it! Jenna and Eli? He doesn't even like her, period. Why would he go to her, and why is she doing this? I thought we were friends again after the whole KC, pregnancy thing! Some friend!

'Bring!'

Great. Lunch time.

Alli and I decided to sit in an isolated table. We passed by Jenna and she said hi, but we ignored her completely. Drew wasn't there at all and Eli went outside with Adam. We talked about anything other than Drew, Eli, KC or Jenna until the bell rang. We walked together in the hallway and said our goodbyes at Ms. Dawes' classroom. I sat down told us that today we would have a free period, so I took out my notebook and started writing another chapter of my vampire fanfic.

Hmm, maybe my new character, Elijah, should die in this one and Declan can come back…yeah! Good idea!

Now I was inspired and ended up writing three chapters total. Eli and Adam weren't in class and to be honest, I couldn't care less. I don't want to see him or Jenna ever again.

Am I overreacting?

Not likely. They deserve it.

'Bring!'

I grabbed my stuff and walked out the door. I went outside and started walking home until someone grabbed my shoulder. Please let it not be Eli.

"Clare Bear, why are you and Alli ignoring me?" Jenna.

"Gee, I don't know. Maybe we don't want to talk to guy stealers anymore." I replied, angry.

"What? I thought we forgot about KC forever?"

"Not KC. Eli."

"Eli?"

"Oh come on, Jenna! We know what we saw this morning. You and Eli cuddling and flirting like there was no one else there. How pathetic."

She thought for a moment and then made an O shape with her mouth.

"Clare, you got it all wrong."

"Oh yeah, sure, so if I go to Eli right now and ask him what happened, he'll say that you guys weren't flirting and getting ready to do it in the parking lot, right?"

"Of course because nothing happened! We were just-"

"Just being complete assholes."

Jenna's mouth gaped open. Wait, did I just say that? I'm so sorry, Lord. I turned around and walked away, leaving Jenna still on the sidewalk. I can't believe I just said that!

When I got home, my parents were already home and arguing over my moms' new charity event and why my dad couldn't go, again. The voices got louder and louder, so I grabbed my purse and ran outside. It was starting to get really dark and cloudy. Soon it started drizzling, then pouring. I didn't have an umbrella, so I was getting soaked. I need to find somewhere to get dry and wait out the storm.

After a few minutes of walking, I finally saw a small shopping center in the distance.

Cranswell Community Mall.

Did I really walk that far?

I went inside a small store called Wilsons' Comics and took off my jacket. I looked around and noticed a few people, two of them being Eli and Adam. They were in the Goon section and sitting down on the floor. Adam looked up when the door bell rang when I came in.

"Clare?" Adam said as he got up. Eli looked up and put his comic book down. He stood up with beside Adam and they walked towards me, both looking at my drenched clothes up and down.

"Clare, you're soaking wet! I'll go ask the manager for a towel or something." Adam went to the back of the store and disappeared.

Eli and I were alone, except for the other people in the store. We were staring at each other. Eli's eyes no longer held hatred and betrayal, but instead sadness and worry. I had to say something.

"Hello." I said shyly. Nice choice of words, Clare.

"Hi. What are doing walking outside alone when it's raining?"

"I just needed to get away from my house, so what were you doing with Jenna, you know, this morning."

"We were just talking. She came to comfort me and explained what really happened when Drew…did that." He paused and looked at the floor, exhaling deeply. "I'm sorry for overreacting and ignoring you like that. I guess I was just-"

"Jealous?" I suggested. "I know the feeling. When I saw you and Jenna this morning, I knew exactly why you did what you did. I understand, don't worry."

"You were jealous, too? Wow. You know I don't like her type…,but yeah I was. I couldn't stand the thought of you being in someone else's arms."

I took out my phone and texted Jenna a million and one sorry's. I owed her a lot more. When I finished, I looked at Eli and said,

"Eli, I'm the one who should be saying sorry. I came to a quick conclusion and got you and Jenna in danger." He looked at me confused.

"Danger?" I giggled.

"Yeah, be careful with Alli until I can talk to her about what really happened. She's furious."

Adam came back with a towel and handed it to Eli. He wrapped it around me and held me close, making me warm. My phone rang, Jenna replied.

'Told you and you're forgiven. Told Alli already, so we're not on her 'dead' list anymore. Please forgive Eli. He loves you!'

Eli was reading the text at the same time and blushed.

"So you love me?"

There's the long chapter I promised you. You guys deserve it. Last chapter (maybe) coming tomorrow (definately).

Love you all,

Nicolle 3