Chapter 6

"Adam! Adam! Over here, I need your help!" I ran down the hallway to Adam's locker.

"Oh, uh hi Clare." What was going on? Adam seemed so, I don't know, awkward. He was never like this with me.

"What's wrong? Suddenly, it hit me. Eli must've told him what happened. He must think I'm such a jerk.

"Oh, Adam, I screwed up big time! I feel awful! I need to get him back! What do I do?"

"Well, first things first calm down. Eli just needs time to cool down. He's not mad at you; he's venting his anger because he's mad at himself. He'll never forgive himself for what happened. He won't stay mad but you are going to have to give him his space."

"But, I can't! I don't want to! I have to make this right!"

"Clare, I really think you need to give him his space. Eli gets really angry and then.."

"Well, I don't care! You're not helping, you're supposed to tell me what to do!"

"Clare I did."

I ran off down the hallway, I had to find Eli. I got to the end of the hallway and stood in front of the doors. I peered out the window and saw Eli sitting on a bench. He was alone. His fists were clenched but his face didn't give off the impression of anger. It looked sad. Sad, like a little child sad. Like if you were to take away a child's favourite blanket, and watch their face slowly sadden. Then, I saw it. Something I thought I would never see drip down from Eli's face. A teardrop. It rolled down his face and dripped into his hand. I didn't care about him being mad at me anymore. I burst through the door and ran up behind him. I wrapped my arms around him. He struggled to get out but I refused to let go.

"Clare, what are you doing?" he asked sharply.

"I-I-I'm so sorry Eli. I didn't know. I should've known I feel horrible! I promise you nothing like that will ever happen again. I miss you and I need you. Please take me back! I'm begging you!

"Clare, you hurt me."

"I know Eli. I'm sorry. Please, take me back!"

"Clare, even though you hurt me, I need you. I – I-I love you Clare." He looked at me with those big eyes. He stared into my eyes. He looked nervous and unsure. I felt so bad. How could I hurt the one I love?

"I love you to Eli, more than anything"

With that, he looked up at me. He pressed his soft lips against mine and then wrapped his arms around me.

"I promise you that I will help you get through this Eli"

"I know, Clare Thank you."

"I really do love you Eli."

"And I truly love you too Clare."

We sat on that bench for another hour. He held me in his arms the whole time. It was quiet, no one bothered to speak but I liked it. It was peaceful. I was so glad he was mine again. I never want to let him out of my sight. And I fell in love with the most fantastic boy.

The End