We filed out of Alli's house, Eli's hearse was right in front of it. I slid in on the passender side, and was pushed to the middle by Alli. The leather seats were smooth and plushy, which I found kind of odd for a hearse. Eli slid in, started the car and headed towards downtown. He lifted his right arm and put it around my shoulder, I snuggled into him. I heard Alli make a gag noise and I scowled at her.
"So what happened when I passed out?" I asked, looking up at Eli.
"Well," Eli started. "Fitz booked it and K.C. grabbed Bianca and ran to God-only-knows where. I took you to Morty, grabbed your phone, texted Alli to ask where she lived. Then I drove to her house, Sav cleaned that nasty gash, and I went home. I came over as soon as Sav had called. Turns out Alli lives like not even five minutes from my place."
"Wow, oh, can we ...you know...just ignore K.C. and Fitz and Bianca. Pretend like nothing happened?" I asked, eyeing Alli who frowned.
"You're not going to press charges?" She asked, clearly disappointed.
"No, I'm not. But if they try anything, then I will. I really don't think I can handle anything more." I sighed, biting my lip.
"Well, let me know if anything else happens. I'll have Drew kick their butts, with the help of the football team." Alli said, smiling dreamily.
"Will do." I said, rolling my eyes. Drew wasn't good news. While I was changing, she blabbed about her party and went over every detail up until the makingout. Thank goodness she didn't go into detail.
Eli pulled up to the Dot, earning us a few weird stares from the people sitting outside. I slid out of the passenger seat with Alli and made my way to the Dot. Eli came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me to one of the outside tables. I giggled and sat on his lap, then looked over to see a disgruntled Alli.
"Go get what you want, I don't think I'll be able to hold anything down right now anyways." I said, laughing as Eli squeezed me.
"Why are you so grabby?" I asked, looking down at him. His playful smirk on his lips, I frowned as I looked over his wounded face. Then I felt angry, but I tried not to show it.
"Because I can't get that image of you in the pink towel out of my head." He said, nuzzling my neck, nipping the skin.
I blushed and looked away, although I pratically melted when he nibbled on my earlobe. My happiness soon ended when I looked over to see Jenna hurrying over to us, her expression was of pure fury. She looked from Eli to me then Eli and then me again.
"Clare, you bitch. How could you bite K.C. like that?" Yelled Jenna, yanking me off Eli's lap. I stumbled and caught myself before I fell. I narrowed my eyes at her.
"Excuse me? I had good reason. You're boyfriend tried to...you know what. Forget it. You aren't worth my time." I growled, walking away from her.
"Oh no you don't." Snarled Jenna, pulling my arm and making me face her.
"You wanna know what happened?" I yelled at her, then I pulled my hair back. Jenna looked up and she gasped. "Your boyfriend and his buddies got drunk. Then he tried to rape me. Twice. Happy now?"
"C-clare. I...I...I..." She trailed off, she looked close to tears.
"Don't worry. Your precious boyfriend didn't do that to me. I just bit him, and I got attacked from Bianca. Then I kicked him in the groin. Just stay away from me, Jenna." I said, walking away and into the Dot.
"Clare! Wait!" Called Jenna, running up to me.
"I said to leave me alone. All you've done was cause me grief. You stole my boyfriend, though, you two seem perfect for each other." I said, glaring at her.
Tears were falling from her eyes, she looked like she was going to have a meltdown. Then she did something weird and hugged me, sobbing into my shoulder. I was in shock and awkwardly patted her back. People around us stared at us, giving both of us glares, I sneered.
"I'm... I'm...s-so s-sorry, Clarebear!" She struggled for words through her tears. I groaned and pulled her into the nearby alley, then pushed her away from me and crossed my arms.
"I don't want your apology, I don't need it. Tears and an 'I'm sorry' isn't going to change the fact that you stabbed me in the back. Stole my boyfriend, made a rumor that I was going to get breast implants. No way am I going to just let you get away from that." I glared at her, but gave a sigh and rolled my eyes. "The most I'll give you is for me to be civil. But by no means will I be your friend. Now, leave me alone. Have fun with your boyfriend."
"He won't be my boyfriend for long." She said, but I didn't look back at her. I just kept walking.
I was greeted by an amused Eli, his busted lips in a smirk and eyebrow cocked, I just gave him a 'Don't ask' look and went to take an empty seat next to him. Only to have him pull me back on his lap. I cuddled into him and gave a relieved sigh and rested my head ontop of his.
"I'm sorry about last night. I shouldn't have let that happen. With K.C. and Bianca. And now you're hurt because of it." He said, hugging me tighter.
"Eli, you couldn't have stopped it. And you're hurt worse than I am. I mean, I just got this little cut. But you've got this giant bruise on your cheek. And your lip is busted." I said, bringing my hand up to run my fingers lightly against his cheek.
"Kiss it better?" He teased, I smiled.
He tensed when I started to kiss the outline of his cheek slowly, going down to his jawline and up to his lips. I don't think he expected me to do so, and I relished in the fact that he let out an audible gulp when my lips went to his ear and I licked the shell of his ear.
"Better?" I asked in a breathy voice, then I pulled back, realizing what I just did.
"Clare! I got you a mint tea, to help with your stomach." Announced Alli, causing me to jerk my head back.
"Thanks so much." I said and grabbed for the tea.
"Anywho, it's time for school. Let's go." Said Alli, heading down the sidewalk.
"You're not gonna ride with us?" I asked, tilting my head.
"You think I'm going to arrive at school in a hearse? No offense." She said, Eli just shrugged.
"Fine by me." Said Eli, earning a sneer from Alli.
We got into Morty and Eli started off to school. He turned on the radio and it blared music. I asked him who it was and it was called the 'Dead Hands' and it wasn't actually that bad. Granted it wasn't you'd catch me listening to, but I liked the heavy beat and the strong words.
"You like?" Asked Eli, I nodded. He chuckled and I gave him an odd look.
"What?" I asked.
"You're so...different." He said, I noted his cheeks flushing.
"Is that good or bad?" I asked, sort of confused.
"Good. Very good." He said and I felt myself blushing.
I was about to ask what when we pulled up to school, I tried to hide my disappointment. I wouldn't see him until our English class, and lunch. I got out of the hearse and headed to the doors of Degrassi, Eli came up behind me and placed his arm casually around my shoulder. The looks we got were pretty funny, but I didn't care. Because I may of found the guy of my dreams.
