Chapter 9 - Thoughts and Favors

Clare's POV

Over the past few weeks, Eli and I have become really good friends. We're always hanging out, sometimes with Adam, who I've also gotten close to, too. I still like Eli, but I don't think he likes me. Every time I get near him he tends to get quiet or just different. I've tried to ask Adam what was up with him, but he wouldn't spill.

Eli's POV

Over the past few weeks, Clare, Adam and I have become really good friends. We're usually always hanging out. Adam says that it's pretty obvious that I like her, which I do, but I deny it. I don't want any awkwardness between us if she doesn't like me back. That's why I've been trying to distance myself from her a little bit. There's also the fact that whenever I get close to a girl, I think of Jules, and well that pretty much scares me. I don't want another relationship to end like ours did. Adam says that I should hurry up and tell Clare how I feel because a lot of guys want her. He doesn't get how much Jules has affected all my future relationships. I may act all tough on the outside, but on the inside I'm afraid of getting hurt again.


Clare's POV

"Hey guys, can I ask a favor?" I asked as I walked up to Eli and Adam at our usual picnic table in front of the school.

"Sure." Adam replied. I'm really nervous. I'm asking them if one of them would want to be my date to my cousin's wedding this weekend. I'm hoping Eli will say yes, but I wouldn't mind if I went with Adam. He's nice, and I love him like a brother.

"So, um, I was wondering, if one of you would, um, go with me, and I know I should of asked earlier, but, um, I forgot, so, um, would one of you, um, mi-"

"Clare!" Eli interrupted. "You're rambling."

"Oh, sorry." Crap! I must look like an idiot now.

"Just slow down." Eli told me.

"Okay. Would one of you mind being my date to my cousin's wedding this weekend?" They were silent. I knew this was a bad idea.

Eli's POV

Did she really just ask if one of us would be her date?

"I know I should've asked earlier, sorry." She added nervously. Adam shot me a look and grinned.

"No, it's okay Clare. I wish I could go, but Drew and I are going to visit our Grams this weekend. Sorry." Adam, you cocky bastard.

"Oh, it's okay Adam."

"But, I'm sure Eli would love to go with you." He added rather smugly. Oh god. Now Clare's staring at me. I'm going to kill Adam. He knows I like her, and he knows that I can't be with her because of Jules. I'm going to kill him.

"Sure, why not." I told Clare. She blushed, and I couldn't help but smirk.

"Thanks, I'll text you the details later." I nodded as she walked away into the school. When she was out of sight, I turned to Adam.

"I'm going to kill you man!"

"Why?"

"You know I can't go with her!" I yelled at him.

"Why not?"

"You know why."

"Because of Jules?" I nodded.

"Eli, man. You have to get this through your head. Not every girl is like Jules. Especially Clare, and you know it."

"But-" I started.

"Jules was a manipulative bitch who was only concerned about fame. She was a slut too. A slut who didn't care about anyone's feelings and you have to get that Clare would never be like her. Mostly, because she doesn't know about your fame, and does she really look like a slut or a bitch?" Adam finished. I was quiet for a while, soaking in everything that Adam just said.

"You're right, I don't have to push her away. She's nothing like Jules and I knew that from the second I met her. This weekend at the wedding, I'm going to tell her how I feel." I declared.

"Good for you man." Adam patted me on the back as we walked towards the school.

AN - Hey guys, I hope you like this chapter :D Thanks for all of the review that I've gotten, they mean so much. Also, I just wanted to let you know that I'm pretty sure that this story is mostly going to be in Clare and Eli's point of views. I might have more with Adam and Jules's point of view, but I'm not sure. One more thing, this is the chapter that really begins the main part of the story. Just thought I should let you know. If you want to suggest anything, go ahead. I'm open to all ideas.

~~eclare1024

Almost forgot, I might upload another chapter later today, not sure. So, keep a look out.