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Chapter 9
Clare's P.O.V.
The rest of the weekend flew by and before I knew it Monday was here. "Clare hurry, you'll be late for school." Darcy came knocking at my door telling me to get up. I was thankful for that because if she hadn't given me a warning I would have been late to school yet again and Purino threatened to give me a zero for the day. I rushed around the house in an attempt to get ready on time. Once stepping out of the house my book bag got caught in the door, sending my books and papers flying everywhere. Groaning in frustration I picked everything up quickly and shoved it back into my bag hoping I still had the chance to get to school on time. Still focused on the mess I made I didn't see that Eli was in front of my house leaning against his car. He let out a low chuckle as he saw me struggle and I gave him a somewhat stern look. "What are you doing here?" I said starting to slow down my pace a little. "Hey, nice to see you too. How have you been? I've been good Clare, what about you?" He mockingly said to me and I gently punched him on the shoulder. "I'm sorry it's just I almost over slept this morning and you saw what happened back there. If I'm late to school one more time Purino said I get a zero for the day and I can't afford that." Eli just nodded understandingly and replied with his famous smirk on his face, "Well I guess it's your lucky day, because I'm going to give you a ride today." The smile that spread across my face gave him the hint that I really did appreciate this. "Really?" I asked him and thought that this little favor was sweet on his part. "Yeah, of course. Whenever you need a ride just give me a call." That gesture made me give him a little hug and we didn't waste any more time afterwards, getting in the car and going to school.
Eli's P.O.V.
My weekend went by without anything really exciting happening. I was just determined to see Clare again and couldn't wait for Monday to come along. That morning when I woke up I was in a strangely unexpected good mood for the first day of the week. The idea of showing up at Clare's house to give her a ride popped into my head and I did my best to hurry out of the house in high hopes she didn't leave for school yet. After saying goodbye to my parents I took my new car and drove to her house. Deciding to wait a few minutes I started to get out and go up to her door but there was no need, she was already heading out the door in the same moment. I leaned back against my car and watched in amusement as she tried walking down the path but was jerked back towards the door. She looked as confused as ever and didn't pick up on the fact that her bag was stuck in the doorway. Helplessly yanking at it her books and papers came flying out and I watched her as she scrambled to get her things. Obviously she was in a hurry and looked worried about not making it in time. I then knew I had in fact come at a good time and that she did need a ride to school. This left me feeling happy and when she nearly collected everything I let out a small laugh letting her know I was there in front of her. She appeared too absorbed in what she was doing to notice me. Clare happily accepted my offer for the ride and we made our way to school. The car ride was filled with chatter and laughter. I was rather sad when we pulled up to school and had to leave each other's company so soon. I then got an idea. Without hesitation I asked her, "Hey Clare, are you doing anything tonight?" The expression on her face suddenly changed to curiosity. "I don't think so. Why?" She seemed eager to know where I was going with this. "I was just wondering if you wanted to do anything with me tonight. We could go to the movies or something." Not long after she answered, "Sounds great. I'll see you tonight." I laughed at her sudden nervousness and couldn't help but smile. She began walking away when I said, "It's a date then." Clare looked back at me and nodded not looking in the direction she was going in. She collided into a trash can leaving me bent over laughing at her clumsiness. Her face turned bright red and she kept walking as if nothing happened.
Clare's P.O.V.
The car ride to school went a little faster than my liking. We were talking the whole time and before I knew it we had pulled up to the student parking lot. Sadness washed over me as I dreaded going to school. I was even considering skipping school for the day just to be with Eli more, thinking back to the time I had done that last year with him. Those were good times and I laughed to myself since I wasn't one to break rules, yet here I was thinking about cutting class for some boy. But then again Eli just wasn't some boy; he might be the one I thought. As we got out Eli spoke up and wanted to ask me something. 'What could it be' I wondered and replied quickly out of curiosity. He asked me if I was busy tonight and I scanned my brain to remember if I was doing anything that night. Gladly I didn't have a full schedule and could accept his invitation. Once I started walking away towards the school the next words he said caught my attention. "It's a date then." I turned in surprise and hadn't stopped walking long enough to realize I had walked right into a trash can. It was the most embarrassing moment in my life that I could remember. Eli was bent over laughing and I was starting to feel my face turn the shade of a red tomato and I did my best to act like nothing happened. I was now keen on getting home and the only thing helping me through the day was the thought of tonight.
Author's Note: Hey, sorry if this was a little on the short side. I just wanted to give you guys something to read and look forward to until the next chapter. It may not be as good as it could have been since it's getting late and I'm pretty tired, but you guys are worth it, and I do keep my word after all so I hope you enjoyed even if it wasn't as good as it could have been. Make sure you keep leaving me reviews, it inspires me and then I will write and update more for you guys. Until next time!