Author's Note: So. CaliGurl46 suggested some intense makeout session with Eli and Clare, so of course, I try to cater to my readers' needs, so here you go, I hope you read this cause this one is for you, CaliGurl46! And everyone who reads and especially those that review, thank you so much! You're raising my self esteem insanely. So, last chapter was drama, so it was time for more cute Eclare stuff, like CaliGurl46 suggested. So read!

Chapter 9

Eli's POV

The rest of the school day was horribly uneventful. Clare was still shaken up after her little experience with Fitz. I told her during English to meet me by the hearse after school so I could drive her home. I wasn't going to let her walk alone ANYWHERE anymore. I sound like a paranoid mother or father right? Well I couldn't help it. After today, I was going to make sure that she was extra careful.

There was about 12 minutes left until the end of the day. I can think about Clare for 12 minutes easily. It's not like that anything that came out of the teacher's mouth was important. I already knew most of the stuff; I was a huge nerd on the inside, thanks to the history channel.

I can't believe that Clare kissed me today. We've kissed twice already. If we have some sort of a moment later today, maybe we can make it a third…I wish. I still am unsure about how she feels about me. Neither of us has really said the words "I like you" to each other. I mean, I really think that she likes me, she wouldn't have kissed me if she didn't, right? Maybe I should ask her. Or ask her something more important, like her to be my girlfriend…

No. Not until the ideal moment. I'm terrified of rejection.

Clare's POV

I'm so glad that Eli offered to drive me home today because Fitz really scared the crap out of me today.

Why did I kiss him…

I'm actually not sure why, I told myself it was a thank you, but I think it was basically just because I wanted to. He kissed me back, so that was a good sign. I want to do it again. When we kiss, it's like the whole world stops. I realize how corny that sounds, but it is so true.

RIIIIIIING

Eli time.

Eli's POV

I literally ran to Morty after school ended. I wanted as much time with Clare as possible today. And I didn't want someone to kidnap her while she was waiting for me. That is kind of ridiculous and unrealistic, but I am a worry wart. Then I saw her walk out of the doors. You know in movies, when they make things slow motion when there is someone beautiful walking? And the person's hair blows in the wind? Well I just experienced that. Her beautiful short red hair blew ever so slightly in the wind. Her eyes met mine and she smiled shyly.

She probably noticed I was staring at her, not that it was a new thing or anything.

"Clare, your chariot awaits." Smooth Eli, smooth. She got in the car silently.

"Thanks so much for driving me Eli, I really appreciate it!"

"No problem, I wouldn't want you walking alone again. Want a ride to school tomorrow too?"

"Sure, that would be great. Who knows if my mom would be able to anyway." Sadly, we arrived at her house. I wanted to kiss her again, so I was going to make a moment happen. I just had to be suave…and stuff.

I opened the door for her and tried to be as charming as possible.

"So, Blue Eyes, how about another date sometime in the future…?"

"I would absolutely love that."

Clare's POV

With every word that either of us said, we moved closer. We had to be thinking the same thing.

And then it happened. Another kiss. But this wasn't like the others. I could feel that he wanted this one to go farther, so I let his tongue in. It astounded me, but in a good way. I loved it, I could get used to this.

Eli's POV

Wow, she actually was all for making out. Not in a gross way, like we weren't all over each other, it was really romantic. Jeez, I sound like a chick again! It felt like an eternity (even though it only had really been like 5 minutes) but I had to pull away because my phone rang. It was a text:

Dad: Eli, your mother wants you home. We have a surprise :)

"Sorry Clare…my dad wants me home. This should be continued later though, I think"

"Uh, yes. Th-that would be very, uh, nice." I kissed her on the cheek and drove home.

Clare's POV

Oh man. Now THAT was a kiss.

Author's Note: I hope you liked it! Kinda short again. I will for sure be updating in a few hours again though. Zeldaskeeper gave me a fantastic idea. They make me smile because they review frequently. Love you guys! Expect another chapter soon, friends! New Degrassi tomorrow !