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Chapter 11 – Friday

Clare's POV

"And then he just left?" Adam asked as we walked to school the next day and I told him everything that happened the night before with Eli.

After Eli left I was confused with what was even going on. I liked Eli, a lot. And maybe I shouldn't have driven him away like I had even after he said it was okay. It's possible I overreacted.

I nodded to Adam and we continued walking, he looked thoughtful and I sighed.

"Maybe it was my fault. This is what happens in relationships…it's not like he was trying to have sex with me." I said guiltily and Adam nodded.

"But he also shouldn't have left you the way he did. He should have respected your decision to ask him to leave and not been a baby about it." He said shrugging his shoulders.

"Yeah I guess. I feel like this whole thing just got blown out of proportion." I said sadly and Adam put his hand on my shoulder.

"Just talk to him. It'll be okay" he said reassuringly and I couldn't help but smile. He was so selfless; how he could be such a good friend with these unsaid feelings of his I had no idea.

"Thanks Adam" I said giving him a hug before we finally reached the doors of Degrassi.

I didn't even have to turn to see know that Eli had come up to and was leaning next the locker just a few over from mine, I could feel his presence and I knew he was looking at me with intense green eyes.

"Clare…I just need to say that I'm sorry." He said as I turned to face him, he had dark circles under his eyes that told me he didn't get much sleep last night.

"I was such a jackass I know." He said taking a step closer and I felt guilt wash over me; he looked so genuinely apologetic I wanted nothing more than to wrap my arms around him.

Eli looked confused as I pulled him into a hug, pulling my body close to his.
"It's okay, I'm sorry too. I could have handled the situation differently…I suppose I just got nervous." I sheepishly admitted as we pulled apart.

"You have nothing to apologize for. It was stupid and I shouldn't add to your nerves" he said with a laugh and I rolled my eyes.

"So we're okay then?" I asked with a smile, even though I already knew the answer.

"We're better than okay. We're perfect" he said kissing my forehead quickly.

Eli took my hand as I closed my locker and he led me in the direction to my class.
"Actually I have something I want to ask you…" he said hesitantly and I raised an eyebrow curiously.

"Go ahead." I said with a smile.

"I know Jenna's not exactly your favorite person but she invited me to her party tomorrow night and I was hoping you would be my date?" he asked with a hopeful smile.
"They'll be tons of people there so you don't even have to really talk to any of my friends if you don't want to. I'm sure Drew's inviting Adam and other people you'll know." He said trying to sweeten the deal.

I laughed because he didn't even need to convince me, of course I would go to his friends party with him. That's what girlfriends do, right?

"Of course I'll come" I said surprising him. A look a relief flashed across his face and I smiled.

"Seriously? That's perfect. Jenna's making me go so I'm glad I don't have to endure it without you" he said as we neared my classroom.

"Don't worry. I'll be there." I said giving him a quick kiss goodbye.

"See you at lunch!" he called out as I headed into class.

Eli

I was nervous to see my friends after what had happened the night before. I had lashed out on them because of my fight with Clare and I didn't mean anything I said, I was just angry.

I spotted Drew and Jenna at a bench just outside the cafeteria and felt relief at their smiles when I neared.

"Feeling better man?" Drew asked with a knowing grin.

"I feel like an ass. I'm sorry for yelling at you guy I guess I just had a weird night." I admitted and Drew gave me a quick hug patting me on the back before sitting down on the bench beside us.

"Now that we've got that sorted out…Are you coming tomorrow night?" Jenna asked with a bright smile.
I had been to many of Jenna Middleton's parties. They were filled with drunken teenagers, couples hooking up and tons of food. It was always a good time when I was single; I hoped it would be just as enjoyable with Clare there, even though I knew she wouldn't be drinking so I probably shouldn't either.

"Of course and Clare's coming too." I said with a triumphant smile and I was confused to see Drew and Jenna exchange a glance that I couldn't quite read.
"So you two made up?" Jenna asked and I nodded in response, still wondering what the look was about.

"Great! Well I'm off to class! See you two later" she said with excitement before heading into the cafeteria.

I looked at Drew who was staring at some girl across the hallway, a flirty grin on his face as he made eye contact with her.
I rolled my eyes and hit his shoulder.
"Dude you have a girlfriend" I said snapping his attention back to me.

"So. That doesn't mean I can't look at other girls. Bianca looks at other guys." He explained and I raised an eyebrow at how ridiculous that sounded.

"That kind of weird…" I said and he laughed as he stood up.

"Nah it's great, less conflict this way. What makes you the big relationship expert anyways" he asked with sarcasm in his voice.

"I don't know…just the way Clare and I are. I couldn't just look at other girls while with her." I admitted finally. This was the first time I admitted to my feelings for Clare and that what we had was real.

"But your relationship was a bet. So that's not any better." He said with bitterness in his voice.

I looked around quickly to make sure nobody had heard what drew had just said.
"Jesus Drew…loud enough." I said in a whisper and he shrugged his shoulder, he didn't care.

"I just want this stupid bet to be over. Can't I give you something else…?" I began pleading and I saw the victorious look in his eyes at how weak I was.

"No. But if you do win the bet you have my word that I won't say a thing about it to her." He said reasoning with me.

Why did I do this in the first place? Why couldn't I have just noticed Clare before the bet?

"Whatever I'm going to eat I'll see you around." I said not looking at his as I pushed past the doors and into the cafeteria.

As I walked into the cafeteria I saw Clare sitting alone, a book open in front of her and I smiled as I saw her lips move slightly as she read. Just before I had time to take a step KC was standing in front of Clare. I couldn't hear his words but her expression was hesitant and confused.

Clare's eyes shifted to me and back at KC who, once noticing my presence left in the other direction.

"Hey" I said sitting down across from her. "What was that all about?"

She shrugged her shoulders, watching as KC continued down the aisle between tables.
"I'm not sure. He's been really strange lately." She said vaguely and I knew I would have to talk to KC soon.

"Weird…" I said not sure of how to respond.

"Yeah but enough about him, what are you up to after school? Latte's at the dot with me?" she asked with a hopeful smile, reaching across the table to take my hand in hers.

"I would be delighted" I said with a laugh and she rolled her eyes before letting out a magical giggle that I had grown accustomed to in the past weeks.
I didn't want to lose that or her.

"You know…I never expected us to be like this" she said staring off into space. Clare was sitting beside me at the dot as she held her warm drink in her hands.

"What do you mean?" I asked as I took a sip of my drink.

"Just us, our relationship. I feel like I can tell you everything and I just enjoy every second we're together." She said with a slight blush as she looked me in the eye.

How could I sit and look at this wonderfully innocent girl who's given me her whole heart and lie. I felt everything she did except it was all stemming from this stupid childish bet that's going to continue to haunt me until it all blows up in my face.

"I wouldn't trade this for anything." I said truthfully and I slid my arm around her waist.
She cuddled into me and I felt my heart speed up. Clare Edwards had an effect on me like no other girl had ever come close to having.

I was waiting outside for Clare as she used the restroom inside the dot when he came up to me, his expression serious as he towered over me. I was instantly reminded of seeing him with Clare previously that day. What did he want?

"Be careful Eli. She doesn't deserve this."

Who was KC Guthrie to talk to me about the way I was treating Clare. I had honest feelings for her that obviously he had no idea about. He knew about the bet. He didn't know about how it was tearing me up inside to do this.

"Trust me. I don't want to do this." I explained, defeated. How could I even justify what I was doing?

"Then stop!" he shouted and I looked at the door to see if Clare had returned but she was nowhere in sight.

"Just leave me alone KC. Leave Clare alone and mind your own business." I yelled and he stepped back, running a hand through his shaggy hair.

"She's too good for you. Just leave her alone." He said before leaving in the same direction he had come in.

This was all too much for me to handle. KC was right; I wasn't good enough for her she didn't deserve this. In theory Clare could find out at any time and this would all be over. She would hate me and I would lose her.

I felt my eyes sting as my tears began to fall. Why did I always have to fuck everything up? I asked myself in rage, slamming my fists against a newspaper stand before sitting down on the curb, resting my face in my hands.

I cared about her too much to handle this, but what was I supposed to do?

"Eli?" Clare was behind me, her voice worried before she sat down beside me on the curb.

I looked up and she was shocked to see that I was crying but she immediately put her arm around me, wiping away my tears as she looked at me sadly.
"What's wrong?" she finally asked and I choked out a sob before looking up at her.

"I fell in love with you, Clare." I said simply and her eyes softened and she took my hand in hers. I could see the shock on her face before she took a deep breath and returned her gaze to me.

"Then why are you crying?" she asked almost inaudibly.

"This wasn't supposed to happen" I replied and she looked confused but held onto me anyways.
I turned to her and placed a hand on her cheek, leaning in to place a kiss on her lips.

"It's okay, I'm scared too" she whispered against my lips and I pulled her tighter, never wanting to let go.

Clare

After what happened at the dot Eli and I spent the rest of the evening sitting in his hearse, talking, kissing and just sitting together. What Eli told me scared me but still I wanted nothing more than to be with him. I loved his smile, the way his arms felt around mine and the way he said my name when he knew I was scared or upset. I loved how I felt when I was with him and I didn't want that to change.

With everything going on I hadn't had time to check my phone and I instantly regretted it when I arrived home. I said goodbye to Eli and as I walked up my front steps I noticed Adam sitting in front of my door, his head hung low. Shit. I thought.

"Oh Adam. I'm so sorry, I got so caught up tonight I forgot about –"I said before he cut me off.
It was clear he was angry, never once had I seen him like this and I felt guilt wash over me. Adam was always such a good friend to me and here I was forgetting about him.

"Whatever Clare. Hope you had a great time with Eli" he said mocking me, his voice high pitched as he rolled his eyes.

That wasn't fair. I never once missed movie night and I do once and suddenly it's the end of the world?

"It's not like I was off frolicking in the park with him, Adam. He was upset… I would've been here but I couldn't just leave him." I admitted trying to sound as apologetic as possible.

Adam shook his head, obviously this wasn't going well.

"But still you ditched me for him. You are such a typical girl. Ditch your friends as soon as a boy comes along." He said bitterly and I immediately narrowed my eyes.

"That's not how it is and you know it. Can't I just be happy for once?" I yelled to him as he stood up from my porch.

"Sure. Be happy but does that you're going to leave me behind for some jerk that's obviously hiding something." Adam shouted his eyes full of hurt and anger.

"Can't everybody just leave me and Eli alone? He isn't hiding anything and I'm happy for once. Be careful Adam, you're starting to sound a bit jealous." I said harshly and his face immediately changed from anger to shock and embarrassment.

"He told you didn't he." he trailed off…starting to take a step back.

Oh no, I shouldn't have said that.

No no no, rewind.

Adam took another step backwards and he shook his head, finally defeated.
"I just…think you deserve someone better that's all." He said before quickly heading down my pathway and out of sight in no time.

I walked into my house, feeling numb from the night's events as I changed into my pajamas and crawled into bed. I never meant to hurt Adam I just had that conversation at the worst time. After everything that had happened with Eli and hearing Adam's negative opinion of him, I couldn't handle it anymore. I just wanted to have a peaceful relationship without everyone watching our every move and shoving their opinions down my throat an every turn. Eli loved me, which became clear tonight and I soon realized I loved him too.

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