I realized I never said she moved back in with her mom but she did btw and yeah last chapter

Clare was sitting down on her bed kind of nervous about going out not really knowing where the night would end and she was utterly confused. They weren't together, she still liked him but he used her but he's trying but he's good at acting so she couldn't help but think this was probably all apart of his act. She was just stuck at a confused mind state. Her phone vibration caused her to break back into reality. She grabbed it and looked at it,

I'll leave my house in 10

Eli

Uhm what should I wear? I don't know where we're going so I don't know…

Clare

Whatever you want is fine. You look beautiful either way

Eli

She sighed at how hard it was for her not to cave when he was being so nice. She looked through her closet and pulled out a strapless floral dress and a white cardigan and sandals. She fixed her hair, grabbed her phone and bag making her way downstairs to find Eli already parked there.

She hopped in the car, "Hi."

"Hey." He weakly smiled. "You look really beautiful."

"Thanks, where are we going?"

"You'll see."

"Just tell me please."

"We're going to an author reading and then out to dinner, is that fine?"

"Sure." Clare leaned her head against the window as Eli drove off. They finally arrived at the reading. It was an outdoor setting and the author had begun. It was dark out and many people sitting around listening. Eli saw Clare's hand on her lap, he hesitantly and slowly reached for it. He touched it and she looked up at him and pulled her hand back.

"Please." He said below a whisper. She swallowed the lump in her throat and they hesitantly interlocked hands.

He leaned in to whisper in her ear, "Are you enjoying the reading?"

She nodded, "Thanks."

He weakly smiled and nodded and sat back, listening to the author's inspiring words.

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"You know what you're getting?"

"Uhm I think I'm gonna get chicken alfredo." Clare said.

He nodded and continued to look through the menu. He finally found what he decided on and the waiter came to take their orders. She took the menus and Eli and Clare sat awkwardly.

Eli tried to reach for Clare's hand she was hesitant but let him take it.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

She nodded and looked down at the hands slowly pulling her hands back, "What's wrong?" Eli asked.

"Nothing, I-I just don't want to lead you on or anything."

"So really? There's no hope for us at all."

"Okay I'll tell you the truth. I still like you….alot. I really want to be with you again but I can't trust you and it's killing me."

"Clare I told you how sorry I am, I would never hurt you again. I promise."

"But how do I know this isn't an act either? I don't know what to believe."

"I'm trying, can't you see?"

"Trying isn't enough Eli."

He sighed and took a breath, "Look Clare, for the billionth time I'm sorry. You want to be with me and I want to be with you. I made a mistake and I've learned from it. I will never do something like that again."

"I'll think about it." He nodded as the waiter came back and gave them their food and they ate in silence.

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"I'll see you Monday." He said standing at her porch. She nodded and began to open the door to her house.

"Clare." He interrupted. She turned back to him.

He took her hand and kissed it, "I miss you, keep thinking about it, okay?"

She nodded and walked in, closing the door behind her.

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"Hey Clare." Eli said walking up to her locker. She weakly smiled and continued to throw unneeded books in it.

"Are you staying in the lunchroom during lunch?"

"Uhh yes, why?"

"Just asking, I'll uhh, see you." She hesitantly nodded at the weird confrontation.

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Clare was talking with Jesse at lunch. The caf was filled with loud chatter like always.

"Excuse me?" She heard a voice and turned and saw Eli on top of a table.

"Excuse me!" He yelled again and everyone got quiet.

"Sorry for interrupting your lunch but I just needed to get this out. I made a big mistake with a really amazing girl. I like her a lot and she wont forgive me no matter how hard I try. She doesn't understand how much she means to me so I'm hoping this does it. I am letting the whole school know I was a jackass to her and she dumped me but I miss her. SO THERE, I SAID IT. AND I FORGOT TO MENTION I'M IN COMPLETE LOVE WITH CLARE EDWARDS."

There were a few gasps, smiles and people who frankly didn't care. Eli looked down at Clare from the table and she was smiling up at him. She got up from her seat and walked over to him. He hopped down from the table and met her in the middle, "So?"

She smiled up at him, "Thank you."

He smirked, "Am I forgiven? Are we…." He gestured between them.

She looked down, "I'm sorry but…." She looked up at him and saw his eyes showed complete sadness. She smiled and smashed her lips to his. She wrapped her arms around her neck and he hesitantly wrapped his arms around her waist.

He slid his tongue in her mouth and she didn't hesitate in doing so also. She soon pulled back and stared up at him, "Was that a good enough answer for you?"

He smiled and nodded, "Again, I'm really sorry."

"If you hurt me again…."

"I won't." He quickly interrupted. "I promise."

She nodded and gave him a chaste kiss. "And by the way, I love you too."

I think this is the last chapter, if you give me ideas I will continue. Will do an epilogue if I do end it here. Degrassixo, I used your idea again so creds to you. And thanks for all of you who read, reviewed, alerted and stuff. Its means a lot, and you want to me to do another story, feel free to suggest it : ) Love you guys!