I am so sorry for taking forever to update but my comp. got viruses like I anticipated so. I had to get my computer fix! Pity me! :(
I'll update tomorrow though. Sorry that this is rushed but I had to work quickly on a chapter so you guys wouldn't have to wait any longer! ;( I think this is the most suckish chapter so far :P The next one shall be better!
Clare's P.O.V.
I walked inside my own home feeling like a new person. I couldn't help but feel so giddy I felt like dancing around, kicking my legs, and waving my hands up high in the air, and squeal like Alli would. My father and mother were asleep on the couch with the television turned on; I quietly put a blanket and pillow over them and turned off the lights. I walked upstairs and waited for Alli to arrive from Drew's house. My bedroom window was knocked and I saw her climb across the trees towards my balcony; I also noticed Drew and Adam driving away in black truck.
"Get in." I hissed
Alli climbed into my room and smoothed out her skirt.
"Do you have any idea what time it is?" I scowled at her bothered
"So… I came a little late, sorry mom." She giggled
"No, I was just worried…" I muttered
"I'm fine when I am with Drew. By the way…You have got to tell me how your date went!" Alli squealed as she dressed in her P.J.'s
I smiled broadly and blushed. I slipped out of my dress and into my night gown, I looked across my window towards Eli's and grinned, his lights were still on.
"It was amazing." I sighed foolishly
"Sounds like it. I need every single detail…like now!"
"No interruptions, after I'm done speaking then. Got it?" I gave her a questioning look
"My lips are sealed."Alli zipped her mouth
"Well, he took me to an abandoned church…" I then explained bit by bit the most magical night of my life as Alli glued her full attention towards me. Her eyes emotionally expressed such awe, confusion, laughter, happiness, and fulfillment,
"Wow! Was the kiss good?" She squealed
"Really good."
"Was there tongue?" She whispered
"Alli! No…it was my first kiss by the way, I can't just give tongue!" I was embarrassed
"See…I told you that you and Eli would be together someday and you didn't believe me!"
Then I hit realization.
"I still don't. What am I going to do! I'm his girlfriend…" I was worried
I'm freaking Elijah Goldsworthy's a.k.a. the school's smartest male student, the town's esteemed athlete, Mr. Popularity, heartthrob, PERFECT GUY'S girlfriend.
"You're right! I mean…Eli is like a god at our school. I mean with people like Julia in the way…who knows what can happen? Clare…I need to prepare you. Take it from my personal experience, those people are piranhas and will eat you alive if you don't live up to their expectations. I couldn't handle all the pressure and broke up with Drew because of it. I wouldn't want you and Eli to go down that road…it's really painful and messy." Alli gasped
"But…I love him." My eyed bulged out at realizing to what I just said. Love?
"Clare? Do you mean 'love' like you 'love' candy…or 'love-love' like the real thing?" Alli was intrigued
"I don't know! What if it's some stupid thing like in those teenage movies?"
"Well…what do you feel?"
"It's hard to explain. I think…I need time to figure it out before I jump to conclusions." I rubbed the back of my head.
"Yeah, just don't over think it more than what it actually is…It's two in the morning, we should go to sleep." Alli whispered
I couldn't sleep the entire night. At first I was happy, now I'm scared. What did I get myself into?
Eli's P.O.V.
It was Sunday and last night I slept like a baby, my body felt really warm and relaxed after the best date I ever had. I decided to text Clare and ask her if she wanted to go to the dot for some coffee,
Want to go to the dot for coffee. ;)
-Eli
Sure…meet you outside in 10? :)
-Clare
Cool.
-Eli
She stepped out of her house in a navy button down dress. I waited for her and put my arms around her waist in which she was utterly surprised.
"Whoa…where did that come from?" She giggled
"Can't I show you my affection physically?"
"Of course you can…but I'm new to all this relationship stuff."
"Then you'll be my student and I will be your teacher, got it?"
She replied with a soft smile and a kiss to my cheek, we went walking down the streets holding hands with her head brushing against my shoulder, from where I was standing she looked like an angel with the sun shining on her face and the wind swiftly pounding through her curls. She was giddy like a little girl which I found adorable and pulled my hand into the dot, which to my dismay Julia was there with Fitz.
"Let's sit over there in the corner." I offered and dragged her towards there
"Oh, okay."
We sat down and looked at the menus.
"What do want? Get anything you like."
"I'm just thirsty, so I'll just get some orange juice."
"You sure? You could get some ch-"I was interrupted
I felt a slight tap on my shoulder. It was Julia and Fitz was near my Clare.
"Eli. Clare? Are you two like on a date?" She hissed as she looked into my eyes, her eyes were dilated with jealousy.
I grabbed Clare's hands and rubbed my index thumbs back and forth with her fingers.
"I guess you could say that." I smiled
"What you two are like an item now?" Fitz snarled
"Yeah. We are. Is something wrong?" I snapped at the both of them, Clare looked uncomfortable and tapped her foot nervously against the floor.
"Really? Ughh, I see." Julia seemed pissed
"Can I talk to you for a second, Eli?" She added
"I don't see why you can tell me in front of my…girlfriend." I smirked
"Eli…it's okay, I'll wait." Clare smiled. Wow, I just love her even more now.
I nodded in response and went to go speak with Julia outside.
"Eli…what the fuck?" She spat
"What's your damn problem?"
"Her, I broke up with Kyle, for you!" She started crying. Man, she was asking for a punch in the nose.
"Julia! I never led you on. I'm with her now so move on, there's a bunch of other guys." I replied and walked back inside only to find Fitz a tad bit too close to Clare as she squirmed and looked bothered.
Clare's P.O.V.
As Eli left to go speak with Julia, I thought Fitz would go away, but he didn't as soon as Eli left he stared at me with a perverted grin.
"So…if Eli leaves you for Julia…you and I could have our own little fun. What do you say? I'm willing to take things slow for you." He grinned as he rubbed my purity ring. I was entirely disgusted
I jerked away "You should go, n-now." I was creeped out.
"Come on, you know…you're the hottest girl in school. You shouldn't have to settle for one guy. Besides Eli is the least manly for a complete woman like you. He doesn't have to know." He whispered huskily down my neck
"Please, get away from me. I would never cheat on Eli or have anything to do with you." I simply pushed him away only for him to lean down. Crap!
"What the hell are you doing Fitz?" Eli pushed him away from me and I ran behind him
"Nothing, man. If I were you I wouldn't leave such a beautiful girl unattended." He chuckled and walked away
Eli looked beyond furious.
"Come on. Let's go." He snapped and we left
The walk was awkward. He was really quiet and he had his arm around me the entire way. His grip was strong and firm. Was he angry at me? We reached a stop at an isolated part of the park near the forest.
"Eli…are-are y-you mad at me?" I whispered sadly.
He let out a frantic sigh and leaned down and kissed me hungrily His tongue forced inside my mouth, and his hands grabbed tightly around my waist as he moved his hands back and forth. I felt…uncomfortable. This wasn't Eli.
"Eli…what was that?" I gasped and looked away.
"I'm sorry, I just…Clare, what did Fitz tell you?" Eli rubbed his neck looking ashamed
"Nothing, really." I was a nervous wreck
"Did he hit on you, please be honest." He glared at me
"Yes…but I don't like Fitz, I despise him!" I begged
"It's okay, I just want to make it clear, that you're mine." He whispered and pulled me in for a tight hug
I was so flattered by his comment and kissed him on his lips softly.
"I am, don't worry…just, take things slow with me, okay?" I asked
"Anything for you. Sorry we didn't get your orange juice, are you still thirsty?"
"Not anymore." I smirked
I then wrapped my arms around his neck as he flashed me that famous smirk, and leaned down.
"I'll take things slow okay?" He said
"Actually, I think we should progress a bit more." I smiled and his eyes bulged out of his face.
"If you say so."
He cupped my face and sucked on my bottom lip. I ran my hands through his hair as he swiftly grazed his tongue against mine. I chewed on his upper lip as we rotated back and forth.
"It wasn't too fast for you? Right?" He was worried
"Eli…it's too slow." I giggled
"Patience is a virtue." He smirked as he held my hand and said "Clare, you're amazing."
"You're even more."
"Ready to walk down the halls as my girlfriend tomorrow." He whispered down my neck
"Would you laugh if I say that I'm scared?"
"I would be too, but I'll protect you." He stammered
Inside of me I knew deep down, there were problems and obstacles ahead for us.