Broken and Unloved

Chapter 14

Hey guys, I know I chatted with you in the last chapter but I just thought I would let you guys know that I am posting pictures on my profile in my bio. The first pic (and I know it's a little late) is of the sexy vampire costume that Clare tried on in the costume store. The second picture is the black dress that Imogen wears as a Juliet dress. The third picture is of Clare's Juliet dress. The fourth pic is of clares shoes to her Juliet dress. Enjoy: p

Eli's POV:

I was currently standing by the punch table listening to Imogen ramble on. We weren't dancing because she claims that she only dances fast not slow. So we are waiting for the slow songs to go off and the fast ones to come on.

Imogen-"Hey I'll be right back, I got to use the restroom."

Me-"Okay, I'll be waiting right here."

She walked off and I am left standing here looking like a creeper. Right when she left the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift came on. I'm glad Imogen was gone, she would have pitched a fit. She hates country. I didn't really want to dance with particularly her but at least it would give me something to do. I was glancing around when my eyes were caught by something white. I looked to the door to see none other than Clare. She was wearing this beautiful white renaissance dress. Her hair was perfectly curled, everything about her looked perfect. I knew my mouth was dropped open, but I wasn't the only one that was gawking. Everyone was staring at her. She spotted me and made her way over to me. If there was heaven on earth this was it.

Clare's POV:

My head was spinning, my knees were shaking and I these heels I thought I was going to fall over any minute. Me and Adam were at the entrance to Degrassi. All I had to do was make it to the gym but I couldn't move.

Me-"I can't do this. Let's just go back home and pretend that we were never here."

Adam gave me a stern look.

Adam-"We're already here; we're not backing out now."

Me-"But everyone's staring at me."

Adam-"That's because you look beautiful."

Me-"psst, yeah right. But what if he rejects me?"

Adam-"No guy in their right mind would reject you. And if anything goes wrong I won't be far away. We'll leave and go home, watch movies and eat ice cream. But I promise I'll be with you every step of the way."

With that he took my hand in his and led me through the doors. We walked down the hall and I started losing my breath.

Me-"What am I going to say when I see him."

Adam-"I can't tell you that, only your heart can. Listen to it, it'll lead you the right way."

He opened the gym door for me and I walked in. Ironically the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift came on as soon as I entered fully into the gym. If I thought I was nervous before I was wrong. Everyone was staring at me, judging me, I felt like I was going to pass out that is until I found his eyes staring at me like the others. Adam whispered that he would be over near the Dj and left me. I saw that Eli was alone, so I made my way over to him. The walk to him felt like an eternity but he never looked away. Once I got to him I felt rooted to the earth again. I didn't know what to say so I waited for him to speak.

Eli-"You look breathtakingly beautiful." I smiled.

Me-"Thank you."

I knew then that I had to tell him before another word was spoken.

Me-"I have to tell you something, and I don't want you to freak out when I tell you okay." He smiled

Eli-"Ok."

Me-"Ok….I L-"

Before I could finish my sentence this girl in this hideous black dress came up to us and looped her arm in his.

The girl-"Oh my gosh Eli, I've been looking for you everywhere."

Eli-"I've been right where I told you I would be waiting."

I totally felt like I was missing something.

Eli-"Oh um Clare…this is Imogen…..my girlfriend."

I couldn't process anything. I thought I was going to throw up. Since when did he have a girlfriend? This couldn't be happening. I had to be dreaming. I knew I would start crying soon and I didn't want him to see me cry. I needed an excuse and I needed it fast.

Me-"Oh, wow it's nice to meet you."

I held out my hand for her to shake it but she just looked at me like "yeah right".

Imogen tugged on Eli's arm.

Imogen-"Come on Eli, let's go dance."

Eli-"But Clare needs to tell me something."

Me-"Oh, it's not important now. I'll…um let you go." I turned around and walked away. Before I could even get a good 5 feet away I broke down completely. My makeup would soon be washed away but I didn't care. I couldn't handle being in this place one more second. I looked around for Adam but couldn't find him anywhere, so I ran. I took off and didn't stop until I was outside at the entrance steps and collapsed. I moved myself over to sit down and just let it out. It hurt A LOT. My heart was crushed and I couldn't believe it. Why did things like this keep happening to me? What did I do to deserve this much heartbreak? After a few moments my crying was interrupted by a guy.

Guy-"If he broke your heart that bad he doesn't deserve you." I looked up and saw a tall boy with sandy hair. I quickly went to wipe my eyes.

Me-"Yeah, and if he cared I wouldn't be crying at all. I don't deserve to be happy." He sat down next to me and held out a handkerchief.

Guy-"I'm Jake Martin." I smiled and took it.

Me-"Clare Edwards nice to meet you."

Jake-"Nice to meet you too."

We sat there in silence until he spoke.

Jake-"So, care to tell what's wrong?"

Me-"It's a long story and I wouldn't want to keep you."

Jake-"Trust me, no one is waiting for me."

Eli's POV:

Clare was just about to tell me something when that little bimbo walked up. what the fuck? Ok so we have been dancing for about 15 minutes and I haven't seen Clare anywhere. I told Imogen I needed to talk to Adam and that I would be back and I made my way over to him. He was helping the Dj.

Me-"Hey, have you seen Clare?"

Adam-"I thought she was with you?"

Me-"She was until my girlfriend got back from the bathroom and wanted to dance. Then she just up and left."

He looked at me like he could kill me.

Adam-"You dumbass. I'll go find her when my shift is over in 15."

Me-"Don't worry about it. I'm going to go find her and I'll bring her in here with you."

Adam-"Okay, you better hope she's okay, for your sake." After that I headed into the hall. Then I dashed into the bathroom. I was about to give up with I saw her sitting on the front steps with a guy.

Clare's POV:

Me-"And that's pretty much it."

Jake-"Wow, that was a lot."

I looked down at my lap.

Me-"Sorry."

Jake-"No. it's no problem at all and maybe I can help."

Me-"I'm listening."

Jake-"Basically it's the back and fourth game with you two right now. Maybe he likes you and doesn't think you like him, or maybe he's just not in to you. But there's a good way to find out."

Me-"Really, how?"

Jake-"You make him jealous. If he really likes you he won't be able to stand seeing you with someone else. Stop giving him your attention, give it to someone else and see if it doesn't bother him. The first stage of jealously is anger. He'll see you with someone else and get mad, preferably at you. Step two, he'll do everything he can to get your attention. Step three, he'll try to convince you that whoever your spending your time with isn't good enough for you. He'll try to get you away from that person."

Me-"Wow, that does make sense. Ok, so how do I make him jealous?"

Jake-"Flirt with another guy right in front of him, when he tries to make plans with you tell him you and the other guys is busy even if you're not. But it'll only work if you don't give in. You give in and it's game over."

Me-"I think I can do this. I just need a willing participant."

Right then Eli comes barging out the doors.

Eli-"Clare, there you are. I've been looking for you everywhere."

Me-"Oh, hi Eli." I emphasized Eli so Jake would know that it was him.

Me-"Why on earth would you be looking for me? I'm fine."

Eli-"Well, you sort of ran off, and I couldn't find you."

I was tired of putting my heart out there and having it broken; it's time to get even. I laughed.

Me-"I ran off cause I had to pee." He gave me a doubtful look.

Eli-"Then why does it look like you've been crying?"

Me-"If you must know, I smashed my finger in the stall door. I went to my locker and got a band aid and I came out here."

Eli-"Okay, well is this guy bothering you."
Here it was, time for my plan.

I simply rolled my eyes.

Me-"No he's not bothering me, he is my boyfriend."

I looked up at Jake hoping he would play along.

He smiled.