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A/N: This is the last chapter... *sniffles* I hope you enjoyed reading this story, as much as I enjoyed updating it. I love you guys, truly I do! You guys really make my day and I'm glad to know that most of you enjoy my work. :) Anyway, here's chapter 21!

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Beautiful Blue Eyes

Summary: Sequel to Hearse; Eli and I are together now,and more drama has boiled since our relationship started, but when we're alone, pleasure is something that I expect to happen...even if it means that I must do something in return...

[C H A P T E R .21.] 1 Month Later
B e a u t i f u l .blue. E y e s

"Clare baby, please just look at the test."

"No, it's... it's going to say I'm pregnant."

"Clare please... just do it. I'm dying over here."

"Fine!"

I got up and walked slowly to the counter of the bathroom in Eli's room. My heart was racing behind my chest and, to be quite frank, I had never been this scared in my entire life. I have been feeling so uneasy for the past few weeks after skipping my period. I squeezed my eyes shut while picking up the pregnancy test. Eli said, hesitantly, behind me, "Clare... what does it say?" I cracked one eye open. I turned around to face him. Eli blinked a few times. I looked back down and Eli said, "Clare?"

"I'm not pregnant Eli."

He got up and practically snatched it out of my hands, eyeing the little pink negative sign on the screen. Eli let out a sigh of relief and stumbled back against the wall. I couldn't help but laugh because I didn't seem as shocked as him. Eli tossed the test into the trash bin and circled his arms around my waist. His forehead pressed against mine. I asked, "Are you okay?" He nodded and smiled softly.

"Just relieved." He murmured.

I brushed the hair from his face and kissed his lips. I whispered, "Me too. Well... um, it's best that we get ready for the dance now." I glanced up at his green eyes and noticed how pained they looked. I frowned and then kissed his lips again. I felt bad. I shouldn't have said that.

"I still hate the idea... that you're going with him... I wanted us to go." Eli said against my lips.

"I know Eli, but we've already talked about this. We're going to have to get through this. I promise nothing will happen between Fitz and me. Trust me." I smiled and snaked my arms around his neck. Eli nodded and sighed. He said, "I might as well get you home, I'm pretty sure Alli and Jenna are waiting for you." We pulled away and Eli led me out of his bathroom. I grabbed my purse and he grabbed his keys. We walked out of his room and we were immediately greeted by his dad who just walked in through the door.

"Oh, Clare... leaving so early?" He asked.

"Just have to go home and get ready." I responded.

"Well you two have fun. Don't get into too much trouble Elijah." His dad said. Eli rolled his eyes and we both headed out of the front door. Eli walked around and he opened the passenger side for me. I climbed in and he closed the door, walking around to the driver's side. He climbed in, turned the ignition on, and drove away. I interlaced our fingers together. Eli brought my hand up to his lips and kissed it. I smiled and scooted closer to him, placing my head on his shoulder.

The ride to my house was short and I really didn't want to get out of the car. Eli leaned over and kissed me. I smiled in the kiss. Eventually, I reluctantly climbed out of the car. I looked back at him and waved. Eli smiled faintly in return. As I walked up to my house, I heard Alli and Jenna laughing upstairs. I guess Darcy let them in already. I quickly walked up the stairs and entered my room. Jenna turned around and smiled at me. I smiled in return saying, "You look really cute Jenna."

"Thanks. What are you going to wear?" She asked as I made my way to the bed, placing my purse there. I frowned and dead weight my body onto the bed, sighing heavily. I said, "I don't even know... I don't want to wear anything too flashy, because I don't want Fitz getting the wrong idea."

Alli walked out of the bathroom, wearing a cute dress. She held a tube of mascara in one hand while the other was on her hip. She said, "Excuse me? Fitz? I thought... wait elaborate please, I'm seriously lost." I guess I forgot to mention that Eli and I weren't going to the dance together. I sat up on my bed and said, "Okay... I'm going to tell you the short version... Fitz came by my house with K.C. about a month ago, he told me that... if I didn't want Eli getting hurt, I would have to the dance with him. If I refused, then Fitz was going to put Eli in the hospital. K.C. It was the only way to end the stupid feud going on between them... am I making any sense? Is it clear?" I switched glances between Jenna and Alli, who glared at me.

"Crystal Clare, just... don't let anything happen between you and Fitz, I heard some bad things about him." Jenna placed a hand on mine and I flashed a reassuring smile between her and Alli.

"That's downright stupid... I bet Eli blew up." Alli stated while walking back into the bathroom, applying some more mascara on.

"He yelled at me..." I said as I got up and rummaged through my closet, trying to find a good dress to wear. Jenna said, "This one is cute." She pulled out a white dress with black polka dots on it. I smiled and took it from her hand, placing the dress on my bed. Alli said, "I would've yelled at you too Clare Edwards." I rolled my eyes and removed my clothes, then pulled the dress on. I let Jenna and Alli fix my hair and make-up after. While they were tugging at my hair, putting curlers in, my thoughts were all on Eli. I was wondering if he was okay. I didn't realize that I had gotten a sad expression on my face until Jenna asked, "Clare can I do your make up? Alli might put too much on you since she always cakes hers on."

I shrugged my shoulders responding, "I don't care Jenna." I smiled at her. Jenna smiled in return and she turned me around in the chair. She applied some ivory base, evening it out around my face, then some powder. Opal eyeshadow came next and a thin layer of black liner, then mascara. I turned around and smiled at myself.

"Thanks Jenna." I said.

"No problem Clare."

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"This sucks."

"Eli, you've been saying 'this sucks' for the past ten minutes. I know it sucks that your girlfriend is going with your enemy to the dance, but you trust her don't you?" Adam asked as he walked out of his own bathroom in a pair of deep blue jeans, a black shirt, and a black blazer. Eli lay on Adam's bed. He groaned and placed his hands over his face. He said, "I do trust

Clare, it's Fitz I don't fucking trust." Adam sat down next to Eli.

"You'll get through this Eli okay? Clare will probably kick him in the balls or something if he tries something on her." Adam managed to make Eli laugh. Eli sat up and got off the bed, he grabbed the long red blazer on Adam's bed and pulled it on. Eli fixed his skinny jeans and glanced back at Adam who said, "Let's get something to eat. I think my mom is making some dinner, the dance doesn't start for another hour or so, we might as well feast for a bit." Adam got up and placed a hand on Eli's shoulder. Eli followed Adam out of his room and headed downstairs to the kitchen.

"Well, well, well. Look at you guys all snazzy." Drew stated in a cocky tone.

"Jealous?" Adam questioned as he took a seat next to him at the table. Eli sat down in front of Adam, next to Adam's mother. Eli served himself, but only started to pick at it. Adam kicked Eli who cursed, rubbing his shin. He asked, "What the hell was that for?"

"Language Eli." Audra stated.

"But-

"No buts, I don't want to kick you out of this house again for your fowl mouth." Audra said. Eli glared at Adam who pressed his lips to a line, mouthing "sorry". Eli shook his head and poked his fork around the corn, muttering something about not being hungry. He pushed his plate away from him and got up. Adam asked, "Where are you going?"

"To the bathroom." He responded. Eli walked upstairs to Adam's room and shut and locked himself in the bathroom. He didn't want the thought of Clare going to the dance take control of what he was feeling, but it ended up being that way anyhow. Eli sighed heavily in frustration and looked at himself in the mirror. He turned the faucet on and splashed some cold water on his face before walking out of the bathroom.

Adam walked into his room as Eli tossed his body onto the bed.

"Look Eli, why don't you just go to Clare's house until the dance starts." Adam suggested.

"No, it's okay." Eli responded through the pillow.

"Why not. It'll make you feel better, besides... Fiona is coming over in a little bit. I don't want you to feel like a third wheel." Eli turned over on his back and glanced at Adam. He said, "Clare's friends are over there though. I don't want to-"

Adam interupted, "Who cares. Get your butt over there." Adam tossed Eli's car keys on his stomach before walking out of the room. Eli muttered something incoherent under his breath and crawled off of Adam's bed, keys in hand. He walked down the stairs and waved Adam and Drew off as he exited out the front door. He reached into his pocket and pulled his phone out.

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"Clare, Eli is texting you." Alli said.

"What does the text say?" I asked while bouncing down the stairs and jumping on the couch in between Alli and Jenna. Alli said, "He says that he really needs to come see you." Jenna playfully elbowed my side and I smiled in return. Alli jumped off the couch and ran to the door once she heard it ring. She opened the door and said, "Wow Elijah, don't you look snazzy." I placed my hand on my forehead and sighed. Really Alli? Again? Eli stepped inside, taking a seat next to me on the couch. Jenna got up, pushing Alli back and leaving me and Eli alone.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing, I just wanted to see you." Eli said. I smiled faintly and asked, "What was with the urgent text?" Eli shrugged his shoulders saying, "I didn't think it was that urgent." He laughed nervously and rubbed the back of his head. I took his hands in mine and said, "Are you here because you're still freaking out about me going to the dance with Fitz." From the corner of my eye I noticed Alli and Jenna peaking around the corner. Eli shook his head. He said, "I came here to kiss you because something tells me I won't get to all night." Eli leaned forward and crushed his lips over mine. I was taken aback from the kiss, not ready for it. I soon relaxed and kissed him back.

Eli pulled away and said against my lips, "I swear I'm going to fucking kill him if he does anything to you." I smiled softly at Eli's protective side. Jenna piped up, "Alli and I will keep an eye out for her. Don't you worry about a thing Eli." Eli smiled faintly at her then turned back to me. He placed a kiss on my forehead before getting up and taking me with him. I glanced back at Alli and Jenna, who gave me a small look as Eli and I walked upstairs. Eli and I stood in the middle of the hallway.

He grabbed my hips and I placed my hands on his shoulders. Eli's lips curled up into a crooked smile and he leaned down again, softly placing his lips over mine. I gladly returned the kiss, running my fingers through his hair and lacing the strands between my fingers. I didn't want to be doing this right now, especially after just getting the clear with the pregnancy scare. But, since Eli and I won't be able to be together tonight, I might as well make out with him before we go. Eli's tongue slipped into my mouth, parting my lips more.

I was backed up against the wall. Eli's hands moved from my hips to my waist and I gasped when he squeezed my waist, running his thumbs back and forth of the silky cloth of my polka dotted dress. Our tongues wrestled against each others. I began to pull away, but Eli grabbed the back of my head, crushing his lips harder over mine. I whimpered and the kiss became more needy, more frantic. Eli thrust his hips forward against mine, making me moan softly.

I pulled away to see a smirk on his lips. He whispered, "I love you." I smirked and responded, "I love you too. Now, let's go downstairs before Jenna and Alli start to wonder things." I grabbed his hand and pulled him downstairs with me.

"The dance starts in like... twenty minutes. Do you guys want to go ahead and leave early or..." Jenna's sentence drifted. I looked over at Eli and he shrugged his shoulders. He said, "I can give you guys a ride if you want." Nobody protested and we soon started to grab our small hand bags, following Eli out the front door. We all jumped into Eli's car. Alli and Jenna sat down in the back, leaving Eli and I in the front. He turned the ignition on and drove away from my house. I leaned to him and placed kisses on his neck. Eli shifted and his head slightly turned to the side, giving me a little bit of room.

I wanted to leave a mark on him, but instead I softly kissed his neck, occasionally nipping at his skin. I smirked mentally, hearing him moan in his throat. I moved away from him and smiled, watching him glare at me in response.

"Tease." He muttered.

"You'll get over it." I responded with a small giggle.

The school came into sight and my stomach felt like it was going to fall out my butt when I saw Fitz and his little minions standing outside, harrassing some kid. Then I thought, why I was going with him in the first place. Eli parked in the back where he normally did and turned the ignition off. I climbed out and smiled at Jenna and Alli as they climbed out of the back. I felt kind of bad because I should've let Jenna sit in the front, seeing as she's pregnant and all. I glanced over at Eli and watched as he glared in Fitz's direction. I said, "Eli. Stop glaring at him, it's not going to make the situation better." He looked over at me and smiled sheepishly.

I wanted to take Eli's hand and lead him to the school, but I couldn't. Right now I had to stay away from him, if I wanted this stupid plan of mine to work. Alli and Jenna walked with me to the front of the school. As I inched closer and closer to Fitz, I took note that he was now looking at me. I sighed heavily and watched him tell his friends Owen and Bianca leave. I said, "Jenna, Alli. I'll meet you guys inside okay?" They looked like they wanted to protest, but didn't, only nodded. To say I was scared and wondering if I made the right decision to go talk to Fitz alone, was an understatement.

I couldn't help but smile when I watched Alli and Jenna glare at Fitz as they walked by him. I stood in front of him and asked, "Is that corsache for me?" Eli blazed by me as I said this. He didn't even bother in looking back. I frowned and Fitz said, breaking me from my thoughts, "My um... mom made me bring it." He reached forward and slipped it on my wrist. I looked down at it and then back up at him.

"So." I said while slapping my sides, trying to start a decent conversation. Fitz asked, "Was Eli pissed?"

"Shouldn't he be?" I asked, crossing my arms across my chest.

"I wouldn't blame him. But hey, if you didn't want him to be put in the hospital, it was smart of you to take my request." Fitz stated bluntly. I was scared, yet I wanted to slap him at the same time. He was an even bigger smart ass then Eli. I sighed heavily and said, "Let's go inside." I blazed by him and walked up the steps. Inside I heard loud music playing. I walked through the doors and immediately found Adam and Fiona making out. I couldn't help but laugh, despite my tragic situation. Across the room, I saw Alli screaming at Drew, I made a mental note to ask her what was going on after. And K.C. and Jenna were talking in the corner, she was smiling and crying at the same time. I guess K.C. finally came to his senses and told her that he really does need her. There was no sign of Eli though... I frowned.

"Do you want something to drink?" Fitz asked, breaking me from my thoughts again.

I shrugged my shoulders and nodded. I followed behind him and watched him pour me a glass of punch, making sure he didn't drop some rufees in there or something. I took the neon plastic cup and took a sip of my drink, still hesitant about drinking anything Fitz gave me. I placed the cup down on the table and looked around, watching people dance and such. I took another sip and glanced up at Fitz. He asked, "Do you want to dance?" I licked my bottom lip nervously. I wanted to so bad to say no, but... I knew I couldn't. Tonight I'm Fitz's date, a date who was stupidly pulled into a stupid plan and is not liking it one bit. I nodded and he held his hand out.

I hesitantly took it and he led me to the dance floor.

Thank the heavens a slow dance song came on, I refuse to be bumping and grinding with Fitz. I slowly reached up and placed my hands on his shoulders. I flinched when he placed his hands on my waist. I chewed nervously on my bottom lip and glanced around, not able to look at Fitz and trying to distract myself. I sighed mentally when I found Eli leaning against the wall, his hands burried in the pockets of his red blazer. He gave me a look, the look in his eyes told me that he was watching out for me. But he also looked incredibly sad. I smiled at him in return and then averted my gaze to the middle of Fitz's chest. I closed my eyes and sighed heavily, not wanting to look at him anymore. Fitz said, "Is something wrong Edwards?" I shook my head.

"I'll be right back." I tore away from his grasp and bolted through the doors. I ran to the bathroom and shut myself inside a stall. I breathed heavily. I really don't know how long I could take this.

"Clare?"

I heard someone walk in. I turned around and opened the stall door, peaking through. I opened the door all the way finding Alli standing in front of the stall. I said, "I can't do this anymore... I can't stand near this guy, I can't even dare to look at him. This is harder than I thought it was going to be." I leaned against the stall and Alli placed a hand on my shoulder. She said, "Drew and I broke up." I frowned and said, "I'm so sorry Alli... what happened?" As sad as I was for Alli, I was glad to have something to take my mind of my current unfortunate situation.

"As I walked into the school, I saw him kissing Bianca. I found out the truth. Those pictures I told you about, that I saw on his phone," I nodded, "they were never deleted from his phone, he's been fooling around with her for about a week now. I knew it was bound to happen." The sorrow was dripping from her voice. I hugged her and she hugged me in return. I pulled away saying, "I guess it's true what they say... guys will never change." I managed to make Alli smile. She said, "From this point on, I'm swearing off to guys, no more boys. Not ever." She held her pinky up, and I laughed, wrapping mine around hers. With our bond, I found strength.

We walked out of the bathroom and headed to the gym.

"Where's your girlfriend?"

"She's probably in the bathroom, now get off me."

"That sounds like Eli." I muttered.

I turned back around and walked around the corner to the hallway, finding Nicole dangerously close to Eli. It tore my heart into pieces. But Eli still didn't look interested in her, which gave me the confidence to storm up to them. I stood next to Eli and said, "Look Nicole. I'm going to be quite frank with you. I don't like you, neither does Eli so leave us alone." Eli muttered, "Thank you." I stood between him and Nicole, eyeing her harshly. It's been over a month and she has yet to catch a hint that I want her to stop. That more importantly, Eli wants her to stop.

"It's funny, see... Eli doesn't seem the type to go after church girls. He seems more of the rebel type." Nicole smirked.

"Well you obviously don't know me well enough." Eli snarled. Nicole lifted an eyebrow and Eli said, "Clare... let's go back to the dance." We turned to walk away. I heard Nicole huff in frustration and felt the hair on the back of my head being pulled. I squeaked and she shoved me up against the locker. Nicole said, "What's your problem church girl."

I pushed her away from me and she shoved me back against the locker. Okay, this is not going to end well with her winning. I need to defense myself. I shoved her away and slapped her hard in the face, echoing in the halls. Eli and Alli stood in shock. Soon enough, Nicole and I were rolling around on the floor, screaming and pulling each others hair. I heard Alli say, "Eli! Do something!"

Nicole pulled on my hair and I landed on top of her screaming and slapping her face, until Eli pulled me off by my waist. I breathed heavily and said, "Eli let me go." I thrashed around and watched Nicole get up. I smiled in satisfaction, noticing the claw marks I left on her chest and neck and face. Eli said, "You've done enough. I'm pretty sure Nicole will leave US both alone." He directed his statement and she nodded slowly while walking away, her short black layered dress was disheveled and ripped in a few places.

"Can you let me go please." I said, angrily.

Eli let loose on my waist and I fixed myself, making sure I looked decent. As we all walked back to the dance Eli held me comfortingly, trying to sooth me and calm me down. Fitz was outside waiting for me. As we inched closer to him he asked, "Are you okay?" I nodded and smiled reassuringly. Eli's arm snaked around my waist and Fitz and Eli glared at each other. I held onto Alli's hand for some sort of support. Fitz sighed heavily and Eli held onto my waist harder. I sighed in frustration saying, "Look you guys, why can't you just BOTH be adults, and just you know, kiss and make up." I wasn't in the mood to have a repeat of what just happened with Nicole. I was still embarrassed and ashamed, at what I had done and how happy I was about it.

Eli broke my thoughts, "He's not really my type."

"Eli. I'm being serious."

There was an awkward pause between us.

"Would an apology work?" I asked, breaking the silence. Alli whispered, "I'll see you inside okay?" I nodded and she walked back inside the gym, leaving me alone with Fitz and Eli. I pulled out of Eli's grip and glanced at the two of them. I said, "Well?"

"You're not going to hear it from me." Fitz said. I looked over at Eli and gave him a look. He sighed and rolled his eyes. Eli stated, "I'm sorry, for everything." At least he did apologize, even though he didn't mean it. Fitz said, "That won't do, you said the words, but I didn't really feel them."

"Whatever Fitz, you got an apology... now let's bury the hatchet. I would like to finish this night with my boyfriend... do you mind?" I asked. Fitz glanced down at me then back at Eli. He frowned but soon responded with, "Fine. Have fun, this dance it starting to suck anyway." I watched him leave through the double doors, pulling his phone out of his pocket. Eli blinked and leaned down whispering, "I think you hurt his feelings, oh wait, what feelings." I glanced up at him and playfully slapped his arm.

"So, are we ready to get this party started?" Eli asked as he snaked his arm around my waist and led me inside the gym. I smiled and followed him inside. We instantly walked to the dance floor and Eli placed my arms around his neck, while his wrapped around my waist. I smiled up at Eli and he leaned down and kissed me. I smiled in the kiss and he said, "I um... have a surprise for you." I blinked a few times and Eli pulled away from me. He led me outside.

He kissed my lips and whispered, "I love you Clare." I smiled and wrapped my hands around his neck whispering, "I love you too." Eli smiled and he sighed heavily. He pulled away and glanced down at me, looking really nervous. Eli said, "Okay with um... that said. I got something for you." Eli reached into his blazer pocket and pulled out a small velvet black box.

I smiled at him, knowing that he got me another ring. Eli opened the box and my heart sunk. I asked, "E-Eli is that a...

"A diamond ring?" He finished my sentence timidly, then said, "I know it's not really much, but... I love you. And I want to really commit to you. This is a promise to you from me that I will always love you." He smiled at me.

I smiled and gave him a huge hug. Eli's lips curled up into a genuine smile. He pulled the ring out from the box, and tossed the box over his shoulder. I laughed a little and he took my right hand, sliding the ring onto my finger. I smiled wide, grinning from ear to ear. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. I pulled away and our foreheads stayed glued together. Eli's arms moved around my waist and he held me close to him.

"I must say Eli... this dance was a lot better towards the end... I really wasn't going to go today."

"You weren't?" He asked while taking a seat on the steps.

"Nope." I responded, sitting down next to him. I smiled and leaned my head against his shoulder. I asked, "So, are you ready for christmas break?" He glanced down at me and said, "I've been ready, the question is, are you ready?"

I looked up at him.

"I was born ready." I smirked and Eli leaned down and kissed me.

End of Chapter 21

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