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Clare's POV

"Well, you coming?" I smiled at him as he got up. He smiled as he walked passed me. He stopped, turned around and looked at me.

"Lead the way newbie" He said giving me his famous smirk.

"Hey! I'm not a newbie anymore" I said playfully slapping his arm.

"Whatever you say" he said looking down at me amused. I smiled at him. I couldn't help it. It had been so long since we'd talked without screaming at each other. It was refreshing, being able to talk to him again. No need for stupid games. I looked into his eyes. They were green, as always, but with a new shine to them. They seemed.. lighter. I'd gotten so used to his dark green, mysterious eyes, but this new twist.. I liked it. He seemed calmer. Or maybe it's just the light? I don't really know. Anyway, the point is that I love his eyes. He suddenly spoke.

"Not that watching you stare at me isn't fun and all, but wanna go somewhere?" He asked amused. I turned a light shade of pink as soon as he spoke those words.

"Um, yeah, sorry" I said breaking our eye connection. "So, which way?" I asked.

"You're the leader" He said smirking. "Unless you admit you're still a newbie and have no idea what we can do in this town".

"Well.. we can.." I looked around for inspiration. Suddenly realization hit me. I had been here a few weeks, but I had no idea what was in this town. The only place I'd been other than school was The Dot and the mall. Oh, and that valley. That amazing valley. I closed my eyes as I remembered that day. I missed it so much. I missed his lips. I opened my eyes slowly as I said "I'm guessing you're not the shopping type of guy?" I turned towards him and was met with an amused expression.

"No, I'm not. Try again"

I looked around me. There was nothing interesting as I could see. Think Clare, think. You don't want to be looked at as the newbie again. Think. What does every city have? A cinema! "Wanna see a movie?" I asked.

"Now?" He looked even more amused. I gave him a playful glare.

"You don't wanna do anything, what's your game? What do you usually do when you skip?" I asked him. He smirked at me. "I know that look" I said. I waited a second before continuing "And no, we're not doing that".

"Aw, why not?" Eli asked.

"Because.. because!" I said laughing.

"You know you want to" He said leaning against the school wall.

"No, I don't actually"

"Oh, yes you do. I know it. I can see it in your eyes"

"Oh really?" I asked.

"Yes" He stated simply.

"Are you sure you don't see what you want to see, instead of the truth?" I asked him getting closer to him.

"Eh.." He said looking at me as I got closer. I grabbed his collar as I leaned in closer whispering "I didn't skip to make out with you, so get over it" I smiled at his dumfounded expression.

"Well" He said after a few seconds "You'll come around" he said winking at me. I rolled my eyes at him and let go of his shirt.

"What about we grab something to drink?" I asked him.

"Yeah sure" he answered smiling a bit.

"Alli! Fi!" I screamed as I walked into our dorm. No answer. "Alli?" I asked again. "Fiona?" Still no answer. Where are those girls? I walked to the kitchen. Empty. I turned up the radio as I looked for them in our room. Seriously, where were they? As I sat down on my bed I heard my phone buzz. I looked at it and realized I had 3 unread messages. I read the first one. Ok, so they were at this pizza place without me. Nice. I read the next one, rolling my eyes. It was Alli of course. She was apologizing they had left without me. Her excuse was, and I quote "We figured you were busy with Eli ;)". I laughed a bit at her before reading the last text. It was from Adam.

Wanna grab a bite? I'm starving ~ Adam.

I smiled as I texted my answer.

Sure, meet me in the cafeteria in 5? ~ Clare

It didn't take him long to reply.

Make that in 2, I'm seriously starving ~ Adam

I shook my head silently laughing at the boy.

Ofc, see u soon ~ Clare.

I put my phone in my pocket, took my keys and left for the cafeteria.

"What took you so long?" Adam asked when I got there.

"Uh, it's been 3 minutes" I said amused.

"Yeah, that's 1 minute too much" He said seriously.

"Ok, sorry" I said smiling ta him as I sat down"

"Not ok" he said seriously. "To make it up to me you have to buy me food"

I raised my eyebrow at him.

"No seriously, I was in a hurry so I forgot my money at home" he said smiling.

"Ah, I see. No problem" He smiled at my response. We spent the next two hours eating and talking. This had been a great day. I could get used to this. As we were getting ready to leave a girl interrupted us.

"Have you guys seen Eli?" She asked in a hurry. I looked up at her. Bianca.

"No, why?" Adam asked.

"I've been trying to call him all day! Where is that boy?" She seemed a bit annoyed.

"What's going on Bianca?" Adam asked. She looked at him for a moment before answering him.

"We were at our lockers earlier when someone called him. His face went pale and he just left. I'm a bit worried that's all"

"It's probably nothing" Adam said.

"Adam, it was Daniel who called" She said seriously. I looked at Adam and saw his face turn blanc.

"Are you sure?" He asked carefully, as if he was unsure he wanted to know the answer.

"I saw the I.D caller" she answered. At this point I was certain they had forgotten I was here. Adam scanned Bianca's face.

"What could he want?" He finally said, quietly.

"I don't know, that's why I'm trying to find Eli"

"Well, you know Eli. He's not going to answer the phone. He never does" Adam said. Bianca breather out.

"Adam" She said slowly.

"Fine, I'll try to talk to him tonight" He said.

"You better. Call me after" Bianca said right before leaving. I was looking at Adam, waiting for him to remember I was here. Nothing. I cleared my throat gaining Adams attention. He looked at me, not saying a word.

"Who's Daniel?" I asked.

"Oh, nobody" Adam said in deep thought.

"Adam" I said seriously.

"We'll talk later, ok?" He asked as he got up. "I gotta find Eli" He mumbled, loud enough for me to hear. "Thanks for the dinner. We should do it more often and don't worry, I'll pay you back tomorrow, see ya!" He said in a rush as he left. I raised my eyebrow as I watched him leave. What just happened?

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