A/N: Remember to read & rate =P I love reading all the comments, and like constructive criticism if you have any to give me. Oh and I read a little bio about Adam and his personality, and I realized that Adam in my story isn't like the bio, but whatever. I like my version of Adam better. Teehee :D

Clare's POV:

When I saw Eli's hearse come up my driveway, I couldn't help but to squeal like a little school girl. Alli rolled her eyes at me, and I just shrugged. (Alli had decided I wasn't trustworthy to pick out an outfit of my own for my date with Eli. I guess I couldn't blame her, I didn't have the best track record. The last official "date" I went on with KC I had worn Darcy's leather jacket and her old jeans in the exact same color. I have to admit, it was pretty dorky.)

I looked in the mirror one more time and checked my hair. I had no makeup on, but I was pretty dressed up. A flowery tunic was layered over my dark washed jeans (that's right, mine, not Darcy's. I couldn't believe Alli talked me into buying them at the mall. But she did, and I do kind of like them.) Enough wardrobe talk, I put on my nicest smile then opened the door to meet Eli. He was carrying roses, and had a timid smile on his face.

"You nervous about our first date?" I laugh, it was weird how the first time I met Eli I could barely speak, but now the words were flowing through me.

"Not quite…" He said as I closed the door. "Well sort of." I gave him a strange look as we walked towards his hearse, what was that supposed to mean?

"Huh?" He opened and closed the passenger door as I sat down, and then got into his own seat.

"Well, I know how it's our first date… and it's supposed to be special and all… but I sort of invited Adam. He was looking pretty beat up and I felt bad for him." Eli looked at me skeptically, and I wasn't sure how to feel. I wasn't upset at him for being compassionate, but, in the same respect I was a little sad that it wasn't going to be just the two of us.

I didn't know what to say back to that, so I didn't say anything at all. I was dealing out my emotions while we were listening to some death core sounding music. It felt like my ears were going to bleed, but I didn't tell Eli that. Insulting his music probably wouldn't make the greatest first impression. Besides, it wasn't my job to tell him it anyway.

When we finally arrived at the Dot, Eli chose the farthest possible place to park from the joint. I didn't say anything, but it was kind of weird.

After he opened the door for me to get out, he clasped onto my hand. I giggled like a little schoolgirl, but couldn't help it. Just his touch sent shivers down my spine. It wasn't like that with KC. My heart didn't race when he held my hand, well, because we never held hands. He always kept his distance from me. Pecks on the cheek or his arm around my shoulders were the only physical contact he had with me the whole time we dated. And he'd mostly only do that when we were around Jenna.

As soon as we walked in Eli looked anxiously around the room. "Who are you looking for?" I asked, and I looked around too. "Oh… right." I had completely forgot Adam was coming, my mind was still boggled by Eli's touch.

We took the table farthest away from the crowd of people by the counter. I wanted it to be a peaceful dinner, which I soon found out would be impossible.

Jenna was our server for the night, and the whole time she took our order she was giving me death glares. She had the biggest fake smile I had seen in a long time, and I was relieved when she finally left.

"So, how is your car so perfect? It seems like brand new, did you just get it?" I asked, trying to start up a conversation. I liked the silence, but I didn't come on the date just to get a few (non-alcoholic) drinks.

"No, it's originally my father's. He got it when I was a kid, and he never once dented it. My dad worked in a funeral home, so it was only fitting he drove around Morty –"

"Morty?"I interrupted.

"That's his name, the hearse's. I named it that when I was a little kid and it just kind of stuck." My heart tingled; Eli was so cute, and not just appearance-wise.

I was discussing my little knowledge of hearse's to impress Eli as we both saw Adam come in. He looked badly bruised; there were blue and red scratches on the right side of his face. I tried to not look at him directly when he sat down, but it was hard. He looked so vulnerable and sad, no wonder Eli invited him here.

Both Eli and I looked at him, but no words came out of his mouth. He just sat there, his hands in his lap, staring off into space. To once again break the silence, I started talking more about Morty. No more than a minute later, Adam got up, saying "I should really go." His face was even more gloomy then when he got here.

I said something to calm him, and convince him to stay. I don't really remember what, words just tumbled out of my mouth, and even I didn't realize a word I was saying. It must have worked though, because he sat back down, his face lightened up a bit.

I then followed Adam's eyes to see the real reason he had stayed. "She's pretty isn't she," I said, hinting at Fiona.

"You know her?" Adam's eyes lit up.

"Not really, but she goes to our school. Her name's Fiona Coyne. She has a twin brother Declan, who went to New York and she came back here for some reason. I don't really know why. There's lots of rumors about it." That was pretty much all I knew about Fiona Coyne. But that was more than Eli and Adam knew, so I guess it was sort of helpful.

"Adam doesn't listen to rumors" Eli said. It sounded mean, but apparently Adam didn't mind in the least. In fact, he even laughed a little. I quirked my eyebrow at the both of them, not quite sure what was going on. But then I gave up trying to figure it out, and went back to talking.

"Well, anyway, she's a senior. Why don't you go talk to her?" I pushed him a little towards her direction, to build his confidence. He yelped a little in pain, and quickly withdrew his arm. As soon as I realized what I'd done I apologized, but I don't think he was listening.

Adam tried to reason with me and Eli, saying that a girl like Fiona would never go for someone like him. But of course, my amazing boyfriend (could I call him that on our first date? I hope) gave him a pep talk.

Adam reluctantly got up and started walking towards Fiona, but she stopped him halfway. She mouthed something to him, and then they both went outside.

"I wonder what that was all about." I said to Eli, but he was too busy looking at the door clamoring shut.

"I guess he won't be paying any of the bill."

"He didn't even eat!"

"I guess your right…"

Fiona's POV:

Holly J and I got in another fight. She told me that she needed "personal space," and I told her she should have thought of that before she stole from me. She just stormed out in a huff; I'm not sure whether or not we're through.

I was trying to sort out my life at the Dot to see a cute guy ushered in by a guy I'd seen a couple times at school. He looked really nervous, and had bruises on part of his face. It broke my heart to the marks, because I knew I'd been in the same position less than two weeks ago.

I couldn't help to gaze at him the whole time he was sitting down, and inspect all his features. They were feminine, but in a good way. He was wearing a knit cap, which covered practically all of his bangs, and some auburn jutted out by the back of his neck.

While I was looking at his perfect mouth, he stood up abruptly and his eyes caught mine. He said something to his friends; that was the first time I saw his mouth move the whole time he was there. The girl quickly said something back to him, and then he shot me another glance. Finally he sat back down.

I had turned away by then, pretending to sip some more of my cappuccino, even though the mug was empty. I was still watching the boy from the corner of my eye, and he pretended to be looking over my shoulder. But I could tell he wasn't reading the specials of the day. Both the two other kids were looking towards my direction now, and the Goth looking boy was saying something.

My heart pounded as I saw the cute boy walking in my direction, his eyes fixed on me. I had never felt so nervous in my life. I got up too, and started walking towards him. I didn't want him to know I was scared, but inside my whole body was trembling.

"Outside? I asked, noticing that the two people he was with were still watching us. He nodded his head and smiled, and then we both walked out the door. I remembered I hadn't paid yet, but Holly J still owed me so it could be on her tab. I wasn't going to miss the opportunity to meet someone who might actually be nice for a change.