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Chapter title are lyrics from - Friends and Alibis by: Escape the Fate

(I WENT BACK AND FIXED SOME MISTAKES!)

When I come home we will have our night

He stood directly facing his front door, with Clare right next to him. With trembling hands he put the key in the lock, and opened the door. Eli's never felt so nervous in bringing a girl home. He's done it plenty of times before, so why was this any different?

He'd never thought Clare would ask for this. He just simply wanted to protect her from getting hurt, and comfort her as well. But the outcome of her wanting to be with him shocked him so much, he couldn't say no.

He grabbed her hand and led her up stairs. Clare looked around eyeballing his house, which was simple and clean. Eli took a few steps down his hall, with Clare trailing behind. He alternated glances between two doors, anticipating a decision. But he had to be quick about it.

Eli inhaled deeply and let out an unsettled sigh as he turned to his right, opening the door to a room.

They both walked in the plain looking room with a queen sized bed, with messy bed sheets. There were no posters or CD's or anything that indicated this belonged to a teenage boy.

"Cool room." Clare said simply.

Eli closed the door and silence dwindled painfully as they both had nothing to say. He shifted weight from one foot to another. He had no idea what to do next. By now, if it were any other girl, they would have been attacking each other and getting to the good stuff.

Eli maneuvered his hands towards his bed. "Wanna take a seat?"

She nodded and sat at the edge of the bed, he doing the same, with his hands intertwined together on his lap. He kept a distance. He wanted to take her bad, but jumping her would make him feel like she was trash, when she wasn't.

Eli's thoughts were cutoff when her tiny hand rested on his slim thigh that was bouncing anxiously. "Are you…nervous?" Clare asked with a questioning expression.

Eli didn't respond immediately. He definitely didn't know his body language gave off such an obvious tension, and he definitely didn't know how to reply. He wondered if he should say yes, and sound like an inexperienced loser; or say no and come off as a horny, insensitive bastard that she already thought he was.

Neither answer appealed to him much. Instead he cleared his throat from the dry lump and said "What would make you think that?"

Clare sighed and removed her hand away, leaving Eli slightly disappointed.

Eli soon began to wonder what Clare meant exactly when she said she wanted to be with him. Maybe he misinterpreted the meaning. He mentally slapped himself for always thinking about sex. What was supposed to happen now?

As if they both were feeling the same way, they locked gazes as they turned to look at each other to find an answer. Eli thought – like always – she had the most breathtaking round baby blue eyes he's ever stared into. It sort of made him weak in the knees. God, he wondered why he was so affected with the simple look of her orbs.

Without warning, Eli suddenly felt smooth plump lips grazing his, with a tender bite. He kept his eyes open for a brief moment, watching Clare, who's eyes were closed kissing him. He soon gave into her and their lips moved in unison.

He cocked his head to the side, for more access. Her mouth parted slightly, so he took the chance to snake his tongue into her mouth and play with her muscle. The kiss was soft and sweet, like cotton candy. Clare moved her hand behind his head pulling at the little hairs behind his neck, suddenly deepening the kiss with fire. Almost desperate like.

Clare pushed Eli back with a force he wasn't even aware she had, and straddled his waist. Their tongues continued to dance and swirl, while their bodies started to become as heated as their make-out session.

Eli gripped her hips tightly as he started to feel a tight uncomfortable proximity between his lower region and the denim fabric. He lost himself, and his hands began to explore. Since she still wore her power squad uniform, he smoothed his hands around her legs, ghosting his fingers from her legs to her sleek thighs.

Her hips grinded against him, and she moaned. She disconnected their lips, and moved her head lower, along with her body, causing her to brush against his growing erection, making Eli gasp. She gave a mischievous smirk, and did it again, as she began kissing his exposed chest, that his v-neck happily flashed. Eli sighed satisfyingly, as she nipped and licked his hard body.

After a few minutes of teasing, Eli brought Clare up to crash their lips together, the kiss being much more violent than before. He rolled her over, so that he was now towering over her, squeezing her breast in the process. Eli grazed his teeth down her jawline, to her earlobe, and tugged the flesh in between his teeth, making her whimper. He smirked, pleased with the sound.

Clare shoved him so they were now laying on their sides,grabbing and exploring each other as their tongues battled for dominance. She, who was very impatient, started to fiddle frantically with the metal and leather of Eli's belt.

"Can we just get to the point." Clare sounded frustrated, and he wasn't very fond of her trying to rush something like this. He wasn't even sure of this in the first place "Clare." He put his hand over her's halting her from continuing.

"Right, condoms firs-"

He shook his head sitting up. "No. Tha- That's not a problem."

Clare sat up as well, putting a single finger on his chest her eyes glinting with lust. "Then what is the problem?" She breathed in his face. It took all the willpower it had for him not to resist just how turned on that made him.

"This...this isn't right Clare."

"What?" Her voice croaked. "I thought you wanted to."

"No! Of course I want to...It's just-"

"Shh." She silenced him with her finger. She straddled his lap, and she attacked is lips. She took him by surprise yet again. Her hips rocked against him, all his reasoning to stop was slowly being deprived with her touch. He was still a guy after all.

Eli bucked his hips, meeting her thrusts, and his eyes fell to the back of his head. Her head dropped to his shoulder, and he could hear her pants. Her heavy breathing could've brought anyone over the edge.

Eli wanted it, he needed it. But against his better judgment he soon stopped his movements, causing Clare to stop confusedly, this being the second time he's stopped this.

"Whats wrong now?" She asked, anger rising in her voice.

He pushed her off carefully, and stood up with his back facing her. "I don't think I can do this..."

"What is this?" Clare asked, flabbergasted. She stood up with her palm against her forehead, trying to understand.

Eli turned around, an opened his mouth, but wasn't allowed time to speak.

"You know, I would've at least thought you would be the one to make me feel wanted."

Eli quirked his eyebrow. "What? Because Fitz cheated, you use me as a way to cope?"

Clare sighed. "I just figured if having sex will make a guy more interested in me, then I wouldn't feel like trash." She exclaimed, her shoulders shrugging.

Eli laughed disbelievingly. He couldn't believe he was going to sleep with her, without being aware he was just a pawn for her emotions. "Do you even hear yourself?" His nostrils flared. "Sex isn't everything you know"

"Oh, and look who's talking!"

"Fine you want to feel loved?" Eli dug in his pocket and pulled out a condom. "Open you're hand" He demanded, and she did. He slapped the rubber into her hand, and closed it. "Go." Eli was fed up, and wasn't using his brain.

Her jaw dropped.

"Let another guy fuck you senseless, because to be honest, I don't want you anymore." He said bluntly. Clare tried to read his face. To see if he was joking, but he was stern, and gave off no emotion.

She squeezed the condom, trying to hold back the tears prickling at the corners of her eyes and flung the innocent condom at his face, before she stormed out of the guest room, and soon was out of his house.

"Fuck!" He screamed out before clashing his fist with his wall. God, he's never felt so angry before, especially over a girl. What he told her wasn't only a lie, but it was fucked up too. He only wanted to tell her that he wanted her first time to be special, and not random with him. But he was easily upset when – of what he understood – she said that she only wanted to sleep with him because of Fitz.

It's true when people say Eli's been pretty harsh to his past hookups, and he can be pretty nasty to girls. He'd never intended on talking to Clare like that, but he was just so enraged and confused.

It normally wouldn't have bothered him if it was just some random harlot, but this was Clare. And he didn't exactly know what that meant.

Tuesday

The bell rang signaling class, was over and it was lunch time. Clare grabbed her books, ignoring anything Ms. Oh had to say and walked out. She immediately put her head down as she entered the hallway hoping she wouldn't see Eli.

But to her misfortune, for not paying attention she clashed into a bunch of lockers, dropping her books and bag in the process. "Ow" She said rubbing her head.

"Careful there." A deep, suave voice, that she wanted to despise filled her ears, and she turned around to see him picking up her belongings. "Remember to always keep your eyes on the road." He said jokingly.

She rubbed her forehead, and used her other one to snatch her books from him. "I'll keep that in mind." Clare said, before turning around to walk away.

His cheeks puffed up with air as he let out a deep breath, and grabbed her arm. "I'm sorry..about yesterday okay." He looked down at the hold he had on her and let go, his eyes wandering around, waiting for the halls to empty out.

"I was a jerk, I know, but that doesn't mean you should avoid me like some non-existent freak."

"What'd you expect? After rejecting me like that...or is every girl that you sleep with turned on by rejection?"

Eli bowed his head with a sad smirk. "Look, I didn't mean what I said. I just couldn't have sex with you."

"Why not! You just about take any girl that throws themselves at you, so what made me any different?"

Eli growled angrily. "That's exactly it! You're not just any girl to me. You are different."

Clare huffed, shaking her head.

Eli shut his eyes and took a deep breath. He didn't want to go off on her like he did yesterday. He took her hand in his, and opened his eyes, that were a deep green now. "I thought about it and if you honestly want to, I'll give it to you. But...only if you're completely sure."

He felt sort of guilty, still giving into the sex. But he'd prefer being her first than some other guy she might throw herself at.

Clare swallowed hard, nodding her head. "I'm sure."

Eli, shakily grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the school. Not too long after they were once again at his house, in the hallway upstairs. He trailed to the two doors again and led her through one of them.

Clare instantly noticed she was taken into a different room than yesterday since there were fluffy crimson sheets lying on his king bed set. His pillows were ruffled around, showing he hadn't done his bed since the morning.

His floor was insulated with black carpet. The furniture was white, with carvings and black candles on top, with a few CD'S here and there. A huge Flat screen hung atop of the corner of his room. She didn't miss the huge shelf in the corner of the room with books and comics, surprised. He didn't seem like the reading type of guy.

The walls were painted grey and white, with a large black framed poster of Dead Hand, and a fancy signature, which she assumed was probably an autograph. She saw a picture of a baby hanging on the wall over his bed.

"Awww Eli is that you?" She asked pointing at the photo of the infant.

"My mom put that there…" Eli blushed?

Clare giggled. "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Damn you were a fat baby though."

Eli pulled up a crooked smile, and closed the door. "That's a good thing right?"

"Of course not!" Clare joked.

They both laughed, and Eli sighed contently. He turned to her and cupped her cheek. "You're a hundred percent sure about this?"

She confirmed her assurance with a sealed kiss to his lips. He rubbed her cheek bone, before crushing his lips against her's while walking her backwards to his bed.

As he pushed her down, and climbed on top of her he let his worries from yesterday fade away, and there was no hesitance as he peeled her clothes off, devouring every beautiful curve of her leaving her skin sinfully showered with kisses.

He allowed her to rub him, and tease him in the most needed areas, but didn't allow her to finish him, for he wanted to be finished inside of her.

He made sure his fingers left her writhing and whining for him as he teased her enough to make her sleek and wet for him.

Though, he took everything slow with her, making sure she would be able to cherish every moment. Yea it was corny and effusive, but he cared about her. And the feelings coursing through his body while rolling on the condom and placing himself at her entrance were indescribable. You could say he was nervous, but there was so much more than that, which was scary and exciting because he wasn't repulsive of her.

She begged him to be inside of her, and he jammed right into her. He didn't intend on really hurting her but he did. A few tears dripped down from her and he felt really bad, but it felt so good being inside of her tight hole.

"I'm sorry." He whispered against her lips before pressing them against her's. She tugged his bottom lip, which was a turn on and he began rocking his hips back and forth inside of her. It was still painful for her, and he wanted to stop but he just couldn't.

She clung onto his shoulders as she listened to him groan in pleasure, which made her feel slightly better. Eli dug himself deeper inside of her. He just loved how she consumed him so perfectly, as if it were meant to be. No girls body made him feel so complete.

"Oh god Eli." Clare breathed, as she reached her not too pleasant orgasm. Eli's body stiffened feeling her warm core clench around him, allowing the pleasure to gratify him all the more.

His hips became much more erratic with each thrust, as he aimed for the climax. In a matter of seconds he burst, and slouched his body on her sweaty one, both panting breathlessly. His forehead stuck against her's and he looked into her eyes. "That was amazing." He murmured before he pulled out. He pulled off the condom carefully and tossed it in the trash bin in his room.

He went back to lay next to Clare again. She flinched from his touch, causing his heart to sink.

"Clare?" He asked worriedly. She didn't answer back and pulled the covers over her body as she sat up.

"Oh no. I did something wrong didn't I? You regret it don't you?"

Silence.

He shuffled closer to her, and hesitantly put his arm around her shoulders, bringing her to his chest.

"I don't regret it...but it felt so...uncomfortable." She referred to the throbbing between her legs.

Eli's eyes fell soft. He felt so selfish for only pleasuring himself, and not worrying about her pleasure too.

He pushed some of her hair from her face, placing some behind her ear. His nose brushed her cheek before placing a kiss there. "Just relax okay. I'm gonna make you feel better."

And he did just that. Removing his blankets from her, he licked and nipped at her stomach, while playing with her.

He wasted no time in spreading her legs apart, and flicking his tongue over her sensitive clit. Clare tossed her head back in ecstasy. It seemed like all of the sore pain between her legs subsided as he sucked on her sensitive bud, and lapped at her core.

He slid his tongue down to her throbbing entrance and thrust in and out of her, just like he did not too long ago. Her hips began to buck against his face, and she stretched her arms out to scrunch the bed sheets in her hands.

"Mmmm Eli." She moaned breathlessly. His tongue slid all the way back up to her bundle of nerves and gave it one last suck before climbing up to kiss her passionately, as his fingers finished her off.

"Feel better?" He asked in her ear.

She bit her lip, basking in the aftermath, wrapping her arms around his neck and nodded. He smirked devilishly, pleased with himself.

Their bodies looped with each other, and sweet caresses.

"Hey..." He whispered.

"Hmm" She answered lowly with her eyes closed.

"You know, you're the first girl that's ever been in my room...besides my mom of course." Eli chuckled.

"Am I supposed to feel special?" Clare teased, with a sleepy smirk of her own.

"You should, since I am Eli Goldsworthy." He put a hand over his heart.

"Could you be more smug?"

"Oh...absolutely my darling."

She giggled weakly, as he pecked her forehead and soon drifted off to sleep. Eli feel asleep too, both of them being out for about four hours before Clare's phone brought them to a wake.

She shot up and dug through her jean pockets for her cell. She received a text from her mom saying she wanted to pick her up at wherever she was. She replied back quickly sending her the directions.

She got up, groaning in pain from the pulsing pain between her legs. She carefully put her clothes on, and Eli sat up watching her button her jeans.

"Leaving so soon?" He ruffled his hair and Clare couldn't help but find his dis-shelved messy hair so sexy. He got up, sliding on some boxers. His arms snaked up behind her squeezing her tightly.

"Mom's coming to get me."

His bottom lip popped out in a pout. And she turned around to face him."Don't worry, tomorrows another day. I can't wait for school tomorrow." She got on her tip toes and kissed him sweetly.

School, he completely forgot. He needed to talk to her about them. He honestly didn't want to grab any unwanted attention at Degrassi. He watched as she sat down to put her shoes on.

"Clare I-"

BEEEEEEP!

The sound of a horn blasted, and they both looked back to the window. "Well that was quick." Clare said before putting on her last shoe. She stood up and swung her arms around his neck, as he placed his on her waist, giving him a long goodbye kiss. He didn't even get the time to talk to her, since he got so lost in her sweet mouth.

BEEEEEEP!

A smacking sound was heard as they pulled apart. "Gotta go." She said and gave him one more kiss. "I love you." She whispered with a smile.

Eli stood there in horror, a frozen smile plastered on his face. Clare waited for something. "Uhm...you should go. Your mom's waiting."

Clare scrunched her eyebrows, and let go of him. "Right." She turned and was out the door.

Eli scratched the back of his head forming an 'O' with his lips as he sighed heavily.

Nothing in his head registered right, especially after those words.

Wednesday

"Maybe...he doesn't feel the same way..Oh I'm so stupid!" Clare said. "Clare, why - are - you - such - an - idiot!" She enunciated smacking her own forehead lightly.

"Crazy much?" Fiona said only half joking. "All though I don't agree with what you did, you should still talk to him. Make sure you guys are on the same page with everything. Just take it easy okay?"

Clare sighed, and walked up the steps of the school, entering the building. Down the hall she saw Eli by her locker with some guys from the football team. Fiona motioned her head towards Eli , expressing she should go talk to him. Clare began strutting down the hall towards him.

"Morning Eli." Clare said. His boys all turned to her as he did too.

"Oh, hey sup." He said nonchalant and continued to talk with his friends. Clare placed her hands on her hips with an unpleasant face expression. Eli sensed her presence still lurking and he turned back to look at her again

"Fine. Good morning Clare." He sighed and turned around again.

She scoffed, loud enough for everyone to get the hint she was getting a little agitated. "Do I mean nothing to you now?"

"Clare not here." He said through gritted teeth.

She squinted her eyes, from hurt and realization. "Was I just another..." She trailed off, fighting back her tears, and looked down feeling stupid. She thought he changed. She was wrong. He was still having a double personality when it came to his friends, and when they were alone.

She turned around, going the complete opposite direction of her first period class.

The bell rang as she walked towards the nurses office, sniffling. She unpleasantly bumped into Fitz, and he attempted to apologize to her. She showed no interest in his remorse and kept going.

She soon walked into the nurse's office, and the nurse looked up at her brightly. "I don't feel good. I need to lay down for a bit." Clare said shakily. The nurse nodded, and quickly took her temperature before allowing her to lay on one of the beds. It wasn't a tempurpedic, and the annoying paper shuffled noisily beneath her, but she needed to clear her mind.

She closed her eyes, not realizing she fell asleep.

The bell rang, signaling first period was over and she shot up quickly. She hadn't realized the huge headache she had until now.

XXX

"What? You actually scored? Seriously man, what was it like. Is she a screamer?"

"Dude seriously? That's kinda private." K.C intervened

"Never stopped him before when you told me about Emily or Jenna or any other girl." Drew replied.

"You see that's the thing...Clare's...different." Eli added.

Drew sneered a few times before laughing. "Man whatever. Don't come with that bull. We all saw how you treated her this morning. Another girl crossed off the list!"

Eli wanted to punch him for saying that. Yeah, he was being an ass to Clare, but it was for a reason. But he couldn't let it show that he was hung up on a girl. His reputation would fall, and he simply couldn't allow that. "You're right. Any fresh new meat for me to try?" Eli asked, playing it off.

"I'll see what I can fetch." Drew nudged him before waving off the pair and walking off to his next class. Once Drew was out of sight, K.C flung his head right towards Eli, knowing he didn't honestly want anything else but Clare.

Eli leaned back against the lockers, staring blankly at the floor. "Last night, when Clare and I did it, she kind of got the vibe that we were together...and then she dropped the L bomb."

"Whoa..."

"Yeah, whoa bro. You and I both know relationships don't really suit me. Plus, I've never returned those three words back to anyone. I always just run off." Eli said cynically.

"I know I should be the last one talking but you need to stop being scared. You just might end up loosing something good, and you might regret it." K.C warned.

Eli shook his head, weighing and forecasting the possibilities and options he had in his head about Clare. Yeah, it would just be easier to walk away, but it wouldn't be easy on his heart.

K.C Patted his back. "I'll see you later." They both parted their ways to get to Class. Eli turned the corner, and ended up jolting into a body.

"Oh...i'm sorry"

Eli looked up at the girl who apologized. He was met with her blue eyes, which were nothing compared to Clare's glowing ones.

Jenna smiled sheepishly at Eli. He knew she was getting ready to say something, so he just jostled past by her, proceeding to his destination.

XXX

Clare decided to leave last period early, since they had a substitute, she used Power Squad as an excuse. Practice was probably the only thing that she actually looked forward to throughout the whole day. She hadn't spoken to Eli since this morning. He acted like a complete jerk towards her in front of his friends.

Clare walked into the large empty gym, the doors echoing as she opened and closed them. She walked towards the girls locker rooms and quickly got changed into a pair of blue stretch shorts, and a black tank top.

She walked back out, to see Eli leaning against the bleachers by the locker rooms, his arms crossed.

She sighed from annoyance. "Can I help you?"

He pushed himself up off his leaning position. He ogled her for a moment. God he felt so lucky to have been the first to ever touch her, and he will one day have her completely for him. He shook his thoughts away, when Clare waved a hand in his face.

"I'm sorry about earlier."

"Go on."

"I shouldn't have acted the way I did, and If you think I just used you, you're wrong. I like you too much."

She said nothing in return.

"This is the part where you forgive me..."

Clare smiled mischievously. "Hmmm...I don't know. Try it again, but this time on your knees."

"Ha-ha." He said more as a relief. He looped his arms around her waist pulled her body against his for a kiss. Her arms wrapped around his neck, pulling at his hair lightly. He pulled back and pressed his forehead against her's.

"I can't stay mad at my cute boyfriend forever." She said sweetly.

Eli clenched his jaw before releasing her. "Boyfriend? I didn't know we were official."

"Do you want to be official?"

No response.

"Eli?"

"We don't have to go all official." He walked closer to her and pulled her in again. "I like this. What we have. No one questions or bothers us."

She dropped her head and looked back up at him"Oh..."

Before she could say anything more, they heard the jiggling of doors, and separated. "Wanna come over my place after practice?"

Clare shrugged her shoulders and he kissed her temple. "Great, I'll wait till your practice is over."

He turned and walked to the other side of the bleachers, climbing up skipping a step, before adjusting himself in a seat.

She inhaled deeply to calm her nerves. Most of the girls already walked in, and went quickly in the locker rooms to change.

Once everyone on the team was present, they did the usual stretches before starting on the possible routines they were going to do at the football game.

Clare was hurting deeply on the inside. As strong as she is, and as powerfully fierce as she may come off, her heart felt as if it were hanging onto a noose. When she'd told Eli she loved him, she didn't know if she meant it. But after thinking about it, she did give him one of her most valuable possessions. She did love him.

Yes, it's a short period of time to love someone, but something just felt right, enough to make her heart race, to always think about him. He was always so sweet and gentle when it came to her, especially when they were alone. And she knew he felt something strong too.

But, at times like now, when his colors would change or his personality seemed to fade into his egoistical self, made it difficult to understand his intentions. She can't continue to be played.

She was so zoned out, she didn't notice her steps were off, or that she almost tripped.

"Clare..." Fiona said.

She snapped her head back, to see the girls beaming her with inquisitive expressions. She shook her head and sighed.

"Sorry, I'm just really tired."

"What, did Eli keep you up all night?"

Clare scoffed preferring not to respond to her ignorant remark, but Fiona mettled in. "Hey whore – Shut your mouth."

"Okay girls! Stop, Look, how about we call it an end for today. We'll pick this up tomorrow" Clare intervened quickly.

The girls didn't object, and the practice was officially dismissed. Fiona walked to Clare putting a hand on her shoulder. "Don't listen to her."

Clare shrugged. "How does she know anyway?

"It's Degrassi. Everyone noticed two of the most popular people who were in school yesterday, suddenly disappear. It's not that hard to piece."

"Oh god, now everyone assumes I'm just another one of his sluts." Clare whined.

"No..." Fiona held a straight face and Clare argued with her silently. "Okay just a little. But did you talk to Eli today?"

"Ehhh...yeah. I think I'm going to-"

"Hey." Eli crept up behind the two. "I was watching you. Is everything okay?"

Clare turned to Fiona, and she got the hint. Fiona took a few steps away and turned her back. She still wanted to hear what was going on.

Clare faced Eli looking to the floor. "Eli I-"

He grabbed her chin carefully and made her look at him. "I hope it doesn't bother you. The whole boyfriend-Girlfriend situation. I still want to be able to be with you, without being so exclusive is all." His eyes were soft, and he leaned in for a kiss. Just before she gave in, she turned her head to the side, rejecting him.

"No...then you can't be with me if you want to keep this a secret." She croaked dolefully. "People think I'm some whore now...and sneaking around with you isn't going to make it any better. Tell me Eli, do you only think with your dick?"

"Are you always this bipolar?" Eli retorted back, becoming angry once again. He just wanted to know what's wrong.

"Can't you just walk out of that big cave you call a heart? I know you like me a lot...maybe even love, but you can't keep me inside that cavern with you forever." Clare's walls were crashing down, as her emotions began betraying her.

"Clare..." Clare's face contorted from pained to hopeful. "I'm sorry" He finished, and ears started to pour down her face. She didn't want to cry, hell she didn't even want the choked sob that escaped her lips. Elijah gaped her, feeling condemned she was beginning to cry. Once again, he couldn't speak. He never would either, if a girl would cry for him. But it never broke his heart, the way it did as Clare tried not to weep, instead she let out a strangled sigh.

"C'mon, lets go." Fiona put a dainty hand on Clare's shoulder, making sure Eli received her bitter glare towards him. She finally tore away from him and looked down at Clare, beginning to drag her away.

Friday: Football game.

Students had gathered out into the Degrassi football stadium, placing themselves on the metal bleachers with horns, and supporting signs. Students, and teachers from the opposing school were on the other side of the bleachers across from them.

The power squad held up a large banner with glitter, designs and gold and blue school colors that read. "Degrassi Panthers FTW"

Principal Simpson, and the rest of the school faculty let that one slide, since they did allow the Art Club to design this banner, and at least it was still appropriate.

The marching band began drumming a rising melody, and the foot ball team tore right through the colorful banner, with Eli being in the lead. He, and everyone else held the helmets in their hands as they bolted down the field and back.

The cheerleaders made their way over behind the side line, in their section where they usually cheer, lining up in their corresponding positions.

The other team, Lakehurst, came out onto the field, with angry almost intimidating looks. Both teams, like the cheerleaders ran out fixing themselves in their spots, most of the crouching down.

The referee conducted the coin toss with the captains, and Lake Hurst were allowed to the three game options.

They chose to receive the opening kickoff.

The ball is placed, and kicked. The game started, and the hoard of aggressive teens showed sportsmanship, and vigor, like fighting a battle. But something was going out of line, as the other team was constantly getting points, and Eli was getting tired easily.

As much as Clare wanted to hate Eli, and wish him the worst luck she couldn't. But she did notice he wasn't at his best today. He was a little slow, and was constantly being pummeled. Even though it was part of the game, he would usually avoid that without the ball in his hand, and he wasn't communicating with the team.

It the fourth quarter, Coach Armstrong called a timeout,and brought the team in. He wasn't too happy.

"Eli what the hell is going on?"

"Sorry coach."

"Just get your head back in the game, we're losing by a few points and we can catch up, get it together!" Armstrong yelled at the rest of the team.

Eli looked back to see Clare watching him. She noticed him looking at her and averted her gaze to the girls. He sighed inwardly. The water boy, handed Eli a bottle of water and took a long messy swig, before hustling out into the field again.

Eli told himself over and over again to focus on the athletic sport and not on the gorgeous cheerleader occupying his mind.

"Lets go QB lets go! Come on Goldsworthy lets go!" Some student yelled over the Microphone, and the Degrassi side all roared in excitement.

The whistle blew, and the ball was snapped. Eli, saw the ball get tossed, and he began running back. Riley contacted him, and threw it towards Eli when someone on offense caught the ball before he did.

The whistle blew, and an old man in black and white stripes yelled. "Foul! Pass interference!"

"Fuck!" Eli yelled. He was so stupid, knowing he needed to call the ball to prevent this from happening.

"Time out!" Eli yelled angrily. He marched over, and grabbed the microphone the student was yelling through, and brought it to his mouth, exhausted. Not just from playing.

"Clare Edwards." He said through the hand held microphone.

Eli heard his coach say something between the lines of 'what the hell are you doing'.

Everyone in the audience calmed their cheering down, and the spirit died, now anticipation and suspense consuming everyone around.

Clare suddenly felt center of attention as all the girls backed away slowly from her.

"What is he doing?" Fiona whispered.

"I don't know." Clare answered back wondrously, watching Eli throw his helmet off and shake his sweaty hair, as he stomped towards her.

He made sure he was directly in front of her, and he dropped to his knees. Everyone gasped waiting.

The sun shone on his face, causing him to squint, with his lips lightly parted exhaling heavily through his mouth. The microphone was brought to his lips, as his chest heaved. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

Her big blue eyes widened in shock, as his words transmitted through the voice projector.

Oh hot damn. Yea, I honestly feel like this chapter sucks, so try not to hate me so much.

So yea...sorry for the fucking Delay. State testing, closing grades, and softball along with student council is pretty fucking time consuming.

But spring break helped, and this would have been up earlier, but I wasn't satisfied so this was tweaked and changed multiple times. So I'm just satisfied with this.

Reviews please?