Chapter 16: why?

Clare's point of view:

As I was walking millions of questions started to swirl in my head. Why did I fall for him? Why did he ask me out only to dump me down the line? And why did he have to be a player? The worst part is I actually opened up to him. He was the only person who really seemed to get me. Like actually get me and make me feel like I wasn't alone in this big ass world. But now it's crushed. That's when my rational thinking came into play. Maybe he wasn't flirting. Maybe he was just talking. Maybe he did like me and not Jenna. I guess I'll just talk to him later. No. it's not 'I guess' it's I FREAKING know I'm going to talk to him. I'll just talk to him at lunch or something. After I ran around the corner I stopped to catch my breath. I heard foot steps and I knew exactly who's it was. Drew. I admit he is cute but I don't like him. in fact, Alli told me she liked him and I'm pretty sure he liked her too. But I sear if he hurt her, I'll have to open up a can of whoop ass. By then Drew was rounding the corner and he saw me. He sprinted towards me. I was sitting leaning my back against a locker. He walked up and slid down so that he was sitting next to me.

"Hey. Are you okay?" he asked.

"I've been better." I said jokingly.

"If you want I can beat him up for you." Drew responded.

"No I think I'll just talk to him at lunch or something. And what was the favor?" before I saw Eli and Jenna Drew said he needed to ask me a favor.

"Oh! Yeah." I nodded at him to start and he began.

"Well…uhhh..D-do you k-k-know if A-Alli is s-single?" he asked. I Knew he liked Alli. I so need to set them up. If it does happen Alli will forever be at my beck and Call.

"Yeah she is. Why?" I said grinning.

"Do you think she'll say yes if I ask her out?" he said looking down as a warm pink rose up his tan cheeks.

"Drew the truth is…" I paused for dramatic effect. "She likes you and will say yes" I smiled.

"Really?" he said like a little kid on Christmas.

"Uh-huh and when were you planning on asking her this?" I said.

"After school."

"Good luck" I said patting his shoulder. He then turned towards me with a smile on his face and he hugged me.

"Thanks Clare. You're a good friend you know that?"

"I believe it's been mentioned once or twice" I smiled. He smiled and got up. He held his hand out towards me and I took it. I never realized how strong he actually was until he pulled me up. We parted with a hug and started down different parts of the hallway. As I was walking towards Mrs. Dawes's class room a hand grabbed me and pulled me into an empty hallway. I looked up to see Eli with a pained and serious expression on.

"Clare I need to talk to you." He said almost sounding…vulnerable?

"No one's stopping you." I said.

"Well I need to explain to you what you saw. I wasn't flirting with Jenna. She was flirting with me. As I was walking towards you she grabbed me and started to flirt. She then asked me to hang out but I said no I have plans. I don't really have plans but that's because I was going to ask you to hang out. So you see Clare I didn't do anything. She came on to me. If what you saw hurt you then I'm sorry. Will you please forgive me?" he asked. Was he begging?

"How do I know you just won't hurt me again?" I asked.

"You can take my word that I wont. I couldn't…wouldn't hurt you clare. Just please forgive me." He pleaded.

"Prove it." I said.

"Excuse me?" he asked confused.

"I said prove it. So…prove that you won't hurt me." He only nodded and starred into my eyes. Blue on Green. I was slowly losing this battle. He brought his hand up before slowly caressing my left cheek that was probably red from our close proximity. Suddenly he crushed his lips over mine in a hungrily and needy fashion. It took me a couple seconds to register what was happening until I kissed back with as much passion as he did. I slowly wrapped my arms around his neck while he placed both of his hands on my hips pulling me closer into his warm chest. His scent was comforting. Again it was mint and pine. I made my hands go up to his hair and intertwine with his silky smooth locks. I pulled his hair a little and he gave me a throaty moan. I decided to be the bold one so I swept my tongue across his lower lip. He opened his mouth immediately and I entered. Our tongues danced and wove together. He tasted good like green apple. He must've eaten one. I pulled away needing air and he looked disappointed that the kiss ended.

"So this means I'm forgiven?" he asked hopeful.

"What do you think?" I asked sarcastically.

"Thank you." Eli said before leaning in to kiss me again. I stopped him with my fingers on his lips.

"We have to get to class." I said. I almost laughed at the ridiculous frown he had on his face.

"Nah. Who needs first period anyway?" he smirked.

"We do if you want to pass Mrs. Dawes." I said.

"Yes ma'am." Eli responded. We then walked down the halls hand in had with swollen lips.

This chapter is short but I felt like it needed to end here. But the good news is Eli and Clare are on good terms. Oh and just so you know I will be updating a little later this week because I have play practice from 3-5. Review and let me know what you think.