Clare's POV

I watched as Eli drove away from my house. As soon as I saw that he was gone, I ran back inside and danced around like a fool.

I was so happy I didn't care who saw it! I'm more than happy! I'm ecstatic! I'm on cloud nine and nobody can bring me down!

After all of the mixed messages and fights and Eli begging for second chances, he finally showed me that he deserves one.

I love this boy and I don't care who knows it! Oh my God and I can't believe I did something that bold by kissing him like that. The feeling I got when we were kissing was incredible.

God tonight is going to be amazing, although I sort of feel bad for having to sneak around like this.

Well, I'll tell my mom about Eli eventually and like all mother's she'll want to meet him and give him her seal of approval.

I just now realized that I still had the roses Eli gave me in my hand. I found a vase, filled it with water, and put the roses in it.

Now all I have to do is put them in my room. As I was doing that, I heard the sound of my mom walking in.

I left my room to greet her.

"Hi Clare, how was your day?" Mom asked.

I walked up to her and gave her a big hug.

"Well, someone's in a good mood. I take it your day went well?" Mom smiled; probably because she noticed that I'm happy instead of upset like I was this morning.

"Yeah mom. Everything today was perfect." I replied back to her in my real happy voice.

5:00. Hmm. I still have time to kill before tonight. Maybe Alli wants to grab a shake with me at The Dot or something. I haven't really hung out with Alli in a while so we've got some major catching up to do.

I definitely can't wait to tell her about Eli.

"Hey mom?" I said.

"Yeah sweetie?"

"I was going to ask Alli if she wanted to go by The Dot with me, so is it alright if I go?" I asked.

"Yeah, that's fine. Don't be out too long." She responded.

"Thanks mom. I need to call Alli before I leave though."

"Alright. Have fun."

"Will do. Bye mom." I told her with a smile.

She kissed me on the cheek before I went on the front porch to call Alli.

I dialed her number and it rang a few times before she answered.

"Hey stranger, whatcha up to?" greeted Alli. "I was gonna ask you if you wanted to meet me at The Dot for shakes and catch up with each other?" I replied.

"Sounds good. Meet me there in 10?" asked Alli.

"Alrighty see ya in 10." I said as I hung up the phone.

I started off towards The Dot.

Wow, it seems like it's been forever since Alli and I have actually spoken to each other. She's been busy with trying to be popular and with Drew and I've been busy with stuff at home and Eli. It'll feel good to see Alli again. After all, she's my best friend.

As I approached The Dot, I saw Alli from a distance.

She ran up to me and gave me a huge bear hug.

"Clare!" She greeted me happily

"Alli!" I responded back with the same enthusiasm.

We linked arms as we walked into The Dot.

After we chose our table, we sat down and began talking. "So how are things with you and Drew?" I questioned curiously.

"They're pretty good. We've been sneaking around in my house for a while now." She responded. I smiled and rolled my eyes at that. Sneaking around sure reminded me of something. "The only problem is, I don't know if we're ever gonna be official or not."

I looked at her for a moment. "Alli, you need to make sure he's not just using you for the hook ups."

"I know, I know. He's just so hot though!" Alli replied back. She and I laughed at that. Oh, how I miss hanging out with her.

"Same old Alli." I said.

"How are things with you and Eli?" She smiled and drew a little heart in the air with her fingers as she asked that.

"Oh you know it goes…" I said. "Something might've happened today after school."

Alli looked at me quizzically. "Spill, now!"

"Well… You know how I told you about the first time I asked Eli if he had feelings for me, right? And obviously what his response was to that?" I asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"After school, he followed me halfway to my house and asked me to give him another chance. I told him I'd think about it." I started.

"That's all?" Alli asked.

"Let me finish, Bhandari. I haven't even told you the best part yet." I joked.

"Alright, get on with it Edwards!" She teased back.

I went into detail about all that went on today after school. The IM, the roses, the whole "I love you" part, and the kiss.

She squealed as soon as I told her the last 2 parts of the story.

After that, we talked some more. I even told her about the night before with my dad; every little detail.

So far, she's the only person I've told. She promised me that she'd be there for me no matter what and I could stay with her if things got worse with my parents or if he hurts me again.

Mom says she's going to try and file a lawsuit against him for it. As if the divorce wasn't bad enough…

"So… I'm sneaking over to Eli's tonight to get some time with him." I said.

Ally grinned at me mischievously. "You've been busy with having Eli for an English partner and now you're getting busy with him tonight?"

"That's not what I meant, Alli!" I quickly told her. "We just need some time together, that's all."

"I know what you mean Clare. I was only kidding." She reassured me.

I looked down at my watch. 9:00. I better be on my way back home so I can "go to bed", wait until my mom goes to sleep, and then get ready for a fantastic night tonight.

Alli and I said goodbye and made a promise to each other that we'd hang out more often and have a girl's night this Saturday.

"You kids have fun tonight!" Alli called as she walked away.

I shook my head and laughed at that as I headed back home.

Nothing is going to ruin this night.

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