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Come on. Come on. Come on…when will this torture end?...

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Riiiiing! Score! School's out. And that means it's time to drive Clare home. Seriously, Alli ditching her was a miracle. This gives me more time to spend with her. I know, I know. I know what you're thinking: Eli, you're crazy. Clare? Clare Edwards? Miss Gifted Class and Innocent? But dude that's what attracts me to her. Ever heard of the saying opposites attract? If yes, take it from me it is very true. If not, you must live under a rock.

I know that my actions with Fitz the past couple of days have worried Clare, but that Neanderthal can't get away with bullying me or my friends.

As I was walking through the hallways towards my locker, I see Ms. Dawes standing in the doorway of her class. She smiles when she sees me. Great.

"Mr. Goldsworthy, may I speak to you for a moment please?"

No. I don't intend of having Clare wait for me forever. You don't get it. Once Ms. Dawes starts talking, it's almost impossible to make her stop. "Sure." Good one Eli. I follow her into the classroom as she takes a seat at her desk.

"Now I would like to comment on how much your writing has improved. No doubt Ms. Edwards' influence on you has caused this. It's the other way around as well. Her writing has become much more emotional and..well, riskier. I congratulate you on her improvement."

"I appreciate that, but it's all Clare. I just edit her ideas. Give her the praise. I didn't do much." I smile inwardly. Clare is such a genius.

"I believe you underestimate the effect you two have on each other." Oh, how true you are Ms. Dawes. I just shrug in response wanting her to get to the point. Clare was probably waiting outside next to Morty with that "Eli, you better get here soon or else" look on her face. Damn, she's beautiful. We're not talking sexy hot like that Megan Fox chick guys talk about. No, Clare's classy beautiful; innocently beautiful. Damn, I sound like such a sap. I smile to myself.

"I'll take that as a yes then?" Ms. Dawes' voice snaps me back to reality.

"Umm…" Shit think of a response that won't make it seem like you zoned out. "What do you think?" Nice Eli; make her do all the talking.

"I think you would be an amazing tutor taking how much you've helped Clare improve."

"Tutor?" You have got to be kidding me.

"Yes. Every Tuesday and Thursday after school. I see you were paying close attention to everything I said Eli."

I ignore the last part. "Ms. Dawes, I don't know if-"

"Of course Ms. Edwards will be tutoring as well." Clare will be there? Then, tutoring it is. More time with Clare equals happy Eli.

"I'd be happy to. Now if we're done here…" I trail off.

"Yes, Mr. Goldsworthy you may go." She says as she rolls her eyes. Ms. Dawes just rolled her eyes at me. That's my job I think as I exit her class. Before I even have a chance to walk down the hallway towards the front doors, something slams right into me. I look down. Why am I not surprised? "Adam?"

He's bending forward, wheezing. "Fitz…" He's breathing quickly and deeply. "Clare." And he points outside. All I can think is shit. Fitz and Clare. Definitely not a combo I wanted. I swear the God if he touches her, there will be hell to pay. The inner psycho will come out. Sorry Clare, but non-violence just isn't my style, especially if someone messes with you.

I focus my attention on the heavily breathing Adam next to me. "You ok? Breathe Adam breathe." He just nods his head and points outside again. I can take a hint.

With that, I sprint down the hallway ignoring the sideways glances directed at me. All I can think is if Clare gets hurt, it's on me. It's my fault. Fitz got me. He got me good. Right where it hurts. No, not my nards. He already did that. But right smack in the heart. Damn. This is getting way too personal. I slow down as I reach Morty and realize neither Clare nor Fitz is in sight. I sprint through the parking lot all across campus and still no sign of her. At this point, I really start to worry. I reach Morty and jump into my hearse. As I speed away from the school, I brainstorm where they could be. Where would Fitz take Clare? My thoughts are running wild as the idea of Clare getting hurt overtakes my mind. I drive past The Dot. Not there. The alley where Fitz and I fought. Still no sign of either of them. Shit. Think Eli think. Where does Fitz hang out? Damn. Everything around me freezes as I realize exactly where he's taken Clare: the freaking ravine.

I promise the next chapter will be up quickly. I just have to edit it a bit. Again, thanks for all the sweet reviews. They definitely motivated me. Reviews are as always appreciated :)