Chapter 3:

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Dreading what was to come at the end of the school day, my final classes went be very slowly. When the last bell rang releasing the students, Adam found me at my locker.

"So what are you guys even gonna talk about?"

"What? Oh, right, I have no idea, what do you think he wants?" I asked. I needed somewhat of a preparation for what I was about to get myself into.

"No clue, but listen, I've been hanging out with him all summer with this girl and she's all over him," Adam warned me. How would I be able to sit there and bear that alone? Then a great idea popped into my head.

"Adam, why don't you come with me!" I begged, "Please, please, please."

He rose his eyebrows and asked, "Are you sure you want me there?"

"Yes! I need someone to be there for support, and who else would be better than you?" I must have convinced him because he nodded and we walked toward the front of the school.

Adam told me all about Eli's new ego and how much he has changed over the summer, but I couldn't imagine him drastically changing like that. Maybe all he truly wanted was to be friends again like he said. If Eli really did love me, then he would never do anything to hurt me right? Anyway I guess there's only one way to find out…

We reached the doors to the school and walked out. Eli and his girlfriend were standing at the bottom of the steps. He seemed disappointed when he saw Adam with me. I took my time walking down the steps, trying to stall from going on this little get together.

"I hope you don't mind Adam coming with us," I said as he tried to hide his angered face but perked up.

"Of course not. Well Clare this is Imogen; Imogen, Clare," Eli introduced us.

"Hi," I waved and she returned my greeting, "So what exactly are we going to do?" I wanted to rush this and get it over as soon as possible. I couldn't stand being here any more than I already was.

"I heard about this new place, called Expo Karaoke. It's like a restaurant where you can have a sit down dinner and there's also a dance floor and stage for entertainment. They're supposed to be most famous for their karaoke nights over the weekends. We could go there," Imogen told us all about this place and it seemed like fun… if I was going with anyone else. We all agreed to go and we piled into Eli's new car since he totaled his hearse.

The car ride was silent except for Imogen's constant chatter directed to Eli who only nodded. Luckily, the place was only about 10 minutes away from the school; I think I would've hit something if I had to keep listening to her complain.

The place was crowded considering it's only been open for almost a week, although, we easily were able to get a table. An unfamiliar band played their music on stage, which was pretty good if I say so myself. Couples of all ages were dancing vigorously to the up beat song, below the stage on the wooden dance floor. Tables were scattered all around, each having a great view to the stage. The main ceiling lights were dimmed with dispersed twinkling Christmas lights that hung on poles, walls, and all throughout the area. There were multicolored spotlights that shinned on the band members as well. The place was amazing.

"So how do you two know each other again?" Imogen questioned looking at me and Eli as we sat down at a table.

"Oh um…" I started but was cut off by Eli.

"We're just good friends," now I was really confused. He wanted me to meet her but she didn't even know who I was. I scrunched my eyebrows together giving him a confused look then turned to glance at Adam who had almost the exact expression that I did. Imogen didn't seem to notice but just looked inside her menu instead.

"Uh Eli can I have a word with you?" I needed to know what was going on in his messed up head.

"Sure," he responded and we left the table to talk privately.

When we reached somewhere I thought would be safe I turned to him and spoke, "Why did you tell her we were only friends?"

"Because it would only be more awkward if she knew you used to be my girlfriend too," wow, he really needed mental help.

"Eli, this is already awkward enough for me! You should at least be honest with her if you don't want it to be awkward, but hey, I am certainly not going to tell you how to run your relationship. I'll let you screw it up on your own…just like ours," I half whispered half yelled at him. Gosh, I can't believe he put me in this situation.

"Geez, Clare you seemed to care a lot," oh he was so pushing me over the edge.

"Just because we broke up doesn't mean I stopped caring about you, Eli," I simply stated.

"Then why did you break up with me?" he was getting angry.

"Are we really having this conversation right now?" I couldn't believe he was turning the tables on me.

"Just admit it, Clare, you're jealous, I found someone and you didn't," his voice was so smug.

"You have got to be kidding me!" I couldn't take it anymore and stormed back to the table as Eli followed my trail. Adam was right; he changed into a complete jerk. At least now I know I can get over him without feeling so bad about what happened in the spring. I sat back down next to Adam and he noticed my furious face.

"What happened?" he whispered into my ear.

"I'll tell you later," I responded.

Soon the waiter came and we ordered our drinks and meals. The rest of the dinner went by in silence between Eli and me; however he flirted with Imogen who was practically in his lap by the end of the meal. The both of them made me sick, and I could tell Adam was uncomfortable as well. Eli barely acknowledged Adam's existence the whole time, and he was supposed to be his best friend. Although I never spoke to Eli after our little conversation before, he kept glancing at me.

Once our dishes were cleared and the waiter was about to bring out the check, Imogen quickly piped up as a slow jazz song started to play. Eli noticed her reaction to the song and asked her, "Do you want to dance?"

"Yes she squealed.

They got up and Eli led her to the dance floor. Adam turned to me, "What did he say to you?"

"Well to sum it up, he pretty much accused me of being jealous of him and Imogen 'cause I told him to be honest with her," I told him.

"Wow," was all he could say in return.

We spun around in our seats to watch the couples flow across the dance floor. Everyone followed around the outside leaving the middle empty to one couple who danced in a seduceful manner. I shifted in my seat to get a better view and saw it was Eli and Imogen, of course. He saw me look his way and in his eyes I could've sworn there was lust and a savage was about to break loose. Soon all the couples stopped and created a circle around the two. I was quite interested to see how this would play out, so I joined the circle with Adam by my side. I watched him take her leg and slide it up the side of his body.

They twirled and leaped and danced until the song came to an end. He dipped her in front of me and looked up with the most arrogant look I've ever seen anybody have.

I couldn't believe what I just saw with my own eyes. He did all of that for me; to get back at me; to show me what I lost. I turned on my heal ready to storm off. In the distance I heard Imogen say, "What's her problem," but I just ignored it. Then there were footsteps behind me. I expected them to be Adam's but it was Eli's voice that said, "Clare…"

I turned to face him, "Don't you dare! How could you do that to me?" I yelled.

"What do you care, you broke up with me."

"Wow you just really don't get it do you!" he was about to say something, but I turned to and left the building.

All my anger switched to sadness, as tears started to drip from my eyes. Before I left Eli's sight, I kept walking straight with my head down, staring at my feet, when I bumped into a hard chest. Startled, I looked up to say sorry but I realized who it was instead.

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