Missing Clare
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Degrassi. Or Munro Chambers. *Sadly* D;
Chpater 4: "Everyone is entitled to A Secret."
Nobody's POV:
Eli was alittle taken aback by her words. His mouth hung open, yet again, unable to form words. Sighing, Bianca continued.
"I saw Fitz. Right before prom. He said he had some 'unfinished business' to take care of. And I saw him eyeing Clare.. I just really thought you should know.. And, if your trying to look for her, I wanna help." She crossed her arms, stating that she wasn't going to let Eli talk her out of helping him find Clare.
Fitz.
The name of his arch-enemy made Eli's teeth clamp together. He breathed in deep, trying to calm down a little.
"Why do you wanna help?" He finally responded to Bianca. "It's really not your business. I think you have problems of your own, but thanks, for the info." He started to walk away, but Bianca gripped his arm, pulling him back.
"No, your not going anywhere, and I, I wanna help because.. I think Fitz will hurt Clare. It's not the first time he's done this.. I knew someone who was physically, verbally, and mentally abused by him .. It didn't turn out so pretty." Bianca felt tears building up.
How did she know this? Eli was thinking. Who was this girl? And, most importantly, what did Fitz do to her?..
"How do you know all this?" Eli was unsure of his question, but he needed to know.
"He kidnapped a good friend of mine. That's all I can say. But, Fitz is dangerous, Eli, he isn't scared to hurt someone, He , he .." Bianca was now yelling this, at the confused teenage boy. She didn't finish her sentence, afraid of what she would say.
Eli stared at her for a moment, then said, "Alright.. I'll tell you what I know then." He felt like he could trust this girl, seeing as she had many secrets herself. "Lets go." Eli grabbed her arm, and dragged her to Morty. They got into the hearse, and sat there for a while.
"So, Dr. Doom, explain."
Eli kept his eyes glued to the parking lot, just outside his window. "I found a note. The day after Clare went missing, in the woods." He pulled out the tiny paper, and handed it to Bianca. She slowely opened it, and gasped at what she was reading.
"And so," Eli continued. "I went to Above The Dot, as it told me. And when I opened my menu, this fell onto my lap." He handed her the envelope, and she nodded, reading the second clue.
"And, now you have to go to the Park, swingset number 2?" Bianca glanced at Eli, and he nodded. "Well, what are we waiting for, Drive!"
Eli smirked, well, with Bianca, this should be interesting.
Clare's POV:
"It's ok, Clare, don't be scared.." I shuddered, and forced my eyes shut.
His hands were on my hips, and, though his face was inches away, I could smell the alchohal in his breath. I stiffened, feeling him get closer.
"Please, No.." I mumbled, but he pressed his lips to mine. I didn't move, afraid to open my eyes. He chuckled, pulling away from me.
"Ah.. Saint Clare, your too nice, live a little!"
Once he was off me, I picked up my blanket, and moved to the corner of my mattress, curling up into a ball, breathing heavily. I winced, when he slammed the attic door shut.
I let my sobs out now, knowing he probably wouldn't be back for a while. How did I get into this mess? Why did he want me?
I sighed, laying my head on the soft pillow. My eyes closed, and I didn't fight to stay asleep..
Dream..
"Clare! Clare!" I heard my name being called, and I looked around the forest. I was at the abandoned church me and Eli had went to, and where we held Adam's party for Fiona. I was wearing a white, summer dress, my hair neatly curled.
"Oh, Clare, there you are!"I turned around, seeing Eli jogging up to me, pulling me into a strong, yet delicate hug.
"Eli?" i choked out, wondering what was going on. Was he really here? But.. where?
"Clare," Eli pulled away, holding my face in his hands. "Clare, where have you been? I've been looking for you! Everyone, we miss you! What happened?"
I was about to respond, when I realised Eli's face change.. into Fitz's.
"Fitz.."
"Aw, Clare, Im here. Eli is gone, now, it's me and you."
NO. NO. NO!
I woke up abruptly, from my nightmare.
Eli.
Oh, how I missed Eli. It was weird, you'd think I'd miss my bestfriends, my family more, but Eli has been in the back of my mind, lately. I wanted to die, thinking back to the day, a few months ago, when I broke up with the only guy who had truely ever loved me.
Who'd cry for me.
Who'd risk his own life just to make sure I was safe..
But also the guy who tried to kill himself, when I said I didn't love him back. But, that was Eli. He was so scared of losing me, he didn't realize he was sufficating me, causing me to leave. He's been through that kind of pain, and I put him through it all over again.
I cringed, thinking of how much I've hurt him. Maybe.. Maybe I was the monster? The selfish, cold-hearted one?
I heard the door open, and Fitz walked in, holding a plate of breakfast in his hand.
"Morning, Clare, sleep well?" I only nodded, not wanting to tell him anything of my dream.
"So, Clare, you know, I really love you, that's why Im doing this. Im protecting you, Clare." He had a sincere smile on his face, but I saw right through it.
I glared at him. How was this protecting me? What could possibly be worse than this?
"This. Isn't. Love. Fitz. When you love someone, all you want is for them to be happy. Im not happy." I saw the anger in his eyes, while I said this. I was scared of what he'd do. But instead of doing anything to me, he just got up, and walked out of the attic. His footsteps faded, as he got further away from the door.
I let out my breath, sulking, and leaned back against the wall.
This chapter sucked, alot. But, whatever, I wanted to post this anyways, so I could delete the story off my mom's laptop, because I think It's kind of .. akward. Idk how. It just is O_o Im akward, too, btw. But, Review I guess. xoxo, Jadasophea.