Author's Note: I couldn't resist! I just HAD to update again:) I love writing! Sorry that the last one was so short! I promise this one will be much longer:)

Chapter 2

The next day, Clare's P.O.V.

I walked towards the school with Alli. She was rambling on and on about her kiss with Drew.

" I mean, can you believe it?" she shrieked excitedly, " Well, of course you can. It is me. I wonder if this means that we're, like, together...oh my gosh, Clare. K.C.'s trying to flag you down."

I looked away from her and turned to see K.C. Waving his arms in the air madly. I grimaced. Really, K.C.? Really? He smiled when we got closer to him.

" I say we make a run for it," Alli whispered to me.

I shook my head. " Nah, we're, uh, friends again. I guess."

She frowned at me but held her tongue since we were right in front of him now. " Hey, K.C.," she mumbled and walked around him," Bye, K.C."

I smiled at him. " Hey, K.C. Sorry, Alli's still mad about, you know."

He frowned. " Oh, right." He looked at me with sad eyes. " Sorry."

I shrugged. " I'm over it now. No problem."

I saw his face change for a minute. Was he disappointed? " Oh," he said, " So, what, you've moved on?"

I opened my mouth but was interrupted by a blast of screamo music coming into the school grounds. I smiled when I saw the hearse, knowing that there could be only one person who would drive such an outrageously conspicuous vehicle. The hearse's driver stepped out. He was wearing dark skinny jeans with a black tee shirt,a black tie, and a gray unbuttoned shirt. I smiled to myself at his beauty.

" Eli," I whispered.

" Excuse me, who?" I had almost forgotten that K.C. Was standing next to me.

I blushed bright red and mumbled no one.

Eli was walking towards us, that signature smirk displayed across his face. " Hey, Clare. And...?"

K.C. Narrowed his eyes. " K.C. I'm Clare's friend."

Eli nodded still smirking. " Cool. So, Clare, did you need the headphones last night?"

I shook my head. " No, they seem to be working things out so-" I began to take the headphones out of my bag. He put his hand over mine causing my breath to hitch in my throat.

" Keep 'em," he said smiling a small smile.

I nodded as a blush creeped into my cheeks again.

K.C.'s P.O.V.

Gag! Look at them, flirting. Well I can't let that happen if I'm gonna win her back. No one's gonna get in my way. Especially some low life goth like this guy.

I cleared my throat loudly. They both turned to me. Good, I have her attention. " Um, Clare, I need some help with Ms. Oh's homework from last night. You think you could help?" Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes-

" Sure," she said with a smile.

I grinned. " Thanks."

We began to walk into the school as she showed me the steps. I glanced back at the Eli kid. And smirked. Goodbye, loser.

Eli's P.O.V.

What was that kids problem? That look was super evil. I'll have to watch out for Clare with him. I don't care if he's her friend. If he hurts any part of her beautiful body- wait, what? Beautiful body? When did that come to mind. Oh, right, when I first layed eyes on her. Man, Eli, get a grip. She probably doesn't even like you. But that doesn't change anything. I've got to keep an eyes on that kid. I heard that he keyed coach Armstrong's car. If he was looney enough to do that, just think of what he could do to Clare.

" Mr. Goldsworthy, care to share what has you so distracted?" the teacher asked.

I looked up. I smirked. " Just thinkin' of cheeseburgers and fries. I'm starving." The class began to snicker but she cut them off.

" Too bad. Lunch detention for you, Eli," she said grinned then started back with her lesson.

I gaped at her. Damn. That wasn't just a sarcastic comment, I was seriously starving!

Author's Note: Haha, poor Eli. Tell me what you think! Love yas! REVIEW! And follow!, if ya want, which I know you do;)