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Chapter 11

Clare's P.O.V.

I tapped my foot against the floor, staring at the clock. Two more minutes until the bell rang for English. I was eagerly anticipating whether we'd do a partner activity. My foot began to tap rhythmically as the time came closer and closer to 1 minute.

" Clare, dear, could you please stop that excessive tapping."

I looked up and nodded sheepishly at the teacher. " Yes ma'am. Sorry."

The bell rang and I zipped out of the classroom, causing me to run into a bulky figure. I fell to the floor.

" Sorry!" I said and lifted my eyes up to the person who I had collided with.

Fitz grinned down at me. " No problem. Need some help?"

I shook my head vigorously as I gathered the things that I had dropped and stood erect. " No, it's okay. I'm fine."

He looked me up and down making me feel uncomfortable. His gaze was as chill as ice. " Yes you are," he said moving closer.

I stumbled back into someone and mumbled and apology. I turned back to Fitz. " Um, I have to get to class, b-"

He grabbed me by my wrist and held on so tight that I couldn't even move my legs. He pulled me to his side and my arm seared with pain.

" Ow! Fitz, you're hurting me!" I said looking into his now wild eyes. The halls were beginning to clear and the bell rang.

He lowered his lips to my ear, sending a cold wind down my spine. " See you after class, Clare." Then he let go just as a teacher walked by, and began to walk off but not before adding one last comment, " Oh, and shh! Don't tell Eli~!" He winked and sauntered off.

I shook where I stood, not even noticing that I was completely alone in the hall now.

I walked briskly to English.

When I walked in, Ms. Dawes gave me a stern look. " Clare, why were you late?"

I kept my head down as I walked to my desk to hide my flushed face. " Um, I got caught up. M-my locker wouldn't open. I'm sorry."

She nodded and went back to discussing what we were going to do today. She made us work with our partners so I was happy.

Eli turned around in his desk and narrowed his eyes on me. " What?" I asked.

" I'm trying to get a read on you."

I laughed. " Find anything?"

He nodded. " Yeah. You're not a very good liar. What really made you late? Some guys messing with you? I..." He must have saw me flinch because he trailed off. " Who was it? What did they do to you?"

I shook my head. " It's nothing, Eli. Don't worry. Let's get to the-"

" No. Let's not. Who was it? Was it KC again?" He thought for a moment then grimaced. " Was it Fitz?"

I looked at him from under my eyelashes and nodded.

He balled his hands into fists. " What? Did he hurt you? I'll kill him!"

I placed my hand over his. " Calm down, Eli. It's okay. He didn't hurt me. We just bumped into each other."

I could tell that he didn't believe it, but he dropped it and replaced his frown with a smirk. " So, been thinkin' about me?"

I rolled my eyes. " Have you been thinking about me?"

" Absolutely!"

I giggled. " You're such a dork."

He smiled. " Yeah, and you love me for it."

I froze for a moment, thinking through the truth of his words. Was it too early to say that I really do love him? I smiled. " Yeah, I guess I do."

Eli's P.O.V.

The whole Fitz incident was on my mind all day. I knew that Clare was keeping something from me. They couldn't have just bumped into each other. I spotted Fitz in the parking lot on my way to Morty.

I approached him. " What did you do to Clare

He turned from his large buddies and smiled at me. And it wasn't friendly. " So she told you? Well, I'm gonna have to talk to her about that." He turned to his friends. " Don't you think I should teach her a little lesson about runnin' her trap?"

I punched him in the face. " Don't you touch her!"

He stared at me, stunned that I had hit him so suddenly. He quickly bounced back. " You little-"

" Dude, Fitz, not here. You're on your third strike," one of his bulky buddies said.

He eased away from me. " Whatever. This ain't over, freak." He walked away with his crowd.

I was pissed. He wasn't gonna touch Clare! Not my girl. I got into Morty and waited for Clare. She walked out with Alli smiling and laughing. I loved it when she smiled.

She hopped into the passenger seat. " Hey. What's- Eli! You're hand's bleeding!"

I looked down at my hand. Oh, I must have hit Fitz pretty hard. " Oh, that's nothing."

She stared at me for a moment. " Eli..."

I started up Morty and began to drive. She didn't have to worry. I had this under control. Right...?

Author's Note: Okay! That's it! I'm rlly busy lately so I might not update tomorrow! SORRY! Hope you enjoyed! REVIEW!