Situations Chapter 11
Summary: Eli and Clare are far from friends; they hate each other. But when hormones are added to that, could the anger and frustration towards each other become pleasure? Will it stay casual or will it lead to something more?
Inspiration- Situations by Escape the Fate :)
Thanks for the reviews. Loved them and you guys! This chapter did not turn out the way I wanted it too. So it's a disappointment to me, but I hope you enjoy it.
Clare's POV
"Okay, so let me see if I understand this correctly; you and Tyler are going on a double date with Eli and some other chick?" Adam asked me, acting as if I just spoke a whole other language. We were currently sitting in a booth at the Dot talking about what was happening later on this week.
I sighed, "It's not a double date; Eli's just hanging out with Tyler and me and he's bringing a… date." I sighed again as I realized that I am going on a double date with my boyfriend and the guy I like. Great.
"Wow," Adam started as he picked up his drink and took a sip. "Let me know how that works out."
I groaned in frustration and slapped my forehead. "What am I going to do?"
"Here's a thought, why don't you tell him how you feel?" Adam asked in a mocking tone.
I looked at him like he was crazy. "Are you crazy? I can't tell Eli how I feel, that would go against all rules. We said this was just casual and if I tell him I have feelings for him, he'll just laugh in my face and then everything will go back to the way it was…" I trailed off.
"You mean when you guys were totally ignoring each other or when you guys fought constantly?"
"Both?" I asked, not sure of the answer.
Adam chuckled, "Man I am so glad I'm not a girl." I raised my eyebrow and he glared at me. "You know what I mean."
I sighed, "Sorry."
"It's alright"
A small smirk appeared on my lips when I remembered Adam met a girl, and according to Eli, they hit it off pretty well. "So, how did things go with that girl?"
"Y-you mean, K-Katie?" he asked, clearing his throat as a small blush appeared on his cheeks. I smiled and nodded. "W-well, uh- we uh- we – we- um"
"Oh my god, Adam! Are you official or not?" I asked, becoming impatient.
He looked down, blushing like mad, and cleared his throat. "No, but" he paused, probably for 'dramatic effect' when really; it was just pissing me off.
"But what!" I snapped.
"Were going on a date, Friday." He said, a small smile appearing on his lips.
I squealed and clapped my hands. "Adam, that's great!" I then gasped once I got an idea. "You should totally come on with us on Friday, you know, so it won't be so much pressure."
He started considering it, looking at nothing in particular before looking back at me and cracking a smile. "Okay."
Friday night
Adam, Katie, Tyler and I were currently sitting in the Dot, waiting for Eli and mystery girl to show up. Eli wouldn't tell us her name, which I didn't understand.
We all decided to go to Above the Dot since there was this little concert showing. It was this new singer DJ Boonie (1). I haven't heard any of her songs, but apparently they are very upbeat.
"How long is he going to be?" I asked, getting frustrated.
"Well, knowing Eli, he has to be 'Fashionably late'." Adam said, putting air quotes.
"Speak of the devil," I mumbled as I saw Eli and a short skinny girl with long dark brown hair enter the Dot. Once they got to our table I noticed the girl had dark brown eyes. I also noticed how Tyler tensed up beside me. I turned my head and looked at Tyler, who was glaring at Eli, and when I turned to face Eli, he had his signature smirk on his face.
"Guy's, this is Imogen, but you already knew that, didn't you Tyler?" Eli asked, smirking towards Tyler.
"You know each other?" I asked, looking from Imogen to Tyler.
"We have, uh, math together." Tyler said, his eyes never leaving Eli.
I felt like there was something they were hiding, and when I looked at Adam, I could tell he was thinking the exact same thing. But, me being me, I just shook the feeling off.
"So, are we going or what?" Imogen asked, interrupting Tyler and Eli's intense stare down. "I really want to dance." She turned and smirked at Eli, who turned to look at her, but his eyes were fixed on me.
He turned his gaze to her and replied, "Let's go."
Eli's POV
When I asked Imogen out, it was only to get under Tyler's skin. I will admit she was attractive, but she isn't Clare.
I know I told Tyler I wouldn't say anything to Clare, and I won't. I just figured if we all hung out, it might just slip up, and then Clare would come crying to me. Well, I hope she doesn't cry, I wouldn't be able to handle that, but she can't really get upset since she cheated on him… with me. I smirked at this thought.
I snapped back into reality when Adam snapped his fingers in front of my face. I looked around and noticed everyone was standing at the door, waiting for me. I cleared my throat and followed everyone out of the Dot.
We walked upstairs and waited in line until it was our turn. We all paid for our entry before walking in and looking around. There was a fair amount of people here, dancing to the music that was playing. I guess the singer person didn't perform yet. I don't know who she is but I know I'm not going to want to listen to her for long. Unless she sings hardcore rock and screamo, I doubt I'm going to like her.
"Let's dance." I heard Imogen say.
I turned to her and shook my head. "Nahh."
"Let's. Dance." She commanded.
I gulped and nodded as her eyes grew dark, before turning light again. For a small girl, she sure is scary. What does Tyler see in her anyways?
Imogen dragged me to the dance floor and didn't waste any time in starting to grind up against me. My gaze suddenly fell on Tyler and Clare, who were currently dancing only a few feet away from Imogen and me. And frankly, they were a little closer than I would like.
I glared at Tyler even though he was paying no attention to me. I grabbed Imogen's hips and started moving my hips with hers to the beat. It didn't take long for us to start moving in sync. I lifted my gaze, only to have my green eyes crash with blue ones. Clare was watching me watch her, as we both danced with different people.
The song suddenly was cut off and this chick walked out, saying how she was happy to be here and all this shit. She then began to sing a song that was called 'Break up' or something like that. It started off slow-ish, but then the beat picked up and everyone began grinding again.
Clare's eyes and mine were still locked as we began to dance to the song. I smirked at her and pulled Imogen closer and feeling up her body. Clare watched and then her own smirk formed on those lips I miss so much. She started grinding harder with Tyler, sliding her hands up behind her and around his neck. I raised an eyebrow and she only smirked even more. I smirked as I leaned down and began placing kisses along Imogen's neck, causing her to moan. The sounds I was hearing were not the ones I wanted to hear. My eyes never left Clare's and I removed my lips from Imogen's neck, only to smirk at Clare. Clare bit her lip, but then her face expression changed as she got an idea. I waited for her to do something, and when she did, my jaw nearly hit the floor.
Clare dropped her body down, slowly coming up and grinding her ass against Tyler's groin. I had to admit that was totally sexy, but it would have been sexier if I was behind her. Once she got back up she bit her lip as she stared at me and I smirked. Tyler leaned down and when Clare turned her head, he kissed her. I could tell she was caught off guard but she responded, which pissed me off. I clenched my jaw and my grip on Imogen's hips tightened, causing her to wince.
"Eli, let go!" Imogen said, grabbing my hands and taking them off of her hips.
She turned and looked at me, confused. I mumbled a sorry and looked back over at Clare, noticing they were finally done with their make out session.
"I'll be right back." Imogen said, looking at Tyler as she walked towards him.
I watched as she went over to Clare and Tyler before her and Tyler walked away, leaving Clare there. I rolled my eyes. They're seriously going to get it on when Tyler's on a date with Clare? Come on!
I sighed and walked over to Clare, bumping into a few bodies on the way. I finally made it to her, only to get bumped by someone, causing me to almost topple over on her. She looked up at me with her innocent blue eyes, making me freeze. I don't know why, but this look just made me not want to move. Even though we were in a room full of people, it felt like it was just us two.
I cleared my throat and took a step away from her, sticking my hands in my pocket.
"Where did they go?" I asked, yelling over the music.
"What?" she yelled, putting her hand behind her ear as she leaned in closer to me.
I sighed and grabbed her hand before I dragged her over to a table, where the music was not as loud.
"Where do you think they went?" I asked again.
"Oh, uh, Imogen said she needed to talk to him, for notes or something." Clare shrugged.
I sighed. If only she knew what was really happening. Adam and Katie appeared next to us. They were laughing like crazy as they sat down. Looks like they're hitting it off.
I then decided that I should go see if I could catch Tyler and Imogen in action, then I could get Clare and she could see for herself. I smirked and got up from the table.
"I'll be right back."
They all nodded and began to talk amongst themselves as I walked away from the table. I looked around the club, trying to find them in the crowed. I then realized they probably wouldn't want anyone to see, so they probably went somewhere private. I walked to the back where there was a closet for the equipment or something, and the bathrooms. I went in the closet, only to find nothing. I walked into the Men's washroom, only to find nothing… again. I sighed as I walked out of the washroom and rammed into someone. I was suddenly staring into blue eyes.
"Sorry," she laughed nervously.
"You know that's the Men's restroom, right?" I asked, smirking, causing her to slap my arm. "Hey, no need to abuse me."
"I wasn't going in there, I was going in there." She pointed to the Women's washroom that was right beside the Men's.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night," I said, patting her on the head. This caused me to get another slap.
"Shut up and let me go pee." She said.
I chuckled and moved out of the way, letting her enter the washroom. I sighed and was about to walk away when I heard Clare yell.
"WHAT THE FUCK!"
I pinned my eyebrows and turned around, looking at the door. Suddenly Clare stormed out, looking confused as she ran into me. I wrapped my arms around her, still confused as to what was happening.
"What happened?" I asked her.
"Get me out of here." She answered.
I removed her from me and looked at her confused. I looked at the door and walked over to it, opening the door, only to see what I was looking for. Tyler and Imogen were in there; Tyler had his face in his hands and Imogen was fixing her clothing.
"Nice going," I said, causing them to look at me.
"Eli, you have to get her to talk to me, I-" Tyler began, but I cut him off.
"No, you have no right. You did this once before and I kept it a secret, just so Clare wouldn't get hurt. You said it wouldn't happen again, and look where we are now." I scoffed. "You're pathetic."
I walked out of the washroom, only to see Clare was in the same position as before, with her back facing me. I walked up t her and turned her to face me as I rubbed her back.
"Come on, I'll take you home." I said. She nodded and we began walking.
We walked over to Adam and Katie, who were laughing but stopped once they saw Clare.
"What happened?" they asked.
"I'll explain later; I'm taking her home now." I answered.
They nodded and I placed my hand on Clare's lower back, leading her out of Above the Dot. We walked down the stairs and onto the sidewalk, making our way back to campus.
For half the walk it was silent, but instead of the comfortable silence, it was very awkward. Until Clare broke the silence.
"I can't believe how stupid I was. How could I not see it?" She asked, but I could tell it was to herself, so I just shrugged. She scoffed, "Why does this always happen to me?"
"What do you mean?" I asked, looking over at her.
"This wouldn't be the first time someone has cheated on me." She said, a tear running down her cheek.
I stopped walking once I noticed her shiver and wrap her arms around herself. She stopped and turned to me as I took off my jacket and started wrapping it around her.
"No, it's okay, I don-" she started, but I cut her off.
"Clare, your cold, don't say you're not." I said, whipping the tear off of her cheek with my thumb.
"But what about you?"
I shrugged, "I like the cold."
She nodded slightly and gripped my jacket as we began walking again. Clare's phone beeped and she took it out, only to scoff and put it back in her pocket. I guess it was Tyler. It kept beeping but she just ignored it.
We finally made it to her dorm and we stood outside for a moment, not saying anything. Then, Clare suddenly wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me into a hug. I smiled softly and wrapped my arms around her.
"Thank you for walking me to my dorm." she whispered in my ear.
"Anytime," I answered.
We stayed there for a few moments before I heard her sniffle. I sighed and held her tighter.
"I'm sorry you had to find out like this." I said, not thinking about what I had just said.
Clare's POV
I pulled away quickly and looked at him, my expression slightly angered. "What?" I snapped.
"What?" He asked, not making eye contact.
"You knew?" I asked, my tone cold.
"Uh…"
"I can't believe you knew and you didn't tell me!" I yelled.
"Well, he said it was a one-time thing, and I figured since you cheated on him, with me, it wouldn't matter." Eli said, bringing back the memory of us in the library.
"Well, it does matter!" I yelled.
"Clare, I understand why you're mad, but I was just trying to keep you from hurting. Besides, you can't really get mad since you did the exact same thing."
"It's different." I stated.
"Oh really? Because I remember you were the one who jumped me and if I hadn't stopped you, we would have gone way further and you know it." He was getting angrier by the second.
I hate to admit but he's right. I was the one who tried to get with Eli, even though I knew I had a boyfriend. But I couldn't help it, Eli is just so… ugh. I can't even explain how Eli makes me feel.
I was about to respond when I saw Tyler running towards us. I was about to run away but Tyler made it up to us before I had the chance.
"Clare, you have to hear me out." Tyler said, panting.
"No she doesn't." Eli answered for me.
"I can speak for myself." I told Eli. "No I don't." I told Tyler.
"Please, let me explain." He begged.
I was debating on if I should hear him out or not. If I did, I would be a stupid and naïve. And if I didn't, it could save me the heartache. I decided I should go for the second one.
I sighed, "No, I don't want to hear any of the reasons why you felt like you needed someone else. I'm done… we're done." I said, staring at Tyler, who just stood there.
"You heard her, beat it." Eli said. Tyler scoffed and walked away. "What a douche bag."
I looked at Eli with a disgusted look. "And what are you? You knew about this and you didn't tell me! You let me stay with that two-timing-jerk when you knew he was being unfaithful." Eli was about to say something, but I cut him off, already knowing what he was going to say. "Yes, I know I made a mistake too, but that's what it was… a mistake."
Eli stood there, looking at me with hurt eyes. He looks how I feel. I lied when I said it was a mistake, but I had to say it, otherwise he wouldn't let it go. Eli swallowed hard and looked down.
"So what does this mean?" he asked softly.
I was confused by his sudden change in emotion. One minute he's fuming and yelling at me, and the next he's all soft. I shook it off and he looked back up at me, waiting for an answer.
"I'll talk to you later," I answered, avoiding his question. "Goodnight, Eli."
I turned and opened the door to the dorm, making my way inside.
"Goodnight, Clare." I faintly heard Eli say before I heard his footsteps leave.
I sighed and made my way inside and up the stairs, walking inside my room.
Well, this was an interesting day.
Okay, this did not work out as well as I planned. But what I was trying to do was have Clare and Eli get jealous over each other being with different people, then Eli would get back at Tyler by showing Clare what's really going on. But then his plan backfires and Clare hate's both of them. That was my intension but it didn't really work out. *sigh*
Also, now that Tyler is out of the picture, what do you think will happen between Eli and Clare? Will they go back to their casual relationship? Friendship? A real relationship?
I'm sorry if their isn't as much drama as you guys would like, but this is mostly about how they feel about each other and the problems that come along the way when they finally get a chance. But this story isn't going to be done anytime soon. And since it's summer, I will have a lot of time to write. :)
OH! And if you have any ideas, just PM me and I'll try to add them. :)
look her up on youtube. I love her songs. I recommend: "Overloved" "Break up" "I can't help falling in love with you" "Everytime we touch" "I'm gonna break your heart this time" "Just another boyfriend" "Best friend". There is a lot more but those are the ones I can think of from the top of my head. The songs are mostly remixes but oh well, they're still amazing :)
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