Situations Chapter 24

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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 :)

Clare's POV

It's been a week since we got back from Eli's house.

7 days since we broke up.

168 hours since I last spoke with him.

Eli and I kept our distance from each other the whole week. Well, I kept my distance from him. He would sometimes try to talk to me, whether it was in English, or an empty hallway. He would always try and stop me, try to explain, but I would just shake my head and walk away. I knew that if I listened to him, I would give in and jump into his arms, kissing him like there was no tomorrow.

But I couldn't do that, no matter how badly I wanted to. I couldn't, because that would mean being weak. I had to stop being weak.

"Clare?" I heard someone say. "Clare, are you even listening to me?"

I looked up at Alli as she waved her hand in front of my face. It was lunch, and we were currently sitting on the floor, our backs pressed to the wall as we-well, Alli- talked. She tried talking to me about her and Dave, but every time she talked about how happy she was with him reminded me of how happy I was with Eli, before I found him with Julia. And that did nothing to help my already sour mood. Before long, I was reminiscing. The number one don't of post-breakups.

"CLARE!" Alli yelled, catching my attention. "What is up with you? You've been like this all week."

That's because all week a certain green eyed boy has been invading my thoughts. "Sorry, I just don't feel well." I replied. Well, that was half of the truth.

Just as Alli was about to respond, Jenna, Jess, and Chantey walked up to us, giving us knowing smiles. I pinned my eyebrows together, and stood up along with Alli. Jenna pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows.

"What?" I asked. I was really not in the mood for her to brag about her popularity and how she was apparently the schools hottest girl. It was funny though, because everyone knew her as the 'Blond Bimbo'.

"I never thought you of all people would turn out to be a skank," She spat.

I pinned my eyebrows together, "What are you talking about?"

She rolled her eyes. "We all know about you and your casual thing."

My eyes widened. Did he tell people? Was this his way of getting back at me?
"I don't know what you're talking about," I replied, crossing my arms, hoping se couldn't detect the complete lie in my voice.

"I guess it makes sense. I mean, who would want people knowing they were with you?" She sneered.

I raised my eyebrows, anger sweeping through my body. "Listen here, you one hip bobble head." I began. "I don't know who told you this, but it's not true. So you and your little minions can go find someone who actually wants to listen to your squeaky little voice."

She scoffed and looked at Alli. "Thanks for the false information, Alli."

And with that they walked away. I turned to Alli who was whistling and looking around, trying to act casual. I crossed my arms and raised my eyebrows at her.

"Alli, what did she mean?" I asked.

Alli looked at me shyly, "I may have told her about you and Mystery Guy."

"YOU WHAT!"

Eli's POV

A week.

7 fucking days.

168 hours since I last had a real conversation with Clare.

I couldn't take it. I hated being without her. I was so used to the fact that I would see her every day after school; I would get to hold her, kiss her, and touch her. But now, I can't.

I miss her. I miss her like crazy. I miss her smile, her eyes, her lips, her skin, her touch… I miss everything about her.

I get to see her in the hallways and in class, but I don't get to interact with her. I try, but she won't let me. This is all Julia's fault. If it wasn't for Julia we would have finished the weekend as happy as ever, and we would still be together. I would be able to go to Adam's dorm and spend time with her. We would be able to sneak off and be in each other's arms. But no, not now.

"Eli!" I heard Adam say before he hit my head with a comic book.

I turned to look at him, "What?" I snapped.

"You've been staring at that page for the past ten minutes. Something on your mind?" he asked.

I sighed and closed the comic book I was holding and tossed it in my bag.

"No… yes… maybe." I groaned as I got up from the table, Adam following.

We made our way from outside to inside the school, making our way down the hallway slowly, trying to pass time.

"What happened? Trouble in paradise?" Adam teased.

"Yes." I mumbled.

He looked at me, the smile he had on fading. "What happened?"

I sighed. "Well, as you know, I took her to my parent's house for the weekend. Things were great, really great, until Julia showed up." I scowled.

"Whoa, hold up. Julia? As in Julia, Julia?" he asked, eyes wide.

I told Adam about Julia a while back, since he is my only true friend. Adam was there for me and understood why I was trying to get with a girl and then get the hell out. He tried to tell me it wasn't right, but each time I wouldn't listen, so he just left it at that.

"Yes, that Julia." I replied. "Anyways, while Clare and I were just minding our own business and just being together, Julia showed up at my door. She started saying this shit about how she wants me back or something, and when I told her I had no interest, she kissed me."

"She kissed you?" he asked.

"Yes, but that's not the worst part." I stated, making him look at me confused. "Clare saw."

"WHAT?" Adam yelled, causing a few heads to turn as we stopped in the middle of the hallway.

"What are you looking at?" I sneered to everyone, causing them to turn their heads away.

I sighed and turned back to Adam. "Yeah, she walked downstairs just in time to see Julia kiss me. But she thinks I kissed her back. I tried to explain everything to her, but she wouldn't listen."

"Wow," Adam stated.

I groaned and turned, punching the wall. I don't know where all this anger came from, but I felt better after.

"Why doesn't she get that I don't love Julia, I love her!" I said angrily, not realizing what was coming out of my mouth.

My face expression and my body loosened as I noticed what I just said. My heart beat sped up as realization set in. I just said I love her. I turned to Adam who looked just as shocked as I was.

"Dude, do you realize what you just said?" Adam asked.

I gulped and nodded, "I just said I love her. Oh my god, I love her." I kept rambling as Adam had the goofiest grin on his face.

"Okay, this is big shit! You, Elijah Goldsworthy, just said you love Cl- someone." Adam said, making sure not to say Clare's name in case people were listening.

"I love her." I repeated.

"Yes, we've established this, now let's move on." Adam said, getting annoyed.

"I can't believe it, I love her." I said, suddenly feeling a smile creep on my face.

"Okay, I understand that, now, before you start writing a Sonnet, can we please-"

"I have to go." I mumbled, cutting him off and turning away from him, heading down the hallway.

I bumped into people as I made my way through the hallway, but I didn't care; I would do anything to get to Clare faster. I needed to tell her. I'm not sure if it will change her mind about me, but I need her to know. If she still won't take me back, that's fine, at least she'll know how I feel.

I turned the corner to the empty hallway that only held six people. I looked closely and saw Clare being held up against the wall by Owen and KC while Alli, Riley and Zane stood there, just watching. I suddenly felt a wave of anger wash through me as I noticed they were touching her. I clenched my fists and made my way over to them.

Clare's POV

"YOU WHAT!"

She flinched. "I'm sorry! Jenna came up to me and started ranting on about how I'm friends with a freak. I told her you aren't a freak and she said you were, and then I told her you weren't and she-"

"Alli, short version please." I said, cutting her off from her rant.

"Right, so we kept arguing and then she said you can't even get a boyfriend and I accidently told her about you and Mystery Guy." Alli said, smiling nervously.

"Alli, how could you? The reason we were a secret was because we wanted to keep it from everyone else!" I sighed. "and besides, we're over now, anyways."

Alli frowned and before she could respond, Owen, KC, Riley and Zane approached us. KC pushed Alli out of the way as Owen crushed his body against mine, pushing me against the wall. I wanted to ask what they wanted but no words would come out when I noticed they were looking at me like I was something to eat. Oh shit, this can't be good.

"So, we heard about your little casual thing. How about you and me take a trip down to the boiler room?" Owen asked, smirking at me.

I looked at him with absolute disgust and scoffed.

"Yeah, cause that's exactly what I'm going to do." I said, sarcasm dripping from every word.

"Yeah, Owen, besides… she wants a real man, like me" KC joined in. "So what do ya say, tutz?"

I rolled my eyes, "I say leave me alone."

I tried to push them away but they held me to the wall. Alli, Riley and Zane all stood there, watching, not knowing what to do. I don't blame them though. If the situation were reversed, I'd probably be standing there also.

"Just because Eli stopped tormenting you doesn't mean we're done with you." Owen explained.

I stared up at him with scared eyes, not knowing what they planned on doing to me. I gasped as Owen reached down and slid his hand up my thigh as KC caressed my side, stopping beside my breast. I looked away as they began touching me. I tried to push them away but it was no use. No one was around to stop them and Alli was too scared to say anything. Riley and Zane looked as if they wanted to do something, but couldn't.

I snapped back into reality when Owen pressed his chest to mine. I tried shoving him away but he only pushed against me harder, causing me to whimper. He smirked, probably thinking I whimpered from pleasure.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!"

I looked over to see Eli marching over to us, his fists clenched by his sides. When he reached us, he pushed Owen and KC away, standing in front of me. His back was facing me as he glared at Owen and KC.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" he growled.

"Come on Eli, I'm sure you heard about Clare's casual fling with someone in the school." KC smirked.

"So! That doesn't mean you can harass her!" Eli shoved KC.

KC scoffed and stepped back. Eli turned to me for a second and stared into my eyes. Oh how I missed looking into his electric eyes. They were so captivating that I got lost in them for a moment, but soon snapped back into reality.

"Go, I'll take care of this." He told me softly.

I stared at him for a few seconds and he nudged his head towards the end of the hallway, signaling for me to leave. I nodded and began to walk away, grabbing Alli's hand in the process. Alli kept bugging me on why Eli Goldsworthy was now suddenly sticking up for me, but I ignored her. We walked slowly so I could still hear their conversation.

"Come on man, you can't honestly be sticking up for her." Owen said.

"Yeah, I honestly can." Eli stated.

"Dude, you were the one who bullied her in the first place, why the sudden change of heart?" Owen asked.

"Yeah, why do you suddenly care?" KC asked.

I figured Eli would come up with some lie, so I didn't pay much attention. I still didn't understand why he stuck up for me anyways. We decided on keeping us a secret, so why would he risk everything just to save me from a bunch of horny assholes? I am thankful, but it still doesn't make sense.

My feet suddenly stopped in their tracks as I heard Eli speak.

"Because I love her."

Sorry that this was another short chapter but trust me, it's getting to the good stuff :)

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