Situations Chapter 28

Sorry for the wait, but like I said, I moved and couldn't really finish the chapter, but I did it! :) For those of you who wished me good luck on moving, thank you! It went great :)

P.s. Riley and Zane are still together in my heart! I hate that Riley was being stupid and broke-up with Zane. I just wish that Riley's family could accept the fact that their son is gay. AND same goes for Bianca and Drew. I love them together and they are still a couple in my heart!

READ! I think this will be the last chapter. I don't really have anything else to write after this, so I'm not sure. I do have an idea in mind, but I'm not so sure about it. BUT if I do upload another chapter, it would be skipping a few months or so. I'm still not sure if I'm going to update it, but maybe. So, just keep a look out for it :)

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Deena: Haha, actually, I used that line from The Last Song. :) I love that movie and that scene just stuck with me, so I was like "THAT IS PERFECT!" haha. Thank you and I'mglad you love this story :)

Anonymous Review: First of all, you have no right in calling me a dumb ass bitch just because of my opinion. Second of all, no, I'm not a big fan of Clare, but that doesn't mean I'm not a fan of Eclare. Right now, I think they need a break in the show, but I still like reading and writing Eclare stories. In the show, watching them apart is kind of depressing, so, I write them together to make it less depressing. Third, did I say I wanted Clare to leave the show? No. So don't say that. Also, I don't think that about Eli. I know he has issues and needs help. So, now that we got that covered, could you not call me stupid because I have an opinion? K, thanks.

I x3 Andy Sixx: Thank you! And cool! I've never been there, lol. Haha, I think it's cool too :P too bad I have never met the cast. I have been in Toronto, but that was when I was traveling through. When I moved I stopped in Toronto to get on another plane, so I couldn't leave the airport :(

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

I panted as I ran down the empty hallways, trying to get to class as fast as I could. I woke up late this morning so now I'm running as fast as I can to get to English. I rounded a corner, tripping as I did so. I groaned and quickly got back on my feet, running even faster. I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings, and when I turned another corner I smashed into a body, causing us both to collapse to the floor, my bag and her book flying to the ground.

"Ow," the girl groaned, placing a hand to her head. I groaned in response and looked up at her, letting out a small gasp. Imogen. Imogen was the girl Tyler had cheated on me with. And here we are, sitting in the middle of a hallway, staring at each other.

"Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going." I mumbled, standing up, picking up my bag and slinging it over my shoulder. I sighed and stuck my hand out, offering to help her up. She stared up at me for a second and then placed her hand in mine, letting me help her up.

"It's okay. I should learn to not read while walking." She laughed a bit before reaching down and grabbing the book she dropped. I noticed the title and I raised my eyebrows.

"The Believer by Nicholas Sparks?" I asked, my eyebrows raised.

She laughed nervously and tried to cover the book. "Is it bad?"

"No, I just never thought you were one for romance novels." I told her truthfully. I mean, she knew Tyler was dating me and she still fooled around with him. Normally girls who like big romantic things don't want to be the other woman.

She sighed, "Well, I am. I'm a total sucker for romance. The only reason why I did what I did was because I wanted Tyler to choose me. I saw how happy you were and I couldn't help but envy you. I mean, you guys looked so good together. But when you guys did break up, he still didn't want only me. He wanted other girls too." She paused. "I just wanted someone to look at me the way he did to you."

I could hear the softness in her voice and the sadness in her eyes. I thought about what she did, and what she said, but it only made me hate her less. I know I should be pissed, I mean, she was the girl Tyler had cheated on me with, but I realized that if he hadn't cheated, I might not be with Eli right now. Eli and my relationship might not even exist if Tyler hadn't cheated, so in a way, I should be thanking them.

I sighed, "Look, I don't like what you did, but I have to thank you. If you and Tyler hadn't been fooling around, I might still be with him and Eli and I wouldn't be together." I explained, receiving a nod from her. "Now, as for your own love story, I think you should stay clear of Tyler. If you want a guy like in those romance novels, then stay clear of the jerks like Tyler. If you do, you'll find your prince charming."

Imogen smiled at me, holding onto the book tightly. I noticed a little bit of hope in her eyes, making me smile. I realized that she was a good person; she was just in a trouble state. She didn't know what to believe, and that led her to the wrong choices. Behind those glasses and the weird outfits, and the crazy hair, she is a sweet, sincere girl who just wants to feel loved.

"Thank you." She smiled. "I'm sorry, by the way. I shouldn't have done what I did." She said.

"It's okay." I smiled. "But uh… I kind of have to get to class. If you hadn't noticed I was kind of in a hurry." I laughed nervously.

"Oh, right, cause the whole crashing into me and knocking me to the ground thing didn't give it away." She teased, causing us both to laugh.

She moved out my way and I smiled at her before I began to run down the hallway.

"Oh, and Clare!" I heard her yell, making me stop and turn to face her. "You and Eli make a really cute couple." She said nicely.

I smiled, "Thanks."

I then turned around and ran down the hallway, trying to get to class as fast as I could, once again. I turned and sighed in satisfaction as I saw the door for Miss. Dawes class. I ran up to the door and opened it, stumbling in. All heads turned and looked at me, even Miss. Dawes.

I looked up at all of the students sitting in the rows. They were all looking down at me, making me gulp. I should have known this was going to happen. The secrets out and now everyone knows.

"Miss Edwards, take your seat please." Miss. Dawes said, handing me a late slip.

I nodded and took the late slip from her and made my way up the stairs, walking towards my seat. I could feel everyone's gaze on me as the whole room stayed silent. I gulped again, looking at everyone's faces. Some stared at me with blank expression, others with annoyance, and others with disgust. I guess I should have prepared myself for this. I knew his was coming. No one could ever learn to mind their own business. They all thought that they knew what was going on in people's lives, when really, they knew nothing.

I then noticed two familiar faces that weren't looking at me with judgmental expressions. Adam looked at me with a smile, letting me know he was going to be there if I needed him. I shifted my gaze and looked at Eli, who smiled at me. I relaxed a bit when I noticed the love in his eyes, calming me down a bit.

I took a deep breath and began to walk into my row, sitting down in my seat, placing my bag near my feet. I could still feel some people's eyes on me, but I ignored them and slid down in my seat. Miss. Dawes began teaching the lesson long before, but I didn't notice. I glanced up and noticed mostly everyone's heads were turned away from me and to the front. I sighed and relaxed in my seat, trying to pay attention to the lesson.

I sighed with happiness as I stepped outside the doors of Degrassi, taking in the fresh air. The whole day has been nothing but torture. Everywhere I turn there is either people staring at me or whispering behind my back. Do they seriously think I can't hear them if they whisper?

It was lunch and I made my way to a scheduled area, when I felt someone slap my ass. I squeaked and turned around to see Eli, smirking.

"Hey hot stuff." He smirked.

I groaned and slapped his arm. He mumbled an 'ow' as he lifted his hand and placed it over the place where I hit him, rubbing small circles.

"You know, I worry about the amount of abuse that goes on in this relationship." He began. "Maybe we should take a break." Eli said, looking around like he was all tough, trying to make it all dramatic.

I scoffed playfully, "You wouldn't last a day without me." I turned and began to walk away.

I felt Eli trail up behind me. "Your right." He leaned sown and kissed my cheek. I smiled and couldn't help the blush that took over my cheeks. I felt his arm wrap around my shoulders and I absentmindedly leaned into his frame. That's when I noticed a lot of people were staring at us, giving us judgmental looks.

"Everybody's staring." I murmured to Eli.

Eli began to look around at everyone, realizing I was right. Almost everyone was staring at us, looking at us with either annoyed, disgusted, or blank expressions. Some people just glanced up and then looked away, not caring that we were together. Those people were my favorite.

Eli turned back to me and said, "Let them."

We walked over to a tree and sat under it, enjoying the cool feeling from the shade. As we began to eat our lunch, I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with everyone staring at us. Were we really that interesting? I don't understand why everyone is so engulfed in the fact that Eli and I are dating. Well, I guess it is kind of weird, seeing as he used to torment me all the time. Everyone knew that we hated each other, so I guess having Eli confess that he was in love with me in front of everybody was kind of a shocker.

"You know," Eli began, making me break out of my trance and face him. I took a bite of my sandwich as he spoke. "I'm glad I can actually be seen with you in public now."

I smiled and nodded, "Me too."

He looked at me and began chuckling, making me pin my eyebrows together. He reached over and wiped the corner of my mouth with his thumb, making me blush in embarrassment as I saw the mayo on the pad of his thumb. I wiped my mouth with my hand, making sure it was all gone. He chuckled and brought his thumb to his lips, licking off the mayo, making me blush more.

He smirked and leaned in to kiss me, but I backed away slightly.

"People are watching." I murmured as I glanced around at the people who were looking at us.

"Your point is?" he asked.

I smiled and pressed my lips to his, loving the fact that we can now show public display of affection, rather than in his room or mine. My hand reached up and cupped his cheek as his found my waist, pulling me closer.

"Oh man," I heard someone whine, making me pull away from Eli and turn to face Adam. "Please tell me you won't be showing PDA for the whole lunch period."

I giggled, "No, we're not."

Eli whined in protest, resting his chin on my shoulder. I turned my head and only winked at him, making him smirk. Adam came and sat in front of us, taking out his lunch and began to eat.

"So," Adam begun with a mouthful of food, "How's the first day with everyone knowing your dirty little secret?"

I shrugged, "It would be a lot better if I didn't have all eyes on me at all times."

Eli joined in. "Everyone has always stared at me, I mean, can you blame them? I am a sexy God." He teased, leaning back on his hands.

"Quite being so smug." I said, pushing him.

"Oh you love it."

"I do."

"Okay, that's enough! I'm still here, remember?" Adam said.

Eli rolled his eyes, picking up a grape and throwing it at Adam. Adam noticed and opened his mouth, catching it and eating it with a smile of triumph playing at his lips. I giggled, watching as Eli rolled his eyes, once again.

"Hey guys!" Katie said as she walked over, sitting next to Adam. Over the weekend Adam told me that he told Katie about Eli and me. He said that it didn't faze Katie and that she thought we were already dating.

"Hey," Eli and I replied while Adam gave her a kiss on the cheek.

I smiled at them. They were such a cute couple.

"So, how are you guys?" Katie asked, taking a bite from Adam's sandwich, causing him to gasp dramatically. Katie just rolled her eyes.

"Good, I just wish everyone would stop staring at me." I said, glancing around at everyone who was still staring at us.

"Well," Eli began, grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers. "I feel great." He brought my hand up to his lips and kissed it softly, his eyes never leaving mine. I blushed and smiled, looking away. Adam groaned and Katie just smiled.

Suddenly, I noticed two figures walking up to us. Riley and Zane came and sat with us, smiling shyly. The only thing that was running through my mind was how they just stood there when Owen and KC were harassing me. But then again when Eli and I kissed in front of everyone, they were the ones who clapped.

"Hey…" Zane said slowly. "Mind if we sit with you?" he asked carefully.

I looked over at Eli who stared at them for a few minuets. I could tell that he was confused as to why they wanted to sit with us, since everyone else was against us being together.

"No, I don't mind." I answered.

"One question," Eli began. "Why exactly are you with us and not with them?" Eli asked, nudging his head to where Owen and KC and everyone were. Riley and Zane glanced over at them, and then back at us.

"We've never really been close with them; we were just followers." Riley shrugged.

"Besides, you've always been there for us. I think it's time we return the favor." Zane said, smiling.

I glanced at Eli who just stared at them like he was studying them, wondering if they were truly his friends. Eli's face softened and I noticed him mouth "Thank you" to them, which they nodded in response to.

We all began to talk about nothing and everything, trying to start up a conversation so we can focus on anything other then the people who are staring at us. Alli soon skipped over and sat down next to me, smiling. I smiled back. Soon I saw Drew and Bianca walk over to us, sitting beside Eli. Eli smiled at them and did a fist pound with Drew while Bianca and I smiled at each other.

Suddenly, Sav jumped out of nowhere and sat next to Alli, smiling. I gave him a curious look and he only smiled at me and gave me a look that told me he was sorry for just standing by when people, well Eli, harassed me. I smiled and gave him a nod, telling him I forgave him. He smiled and without warning, he jumped over Alli and hugged me, bringing me to the ground as a squeal escaped my lips. We both laughed as everyone gave us weird looks.

He let go of me and we both got up. I smiled, feeling happy. At least there were a few decent people who accepted us.

We all began joking around and talking about nothing in particular. I couldn't get my head wrapped around how someone like me, who use to be invisible in this hell whole, would happen to fall in love with the one guy she use to despise, or how we are so happy together, or how I managed to make more friends by taking this big risk in being with Eli. I guess the best things in life happen in the strangest way.

We were all laughing at some joke Adam said until Imogen walked up to us. She looked very uncomfortable as she stood there awkwardly, switching her weight onto the other foot. Everyone looked at her, giving her confused looks.

"Hey," she choked out, looking at me. "Can I talk to you?" she saked.

I nodded and got up, earning very confused looks from Adam and Eli. I ignored their looks and walked over to her. We moved away from the gang and stood out of hearing distance.

"I'm sorry if I interrupted something." She stated.

"No, it's okay." I responded.

She nodded and swallowed hard. "I just… didn't know where else to go. I mean, I'm not the most popular girl here so it's not like I can eat with friends." She began. "I'm not trying to guilt you into letting me eat lunch with you or anything, but it would mean a lot to me."

I smiled, "Imogen, you don't have to guilt me into anything. Of course you can eat lunch with us. Just don't try anything on Eli." I warned teasingly.

She giggled, "Don't worry, he's all yours." She put her hands up n defense.

I smiled and wrapped my arm through hers, walking us over to the group. Everyone looked up at us curiously; Eli and Adam with raised eyebrows.

"Guys, this is Imogen, Imogen, this is Adam, Katie, Alli, Sav, Drew, Bianca, Riley, Zane and Eli." Man that was a mouthful.

Everyone mumbled a "hey" or a "hi". I sighed and brought her over, letting her sit next to me on the grass. Eli immediately pulled me to him, bringing his lips to my ear.

"What the hell is going on?" he whispered.

I sighed and turned to him, whispering, "I'll explain later, just please… be nice." I pleaded.

He sighed. "It's a good thing I love you." He teased, turning his head away dramatically.

I smiled and leaned over, kissing his cheek. Bianca then got up and walked over to Imogen and me, taking a seat with us. I introduced them again; one on one and they hit it off. I smiled as they went into their own little conversation, laughing and smiling. I smiled as I noticed how happy Imogen was; I could tell this meant a lot to her since she's normally an outsider.

I looked around and watched as everyone interacted, laughing and joking around. Adam was throwing grapes at Eli, trying to get them in his mouth. Eli got every single one in his mouth, smirking smugly afterwards. Adam then helped up his hand, signaling he was going to throw another one. Eli opened his mouth, getting ready for it. When Adam threw his arm forward, three grapes his Eli in the face, causing Eli's mouth form a O.

"You did that on purpose!" Eli exclaimed, pointing an accusing finger at Adam.

Adam shrugged, "Maybe I did, maybe I didn't."

Eli glared at him playfully. "You're going to pay for that, Torres." Eli said, picking up some grapes as Adam stood up, running away from us. Eli chased after him and kept throwing grapes at him, trying to hit him. I giggled, watching them fight playfully.

Soon, Adam was chasing Eli as they both ran back over to us. They both jumped and fell to the ground, laughing their heads off. Everyone laughed and picked up grapes, throwing them at Eli and Adam.

"Uncle! Uncle!" Eli yelled, trying to hide his face with his arms.

"I SURRENDER!" Adam yelled, digging his head into the ground and covering it with his arms.

We all laughed even more and stopped throwing grapes at them. They sighed and sat up, panting as they tried to catch their breath. Adam wrapped his arm around Katie's shoulder, pulling her closer to him. Riley and Zane were laughing and smiling lovingly at each other, making me smile. Drew went over and sat with Bianca, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Eli then moved his arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer to him as he placed his lips to my temple. I smiled and scooted closer to him, wrapping my arm around his waist. I turned my head and pressed my lips to his, kissing him softly. I pulled away and he smiled, gazing into my eyes.

I heard Alli huff, causing me to turn my head and look at her as she walked over to where Imogen was sitting.

"Don't worry, I'm lonely too." Alli said, glancing at all the couples. Sav moved over to Alli and Imogen, looking at the couples in disgust.

Suddenly, Dave came up and sat next to Alli, resisting the urge to show any affection. I could tell Alli wanted him to be close to her, but that would ruin the whole purpose of a secret relationship. I think I'm going to have a talk with Alli about the whole secret relationship thing. If it worked out for me, it should work out for her.

I turned my head and glanced up at Eli, smiling at him as he looked down at me. He smiled back, giving me a loving kiss. I sighed happily as I rested my head on his shoulder.

As long as I had Eli and my friends by my side, everything will work out just fine.

Ta da! :) I JUST finished this! Like JUST now! I'm sorry if there are any grammar mistakes!

I know I should have given a better warning last chapter about this being the possible last chapter, but honestly I didn't know this would be it. I thought I had a lot more to write but I got stuck. Nothing would come to me so I decided to just end it here… maybe. I MIGHT be putting up another chapter, but I'm not completely sure yet.

Check out my new story Past Praying For! It was a request and I am hoping I am doing a decent job. Check it out and tell me your thoughts! :)

ALSO! I am writing a new story, but I'm not sure if I should have it with Eli/Clare or Eli/Imogen. I am itching to write a story with Eli/Imogen but I'm not sure if anyone would read it. Also, I am going to need a beta for that story, so if anyone is interested, PM me. :) So, let me know in a review. :)

Reviews please! I REALLY want to reach 385… possibly 390! :D I know it's a lot, but all you have to do is write a little comment, it could be one word if you want! Haha.