Chapter 3. Chasing Echoes

Eli's POV

.i was driving in my hearse. My mind was thinking furiously.

I wasn't sure if I was thinking of Adam as girl or boy.

But one thing was for sure. I wanted him.

Shit. Its settled. I think of him as a dude.

For a second I wasn't sure where I was going but then I saw a familiar place come into view.

This is where me and Julia got into it. Our fight. Which just so happened to be the night she died.

Why was Clare doing this to me?

She couldn't know about my crush on Adam. NO ONE could.

I turned around and went to clare's house.

I knew what had to be done.

Clare's POV

I was drifting to sleep when I heard a slight tap on my window.

"Clare!" it was Elijah.

I got up and opened the window. He stumbled in looking just oh so perfect. His hair was messy, his eyes were greener than ever, and his lips..oh his lips..it took all of my power not to just kiss him right now.

"Clare. I know what your doing." He said.

I smirked. "Smart boy." I said.

Before I knew it his hand cupped my face and he kissed me.

It wasn't like any other kisses me and him have shared. This one was urgent.

I slipped my hand around his neck and gave in.

he pulled away. "i love you." he whispered.

" I ...i cant do this!" I screamed. It didn't feel right anymore.

I didn't want to admit it...but I was in love with Adam!

I heard footsteps. My dad! Crap.

"Leave!" I said.

He jumped out of my window just as my father opened the door.

"Who was in here?" he screamed.

"What do you care?" I wasn't afraid to say it. He just looked at me.

Then he closed the door. My father didn't care. Neither did my mom. Maybe

they lost faith in me after Darcy. Damn you Darcy.

Adams POV

it was Monday. Great.

I had to face Eli. And Clare. I couldn't wait to see her blue eyes. And I definitely couldn't wait to kiss her soft lips.

I got up and did my regular routine. Drew was still depressed, after what happened with alli. I wouldn't blame her though. Drew did accept oral sex from a skank.

I smiled to myself, oh the situations I get into. Mom drove us to school. I got out to see Clare waiting for me by the door.

"why hello gorgeous." I said and gave her a peck. She started to blush. I loved her blush.

She definitely pulled it off. I was about to go in for another "innocent" kiss, when i

saw Eli staring at us. I know I should talk to him. So I told clear ill see her at lunch and marched my way to him. "look..im sorry. I'm not supposed to talk to you, but man I didn't mean to steal her." I said defeated by his lurking green eyes.

He didn't say anything for a moment. Than the unexpected happened. He leaned in grabbed my shirt and...kissed me. It felt great too. So I didn't stop him. His tongue found my lips begging for entrance. Thats when I knew I had to stop him.

" Adam! What the hell?" I heard Clare scream.

oh...crap.

OH! cliffhanger,. Sorry guys! Chapter 4 is gonna be really long and will be up soon! Review please!