hi there! :P

So um I messed up. In the last chapter it said that it was the last period of the day, yea well its not. It's supposed to be lunchtime. So I went back and changed it. Yep, so its now lunch time, and Clare and Fitz left, as it's now stated in the last chapter. Sorry for the mistake. And the Poem is due that day, not later. I was a little loopy while writing it...

so I know youre all anxious for this chapter but i just wanted to say by the end of the chapter... i guerentee youll be like...

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i Hope everyone has a Happy Christmas x3 MERRY CHRISTMAS HERE IS MY PRESENT TO YOU! :D

I couldn't believe what I saw. Fitz slapped her making her tremble into the passenger side of the car. Fitz angrily slammed the door shut and slammed his hand on the top of the car, hanging his head low. Not a second later, he pushed himself off the car and stomped his was to the driver side.

My blood was boiling then. What the hell was his problem? Hurting my Clare?

Did I just think that? My Clare? Huh, has a nice ring to it. Snap out of it Goldsworthy! Focus!

When he got into the car, I saw Clare's face, she was looking out the window but not in my direction, and she looked like she was crying.

The car roared to life and sped out of the parking lot, making the tires squeak along the way.

I needed to follow them, I didn't know what Fitz was doing but I needed to find out. Something wasn't right in that look of his eyes.

I understood now: why Clare was so afraid of him, why she was so distant. She was getting hurt. He must have done that to her face too. HA I knew that stupid mailbox excuse was a lie, but I only knew her for a day. How was I supposed to know?

So I ran. As fast as I could to their direction, I didn't know where Fitz's house was, so I ran to her house, praying to god that they were going there.

I didn't stop, just pushed myself to run to the house, I didn't want to waste any time, I needed to get there before something bad that I knew was going to happen, happen.

I finally turned on her street, and thankfully, I saw the car they got in pulling into her driveway. I stopped running and quickly hid behind a bush. I peeked through and saw Fitz jump out of the car and slam the door shut, quite loudly. He casually went to the other side opened Clare's door, but tugging on her arm, forcing her out of the car to follow him.

When they got to the porch I saw Fitz lift up a pot plant and pulled out what looked like a key. While he was unlocking her door, I saw Clare look around, scared for her life; holding onto the side of her face where Fitz slapped her.

I didn't understand it, why would he do something so horrible to Clare? She was the sweetest, smartest, most caring person it the world! Why would anybody want to hurt her? She was a saint!

I really just wanted to walk up to him and punch him repeatedly. What he did at school, was just an act. He wasn't such a nice, sweet guy like everybody said he was, no wonder Clare didn't say anything, nobody would believe her.

When Fitz finally stopped struggling with the lock on the door, he kicked it open and threw the key into the pot, then shoved Clare into the house, hard.

I ran, needing to know what was going to happen, but I didn't want them to see me, so I ducked under the window when I got there, peeking up slightly.

"Why would you take his side? I'm your boyfriend! You should be on my side ALL THE TIME." Fitz screamed, pushing Clare into the couch.

"I- I wasn't." She defended, lightly.

"Yes you were!" He slapped her again, I had to look away. I couldn't take watching her whimper.

"No," I heard her say. "Fitz…"

"DON'T LIE TO ME!" Slap.

"Fitz, leave… please." she whimpered.

"What?" He yelled. I still wasn't looking, but I did have my ear pressed to the wall.

"FITZ. LEAVE WERE DONE! OVER! NOW OUT!" She screamed.

I smiled, for as soon as he would step out that door, I was going to raid his ass.

But then I heard silence. I was confused so I peeked back up through the blinds of the window.

I saw Fitz holding up Clare by the collar of her shirt, lifting her up. Her back was facing me, and I couldn't see in front of her.

I heard her scream slightly, and he then dropped her and held something against her, she turned and nodded, I then saw what he had in his hands, a gun.

A fucking gun! Holey mother of shit! This isn't good; I can't just barge in there, he would probably shoot me, and Clare.

Cops! Cops you idiot! I grinned and felt for my phone, but it wasn't there. Shit, it wasn't there! I left it in my fucking locker? Really? God, I'm such a huge help right now! This isn't good…

My brain wasn't functioning right. I needed to save her before something really bad happens.

So I did the first thing that popped into my head, I ran back to the school. I could barely breathe the whole time. I couldn't lose Clare, she was important in my life now.

When I got there, I immediately saw Adam and Alli patiently waiting at Morty, awaiting my arrival.

When I was there, I put my hands on my knees and panted.

"Dude, what happened?" Adam asked, concern dripping in his voice.

"We (pant) need to get to… (pant) Clare's house… gun… Fitz…cops…" I panted, holding for dear life against Morty. Alli widened her eyes and Adam looked confused.

"What?" Adam asked.

"Oh my god! Clare is being held hostage by Fitz and he has a gun?" She exasperated. .

I waved my hand to Alli in a motion that she was correct.

"Why didn't you call the cops?" Adam whispered yelled.

"I don't have my phone moron now let's go."

Then all of a sudden Fitz car pulled up and out skipped Clare and Fitz, Fitz immediately wrapping his arms around her, and Clare willingly accepting them

Did that not just happen? Am I going insane? What the fuck?

I was extremely confused now. I knew that happened, that had to of.

Alli rushed to Clare's side and immediately tackled her into a hug.

"Oh my gosh Clare! Are you okay?" Alli yelled flabbergasted.

"Of course! Why wouldn't I be okay?" Clare asked in a confuse tone. I saw right through it, I can read her like a book. Okay, I wasn't going insane then.

Alli just stood there confused and in a trance. Clare chuckled and gave her a quick side hug. "Silly girl."

She then walked her way back to the school steps with Fitz at her side.

She's lying. Like she always did, but she was scared. I need to fix this.

Alli just stood there, stupidly gazing at nothing. She soon snapped out of her daze and looked over at me, still confused. "I thought…why….but"

"Alli I know. She's lying, she doesn't want to get hurt, and she doesn't think Fitz will hurt her. She loves him." It pained me to say the last sentence.

Adam looked over at me, and then Alli. "We need to do something guys, Fitz is dangerous." I was actually surprised they both believed me still, especially with the performance Fitz just displayed.

"Yeah, I'm sure Fitz will want to hang out with her after school right?" I asked both of them.

"Um yeah, they have plans to go to Clare's house." Alli stated.

I smiled "Then we'll see what's going on then." I then walked into the school, leaving Adam and Alli deserted by Morty.

I needed to tell Clare I know, maybe she'll confess, but not up front about it.

I then remembered the poem, I already wrote a crappy sad depressing one, but I know a better one. It will be bad though, because I'll have to wing it, but oh well. That's not important right now.

I rushed to Clare's locker, only to find her being pressed up to it by Fitz, I quickly turned back and hid behind the corner, but still peeking back at them.

Clare then shoved him back, and whispered something that looked like "PDA" and Fitz groaned but forced his tongue in her mouth for a quick second before pulling away without even a goodbye.

Clare face saddened and she turned around to face her locker to put her books away.

I sneaked up to her and tickled her sides once I arrived. She squeaked and turned around to face her intruder.

"Eli!"

I chuckled and asked, "What?" acting innocent.

"You scared me," She breathed, and slammed her locker shut.

"Well, I'm sorry. Forgive me?" I asked, stepping into her boundaries.

"No." She stated stubbornly, and crossed her arms.

"Please?" I pouted and looked down.

I kept my head down but glanced up her way, and saw her eyes soften, but she still stood her ground.

She glared at me and sighed, "Nope."

So she's a stubborn one, Fitz must really scare her.

'C'mon Clare, I'll make you?" I stated smugly.

She scuffed, rolled her eyes, and looked away.

"Please" I was practically begging now. I moved so she was looking at me, and she sighed. "You know you want to" I taunted.

She glared at me, but uncrossed her arms. "You know me too well." I heard her mumble before she started walking away. I caught up to her, ready to say something smug, but the intercom interrupted me.

"Remember fellow students. Last period of the day, you go to your first period. First period. Thank you" Sav then disappeared from the screen.

"Oh right." She sighed. "I forgot."

I chuckled at her and we both headed to English.

Clare's POV

He has a gun. I can't believe he has a gun! Has he had it this whole time? Oh God. I can't break up with him, he will hurt me otherwise, and I can't call the cops. What can I do?

It's just out of protection that's all, yeah, that's it.

I struggled to hold my tears as Eli and I made out way into English. Why did we need to have it a second time anyway? I don't know. Stupid, confusing school…

Mrs. Dawes was already there, writing something on the board. We took our seats and sat intensively at our desks wondering what we were doing here a second time today.

"Hello class, again. I know you're all wondering what you're doing here, truth is, I have no idea. I think it's because we need to discuss something or whatever, but I don't know the full details yet." Mrs. Dawes stated.

The class groaned and Mrs. Dawes continued. "We've had two weeks for this assignment, so I think it will be okay for everyone to share. Anybody want to take up the first chance?"

Eli immediately raised his hand. Mrs. Dawes smiled and motioned him to come up. Eli did, and stood before the class, but never leaving his eyes off mine.

Lying, shielded.

I can see right through that blue and red.

Scared and profound

You're not speaking the truth, but I can see the scars

Forbidden, knowledge

You can't see it, but I know every detail

Hidden, knight.

You keep hiding, but don't worry, every princess needs her prince.

I gazed at him. Did he know? No he couldn't, he can't know, it's not possible. But he spoke so amorously, and how-

My thoughts were interrupted by Mrs. Dawes. "Clare, why don't you go?" I hadn't even noticed Eli was sitting back down in his desk, and staring at me.

"Uh, sure." I responded hastily. I walked to the front of the class with my paper at my side. Wait, did Eli have a paper?

I shook the thought out of my head and began.

Fear.

Being masked by it.

Making its way in you, making you not know when it's going to strike.

It clouds your personality, without you even knowing it.

But you can't do anything to stop it.

Unless, that fear, is being blocked by love.

But how do you know, that that fear, is love?

Everyone clapped a little, and Mrs. Dawes gave an approving look. I smiled and made my way back to the seat behind Eli.

The rest of the class was a blur. I was just focused on Elis poem. How? When? Why now?

But all thoughts of Eli were pushed into the back of my mind, when the thought of Fitz coming over, in my house, with a gun, in a matter of 15 minutes.

HAHA so i wont be updating until after chritmas...but i said i would update before, so i wrote this chapter up :D Merry Christmas to you all :D hope you have a happy holidays.

How were the poems? yea i wrote them...

Leave me some reviews on what your guesses are for the next chapter...the BIG BANG chapter...whos excited? :P