Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi, sadly…

A/N: I do apologize for the delay, I'm a little disappointed with a very disturbing review that I had gotten from an anonymous person named So Sexy, your review was complete trash talk, and I don't appreciate slutty reviews like that. I'd advise you NOT to leave some stupid shit like that on my stories. I don't need to know what the fuck you're doing with your ex-boyfriend. God, stupid…

Anyway, here's chapter three. I do have to say that the updates for this story will be a little delayed because I'm too focused on Alibis, the story is the shit, just saying. I love updating for it. Anyway, here you are chapter 3.

Inside the Fire

Summary: Sequel to Crawling on Ashes; at the end of Crawling on Ashes, Clare had forgiven Eli, well so you assumed. Her plan to make Eli suffer is going to be long, torturous, and not to mention… sexy.

Chapter 3

I felt a little better when Clare told me she loved me last night. Hell, I felt a lot better actually. I was waiting for her outside in Morty; we had plans to go to the Dot before school today to get some coffee. Clare soon walked out of her house, and I smiled at her as she approached me.

"Let's cut class today." Clare says.

"E-excuse me?" I asked.

She gave me a small smirk. I cleared my throat and rubbed the back of my neck asking, "Are you sure – is that what you want to do?" Clare smiled softly and nodded her head. I chewed on the inside corner of my bottom lip and sighed.

"Clare, I don't think skipping class again would be a good idea." I said.

She frowned and her eyebrow arched up.

"It never stopped you before, unless," She leaned over to me, the skirt of her floral dress lifted up just slightly, "you don't want to spend more time with me." Her voice was low, seductive, and I blushed lightly, and turned away. I wouldn't mind spending more time with Clare, but I don't want her to skip class because of it. Clare scooted closer to me, and gave me a look that I could never say no to.

"Fine, what do you want to do?" I asked, giving in.

"Well, we can go to the park, and just relax, or we can drive off somewhere, and then some." Clare smirked and moved away from me. I frowned and turned the ignition on, and drove away from Clare's house. We ended up deciding to go to the park. When I turned the car off, Clare bounced out and she walked around and opened the door for me. I climbed out and she took my hand after closing the door, and led me to the large tree we always used to sit at.

I sat down, leaning against it and Clare sat between my legs, her back against my chest.

She was quiet, but I could tell there was something on her mind.

"Clare, what's wrong?" I asked finally, in a soft whisper.

"What? There's nothing wrong, why do you ask?" She asked quickly. I pinned my eyebrows together and moved so I was looking into her eyes.

"Clare, there's something wrong, I can tell… won't you talk to me? You've been really odd lately." I said. Clare blinked a few times and she turned so she was straddling me. I looked around and she placed her hands on my shoulders and said, "Eli I'm fine, stop worrying."

I nodded and leaned up to kiss her. She kissed me back, and pulled away. Clare moved again so she had her back against my chest. She leaned her head back on my shoulder and I swooped down and kissed her neck lightly. She shuddered, and I did it again, only harder, my tongue peaked out and I licked her flesh. Clare whimpered and I wrapped my arms around her waist.

Clare arched her back and I traced the area under her breasts with my thumbs. She whined in her throat and moved around anxiously. I smiled and placed a feather light kiss on her neck, and moved away, my arms remained around her waist.

Clare had begun to protest, but I said, "Clare, we're not going to get busy at almost eight in the morning." She frowned and turned to face me.

"It's never stopped us before, come on, nobody will see us." Clare reached down and rubbed my inner thigh. I stiffened and Clare moved her hand directly between my legs, and she softly tightened her grip, causing my breath to hitch. She smirked and placed kisses on my neck, while she stroked the place between my legs, causing a problem to grow. It became uncomfortable for me, and I shifted around.

"Does it hurt?" Clare whispered.

I faintly nodded.

"Do you want me to make it feel better?" She questioned.

I shook my head.

It's not that I didn't want her to; I'm just not a huge fan of public indecency.

I moaned uncontrollably when Clare nibbled on my neck. She smirked against my skin and licked a line up to my lips, where she darted her tongue into my mouth. I kissed her, my hand moved up to the back of her head, crushing my lips harder on hers. Clare whimpered and she grabbed my hand, and placed it over her breast.

Hesitantly, I gave it a small squeeze.

"Mmm." Clare moaned.

I pulled my lips from hers and kissed down her neck. I gently massaged her breast through her floral dress, and she arched her back, pressing her chest against my hand.

"Harder." She breathed.

I complied, and squeezed her breast harder, rewarding myself with a loud moan. I smirked and sucked on her neck, while she grabbed my hand and placed it under the skirt of her dress. I pulled away and looked into her eyes. She bit her bottom lip lightly.

"Clare, not here."

"Eli, I want you… let's go somewhere… private." Her tone was low, and I couldn't just say no to it. Clare got up and I followed her to Morty. She climbed into the passenger side, and I climbed into the driver's side. I refused to look at her as I turned the ignition on. I didn't know where we were going, but the idea made me shudder.

Clare wasn't being herself.

She's different.

And, frankly, I don't like it.

Clare had told me to drive to an abandoned warehouse. I don't know where she found this place, because it was away from town, and everything was dark and unnatural looking. I turned the car off and Clare climbed out. I followed after her, and watched as she walked into the abandoned place.

"Clare, are you sure about this?" I asked.

"What's wrong Elijah? Are you scared?" She mocked.

I shook my head.

"No, of course not, I just don't like the way this place looks. It looks like it would be infested with rats and all that other shit."

"Well, fine. Let's get inside Morty." She grabbed the buckle of my belt and led me to the back doors of Morty. I opened them and she climbed in. I climbed in after her and she didn't hesitate in reaching up and wrapping her hands around my neck, and bringing me down to kiss her.

I climbed on top of her and kissed her back with the same amount of fervor. Clare moaned and she thrust her hips up against mine, her legs linked around my waist, bringing me closer to her.

I took that as a hint, and I rolled my hips forward, and she tore her lips from mine, moaning loud. I reached into her dress and cupped her ass through her panties, bringing her hips up as I thrust mine against hers. Clare moaned and I kissed up and down her neck.

"Eli, please I want you right now." Clare whimpered.

"Clare, I'm not having sex with you." I whispered.

She frowned and placed her hand on my chest.

Clare pushed me back and stared up at me disapprovingly. I arched my eyebrow and she sighed heavily, and scooted out from under me. She asked, "Do you not want me anymore?" I pinned my eyebrows together.

"Clare, of course I want you. I just – we had sex yesterday, I don't want you to become addicted to it, it might make our relationship just that… sex." I explained. Clare arched her eyebrow up this time. She blinked a few times.

"And you don't think… Eli we just – you know what, take me to school. I'll sign in late." She climbed out of the car and I sighed heavily, clenching my hair in my hands. I followed behind her and closed the doors.

When I climbed into the driver's side, I asked, "Clare what the hell is your problem?"

"You are my problem, now take me to school." She crossed her arms across her chest and looked out the window. I glared at her.

"Clare what the fuck! Tell me what the hell is going on!" I was screaming now.

"Eli, just take me to school… now." She snapped.

I rolled my eyes and turned the car on.

Clare was acting so abnormal, and I was wondering if it something that I did. Hell, she was never so addicted to having sex… Maybe she's still trying to get over the fact that I used her because of a stupid bet. I sighed and glanced over at her. She was still staring out the window, an angry expression on her face. I frowned. I'm going to find out what's going on with her…

Maybe Adam knows, I'll talk to him about it.

End of chapter 3

I know this chapter was short, but I promise the chapters will be longer as the story progresses! Reviews? I don't want no trashy reviews either, *cough* Anon *cough* Anyway, yeah I'll see you guys later!

Goodbye for now!