Finally I got around to typing up Chapter 16. So here you go! READ, REVIEW, and ENJOY!

"This isn't going to work. Maybe I should just go." Eli said to Adam as they stood at the drink table tapping his plastic cup nervously.

Adam looked at his fast moving hand. "Calm down Zorro." Commenting on his black tied back mask and fedora Eli was wearing. "Dude. Alli said she was bringing Clare. They are going to be here. Our plan is full proof."

"Maybe she's right. I'm horrible for her. I can't put her through more than I already have. She deserves better. Much better." Eli's voice broke into a sad tone.

Adam punched him in the arm. "Stop lying to yourself. You and Clare are perfect for each other, and everyone knows it." Eli glared at him. "Just be patient Goldsworthy. Your princess will be here soon enough."

Eli grinned for a second, then took a sip of his soda, looking around the room. He about choked on his drink when he noticed her. He slapped Adam for his attention and pointed over at a girl in the doorway dressed in black. "How do you know it's her?" Adam asked. Eli blinked a couple times, "I know those auburn curls and blue eyes anywhere." Walking around the stage was Alli in complete pink, followed by Clare. She was in a black lacey strapless corset top, with a silk ruffled skirt that cut off mid thigh, and a pair of black high-heeled Chuck Taylors. Then a lacey mask, that matched her top, covered her eyes, and her hair was curled more formally then she usually curls it. She was mouth dropping.

Eli stared until she got lost in the crowd. He turned around to face the drinks table, setting his cup down and leaning onto the table. "I can't do this." Adam looked at his tense friend, "Dude, we put too much work into this. You are at least going to try. And if you don't, I will have to personally beat you for making the biggest mistake of your life."

Eli looked up at him with sad eyes. Adam continued, "Okay. Now start off with the plan okay! I'm going to go say hi to her before you steal her off." Adam walked toward Alli and Clare, as Eli took a few deep breaths before walking the other way. Adam reached Clare tapping her shoulder. "Adam!" she exclaimed in joy. "The one and only. Now you've been gone for over a week. Get over here and give me a hug." Adam smugly said before they gave each other a friendly hug. "We missed ya here Edwards."

Clare smiled. "We?"

Adam slapped himself mentally for not catching that. "You know our fellow Degrassi students." He thought quick.

"Ah… That's real nice Adam. But tell me the truth. Is Eli here?" Clare asked in a mellow tone.

Adam looked around a bit. "I don't know. He was, but he could of taken off once he saw you."

"Oh." There was slight disappointment in her tone. Sav caught everyone's attention as the upbeat music stopped. He spoke over the microphone at the DJ spot. "Okay everyone! I hope you're all having a blast at our masquerade! We have a request by someone who would like to stay anonymous. But it's dedicated to Miss Clare Edwards! So grab your special someone and enjoy this soft melody." Clare's mouth dropped, but once the song started her eyes grew sensationally wide. The song was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden. She remembered when Eli made fun of her for listening to it a long time ago, before they even dated. She recollected that she only played it, hoping he would listen to the lyrics and figure out that she liked him. But he would never pay attention.

I'll be your dream, I'll be your wish

I'll be your fantasy

I'll be your hope, I'll be your love

Be everything that you need

I'll love you more with every breath

Truly, Madly, Deeply do

Clare bit her lip, and tried to keep herself from crying.

I will be strong, I will be faithful

'Cause I'm counting on

A new beginnin'

A reason for livin'

A deeper meanin', Yeah

"Clare?" Adam asked in concern. She took in a mouthful of air, then said, "Adam. Where is Eli?" Adam looked down at her, "Why?"

She bit her lip again. "Because I think I've made a huge mistake." A grin grew on Adam's face. She stared at his smile, "What?"

… And when the stars are shinin' brightly in the velvet sky

I'll make a wish to send it to heaven

Then make you want to cry

The tears of joy for all the pleasure in the certainty …

"I got the message." Eli said from behind her. She turned around swiftly, almost falling to see Eli standing up straight with a forgiving expression. "I got every single one of them. But I didn't think I was good enough for you. Just like I know I'm not now." Eli looked to the floor.

"Eli. I-" She choked up and he looked up. "I- don't know what to say."

"You don't have to." Eli said. "I don't want you to say anything until, if you let me, I show you something." She shut her lips and nodded her head. They both ran out of Above the Dot and to Morty that was parked just outside of The Dot.

HAHAH I know it's a weird Chapter, but tell me what you think. I'll try my best to update all my stories a little more often lately. But what do you think? I love your criticism! :D :*(^_^) ~Eli

By the way, if you are trying to picture Clare's outfit here's some pictures of what I was imagining.

Mask(Take away the feather): .

Top & Skirt(Think of something like this but in two parts): .com/PrettyHotStuff-Black-Lace-Corset-Dress/dp/B0040IV9ZI/ref=pd_sbs_a_8

Shoes: .com/resize?sq=465&uid=1603309258