So this is the Third to Last chapter! It was going to be second to last, but I thought it was too long. So this is what came out! :D well READ, REVIEW, and ENJOY!

KC sat across the table slurping his spaghetti into his mouth. Then, would smile at Clare while she pushed her salad around on her plate not eating it. KC wiped his mouth and set his hands in his lap. "Y'know, I'm really surprised you asked me out."

Clare looked up as she grabbed her attention, while she was dazed out of the moment. "Oh. Yeah. Well…I just thought…"

"No. I really appreciate it." He sighed. "See Clare, I need to apologize for what I put you through last year. You never deserved that. Especially sense I never completely got over you,"-he grabbed her hand across the table-"I'm just thankful for the second chance."

Clare stared at his hand upon hers for a while until looking up with glistening eyes. "Well thanks. For your apology. That's all I really wanted."

He smiled and she held a soft grin. Until her eyes caught sight of Fitz smirking at her, as he walked toward the back where the restrooms were. Clare stuttered, "Uh… will you excuse me? I need to use the ladies room real quick." She got up setting her napkin on the table.

"Yeah. Sure. I'll just get the check," He replied nonchalantly.

Clare made it to the back where down the hall stood Fitz by the payphones. She stomped her way over to him and said, "I went on a date with him. Now can I have the video. Please?"

He smirked. "But your dates not over yet…"

Clare's jaw dropped. "He's paying for the check as we speak! It's over."

"Naw…it's not. Take him home." He sneered as he lowered the camera from his hand, hanging from the strap around his middle finger. "And show him what you do best, Clarebear."

Clare's eyes widen as she gaped in a huge breath. "N-n-n-no! I can't!"

"Why? You won't be cheating on Eli. Unless…you have something you'd like to tell me?" He cocked his head to the side with a smug, sarcastic look on his face.

Clare got herself together and licked her lips angrily, and gulped. "You know…this is like rape pretty much."

"Not if he has your consent." She didn't reply. "And don't worry. Your mom and sister aren't going to be home for a few hours. I saw them just leave for dinner and a movie."

"But, you're making me do it. Blackmailing me. And what are you doing stalking my family?" She allowed a tear to fall down her cheek.

He chuckled crudely. "Well it's your choice." He walked passed her swinging the camera back and forth.

"All right!" She groaned cursing herself, as she lowered her head and shut her eyes while facing away from him.

"That's my girl," he sighed with power in his voice and he set his hand on her neck, brushing her hair back to whisper in her ear, "See you tonight to pick up your reward." He placed a condom in her hand, "don't forget this." and left, leaving Clare with stray tears on her face and chills down her spine.

XXX

KC walked Clare up to her door. And with his hands shoved in his hoody pockets he nervously said, "Well I had a great time Clare."

Clare put the key into the lock to open it. Letting her feel the disappointment of knowing her mom and Darcy really aren't home. She took a deep breath and said, "Won't you come inside though?"

He eagerly followed behind her looking around her living room once she switched on the light. "I forgot how nice your place is."

"Yeah. Well it's no group home…" She sadly said looking down at a note her mother left her, reading that they wouldn't be home for another two hours. She sighed depressingly.

"Well, actually, I moved in with my mom. She's out of jail and clean. So she took me back in and it's been pretty great so far." He was admiring pictures on the wall.

Clare walked back up to him surprised. "Really? Wow… but what about Kev—"

"My dad, Kevin. Still in jail. Hoping I'll never have to see that bastard again," He looked down at his feet. "I'm surprised you still remember that. You and Jenna are the only ones who I ever told."

Clare smiled. "Well, you trusted me. I couldn't let that go completely."

"I really do love you Clare. You were the first person I ever really let into my life. First one I ever trusted. First I ever told my past to. First girl I ever loved." He went on grinning down at her. She tried to hide the smile creeping on the corners on her lips. "But I fucked up the best thing to ever happen to me. And fucked up the situation after that too." He sat down on the couch rubbing his eyes.

"Well, you did get Jenna pregnant then left her." She sat down next to him.

"Because she lied to me!" He snapped. "Sorry…She must have told you what she did right?" He took a few breaths calming down. But Clare shook her head. "I would have thought she would have told you now that you guys are all buddy, buddy. She lied to me about being on birth control. She literally told me 'It's alright. I'm on the pill.' So it's not my fault! Now Jenna is forcing me to pay child support and all that shit, for the mistake she made." His head fell.

Clare rubbed his back, and rested her chin on his tense shoulder. "I'm sorry KC."

He looked up at her, their eyes meeting. KC slowly enclosed the space between each other, and pressed his lips upon hers. She hesitated to kiss back. But when they pulled away she said softly, "Let's take this upstairs."

His eyes broadened in surprise. "Woah! Where did that come from? What happened to the Saint Clare I fell in love with last year?"

Clare stood up and reached her hand out to him. "She died." He was caught off guard with how seriously she said her answer. But gave and eager impression holding her hand out to him. He held her hand as she dragged him up to her bedroom.

They sat on the edge of her bed when she started to kiss him again. But KC pulled away asking, "Are you sure about this Clare?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" She choked on her voice, coming out in a low tone. KC scrupled back to her lips. Where he allowed his lips to trace down to her throat, but he could catch the heavy breathing she was strangling on. He pulled away to meet her eyes filled with tears building up. He got up and brushed his bangs back, "Who's putting you up to this?"

"No one!" Clare argued, failing miserably because of her expressions. KC stared her down. "Fitz…" She mumbled. "He has something I need and he won't give it to me unless—"

"Unless you sleep with me?" He hollered. He rubbed his eyes. "I can't do this anymore."

"Do what?"

"I know what Fitz is keeping from you." Clare's mouth dropped, enclosing her jacket out of discomfort. He crouched to be eye to eye with Clare. "I never wanted him to force you to do anything for me." She was still confused, so he continued after sliding her desk chair over to sit down. "I met Fitz one night at the drug store and we started talking and hanging out. He seemed like a pretty chill dude. And we realized we had something in common. I wanted to get back together with you as much as he despised your ex, Eli. So he came up with this plan to break the two of you up. All I wanted was to be with you. I never knew he would take it as far as he has. And I'm really sorry."

She choked up, and then nodded her head. "I understand. And I forgive you. But—"

"But you still love Eli."

"And, we're sort of still together." She sighed. "We faked our break up so I could get that video from Fitz. But then he added other stuff like go out with you. Then he told me to sleep with you and I would meet him tonight to get it." Tears started to stream down her face.

KC sighed, grabbing her shaky hands. "I'll get that video for you." She looked up, and he grabbed the back of her head so he could kiss her forehead. "You don't deserve this. And it's partially my fault. So I'll get you that video. You can delete it forever and go on with your happy life with Eli."

She cupped the one hand still holding hers. "Thank you KC." An innocent hopeful smile appeared on her sad lips. KC left her without even a smile, just an expressionless look. She could feel more tears pouring down her face as she curled into a ball on her bed, hugging her pillow.

Yep! KC is a good guy! I feel like I've made him a bad guy too many times, and he's getting enough shit for what he's doing on the show. But I secretly still love KC. And I hope he's smart and does the right thing in the end! :D Well thanks for reading. I'll be posting the last 2 chapters soon. Love ya! :*(^_^) ~Eli