Okay, I have no real comment on tonight's episode, because I could go on forever about how much I love Eli and Clare, or how I know too many people who act like Bianca and I dislike her slutty behind, or how much Drew disappointed me. Or, I could rant about how I, surprisingly, like this Clare/Jenna/Alli friendship. But, let me not take up your sweet time!

Anyways, lots of people requested it, so I shall give you a sequel!

Enjoy!

K.C.'s POV

The next day, Clare avoided me at all costs. It hurt to see her so mad at me. Could you blame me for worrying about her, especially when she was hanging out with someone like Eli Goldsworthy? For the first half of the day, she avoided eye contact with me. When she did look at me, she only glared.

From my corner of the cafeteria, I had a good view of her. And she was hanging out with him and another boy. Their conversation seemed pretty interesting, judging from how many times her cheeks tinted like a tomato. I was faintly aware of the other members of the football team chatting, but I could only focus on her right now.

I was totally messed up. I was obsessing over a girl I cheated on. I really needed to seek professional help.

I had asked Drew about him, about Eli. He could only tell me what he heard from rumors and what he heard from Alli who heard everything from Clare.

He drove a hearse, wore all black, was obsessed with death, and was smart.

That kind of information didn't really help. I needed something to tell Clare to get her away from him. I argued with myself that the only reason I was doing this was because it was in her best interest, not mine.

My heart beat spiked when she looked up at me for a brief moment. This time, instead of glaring, her mouth parted as she sighed. She ran a hand through her hair. Eli and the other boy turned to see what had her troubled, locking eyes with me.

The young boy looked from me to Clare repeatedly, trying to put two and two together. Eli's hand snaked across the table and landed on her arm. She looked up and spoke to him. I hated how upset she looked. What made it worse was the fact that I had caused it.

Suddenly, she was smiling and nodding, looking ten times happier. Eli reached over and ruffled her hair. I gritted my teeth in anger and turned away from them. I was so jealous, it was pathetic.

I stood when the bell rang and went to class, feeling like it was time to have a little conversation with Eli.

I got lucky. That was the only reasonable explanation for why Eli was standing alone, by a row of lockers after class. I decided it was now or never that I approached him.

"Hey." I greeted casually. He glanced at me, nodded and turned away. I was about to speak, before he did a double take and turned back to me.

"Uhh, hi." He greeted awkwardly. I moved to stand beside him, leaning against the row of lockers.

"I'm Eli." He greeted, extending his hand towards me. I shook his hand, feeling odd.

"I know who you are. You hang out with Clare Edwards." I stated. He shook his head slowly, as though he was processing what I said.

"Yes, I do. She's my English partner." He stated with a shrug.

"Appears to me that she's more than just your English partner." Again, with the quick tongue. What was wrong with my mouth recently? He arched a brow at me, chuckling.

"I don't see how that's any of your business." He stated. None of my business? Of course it was my business. Clare and I may no longer be in a relationship, but I still care about her.

"I'm K.C." He nodded, staring off at something in the distance.

"I know who you are." He threw my very words back at me. "You're Clare's ex-boyfriend." He turned to me and smirked. I wanted to wipe it off of his smug face.

"Uhh, yeah, I am. Listen, I don't know you-"

"You're right. You don't. You know, you've been making Clare very edgy lately. She thinks you want to get back with her." He interrupted, throwing me a sideways glance. He wanted me to answer.

"So what if I do?" I challenged. He blew out a sigh and shook his head.

"She's not interested. Not only is she not interested, she's taken. And, I'd appreciate if you didn't bother her anymore. It troubles me that she's so upset over a guy that broke her heart." He stood up straight.

I found my mouth not working. No snappy comeback. No obnoxious insult. She was taken? She was dating this guy? I found my hands clenching into a fist.

"She's too good for you." I spat. Though, instead of looking angry, he appeared uncaring.

"I know that. Believe me, I know that. But did it ever occur to you that I might be better for her than you were? She chose me. I'm here for you. You are out of the picture. Don't make her feel bad." He turned and walked away. I sighed and leaned against the lockers.

He was right.

I was only being a nuisance. Maybe…I should just leave her alone. Maybe I should shut up and be happy for her. Clare was smart. She knew who was good for her and who wasn't. Turning, I walked away, already five minutes late for my next class.

On my way out of the school, I watched as Clare and Eli stood by his hearse. My eyes widened when I saw him bend over and press his lips to hers. I turned away when I saw her arms come up and wrap around his neck.

I bumped into the boy from before, the one who had been sitting with Clare at lunch.

"Uhh, sorry, man." He apologized, fixing his bag.

"It's cool." I sidestepped around him. I stopped when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see him standing behind me.

"You like Clare." He stated. I shook my head. He smiled knowingly. I sighed and nodded my head, muttering a small 'yes.'

"Listen, I know it must suck. But, as her friend, I want her to be happy. Right now, she is happy. And I don't want to see her upset. Not because of Eli and not because of you." I nodded solemnly.

"I know. Trust me when I say I won't be bothering her." He smiled and nodded. I watched his back as he walked away.

It was hopeless. And if she was happy without me, who was I to take away her happiness? Walking away from the school, I realized that maybe it was best we had moved on. She had found her happiness. Now, I had to find mine.

Well, there you go! I was considering a fight, but I decided that it would be too OOC for our lovely Eli. I hope you enjoyed. Review!

~S.S.