CLARE'S P.O.V.
English class ended in a quiet manner. Adam told me he had some studying to do, and left right after bell, when the three of us, (Eli, Adam, and me) would go eat lunch. But since Adam was studying, and Eli was MIA, I supposed I would have to eat alone. I trudged on to the cafeteria, catching a slight glimpse of Alli and Drew, and waved to both.
"CLARE!" Alli shouted, and waved over. They were sitting awfully close to each other on a wood bench in the hallway, Drew holding a lunch tray, Alli- a history book.
I smiled, glad to see that somebody obviously wanted to include me in their activities. I plopped down next to Alli, for once, not caring about being the third-wheel.
"Hey guys!" I smiled, pulling out my lunch bag from my backpack.
"Hey Clare! So, guess what I heard in first period today..?" Alli began one of her wild and overdramatic stories, and I, guiltily, only half-listened. My attention was on Drew, for once- who was staring at this phone like God himself was trying to speak to him through it. I decided to disregard it, as it obviously wasn't my business. I returned my attention to Alli, who was wrapping up her story with a final 'HUFF' of excitement.
"Can you BELIEVE IT?" She asked, excitedly.
"Umm… No?" I said, innocently trying to play off that fact I hadn't been listening.
"You weren't even listening, were you?" Alli asked. "Well, then I'll just have to sum it up for you. I figured you'd, you know, care- considering Eli's your boyfriend and all…"
"Wait, you're dating Eli?" Drew asked, his attention suddenly away from his phone, looking straight at me.
"Yeah- since, like…"
"Since like, two days ago." Alli finished for me. "I told you that, I thought?"
"You probably did…" He said, eyes still locked on mine, still holding a little bit of confusion.
"Well, anyway- what I was trying to say, was that, you know how Eli's not in school today?"
"Sure…? But wait- Alli, why do you know this?"
"I told you! Somebody told me in first period. Obviously, this school can NOT hear me today."
"Or nobody cares to listen?" A nasty, too familiar voice came darting towards us.
"Go away Fitz." I said, not wanting to deal with his nasty antics on the one day I didn't know if I could handle them.
"Saw your freak of a boyfriend down at the graveyard today while I was picking up some cigs. He's a sick man, Clare-y."
"My name's Clare. And… please. You said you'd leave him alone, Fitz."
"Whatever. Just wanted to let you know, you know- in case you were wondering. Little grim reapers skipping school to chill with his evil spirits. Guess there the only friends he has." He tossed a paper bag into the trash can next to me, smirking, and then walked away.
"That's what I was going to tell you. Somebody said they saw him a graveyard. Must've heard it from Fitz and his band on low-life losers. Still, Clare… That's a little… odd? Don't you think? Even for Eli?
Suddenly, Drew stood up. "Come on Alli. I've got to go… get a book out of my locker."
Alli stood up along with him. "But- we just went to your locker?"
"I forgot something." He retorted, and then dragged her away, her heels clipping after him.
Thankful that Drew had successfully managed to end this never-ending conversation about Eli, I got up and headed back to the English room to finish my assignment, and my lunch in peace. Whatever was going on between Eli in the graveyard could wait until after this lunch period was over.
By the way, I probably should have said this early, but this is my first story, and I'm really excited that someone's reading it :D Reviews are appreciated! Sorry if somethings are unclear, I'm not great at publishing stories here (: