Leave Me Alone

Clare's P.O.V

Ipod on and music blasting I sat outside waiting for Eli to come get me, I was sitting at one of the tables at the Dot, tea in front of me as the Veronica's blasted in my ears. I wasn't really paying attention to anything in particular, I should be working on my paper but instead I was re-reading the copy of Juliet Naked by Nick Hornby (1) I was so into the book that didn't even realize that someone had sat with me until my book was snatched from my hands. Snapping my head up I glared then groaned mentally. It just had to be KC.

"Give that back, KC." I said removing one of my headphones so that I could hear him. I said holding my hand out for my book. "Will you actually talk to me?" Rolling my eyes I snatched my book back. "I have nothing to say to you." God he never gave up did he? "Please Clare, just hear me out." I Paused my music and pulled out my phone out and looked at the time, I still had fifteen minutes until Eli got here.

"You have ten minutes." I said plainly leaning back and crossing my arms. "I'm sorry Clare; you know I never meant to hurt you right? Things just happened." Really he was going there too, he was dumber than people thought. "I don't care anymore KC, I've moved on." A very true fact, I was way happier with Eli than I ever had been with KC. "You really think that you and emo boy will last? You're so different and he clearly doesn't care about your religious beliefs."

Sitting up I dropped my book on the table causing it to make a thud "His name is Eli, and yes where different, yet we have a lot of things in common. You can't say if he cares about my beliefs or not, you know nothing about him." I said angrily but I somehow managed to keep my voice from rising. "What gives you the right to but in anyway?" I asked looking at him.

"I care about you Clare, and I saw you disappear together at Fiona's party. You never came back down." He said almost angrily his voice did get louder and people turned to look at us. "You care about me, that's rich! You have an amazing way of showing it KC." I didn't give him a chance to say anything in return. "And you know, we did go upstairs together and we went to bed. Unlike like you, he's more than happy to just hold me in his arms. I have never felt pressured to move faster than I want to with him."

I grabbed my book and Ipod putting them both into my oversized purse. "He may not care about my religion but he does care about my beliefs and choices" I stood and grabbed my tea; it was nearly empty I could use a new one and I could order a coffee for Eli. I was done with this conversation. I guess he wasn't though because he stood and grabbed my arm tightly wincing I looked at his hand than up into his face.

"Let me go KC, you're hurting me." I wasn't lying either, I'm sure there will be a bruise there. He didn't let go he pulled causing me to stumble. "Clare, what if he's just using you?" I frowned and shook my head. "He isn't you." I pulled my arm out of his grip and walked away. I couldn't help but think about what he had said though. It was a fear I had, since I have been used before. But Eli was different I know that. I tossed my cup into the trash and entered the Dot so I could grab our drinks, looking out the window; I can see KC still there standing looking at me. I ordered my tea and Eli a coffee, and paid they were handed to me as I saw Morty pull up and park right in front, Eli stepped out and headed towards me. I grabbed our drinks and walked to meet him a smile on my face. "Hey blue eyes." He said taking the coffee from me before pulling me to him and pressing a sweet kiss on my lips.

"Thanks for the coffee." He said pulling away. "Next time it's on you." He smirked and nodded, fixing my bag I grabbed his hand and we headed to Morty. I was still reeling from everything KC said but I tried to play it light, I was with Eli and we were going on another date, it was a rather warm day for November so we had decided to take a trip to the Zoo, just the two of us.

I had had my hair pinned back to show my earring, the silver glinting in the sun. "So where almost at that six month mark, still thinking of matching tattoos?" Eli asked when he got in behind the wheel a smirk on his face. I chuckled and shook my head and slid over so I was in the middle against him. "I was thinking that could be for the one year mark." His arm slipped around my waist pulling me closer. "A little optimistic don't you think?" He said repeating my words from that fateful English class. "I think we'll make it." He flashed me a smirk and nodded his head. "I'd bet on it." He said.

Smiling I fell silent closing my eyes as we headed onto the highway. I was happy to be able to spend the whole day with him.

A.N

(1) Actually book and Author it's excellent.

This is a short chapter I know but I will be updating again soon

Next will be something...lol I haven't decided yet honestly. I welcome ideas; If I use them I'll even give you a shout out. So please review.

Peace.