Eli's POV
"So did you guys hear? Bianca's back," I say jumping into everyone's conversation.

"Yeah. It's the first time since she got busted at the concert," Adam adds.

"Bianca is that hot chick who hangs with Fitz, right," Drew asks. Alli gives him the dirtiest look I've ever seen anyone make.

"Not as hot as you, of course," Drew quickly corrects himself kissing Alli's cheek. Alli giggles and plays with Drew's hand.

They are so annoying with their lovey-doveyness. And yeah I did just make up that word. Obviously Adam agrees with me because he makes a gagging noise. Drew shoots him a look, which makes Clare giggle.

"You guys are too much," She says shaking her head.

God, she's beautiful. The way the light hits her fac...wait, what am I saying!

"The bad side to Bianca being back is now Fitz has his partner in crime," Clare says biting her lip, looking at me.

"Please, do you really think I'm afraid of a girl? What's she's gonna do," I smirk.

"Never underestimate a girl, Elijah. We can be more demonic than you think," Alli says with attitude. I wince at my full name. Why couldn't my name just be Eli?

"Well Alliah, all I'm saying is that I'm not worried about it," I smirk knowing the mention of her full name will drive her crazy. She scoffs, making me laugh.

Out of nowhere some blonde chick walks up to the picnic table. "Hey Alli," She says cheerfully.

"Hey Jenna," Alli smiles. "Hey Clare-Bear," Jenna says sitting down next to Drew.

"Oh hey Jenna," Clare says avoiding eye contact. Wonder what that's about? I'll have to ask later.

"So Alli, do you want to hang out after school," Jenna asks turning all attention towards Alli.

"Uhm, I kind of already made plans to go to the mall with Clare," Alli says looking at Clare.

"Oh, well would you guys mind if I tagged along," Jenna asks excited.

"I don't mind," Alli smiles. Jenna looks at Clare for her approval.

"Sure. Why not," Clare says oh-so-enthusiastically.

"Yay," Jenna squeals. I roll my eyes. This chick is annoying, it's no wonder Clare can't stand her.

Some tall dude walks up to the table and kisses Jenna's head.

"Hey beautiful," He says putting his hands on her shoulders.

"Hey KC," Jenna smiles up at him. KC looks around the table and eventually settles his eyes on Clare. She looks up to meet his gaze and quickly looks back down. She looks uncomfortable.

"Well, we should get to class," Jenna says standing up.

"Yeah us too," Alli agrees taking Drew's hand. The four walk away, leaving me with a bored looking Adam and an unhappy Clare. Oh joy!

Clare's POV
The day went by slow. But finally it's time for English. English means Eli, which makes me happy.

I walk into class expecting to be the only one in the room, but to my surprise Eli is already in his seat.

"Since when do you come to class early," I joke sitting down behind him. Eli turns around flashing his signature smirk.

"I wanted some alone time with you," He says raising an eyebrow. I blush lightly and bite my lip.

"So, what's the deal with you, Jenna, and KC," He asks out of the blue. What do I say? Tell him the truth...that I was so boring that KC had to cheat on me.

"Uh. It's a long story," I simply say trying to avoid the subject. Eli raises his eyebrow in a curious way. Of course he's not going to let me off easy.

"KC's my ex and Jenna's well my ex friend," I sigh.

"Why is she an ex friend," Eli asks pushing forward. I sigh again. I really don't want to talk about this, but I know Eli won't back down.

"KC cheated on me with Jenna," I say avoiding eye contact. Eli turns around. He doesn't say anything. Before I could ask about the sudden silence, Mrs. Dawes and the rest of the class walk through the door. The rest of the class goes by without a word between me and Eli.

Now he probably thinks I'm boring and not worth his time. Ugh, why did I tell him?

The bell rings. Finally, maybe the mall will get my mind off of everything. Oh wait Jenna's tagging along...never mind. The room empties. I start to walk out when Eli grabs my arm. I turn to face him. I can't help but stare into his emerald eyes.

"I'm sorry about KC and Jenna. I shouldn't have asked," He apologizes.

"But if it makes you feel any better, KC is an idiot." He moves a strand of my hair out of my eyes. I turn the color of a fire truck. Oh great!

"Thanks. You know if you really were sorry you would come to the mall so I won't have to be stuck with Jenna," I smile. Am I flirting? Me, Clare Edwards? Yeah I think I am...and I think I like it. Feeling bold I take Eli's hand in mine.

"Or I could just tell Alli I can't make the mall and we could hang out." Eli lets go of my hand.

"I can't. Sorry," He says quickly before heading out the door. I stand there confused. I run my hand through my hair playing back the images in my head. One minute Eli is flirting and the next he runs away like his on fire. What's with the sudden mood changes?

I walk into the hallway and head toward my locker. I bump into someone and look up to Adam. I look down and there are tampons all over the floor. Adam begins to quickly collect them.

"Uh, why do you have tampons," I ask confused. Before he can say anything Fitz and Owen walk up behind him.

"Drop something Adam," Owen chuckles. Quickly Adam throws the tampons into my hands.

"Eww Care pick up your stuff that's just nasty," He says.

"Uh yeah silly me. Always dropping my feminine hygiene products," I say still confused.

"Girls," Owen says before walking away with Fitz. Me and Adam stand up. I look at him confused. He looks scared and then quickly runs down the hall. What should I make of this? What is he hiding?

Between him and Eli I have so much on my mind. I can't even begin to think about the mall with Ali and Jenna. Since when did my life become so complicated?

Hey guys, Look I know the story is pretty boring right now, but I promise it gets a lot better. So please just bare with me for a few more chapters. I have a tons of chapters already written and they get way more dramatic. Oh and thanks for reading! (:

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