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Clare's POV
I walk into my empty house. I throw my bag on the floor next to the kitchen table and sit down and open my laptop.

The mall with Alli and Jenna yesterday went surprisingly okay. There were little words shared between me and Jenna. Her and Alli are like attached at the hip now. I was pretty much the third wheel, but I didn't mind. I'm not as into shopping as they are.

Today with Adam went well too. I was surprised that he trusted us. It makes me feel good to know that I was able to be trusted by someone.

I sign on to aim hoping that Eli is on. I know I should be mad at him for sending me so many mixed signals, but he's just someone I can't stay away from. Before I can even check if he's on I get an IM.

Eli-gold49: Hey Clare-Bear (:

I wince at the stupid nickname Jenna gave me. I'll have to think of a nickname for him later.

Clare-e23: Watch yourself Goldsworthy...

E-gold49: OOO...Out comes feisty Clare. I like it (:

I roll my eyes.

Clare-e23: I'm always feisty. Maybe you just don't notice because you're too into yourself.

E-gold49: Well can you blame me. I'm awesome.

I could just picture that stupid smirk plastered on his face.

Clare-e23: Mhm sure, just keep thinking that.

E-gold49: Oh I will. Hey do you want to hang out? My house is pretty quiet and there's nothing to do.

I hesitate. Sometimes I don't think clearly when I'm around Eli. I'm a little afraid of who I am with him. I know I should say no, but I can't.

Clare-e23: Sure. Pick me up in 10. (:

E-gold49: See you in 10.

I sign off and quickly run upstairs to fix myself. I apply a little makeup and change into a cuter outfit. I throw on my favorite jeans, a navy blue top with ruffles, a thin belt to go over the shirt, and a pair of flats. I check myself in mirror one more time as I hear a horn. I skip down the stairs and out the door. Eli nods his head to the side to tell me to climb in. I walk to the other side of Morty.

"Hey," I say.

"Hey," He smirks as he takes the car out of park.

"So where are we going," I ask.

"I'm not sure. I just thought we could drive around," He says.

"Sounds nice," I smile, sliding closer to him.

Eli smirks and raises an eyebrow. He puts his hand on my knee. I freeze. What do I do? Part of me is screaming to push his hand away, while the other is screaming to let him keep it there.

I know he feels me tense up because his smirk widens. I bite my lip.

He slowly begins to slide his hand up my leg. Not too far, but far enough for me to freak out.

I quickly place my hand over his to make him stop. His smirk widens even more causing me to blush deeply.

This is going to be a long day with Elijah Goldsworthy.

Eli's POV
I know I shouldn't have asked Clare to hang out. I know what I just did was wrong, but I can't help it. I love to push her buttons. I love making her squirm. Ugh, I hate myself. I shouldn't be alone with her. Why do I do this to myself?

"Are we there yet," Clare whines. I chuckle.

"I told you. We're just driving around," I smirk.

"Oh please. You know you'd rather do something else instead of driving around," She smirks back. I raise an eyebrow.

"Oh really? And what do I want to be doing exactly," I ask. She bites her lip, but stays silent. She's driving me crazy!

"Well," I ask.

"Nothing. Never mind," Clare says shaking her head. I sigh. I wonder if she really knows what I want. As I slowly pull Morty to a stop Clare gives me a weird look.

"I thought you said we were driving around," She says raising an eyebrow.

"Well I thought this was a nice place to stop," I say turning off the car. The place we had stopped was right off the road. The woods were in front of us.

"Oh so is the part where you kill me and stash my body in the woods," She giggles.

"How did you know," I joke. Deep down her words stung. Her words brought back images. Images I never want to remember. Images I see when I close my eyes to fall asleep.

Images of Julia.

"So what do you want to do," Clare asks biting her lip. Was Clare Edwards flirting with me? She's good at this game, but I'm ten times better. I slide my arm around her shoulder.

"Well we could climb in the back of Morty and fool around," I smirk. She hits me playfully.

"Eli," She shrieks pushing my arm off her shoulder. God, she is so innocent.

"Hey it was just a thought," I shrug. She looks up at me with her sparkling blue eyes. I can't help but stare into them. I lean closer to her.

What am I doing? She takes my jacket in her hands pulling me towards her. Our lips met. I should stop this, but I don't want to. This feels right.

My hands find her waist, pulling her closer. I feel her deepen the kiss. Stop, Eli, Stop! I quickly pull away, releasing her from my grasp. She lets go as I turn away from her.

"I should take you home. It's late," I say turning Morty on. I sneak a glance at Clare. She looks hurt and confused. God, Eli what is wrong with you? How could you let this happen?

I pull in front of Clare's house. "Uh, I'll see you tomorrow," I say without looking at her. She gets out without a word. I can't believe I hurt Clare.

How could I be so stupid? I hate myself and right now I think she hates me too.