A/N: Sorry for the delay! I had loads to do yesterday, and then fanfiction wouldn't let me login.. arrrg! Anywho, here it is! :)
I almost tumbled as Alli dragged me into the mall. She stopped to look around, probably to decide which shop to enter first. I took the opportunity to fix my shirt, which Alli had been dragging, and make myself stand safely on my feet.
"Ok, I got it!" She said, turning towards me. I rolled my eyes at her.
"Let's hear it" I said.
"First we're going to shop, then eat something light.. then shop.. then see what movies are one, then maybe shop some more" I rolled my eyes, but she continued "Then buy some candy and go home to have girl night" She smiled hugely.
"Girls night after all of that?" I asked raising my eyebrows.
"Yea, you know talk and play games and stuff" I laughed at her.
"Whatever"
"Great, now let's start!"
"Alli, this is the fifth outfit I've tried in the 100th store" I wined.
"Oh, shut up. You know you love the clothes you've bought" She said while looking at me in, debating if the outfit is worth buying or not. I sighted. She was right, I really liked them, but I was sick of shopping, and I was hungry. I looked at myself in the mirror.
"I don't want this one, it's weird"
"Yeah, you're right" she said tilting her head a bit. Take it off.
"And I'm hungry"
"Stop whining"
"Alli" I wined some more, making her laugh.
"Fine, I'm actually a bit hungry myself. Change back and we'll go and find something to eat" I did as she said. This had already been an exhausting day. Don't get me wrong, I love hanging out with Alli, and I actually like shopping, just not today. I don't know why. I've been kinda down the past few days. I got dressed before walking out to find Alli already looking at a menu across the hall? Or maybe street? Whatever you call the space between shops at a mall. I walked towards her.
"Found anything?"
"They have pizza to go. Want a slice?" I didn't get a chance to reply before she continued "I was thinking we shouldn't eat to much, so we'll have room for movie snacks" That actually makes sense.
"Yeah, sound's like a plan"
"I'm so full" I said taking the last bite. Who knew this pizza was so filling?
"I know! This is not a teenage girl slice. It's meant for truck drivers I bet!" Alli said leaning back in her chair. I laughed at her.
"Hey Clare, who's that girl? She seems familiar" She said frowning. I turned to look. As my eyes met the girl my jaw clenched.
"It's the stupid blonde-not-bimbo-girl" I said kinda angry.
"Oh" Alli said, as if regretting she had brought it up.
"What is she doing here all alone?" I asked.
"Don't know. Maybe she's not"
"What? You can see she's here. How could she not be?" I looked at Alli confused.
"You're so stupid Clare" Alli said amused "I meant that she might not be alone"
"Oh.." I said feeling a bit stupid.
"But you know, that's what jealousy does to you" Alli said looking away, twirling her hair around her finger.
"What? No"
"Yea id does"
"Yeah, but I'm not. I mean look at her!"
"She's pretty" Alli said bluntly, and I glared at her.
"Oh, I mean, yeah look at her! She's really.. unpretty" Alli acted angry, and I couldn't help but smile a bit.
"But, Clare-"
"Let it be Alli, let's go and check out the movies" I smiled at her. The blonde girl was here alone. Maybe she and Eli didn't get off to well after all..
"There's Eli too.." Alli said slowly. What? I turned my head. She was right. Coming from behind the corner with who drinks in his hand, was Eli. My eyes flinched from Eli to Blondie, then back to Eli. He looked, he looked.. well.. really good. Oh, leave the trying to be innocent, he looked hot! I mean like really, really hot! He had his hair away from his forehead, showing of his perfectly formed face even more. He was dressed in black skinny jeans, and a white t-shirt! White! He never wears white! I looked down at my hands, then back up at Eli. He looked really good in white. It just gave him a different scene, kind of. He said something to the girl, and she smiled taking one of the drinks from him. She said something, making him smirk. I could feel my cheeks heat up. No it was not a blush, it was anger. Who did she think she was, making him smirk. She said something more, and he nodded following her somewhere else. I could feel my stare burning wholes in their necks.
"Ehh, Clare?" Alli said carefully.
"What?" I snapped.
"Don't explode please" I rolled my eyes at her, and put up a smile. I did not feel like smiling, but what could I do?
"Movies?" I asked shortly, fearing my voice would give away my anger. Alli looked at me knowingly.
"Suure" She said getting up. "But you know it would be a lot more fun if we did something else" She looked at me with a smirk. I rolled my eyes.
"Like what?"
"Like making Eli regret coming her with that girl" I raised my eyebrows.
"How?"
"Well, you know that awesome outfit?"
"Yeah.." I said trying to figure out what was going on in that head of hers.
"You put it on, the we find some cute guy-"
"Alli" I said amused. It actually sounded kinda fun, and you know Eli deserves it.
"Yes, Clare" She said folding her hands, being a 'good girl'. I rolled my eyes at her.
"What we have to get him back! He can't just show up here dressed like that, making you drop dead!" Alli waved her hands around.
"I did not-"
"You were staring like you've never seen a boy before"
"Ehh.. umm"
"Exactly. Now we'll have to get him back"
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind" I quoted.
"Well that's a price I'm willing to pay" She said laughing at me.
"Ugh, fine" I sad giving in. Alli grinned at me, taking my hand and dragging me into a bathroom.
Wow. I looked good. I wore a pair of light shorts, with a dark top, matching my dark boots. It was not what I would normally wear, not that I don't have the body for it because I do, but you know, not my type of clothes. More like Alli-style. (pic on my profile) But nevertheless, I loved the outfit. I smirked as I imagined Eli's reaction.
"I told you it looked good on you" Alli said grinning at med. I smiled at her, turning a bit to look at myself from the back. Well, what can I say..
"Yeah I know, it makes your butt look goood" Alli said singing the last word. I slapped her playfully.
"Well, let's go then" I said smiling.
"Let's"
"Yeah, we're not very smart" I said laughing at Alli. We never thought that we actually had no idea where Eli was. But on the bright side, the outfit was definitely working. Guys gave me looks and smiles, as always. I smirked to myself. I need to dress like this more often. My confidence shoots through the roof.
"Oh, look!" Alli exclaimed. I looked the way she was pointing, and there, at a table, was Eli. He looked bored as Blondie talked. I smirked.
"So?" I asked looking at Alli.
"So you walk past them, pretending not to notice him"
"Yeah, 'couse that's not weird at all. Just walking by, to nowhere at all"
"Um, well, you can.." She looked around. "Got it" She smiled turning towards me. "I'll be in that store, then I call you. You talk on the phone with me, walking past them to meet up with me" She clapped her hands together, marking she was done talking.
"Not bad" I said "but what about that boy..?" I asked. If I was going to make Eli regret bringing the blonde chick, I had to do it properly.
"Weell" Alli said looking around. Her eyes stopped at two boys. "Oh, look! I know them. They're in my math class" She smiled.
"Ok, fine" I said looking at them. They didn't look bad, not at all. The one to the right actually looked really good. Not compared to Eli though.. *cough*
"Well, go to you're shop Alli" I said smiling.
"Oh, yeah! I'm on my way" She said tripping towards the store. It's a miracle she hasn't stumbled in those heels yet. I shook my head, laughing for myself. I waited for her call. It didn't take to long for my phone to vibrate. I answered it and Alli started talking as I made my way towards Eli. I made sure to walk close enough for him to see me, but not seem suspicious. I talked to Alli, asking where she was, telling her I couldn't see her. I pretended to stop and look around for bit. I smiled as I noticed Eli's eyes on me. "Suddenly" I saw Alli, making me way towards her again. When I stood besides her she was grinning. She had already talked to the boys. I could tell. I mean, why else would they be standing besides her ready to introduce themselves? I smiled at them as they talked.
"I'm Pete and this is Simon" The cute guy said. You know, the attractive one?
"Nice to meet you" I smiled "I'm Clare"
"Nice name" Pete said. I turned a bit. Yup, Eli was watching. I smiled flirtatiously at Pete.
"So, what are you doing here?" I asked him.
"Oh, you know, hunting elephants" He answered. I laughed.
"Well, in that case. Might I join?" He smirked. It looked weird. Not really weird, but not naturally. Yeah, that's it. Eli's smirk comes naturally.
"You sure can. Wanna get some snacks? Maybe a coffee?" He asked. I was still full from the pizza, but hey, why not?
"Sure" I said smiling. "Alli do you wanna..?" I turned my head towards Alli, but she was nowhere to be found. "Umm, what happened to Alli and Simon?"
"Don't know.." He looked around. I felt my butt vibrate. I took out my phone and looked at the screen.
"They went to watch a movie" I said chuckling.
"Oh, well then I guess we'll be eating alone" I nodded while smiling at him.
"Let's go" He said. To my surprise he went towards the place Eli was eating. No wait, he's not really eating. His plate is untouched and he's looking into space, resting his head in his right hand. Looks like Blondie's boring. I smirked as Pete chose a table near them. I sat down, and Pete spoke.
"So which school are you from?"
"Degrassi" I said a bit louder than I should have. I saw Eli turning his head a bit, looking at me. I swear I saw his eyes turn dark for a second. But he looked normal now. Well, as normal as Eli can be. It must have been the light playing a trick on me. I turned to Pete and we continued talking. We talked about everything and nothing. It turns out he's a great guy. He's easy to be with. I smiled at him, and as I was going to say something I saw Eli getting up. He came our way, and I saw the blonde chick look after him, glaring at me. Eli stopped in front of our table. I looked up at him.
"Can I help you?" I asked.
A/N: So? How was it? :) REVIEW and let me know! Next chapter up at 120 reviews! I'm leaving on vacation on Sunday, so if you reach it before then you get the chapter, if not you'll have to wait a week! ;)
BTW, I'm updating Valentines Day Special tomorrow! Didn't have time to do it today... sorry
xLoveOfMyLifex