Hello readers! This is something new I will be making! Depending on how much or little you like it will determine how frequently I update. So let me know like always!

IMPORTANT! This is pretty unrealistic but it is fanfiction so I am going to give it a try! I hope you like it! Also, they are in college/university! Eli is a sophomore and is 19 while Clare is a freshman and is 18. I made Ms. Dawes there teacher in this because I didn't want to think of another name.

Clare's POV

From the minute I laid my eyes on him I knew I wouldn't like him. I could just tell by not only the way he dressed but also by the way he presented himself. There were only two things we have in common, creative writing class and Adam. We are in the same creative writing class as you could have guessed and Adam is both of our best friends. I do feel bad at times for Adam, separating his time between the two of us, since we were the only friends he has but not bad enough to actually hang out with him or as everyone else calls him, Eli. Elijah Goldsworthy to be exact. I know you aren't supposed to hate people but I just can't help but hating him.

"If you glare at him any harder you are going to burn a whole right through his head." I heard someone sarcastically say. I turned around in my seat and noticed Adam came to class not just on time but early!

"Yeah, well maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing." I replied.

"You know he really isn't a bad guy if you gave him the chance." He told me. I rolled my eyes. Did I forget to mention that Adam has been trying to get us to talk since my first year here?

"Didn't work last time and it's not going to work this time. Adam, just give it up! Eli and I will never be friends!" I exclaimed. I heard someone scoff.

"You can say that again but only next time why don't you say it a bit softer so you don't make everyone else in this class go deaf." Eli said.

"We are the only one's in here, genius." I shot back.

"Actually genius is spot on, considering I already took note that we were the only ones here which means I was implying that you were so loud that the entire class, no matter where they are, could hear you." He stated.

"I wasn't even talking that loudly. Adam, was I talking loudly?" I asked while turning to Adam but my head shot straight back to Eli once I heard him say,

"Sure, go to Adam. That isn't a first." He rolled his eyes and took his seat right behind me. You know another thing I hate? Assigned seating. After, ten more minutes of listening to Adam and Eli rant about comic books class began.

"Okay. How is everyone doing this fine morning?" Ms. Dawes greeted. Almost everybody groaned. She laughed.

"I know, we are almost at half a semester and everyone is anxiously waiting for Christmas break, but let's not forget that this is a full year class so once you get back you still have to come to this class." She reminded.

"Yeah Clare don't forget that!" Eli whispered in my ear. I groaned internally. He did this every class. He would always whisper distracting and annoying things to try and make me lose focus. It sometimes worked but I never gave him the satisfaction and never will.

"Now I have a brand new exciting assignment for you today! It's something that you will turn in at the end of the year. You are going to be writing a paper your journey on. Drum roll please, Adam!" She said and Adam beat his hands on the desk. "Your fake marriages!" You heard a few gasps and a few more groans; you even heard some muttering on this special assignment.

"I will be picking the partners starting with you, Ms. Edwards! You will be paired with Mr. Goldsworthy. Adam you will be with-" I tuned her out. WHAT? Married to Eli? That just can't happen. "These are your partners and no I will not change them no matter how many of you ask or how many times you ask. You will remain with your partner until year's end. Now, onto my lecture." I turned my head so I could see Eli and he was sitting still with his mouth gaping. That is exactly how I feel.

Eli's POV

It is bad enough that I have class with her but now I not only am partners with her but married? Could this get any worse? I heard the teacher say something about getting 'married' in class. Some people will tomorrow and then others the rest of the days this week. I didn't care about the fact that we had to do this assignment. I actually find it quite creative of Ms. Dawes to come up with but I do however have a problem with who I have to do it with. One hour later class was over and Adam and I were walking back to our dorm. We were roommates which was pretty epic!

"This is horrific!" I exclaimed.

"Oh please it isn't that bad!" He told me.

"Not that bad? Not that bad? I'm going to be freaking married to the person I despise!" I said.

"Fake married." He corrected.

"Fake married real married it doesn't make a difference!" He rolled his eyes at me.

"It is the biggest difference ever! Don't even go denying it!" He accused.

"Whatever. I got to go." I muttered. I started to walk away.

"Where are you going? We always go back to the room after class, since it is the only one we have today." He explained.

"I am going to the diner on campus. I just need to clear my head before I go insane." I told him and then quickly made my way to the Dot. It was a quaint eating area that was affordable for all students here. I sat down and noticed that Adam's brother Drew was here with a girl. He saw me and waved me over. I had become pretty close with him considering the amount of time I spent with Adam. He was pretty nice and even though he was in the same grade as I he isn't all too bright if you know what I mean.

"Hey man, what's up?" I asked.

"Oh not much just sitting here with my fiancée!" He exclaimed. I stood there dumbfounded. I didn't know he was even going out with someone.

"You're engaged?" I asked.

"Uh, yeah man, so are you!" I gave him a confused look but then caught on.

"Wait, you're in that class? Since when?" He gave me a fake hurt face.

"Eli, buddy, I'm hurt. I have been in there as long as you have. Come, sit down!" He said. Drew and his "fiancée" were sitting next to each other so I took the seat across from then.

"So, why aren't you spending time with your fake lady?" Drew asked me.

"Well, for starters I hate her." I said and for the first time since I came over here the girl that sat with us spoke.

"Yeah, you got paired with my best friend/roommate, and believe me, she isn't happy either." I rolled my eyes.

"Well, I would be concerned if she was happy. All we do is fight and we both say numerous times how much we hate one another." I explained.

"That is too bad, Eli, because if you were to fall in love with her you could be like me and Alli here." So that's her name, Alli!

"Love her? Yeah, that will never happen. I don't think I could ever even like her. I will now and always loath Clare Edwards." I said. Alli gasped.

"How could you hate someone so innocent and nice? I mean she is the nicest girl I have ever met. Everyone who meets her likes her unless they have something big against her religion." I sighed.

"Well, I do. I hate her! I won't like her! Get that in your brain, Alli!" I stated raising my voice a bit.

"Now don't go harping on her, she did nothing wrong." Drew defended.

"I'm sorry it's just I don't like her." I whispered.

"That might change." Drew said.

"No it won't. I just said-"

"I know what you said but rumor has it that you two will have to live with one another, along with every other couple in there." He explained.

"What?" I practically yelled. He nodded.

"Yep. Eli, we are supposed to be 'married'. What did you think, that it wouldn't be any different then what happens right now?" He questioned.

"I guess I was kind of hoping." I sighed and let my head fall into my hands which were lying on the table. And here I thought it couldn't get any worse.

Clare's POV

Alli texted me telling me to come to the Dot once my second class was over for the day so I now was heading over there. I was happy that at least she got her boyfriend as a partner. Well, Adam also got his crush. I guess just I got a partner that sucks, majorly. I entered the Dot and heard the familiar ring of the bell when the door opens. I smiled and looked around for a bit. With little trouble I saw Alli and Drew talking to Eli? What is he doing here? I stormed over to their table.

"Why is he here? Alli, please don't try and get us to talk like Adam. I won't." I told Alli.

"Relax, Clare. He is a friend of Drew's. They were just talking, I had no idea he would be here when I texted you to come." She explained. I sighed but nodded my head anyway.

"Well, I'll just go then." I announced.

"Run along, Ms. Edwards." I heard Eli snicker. Drew then kicked him under the table. I smiled a bit.

"Dude, what was that for?" Eli hissed.

"Sorry, bro. I don't care if you are friends with me and my brother. No one talks to my girlfriend's best friend like that. You really shouldn't talk to anyone like that." Drew then got up and pulled Alli with him. He dropped some money on the table and then they left but before they got all the way out the door,

"Are you coming, Clare?" Alli asked. I looked at her and then at Eli. He was still holding his leg from the pain.

"I'll catch up with you two later." She nodded her head at me. I went over to Eli and knelt down beside him.

"Are you okay?" I asked softly.

"Yeah I am just great." He responded. I tried to touch his leg but he jerked it away from me.

"Don't you dare touch me." He said with pure anger in his voice. I felt some tears come into my eyes but I kept them from falling.

"I'm sorry I was just trying to help." I whispered as I felt the tears escape my eyes. I brushed them away quickly but not quickly enough because Eli grabbed my wrists. For a mere second I was a little scared but relaxed instantly when I saw his eyes full of regret.

"No, I'm sorry. That was way uncalled for. You were trying to help and I should have appreciated it. Hating you or not, you are still a good person." He apologized and for the first time he actually sounded sincere.

"Does it hurt?" I pointed to his leg. He nodded.

"Drew has got one mean kick in him." He responded chuckling at his own comment. I smiled.

"Hold on, I'll be right back." I told him before making my way to the front counter asking the waiter for some ice in a baggie. He gave it to me seconds later and I rushed over towards Eli.

"Here." I said placing the homemade ice pack on his leg. His body stiffened.

"Ouch Clare! That hurts. Oh my gosh!" He shrieked. I immediately took the ice pack off and apologized about ten times. I saw him smirk in satisfaction.

"You're such a jerk." I said throwing the ice at his stomach after realizing that it was all an act.

"I can't believe you fell for it! You should have seen your face!" He was laughing so hard I wondered how he was breathing. I pouted and then heard that same ding that door makes when someone has entered the diner. I looked over and saw Adam.

"Do my eyes deceive me or are my two best friends who hate each other actually in the same place without arguing each other's heads off?" He mocked. I rolled my eyes at him and playfully pushed him.

"She was just helping me out after your brother kicked me." Eli told him.

"Why did my brother kick you? Wait, let me guess! It probably had something to do with Clare since Alli was here and you probably said something mean. Am I right?" His face brightened up like a child when they see the presents under the tree on Christmas morning. We nodded.

"Pretty much." I said. Adam then nodded his head in approval.

"So nothing unusual. Except walking into this diner with you two civil was quite a surprise." He told us.

"Don't get used to it. I still hate her with every part of me." Eli responded.

"Well, I still hate you!" I shot back.

"Good." He hissed.

"Isn't it so lovely to be back to normal?" I asked.

"No. I want you two to be friends! Or maybe even more?" Adam suggested. I just stared at him while Eli made a gagging noise.

"Isn't it bad enough that I have to be married to her?" Eli asked. I groaned.

"And I almost forgot about that!" I exclaimed while throwing my hands up in the air.

"Get used to it, honey, because you're stuck with me." He said.

"Don't ever give me a pet name. Ever!" I seethed. Eli walked around me so he could leave but not before whispering,

"Okay see you at our wedding, sweetheart." He left with a laugh.

"Can you believe him?" I asked while practically growling. Adam smiled.

"Knowing you two, I honestly can. Yes I can." I groaned before exiting myself out of the Dot. All I know is this is going to be one heck of a long year.

So, how was it? Did you hate it? Love it? Think it is weird? See it has potential? Think it is the stupidest idea ever? Well let me know in a review! Would you please? It would make me really happy to see if anyone would be interested in this. If I don't have enough people interested then I will delete it so if you like it (or love it) let it be known! Okay thanks!