Hi. So this story is gonna be all about my predictions (based on the promos) for Clare and her family and stuff.
Honestly, I don't know how often I'll be able to update. I try really, REALLY hard to write, but I have a shitload of homework and it's hard to balance that, a social life, and this. But because this is about my predictions, I'm going to try to write as much as possible before the next episode. ARE YOU EXCITED FOR FRIDAY? ECLARE :D Anyway, I also tend to write when I'm really overtired and sometimes things don't make sense, so sorry about that :)
"So, my parents want you to come over for dinner tonight," Clare mumbled to her boyfriend, looking at the ground.
Eli smirked, amused by how embarrassed Clare seemed to be. Her cheeks were a bright shade of red, and she avoided eye contact with him. Eli tilted Clare's chin up with his thumb, forcing her to look at him, and chuckled as her cheeks became even redder. "And why would that be a problem?"
"Because… you said that you want them to like you. And they know that I was with you after the awards, so they probably won't be too thrilled to know you."
Eli's smirk grew. "Clare, I'm Eli! Elijah Goldsworthy. Parents happen to love this smirk. Your parents will love me. Trust me. Just… don't worry, okay? Lil' old me won't let you down."
Clare looked up, not sure if what he said was true. "I don't care if they like you or not- it's not going to change my opinion on you, or stop me from talking to you or anything, but you want them to like you, remember? After the awards, you told me that. I just… I want you to be happy."
Eli felt his stomach flip, hitting his heart, which caused it to skip a beat. "You don't need to worry about me being happy, Clare. Especially about this. Even if they hate me, want me dead, I will still find a way to get them to love me."
Clare tilted her head sideways, amused by Eli's logic. "If they hate you, they'll love you...?" She raised her eyebrow, challenging him a bit.
Eli jokingly rolled his eyes, and then wrapped his arm around Clare's shoulder. His body felt like it was on fire, like up until he touched Clare, he was freezing, but didn't notice until the warmth of Clare's body made him feel like he was sitting by a fireplace on a cold, snowy day [HA HA kind of cheesy paragraph, but I'm too lazy to think of another simile].
Clare felt like her body was on fire, too. But she also felt safe, like nothing could be wrong when she was close to Eli. All her negative feelings just seemed to fade away- her parents' fighting, missing Alli, everything… just gone. Maybe that's why she wanted Eli at her house so badly, so her parents would maybe get along for one night. It was like Eli had magical powers or something.
They stayed pressed together for a long time, and Eli eventually kissed the top of Clare's head. "I better get you home." He pulled away when he felt Clare nod her head, but noticed a sadness that was playing in Clare's eyes, something that he didn't see earlier.
Clare looked up at Eli, feeling his eyes burning a hole through her. "What?" She asked, weakly smiling.
"How bad is it at home?" Eli asked, concern etched in his voice. He took Clare's hand, squeezing it a little when she looked down.
"B-bad… I mean, not violent or anything, but they yell… a lot. Well, at least when my dad's actually home." Clare felt tears spring to her eyes, and she quickly blinked them away, not wanting Eli to notice.
But Eli did notice. He put his arm back around Clare. "You still have my headphones, right?"
Clare nodded. Eli continued, "Put them on as soon as you get into your house, and I'll be there by seven. Okay? Time will fly by."
"Okay," Clare squeaked, letting Eli take her hand and lead her to Morty. Eli got into the passenger seat, and the two headed towards Clare's house.
As she rode in Morty, Clare started to feel nervous. She really didn't want to walk in through her front door and hear even more fighting or be forced to listen to her mom's bitching about how her father is always late, how a good husband would make time for his family.
But she found herself right in front of her house a few minutes later, so she forced herself to unbuckle her seatbelt and turn to Eli. "Thanks for the ride, Eli. I'll see you… in a few hours?"
Eli smirked and gave Clare a quick kiss. Clare took advantage of that, and pulled Eli back into a more passionate kiss, debating on forcing her tongue into his mouth or not. But before she could finish that thought, Eli's tongue slid across Clare's bottom lip, and she shakily opened her mouth wider, suddenly shy. I swear, his kisses could kill me, they're so good.
Eli hesitantly pulled away, a bit paranoid that Clare's parents would be spying on them with binoculars or something. "I'll see you really soon."
"Clare, honey, Eli's here!" Clare jumped up,
Maybe I'll write the next chapter (will be much longer) tonight, but I need to finish my homework first! Let me know what you think :D