Hey there:) my names Sydney, and this is my very first story. Olive my readers:)

Disclaimer: i own nothing. this fact makes me sad.

Chp 1.

Clare's POV

I don't know how long it's been since ive heard nothing but silence. My parents are always fighting! I just need to get away for a few hours to take my mind off of things. I decided to text Eli.

Can I come over for a few hours? I just need to take my mind off of things at home.

-Clare

While waiting for his response I decided to change my clothes considering I was still in my pajamas from earlier this morning. I went to the closet and picked out something that looked presentable, faded blue jeans and a brown baby doll top with white polka dots, just in case his parents were home. It would be my first time meeting them if they were there. Just then I heard my phone buzz on the dresser. I couldn't help but smile when I read the message.

Sure thing, Blue Eyes. My parents are home, btw and we just made dinner. You can eat with us! Be there in 10:)

-Eli

There was still fighting going on downstairs, so I slipped on my brown flats, grabbed my purse and headed outside to wait on Eli.

Eli's POV

I was just about to text Clare and ask her over for dinner to meet the folks right before she texted me. I'm happy I can be Clare's safe haven at the times she needs to get away. As I pulled up to Clare's house I noticed her sitting on her steps twirling her hair on her finger. I guess she didn't see me because I had to get out and run up and give her a slight peck on the lips to get her to realize I was there.

"Earth to Blue Eyes!" I said teasingly.

"Oh, Eli. I'm so glad that you're here. My parents, they just won't stop! It just gets old after a while. Thanks for letting me come over."

She leaned in and kissed me again slightly deeper this time, but then pulled away.

"Come on, let's get going." She said, "I can't wait to meet your parents!"

I could already tell that we were in for a long night.

"Clare," I said, "my parents are not at all like me. They like to wear bright colors, and talk a lot."

"Well that isn't such a bad thing. It'll be nice to have a married couple around that doesn't fight constantly." She said.

We had arrived at my house by then, so I hopped out of the car and went to Clare's door.

"M'lady?" I said offering her my hand.

"But of course" she said, taking my hand.

As we strolled up to my front door I pulled her in for a quick hug and whispered in her ear "You ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be." She replied with that smile I love so much.

As we entered my house I watched her jaw drop, I guess she really wasn't expecting it to be even close to normal. My house really is the definition of normal, actually. We have the normal beige colored walls, and everything else that is well, normal.

Clare POV-

I couldn't help but let my jaw hit the floor as we walked into Eli's house. Even after the pep talk he had given me as we were riding in Morty; I still expected his house to be somewhat dark. It was nowhere near what I had been thinking of it. It was bright, and cheery with a lot of windows. I pulled Eli in and hugged him quick before we stepped out of the foyer and into the den.

His mom and dad looked rather normal too. His mom was actually really pretty with her shoulder length golden hair and petite figure. Well his dad on the other hand let me just say; now I know where Eli gets his looks from. His dad was tall, and had dark brown, almost black hair and those emerald eyes. Both exactly like Eli.

His mom greeted me first, "You must be Clare! I'm so happy to finally meet you."

"I'm really happy to meet you too Mrs. Goldsworthy." I said and she pulled me in for a hug.

"Oh stop that! Call me Alice. Oh, and by the way you are even prettier than Eli had led us to believe."

"Mom!" Eli hissed.

"Oh you stop that now Eli! Hun, come over here and meet Clare!"

When Eli's father reached me I stuck out my hand and said "Hi, I'm Clare. It's really good to finally meet you Mr. Goldsworthy."

As he shook my hand gently he said "Clare we have rules in this house. There is none of that Mr. and Mrs. business. It makes us feel old. Call me Ben. Were really happy you could come tonight."

"I'm really happy too, Ben." I said. I really like Eli's family. I think I could get used to being here a lot more.

Just as I was having my little thought Alice called me and Eli into the dining room for dinner.

"It smells really good, Alice. What are we having?" I asked.

"Actually, Eli might have mentioned that you liked baked spaghetti, so that's what were having." She said with a smile creeping across her lips.

I turned to Eli, who already had a smirk on his face and gave him a weak slap on the arm.

"Ouch! "He said jokingly.

"How did you know baked spaghetti was my favorite?" I said shocked, because I had never told him before.

"I may have had a little conversation with Ali earlier, before you came over."

"Thank you, Eli. It really means a lot to me." I leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the lips before Alice returned with a casserole dish in her hands. "This looks so good, Alice. Thanks so much for having me over."

"Oh it's no problem. We haven't seen Eli so happy in months. Any girl he's fond of, were fond of too." She said.

So we all dug in and had a nice dinner conversation. I could already tell this was going to be a nice night. I liked his family and they liked me. Could it get any better?

Well, do you like it? i already have chapter 2 written. 3 reviews and i'll post it:) love ya'll. Sydney:)