Hi there! I'm back with a new story! I hope you enjoy it!
Drive My Soul
Chapter 1: Young Blood
Clare's POV
It was exactly two months ago when my mom told me that my father left. No, he isn't on another one of his 'business trips'. He was gone with another woman. I cried for a while, but then I got over it. To be honest, my dad wasn't around very often. The real reason I am still upset about this whole thing is because my mom wasn't home often either. She traveled around the world for her job. Add therapy that my father caused to the mix and you got me home by myself 24/7.
I was sitting in my room on my computer quietly when my mom knocks on my door and says, "Clare? Can I talk to you?"
"Sure." I said with a forced smile on my face.
"With therapy and work I won't be home very often. I bought an apartment a few miles away for myself and I hate to do this to you, but I need you to live with a family that I have been friendly with for a while. With my work and depression, I don't think I'd be healthy for you to live 'alone'." My mother said to me.
"Well… what family are we talking about here…?" I said nervously hoping it wasn't the Frambrine family down the street. I swear they smell like ham and have no kids. Just cats!
"Well," my mother started to say, "do you remember when you were younger you would play with a boy named Elijah Goldsworthy?"
Clare's face instantly turned red. She remembered him, oh she remembered him.
"Uh, yeah. I remember him. So I'm living with him and his family?" I asked. I also remember how much of a crush I had on him. But, that was years ago. He probably grew into some jerk or something.
"Yes, you, Elijah, his mother, and father." My mom confirmed. "Oh, you'll get to know them better tonight. I invited them over for some dinner. They should be here in," my mom looked at her watch, "two hours."
"Okay. When am I moving in?" I asked.
"Next week…" she said in a tone that obviously knew I wouldn't be too pleased.
"Wow. Um, that's really soon… but I can make it work. Same school, though, right?" I asked. I was afraid to hear the answer.
My mom closed her eyes and cursed under her breath, "Damn it. I forgot to mention with your father gone and me making my own money, our family isn't in a position to keep you in Beachwood anymore."
My eyes instantly widened. "Mom! How could you not tell me! It's the middle of the year and you're sending me to public school!" I completely exploded.
"Elijah will show you around." My mom said and slipped through the door in a swift motion. "Love you." She said and walked away. I quickly hopped up and got in the shower, so later I could meet my new 'family'.
Eli's POV
It was late afternoon and I was hanging in my room reading comics with my best friend, Adam Torres.
"Here, you read this one and I'll read that one." Adam said as he reached for my comic book.
"No, dude. Come on. I need to talk. Bud to bud." I told him. I wasn't sure how I felt about having a girl live with me.
"Oh, yeah. You have that girl moving in soon, eh?" Adam said and made a suggestive face.
"Bro, I had a crush on her when I was like seven. I'm sure she's become a huge nerd who will be sitting in her new room studying the whole time she'll be living with us." I said, though secretly I was wishing against that.
"But…" Adam started, "what if she's a total hottie and you fall madly in love with her?"
"Adam, my friend, I highly doubt that. Now I've got to get ready for dinner at the house. Why don't you go see Fiona. I'm sure she's missing you." I told him.
Adam looked at his watch and said, "Yeah, she's probably done shopping with Holly J by now. Let me know how your dinner goes! "
"Will do." I said. And with that, I was alone in my room with my closet open. I pulled out black skinny jeans, a grey V-neck, a black vest, and black converse. I slipped them on and brushed my teeth before I headed downstairs. When I got down, my mom and dad were dressed and waiting for me in the hallway.
"Come on, kid. We gotta go!" Bullfrog, my dad, said to me in a rushed tone. All three of us walked out the door and got in the car.
"Now, baby boy, her name is Clare and she is a very sweet girl. Please be welcoming. This is not the most comfortable thing for anyone. She's moving in with a family she barely remembers and is going to a new school. Give her a break." My mom said to me as I stared blankly out the car window.
"And who knows, maybe you'll like Clare." My dad said. I rolled my eyes and chuckled. Not going to happen. I thought to myself.
Clare's POV
"Clare! They should be here any second! Are you dressed?" My mom yelled to me.
"Yeah, mom! I'm coming down!" I yelled back. I quickly ran down my staircase and walked into the kitchen when I heard the doorbell ring. I suddenly felt butterflies start in my stomach. Why am I so nervous? Clare thought to herself.
"Come in, come in!" My mom answered the door. I heard a few kisses going around, but I stood awkwardly in the kitchen.
"Now, where's Clare…?" I heard my mom say, "I'll go find her, but I'll show you to the kitchen first." I heard multiple footsteps nearing in my direction. I took a deep breath before a large man walked in first, then a small lady with blond hair came in, and after that I saw a boy's leg, but Elijah's body with behind the fridge.
"Clare!" Mrs. Goldsworthy screeched and ran for a hug. I hugged her back and said, "Mrs. Goldsworthy! Hello!"
"Oh, darling, it's Cece Don't you remember." She said to me.
"Oh, well hello Cece!" I said.
"I'm Bullfrog." The man who I assumed to be the father of the family reached for a handshake so I accepted.
"Hello, I'm Clare." I said.
"And, I'm Eli." The boy said as he revealed himself from behind the fridge. I gasped when I saw his face. He had dark hair that went perfectly with his style. He had a small body, but he was obviously in shape. I shook my head and swallowed before I said, "I'm, uh, Clare."
"Nice to see you again, Clare." He said with a smirk. By then, my heart was melted and I felt bubbly. Was this a crush?
How was it? Do you want me to continue? Review! 3
