Clare:: Eli! Get up! School starts in like …(looks at watch)..now!
Eli slowly picked up his head and scrunched his face at Clare's beaming smile.
Clare chuckled:: I mean it. Get out of bed!
Eli:: Why don't you get back in it?
His quirky grin caused Clare's cheeks to burn red.
Clare:: Well I need to get to school. Feel free to join me if your rebelliousness starts to fade.
Eli:: Ok, ok I'm coming. You my dear Clare hold a crazy power over me I'll have you know.
Clare:: Sounds good! Now let's go!
Clare stood leaning against Eli's car deep in thought. How did she get to such a great place? She wished it hadn't involved her parents getting a divorce or Eli being left on his own, but it all led to her waking up next to an incredible guy each morning and having a life of her own.
All Things happen for a reason.
Eli:: Can you believe we're seniors aready! Time flies so fast. Where did it all go to?
Clare awoken from her thoughts:: I don't know but we're missing part of it!
Eli:: Alright Clare! Let's go get our education!
Eli drove the two of them to the Degrassi high school paking lot. It felt like a ghost town with everyone else already in class. Eli parked the car and sat or a second looking at Clare.
Clare:: Eli?
Eli:: Yes clare?
Clare grinned:: We're late.
PA:: Don't forget seniors! This is your last chance to get your cap and gown. Go to the front office if you have any questions.
Eli turned to see Clare's face as she overwhelmingly became aware that that announcement applied to her.
Eli:: Seniors Baby!
Clare:: I can't believe it!
Eli:: You surely have come a long way.
Clare:: What do you mean?
Eli:: From precious freshman complete with innocent school girl outfit, to miss sexy author, to bold assertive teen with some issues, to an experienced, scarred, brave young lady who now lives with her incredibly hunky boyfriend!
Clare:: Was that last one a future aspect of my progression?
Eli:: What? I'm no hunk?
Clare grinned as she grabbed his hand.
Clare:: Oh…right…my mistake. You are gorgeous.
Clare laced her slender fingers between Eli's. A small part of her became a little paranoid at the thought of senior year ending. Eli's sparkling eyes caught hers as he stood staring at her. Her paranoia subsided as he gently brushed his lips against hers.
Sigh
Things were good.
~*~* Eli walked of his room as he ended his confidential phone call. He looked at Clare who stood right outside waiting. Eli placed his phone in his pocket and walked past her.
Clare:: Eli!
Eli sat on the couch. Elbows on his knees. Chin in his hands. Clare stared at him. Begging with her eyes.
Eli stared off into the space in front of him.
Clare:: Eli! Come on. What did they say? Is it gonna be okay?
Eli:: …Clare…