Hey! First story EVER! Hahaha, PLEASE review, and tell me if I should update the story, or something like that :) AND BTW I know that Bullfrog isn't a drunk, or died in a drunk driving accident, I just added that myself...

CLARE'S POV:

As I peered through the newly shined windows of the local bookstore, a sign caught my eye. 'Up-and-coming author reading! 8 o'clock- be there or be squared' I chuckled to myself; these advertisements are so ridiculous sometimes. But I'm attending anyways. I quickly dial Alli's phone to cancel our girl's night we planned.

"Hey, Alli. Listen, I've gotta make this call quick, but I can't make it to girls night! I'm so sorry! I'll talk to you later I need to go now. Bye." I rambled on. I'll admit I was slightly blunt, but I didn't want to explain. I love Alli with all my heart, but she doesn't understand my love for literature. She just thinks it's a waste of time. Eli and Adam were the ones who I could talk to about literature (actually anything) with. But I moved to Chicago when I was 17, and broke up with Eli. I also eventually lost contact with Adam. I'm back in town now for the holidays, but I have no idea where those two boys could possibly be. They were the only one's who understood me.

ADAM'S POV:

Sometimes I wish things could go back to the way they were in high school, or even earlier. You know, when I wasn't constantly tortured for being an FTM. Or when I had the two best friends a guy could ask for. As I stroll down the surprisingly deserted street, I think back on the good ol' days. I'm actually not sure if I can call them 'the good ol' days' yet, it's only been three years since the friendship fell apart. Clare moved to Chicago with her dad, and broke up with Eli. She said it was because she didn't think she could do the whole long distance thing. I knew better. She completely trusted Eli, but wasn't so sure she could trust herself. Clare is the most loving girl I have ever met, so if she were to find another boy in Chicago she would never forgive herself if she were still with Eli. I think that she could've made it though. Eli and Clare were hopelessly in love. What those two shared wasn't just high school puppy love. I genuinely think that if they had stayed together, Eli would end up popping the ring. After Eli and Clare broke up Eli fell into depression. He never wanted to hang out, and got irritated so easily. We kinda grew apart in that period. He eventually got help, but things between us were never quite the same after that. If I could only go back in time, I would convince Clare to stay with Eli. I stop in front of the town bookstore. Through clear glass I read a sign that mentions an author reading at 8. I'll check it out. I know for a fact Eli and Clare would love to go to an event like this. Heck, their first date was an author reading. Even though I felt like a third wheel sometimes when I was with them, I could talk to them about anything bothering me. They were the only one's who understood me.

ELI'S POV:

I am a wreck. Today, April 22nd is the anniversary of the day Julia died. One would think that after 4 years, I would be over her death. But Julia isn't just someone you can "get over." She was breath taking, artistic, and intriguing. After she was killed, I thought I would never find another lover. Then I discovered Clare Edwards. The blue-eyed beauty came waltzing into my life after I ran over her glasses, and the rest was history. Today, April 22nd is also the day Clare Edwards moved to Chicago and evidentially broke up with me three years ago. To make things worse, my new novel comes out today. One might also wonder why I am a wreck because of that. The answer to that speculation is because I wrote the novel about my life, an autobiography for those who don't know. I wrote all about my drunken biological father from my childhood, my mother going through depression after he crashed his car in an accident, being drunk nonetheless. I also mention my fight through depression, and how I lost my best friend because if it. Then there's the part about Julia and Clare. I think that part was the hardest to write, but it is also the best part in the book. I am reading an excerpt in a local bookstore today. The part about Julia and Clare just happens to be the part my publisher told me to read. I've noticed that I can't public speak as well as I used to when I had Clare and Adam's support. Now they are gone, and I am all alone. I wish I were able talk to them right now, for they could always calm me down. They were the only one's who understood me.