The sequel to 'Secret Admirer'

The EClare here is season 10 EClare, just like it was in Secret Admirer. I like season 10 EClare, but I will be writing season 12 EClare too in my other fics.


"Wait, Clare..."

Clare looked at him with big shining azure eyes. "Have you changed your mind, Eli?" She whispered, clutching his hand as she bit her lip. He faced her, pulling her into his arms. "Of course not, angel... But... It's probably best if you bring some clothes, and other things you need." He smiled and took her arms, wrapping them around his neck. "Then, when we get to our new home, I'll buy you all clothes and things you need."

Clare blushed. "That isn't necessary, Eli. I-"

"Angel, I want to give you everything. I will give you everything and anything. Even the moon, if you want."

"Eli, you're truly the sweetest guy in the whole universe."

He smiled as they both began to pack.

...

"Clare, just climb down. I'll catch you if you fall, I promise."

Clare bit her lip, looking down at Eli from the window. Throwing her luggage down was easy, but throwing herself down wouldn't be. "Clare, angel, I'm not asking you to jump, I'm asking you to climb down. I promise I'll catch if you fall, baby." The petite girl nodded, then began climbing down, trembling.

Eli smiled when she got down safely. "See, Clarebear? You're safe with me." Clare smiled and kissed him, her heart pounding. "Now, let's put this in the trunk." He picked up her bags and put them in the trunk. Then he took her hand, staring into her blue eyes. "Are you ready to go?"

She nodded, and they got into the car. Clare didn't look back.


"We're here..."

Clare opened her eyes. "H-huh?" She rubbed her eyes sleepily. "I'm sorry, I must've fallen asleep." Eli smiled. "That's okay." Clare looked around it was dark. She squinted her eyes, staring out the window of the hearse. "Are we... in a forest?"

"Yeah... I have a cabin here. It's big enough for the two of us. My dad said I could live it in if I wanted to be alone, or if I was ready to move in with a girlfriend. And I'm ready."

"O-oh. Is it s-safe here?"

"Of course, beautiful." She blushed as he unbuckled her seat belt and pulled her onto his lap. "You'll be safe with me Clare, I promise. I'll take care of you and love you and cherish you forever..." He said softly, nuzzling his nose in her neck. Clare sighed, content. She trusted Eli with her whole heart, she knew he would love and care for her forever. And she would do the same.

...

"Eli... I don't mean to stress you, or anything like that... But... How are we going to do this, live? What if mom and dad called the cops? W-what if something bad happens to us?"

Eli sighed and pulled her onto his lap. "Baby, don't worry about that right now." He kissed her forehead. "Right now, let's just enjoy each other." Clare blushed and nodded, sighing and running her fingers through his dark locks. "Nothing bad will happen to us, I'll make sure no one hurts you."

She squeaked as he pulled her under him. Emerald-green eyes stared into confused blue ones. "E-Eli?"

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"D-do what?" She tensed.

"Live with me..."

"Of course Eli. I'm the one that suggested we run away, that we live together." She smiled and relax, running her fingers through his dark hair. He leaned in and pressed his lips on her forehead. Clare smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "So... What do you want for dinner?"

"I... Do you have anything in the fridge?"

"Not really. Just a couple beers and three cans of Coke. I could go out... And get us something." Eli said, stroking the side of her face with his fingers. "Y-you're gonna leave me here. A-alone?" Eli sighed. "Yeah. I have to, I mean... Your mom probably called the cops by now. And when they see you with me, they might take you away from me..."

Clare nodded, biting her lip. Eli sighed again and kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, I'll be right back." He assured her. "And anyway, no one's here in the forest, just the two of us. It's safe here, I promise you won't be kidnapped or anything like that." She didn't respond.

"Don't you trust me?" He asked, looking a bit hurt. Clare nodded and smiled. "Of course. Just come back, okay?" Eli nodded and kissed her. Then he was gone.

...

Clare glanced at the wall clock. 9 : 00 pm, it read.

She sighed. What was taking Eli so long? He left over an hour ago, and he still wasn't back. Clare licked her lips in worry. Did he get caught? She shook her head. She shouldn't think like that, maybe the line was long in the restaurant where he was.

She decided to explore the cabin to get Eli off her mind.

She opened a door that had scratches and strange carvings on it. She felt for a light and turned it on. Her eyes widened as she saw the room. There were red crosses laying everywhere on the floor, there were books scattered across a book with titles in foreign languages. There was a portrait of a demonic-looking being hanging above the bed.

There was an ouija board on a desk in the corner of the room, and several black candles on top of a dresser. Clare put a hand to her chest and took a step back, frightened. She squeaked as her back hit something. She turned around and saw that it was Eli, holding bags of food.

"E-Eli!"

Eli set the bags of food down on the dining table. "What were you doing in there?" He said, his hair covering his eyes. Clare stepped back, terrified. "I-I was exploring the, our n-new home. I... W-what is all that stuff, Eli?" He brushed his hair out of his eyes, his eyes a dark forest green.

"I'm a Satanist..." He whispered, taking a step towards her. "A w-what?" Eli brought her into his arms. "A Satanist, Clare. But I won't involve you in my 'religion', or any of the practices I do." He kissed her forehead. "Don't be afraid, angel. I won't involve you in Satanism."

Clare whimpered. "I'm scared, Eli. I-I don't know what to say, o-or to think. Except that I'm scared." She looked confused, terrified. Tears formed in her eyes.

He sighed. "Clare, I'm not gonna hurt you. You don't think I would hurt you, do you Clare?" He looked sad when she didn't respond.

"You won't be involved in Satanism or anything related to that." He sighed again. "This is one of the reasons why I didn't want to get together with you. People say a I'm fucked up guy, Clare, that I'm a twisted, crazy bastard. And that's why I don't want to be with you. I might taint you, ruin you, without intending to."

"E-Eli, I-"

"So if you want to leave me, I'll let you." He clenched his fists. "You're already thinking like the others. You think I'm a freak, a demon now. I can see it in your eyes." He sighed sadly, tears forming in his eyes. "So if you want to leave, the door's wide open." 'I don't want to ruin you, Clare... You're too perfect to be tainted...'

"Eli..."