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Eli was bringing his belongings into the Edwards' household. Randall Edwards led him into his bedroom, "You can get settled down and feel free to take advantage of our prosperities and you can start fresh after dinner. Understood?"
"Yes sir." Eli replied. As Eli unpacked, Adam went and helped him. "Excited?"
"I guess you can say that." He replied.
"Do you not see this house? You have everything at your oyster."
"I know and plus, that girl-"
"Isnt allowed to date." Adam interrupted. "I told her you were interested and she said it doesn't matter because she isnt allowed."
"Isnt she in college?"
Adam nodded, "But she listens to her dad all the time bro, there's not a chance."
Eli shrugged, "Its all good."
XXX
Eli was vacuuming the house after dinner and washing the dishes, in favor of Adam. Eli got up to Clare's room and hesitated before knocking on the door.
"Yes?"
"Um its Elijah, do you mind if I vacuum your room?"
"No, of course not. Come in." She replied with a cheerful voice. Eli opened the door and brung in the vacuum. He plugged the vacuum in and began to clean up the carpeted floor as Clare read a novel on her bed. As he began to clean under her desk, he noticed a composition notebook on top of her computer desk that read 'Songs' on top.
He looked back at her and realized she was too embedded in her book. He peeked it open and noticed the books was filled with lyrics she wrote.
"What are you doing?" She asked hopping off her bed.
"I apologize Ms. Edwards, I was just curious."
"Its okay, just please don't go through my things." She pleaded with a smile.
"I apologize, I think it's very cool that you write songs."
"Really?" She asked, never meeting anyone who ever cared to know about her interests.
"Yes, I don't write my own songs but I do sing."
"Maybe you could sing for me one day." She suggested.
"We'll see about that." He smirked. "Can you sing one of the songs for me?" He questioned curiously.
"Sure." She said taking her book and pulled her guitar out from under her bed. She skimmed the notebook to a song that was frankly good and not thrown together through impulse.
She spotted one, "Okay Im not amazing so bare with me." She faintly smiled before strumming her instrument,
Shut the door, turn the light off
I wanna be with you
I wanna feel your love
I wanna lay beside you
I cannot hide this even though I try
Heart beats harder
Time escapes me
Trembling hands touch skin
It makes this harder
And the tears stream down my face
If we could only have this life for one more day
If we could only turn back time
[Chorus]
You know I'll be
Your life, your voice your reason to be
My love, my heart
Is breathing for this
Moment in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
Close the door
Throw the key
Don't wanna be reminded
Don't wanna be seen
Don't wanna be without you
My judgement is clouded
Like tonight's sky
Hands are silent
Voice is numb
Try to scream out my lungs
But it makes this harder
And the tears stream down my face
If we could only have this life for one more day
If we could only turn back time
[Chorus]
You know I'll be
Your life, your voice your reason to be
My love, my heart
Is breathing for this
Moment in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
Flashes left in my mind
Going back to the time
Playing games in the street
Kicking balls with my feet
Dancing on with my toes
Standing close to the edge
There's a pile of my clothes
At the end of your bed
As I feel myself fall
Make a joke of it all
[Chorus]
You know I'll be
Your life, your voice your reason to be
My love, my heart
Is breathing for this
Moment in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
You know I'll be
Your life, your voice your reason to be
My love, my heart
Is breathing for this
Moment in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
She strummed the last note and looked up, pulling a curl behind her ear. She softly bit her lip, "Any thoughts?" She asked.
"I love it." He smirked.
"Do you know what its about?"
"Is it about a guy?"
She laughed, "Not exactly. Its about someone losing the love of their life to cancer." She faintly smiled. "My grandmother lost my grandfather to cancer so it really hits close to home." She explained.
"Im really sorry."
"Its okay, thanks for actually listening though."
He nodded, "No problem, I actually think one day I'll sing for you."
"Im looking forward to it."
"Clare darling?" They heard a knock on the door and Eli hopped off of her bed. "Yes mother?"
She opened the door, "Elijah, what's your reason for being in here?"
"Just vacuuming Mrs. Edwards."
"Very well, Clare. We need to converse personally befoe you go to bed."
"Yes ma'am." She responded politetly before her mom retreated. Eli finished vacuuming the rest of the room, "I'll see you later." He smirked. She smiled and nodded as he left.
Clare placed her guitar back under her bed and placed the notebook back in place.
XXX
Eli positioned the vacuum back in the closet after cleaning all the rooms of the house. Exhausted, he collasped on his bed. He smirked thinking of Clare and the little connection they shared. He was actually looking forward to singing to her.
Eli heard someone walk in his room and looked up, "Evening Mr. Edwards."
"Elijah, I already noticed Adam, my wife are going out to a function. Take care of my house?"
"Of course sir." Eli responded respectfully.
"Night." The adults left the house leaving the three adults in the house. Eli changed into some shorts and a t-shirt. He and Adam decided to watch TV on the couch while they were out. Clare came downstairs in her pajamas and waved, "Taking advantage of the fact that my parents are out?"
"Oh but of course." Adam replied with a chuckle. "Join us."
"Im okay." She replied. "Just came down for a snack."
"C'mon live a little, Clare." Adam persuaded.
She grabbed organic chips and sat on the single couch."
"So Eli, where did you go to college?" Clare asked.
"U of T, I lived in Toronto and recently moved down here, and you go where?"
"UCLA, I stay home though upon dad's request. He feels I'll rebel or something if I live on campus."
Eli nodded, "It sucks you cant get that college experience."
"Yeah but I try my best." She shrugged. "He can be strict but my mom is easier to compromise with."
Eli nodded, "That's good."
"Adam, did you know Elijah can sing."
Adam bursted out in laugther, "No, he cant."
Clare looked at them awkwardly, "Have you heard him?"
"No, but he's Eli. He isnt a singer."
"Violation Adam, I can sing. I just never sang in front of you, jeez. Underestimating me, much?" Eli questioned.
"Fine, fine. Whatever. When you sing for Ms. Clare, then I'll listen on."
Eli playfully rolled his eyes and ignored Adam.
"So I was thinking maybe we can go out" Adam suggested. "Carnival's in town."
"Carnival?" Eli questioned. "Are you serious?"
"What? It can be fun."Adam defended. "I agree." Clare added.
"Okay, we'll go." Eli said acceptingly.
"Of course you listen to her." Adam muttered holding back a chuckle. Eli glared as Clare blushed, "Im off to bed. Goodnight guys."
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