Ok, another one-shot. Got this idea when my friend asked if I wanted a puppy today at school. Raced home, did my homework and the started the one-shot. While reading this,look up on google images a Great Swiss Mountain Dog. They are adorable and it seemed like the type of dog that fit Eli. It's a black with a white stomach and sorta brown legs. Cute dog and thought it fit Eli and Clare for some reason. :) Reviews are loved and enjoyed to read :D

Eli's POV

My grandpa Joe had finally let up on me being able to get a puppy. Since he was always at work, I was practically alone all the time. Sure I had Clare and Adam but when I got home I was alone until grandpa Joe came home. I was ready to go get a puppy since I had been at least 12 years old. I didn't care what type of dog it was- short, tall, fat, skinny; I could care less! All I wanted was a puppy of my own. Gosh, I sound like a little annoying kid.I texted Clare asking her if she wanted an escape from her parents. she texted back, " that would be gr8t! Pick me up in 10 min." I got off my couch and got Morty's keys and headed out the door.

I cranked up Morty and started towards Clare's house. I sped it up since I knew that Clare would want to get the furthest away from her parents as fast as she could. When I got to her street,I saw her already walking my way. Guess she was pretty excited about seeing me.I smirked at the thought but I would never tell Clare that I enjoyed around being her. I got out of the car and opened the door for her. She smiled when she saw that I had opened the door for her and quickly hoped in. I starting jogging to my side, in front of the car. I was starring at Clare while making my way to my side. She was cute when she smiled at me, her blue eyes radiating. Damn, she's turned me into a sap! While I was too busy starring at Clare, I lost my footing.I fell straight on my face, in front of Clare. I fell face forward with my head smacking the gravel pretty hard. I groaned at the pain and embarrassment.

I turned over, lying on my back I noticed Clare get out of Morty and run to the front of the car. Did I seriously just do what I think i did!And right in front of my girlfriend. "Eli oh my gosh, are you alright?" I slowly shook my head back and forth, signaling that I wasn't. " Could you help me up?" She nodded her head and held out her hand for me to take. I took it and she pulled me up. Dang, for a petite girl she's pretty damn strong! I turned the other way towards my car door but suddenly I felt that I was being pulled back. I turned my head and looked over my shoulder and saw Clare smiling at me.

"Who said you could let go of my hand? Cause I certainly didn't." I came back to where I had been standing and faced her. She got real close to my face and whispered, " I think you need a kiss for your fallen ego." I let go of her hand and put my index finger lightly on my chin, "thinking" about what she had just proposed. I shrugged my shoulders before smirking at her and capturing her lips. I wrapped my hands around her waist while she snaked her hands around my neck. I could never get use to this! I need to fall more often! She pulled her hands apart from behind my neck and pulled her lips away. She looked around and started to blush. " I think if we're going to continue this, then we should do it somewhere else other then my street!" I smirked before helping her get into the car. Well actually she helped me get into the car, without falling!

Once we had buckled up and I had started driving then did she ask where we were going. " Edwards, today we're going on the expedition to the dog shelter and you're going to help me pick out a puppy. I felt like a school girl who had just learned a rumor, since I was practically squealing at Clare about getting a puppy. " Awww! So Grandpa Joe finally decided to let you? I can't wait see all the cute puppies. Hit the gas Goldsworthy!" I laughed before obeying Clare by hitting the gas. Soon we passed the sign that read, " Toronto Dog Shelter." Clare started to jump up and down in her sit and didn't stop until I had parked Morty and turned him off. We got out and started towards the door of the shelter.

And the adventure begins...

Clare's POV

When Eli and I entered the shelter, I could hear the puppies and dogs barking. We made our way to the receptionist and asked about the shelter. She gave us all the information about the shelter and then a teenage boy came up and we started the tour. Hunter, our tour guide, showed us the kennels with the puppies. I asked if I could play with a few and Hunter said yes! I opened the door and sat down and started playing with the puppies around me. Eli kneeled down and tried to get this little german shepherd pup to let him pet him but the pup wouldn't dare get close to him. I'm right with you pup, I would be terrified of Eli. Since he's all in the black and such a "tough guy." I started laughing out and caused weird looks from Eli and Hunter.

After about an hour of playing with the puppies, I saw Eli sitting on the ground Indian style. I went over and crawled in his lap. I think he was alittle surprised at first but than got used to the idea of me being in his lap. All of a sudden, a tiny black puppy came running to Eli. He started licking Eli's hand that was laying on the ground. Eli yanked his hand back at the sudden wetness from the dog. Then he saw the puppy and immediately picked him up. The puppy sat in Eli's hands while I climbed out of lap. I faced Eli while still sitting and smiled when I saw that Eli was bonding with the pup. " I guess you found the puppy you're going to get Eli?" Eli looked up at me and stared into my eyes. I could see the excitement in his eyes, that was the only response I needed. I got up from the ground and brushed my jeans off.

I held out my hands for the puppy so Eli could get up without hurting the pup or scarring it. He slowly handed me the pup and quickly got up and stretched out his back. Guess someone's getting old! We got out of the kennel room and quickly made our way back to the receptionist. She smiled at us and handed Eli the forms and papers for adopting the he did that, I held the puppy and started asking questions about the puppy to the receptionist. " So what type of breed is this?" " You're adopting a Great Swiss Mountain Dog." She smiled after she had said that and then went on. " They only shed once or twice a year so that shouldn't be to hard on the furniture. They are naturally farm dogs so they like to work hard. Fast runners and strong. " Eli handed back the forums and information back to the lady all filled out. "Thanks for adopting this little guy. Hope you have fun raising him. Stop by any time if you have any more questions and I would love if ya'll stopped by so I can see how he's doing." She waved as we headed out the door.

There was a pet store right next door; so we headed straight to that. The puppy was asleep in my hands and wasn't heavy at all. We swiftly got all the things needed. Eli's grandpa had left him a few hundred dollars to spend on the things needed for the pup. He got the food, water bowl, a collar, a leash, a couple of bones, chew toys, and a soft large brown pillow for him to sleep on. When we had put all the thins in the trunk of Morty, we got into the car and drove off towards Eli's house. Eli must've forgotten about the puppy being asleep and cranked up some loud music. The noise scarred the puppy and he started whimpering.

He jumped out of my lap and ran into Eli's. Eli picked him and and cradled him to his chest. I turned off the music and watched Eli with the pup. I whispered, " Puppies love hearing the heart beat, it calms them down." He nodded his head and put the pup right on his heart. In no time the puppy fell back asleep, listening to the sound of Eli's heart. Eli drove with one hand back to his house. He turned off the car after parking it and we sat there silently. I crossed my arms over my chest and stated, " Eli, I think you care more about the puppy then me!" I was being sarcastic and Eli caught on. He said back, " Oh Blue Eyes, I will always care for you and the pup!" We kissed and it lasted for a few seconds until the puppy started whimpering again.

"I think we should let him go outside and use the bathroom." I suggested before getting out of the car. I grabbed the puppy from Eli's arms and made my way to the backyard through the black gate on the side of the house. I left Eli to get all the necessities into the house. The puppy was alittle more important. I sat down in the cool grass and sat the puppy looked around, probably wondering where in the world he was. He started back towards me but then stopped. He had seen Eli come outside from the sliding door. He took off towards Eli trying to get Eli's attention by trying to bark.

Eli saw him coming towards him and went down on his knees and grabbed the puppy. He took him in his arms and lifted him up to the sky. Eli was truly smiling at the little guy. Eli lowered him down to his face and the pup started licking Eli's nose. I laughed from where I was sitting in the grass at these two. This is going to be loads of fun! Eli made his way to me and sat down next to me. I leaned my head on his shoulder and sighed. " What are we going to name him?" Eli muffled into my hair, since my head was still on his shoulder, "You can name it Blue Eyes." I thought for a few seconds which turned into minutes.

Names of dogs ran through my mind but none of them seemed like one that Eli or the pup would like. I deciced to joke around with Eli with a dog name. "Hey Eli, what about the name Eliot?" I knew he hated that name due to some kid he knew always calling him that when he was like in the 5th grade " He rapidly turned his head and faced me then said, " Not happening Edwards!" I laughed and so did he. "Besides, if you did name him Eliot, I would have competition for your affection Edwards." He smirked while I blushed. I got on my knees and face him. He lifted one of his eye brows and then I kissed him. It didn't last long when I finally had the right name for the puppy. I pulled away and said, "What about Bandit?" Eli opened his eyes and smiled. We knew we had found the perfect name.

We fell on our backs touching the cool grass and our hands touched ever so lightly. Then Bandit came over and climbed up on my chest. He seemed to be happy with his new name. I was glad and so was Eli. I looked at Eli and he looked at me. Our eyes connected and we both knew that we were on the next adventure of our lives.