Chapter 2: Evergreen Tears

Eli's POV

A/N : hello =] this is a lame chapter. it was better but i deleted it and i had to start all over again ! Don't forget to review and tell all your friends ! Happy readings - Keiry 3

It has been a week since I've been having all those memories. Its as if everything reminds me of the dreaded Ameei. I can't even go to that park anymore. I feel like I'm an animal in a cage, and I can't get out. I'm trapped. My past is consuming every part of me. I don't blame myself completely for what I feel now, for it was her fault. But now I feel lost. And with all those memories coming back, it's even worse.

Clare and I haven't spoken to each other in a week. She thinks I'm avoiding her. I'm not going to lie, I am avoiding her. I don't want Clare to think I'm a freak. I haven't even told her about Ameei yet, and I don't plan on telling her just yet. I feel like if I tell her she'll leave me and run off with some jerk.

And we don't want that to happen.

Ring ring

Hello ...

"Eli what is up with you ? You've been avoiding me for a week. What am I not important to you anymore. You act as of I'm a random girl at school."

Clare I'm sorry I've just been under the weather these past few days.

"When I'm under the weather I still call you..."

I'm sorry blue eyes I shouldn't of ignored you.

"Uh Eli. You're lucky I love you."

Hahaha

"Don't laugh ! Jerk!"

Haha sorry ! Is that you're so cute

"Okay. So do you want to hang out later"

Um yeah sure

"Pick me up in 30 minutes"

Okay bye

"Bye"

I had less than 30 minutes to pick my life up again. It was impossible. I'll just put a fake smile on say some witty comments and go along with it. Huh. I hate living in this lie. I took a quick shower and changed. I wore my washed out skinny jeans, dead hand t-shirt and my black jacket. I looked in the mirror one last time before I headed out and all I saw was fear. Why was I so afraid. This happened a year ago. I think part of me was more afraid of losing Clare than anything. I love Clare, even more than I loved Ameei.

I headed out and got into Morty. I love this car. I tell him all my secrets. Some my think it's stupid because Morty is a car, but I feel as if he listens to me. I headed my way to Clare's house and turned on the radio.

I don't know about you but I swear on my name they can smell it on me.

I've never been to good with secrets. No

I turned the radio off. I arrived at Clare's house and she was already outside looking as beautiful as ever. I hoped out of Morty and walked to her. We were standing there looking lifeless and in complete silence for a few moments until she hugged me. I hugged her back and I didn't want to let go. She smelled of strawberries and perfume. She was so sweet and soft. I was one lucky guy to have her in my arms and know that she's mine and mine only. I didn't care that her mom was staring at me viciously from her bedroom window or that her dad was peeking through the little window in the door, I would hold on to her until forever. It felt good having her in my arms and I just wanted to stay there and smell her strawberry sent but we really had to go. I walked her to the car and opened the door for her. I walked around and got in. Where do you want to go, I asked her. "let's go to the Dot, I'm really hungry." I smiled, and drove to the Dot.

We arrived in no time. I opened the front door for her and we sat at our usual benches. She scrolled down the menu but she already knew what she wanted. Clare always ordered the same thing. Peter walked over to us and asked what we wanted. "I'll have a Cheeseburger with a Chocolate Milkshake please." I laughed. "And what about you Eli ?" I'll have cheese fries and a coke. Peter left to his counter. I grabbed Clare's hand and intertwined our fingers together. She smiled. She looked at me with so much love and compassion. I leaned over and kissed her chastely. Her lips were so soft. "I adore you Elijah Goldsworthy, and I promise you forever" She said. I took her warm hand and held it to my heart. Clare I love you so much and you are my forever. I was about to kiss her again until Peter came and interrupted us. He gave us our food and walked away. "Oh this looks so yummy !" Does it get better every time you eat it Clare ? I smirked at her. "Haha very funny, I just love cheese burgers !" I took a sip of my Coke. Mhm that's the good stuff I said. "No darling milkshake's are the good stuff ! Get it right" I flicked my tongue at her. We finished eating our food and I payed the bill. We walked out of the Dot, holding hands.

Clare's POV

"So what would you like to do next" Eli asked me. I want to take a walk in Evergreen Park. As soon as I finished that sentence he let go of my hand. He looked away. He had a sad look in his eyes. Eli if you don't want to go to the park we don't have to. "uh no its okay", he said hesitantly. I didn't think anything of it so I just took his hand and intertwined my fingers with him and walked to the park. Eli was silent the whole walk there. I wonder why he didn't want to go to the park. We walked to the swings and I sat on the red swing while Eli pushed me from the back. Weeee I yelled. "Having fun Clare" Lots I said. In my head I was thinking if I should ask him what's wrong. He's acting weird now. I figured I should go for it, the worst that could happen is him not telling me. Eli what's wrong, and don't tell me nothing because I know something is bothering you. "It's not worth talking about Clare, it's not important. Just forget about it." I got up from the swing and stood right in front of him. I was beginning to get frustrated. Eli how the hell do you want me to forget about it, if you look so sad. You're acting weird around me and I know you're hiding something. "Clare..." Uh whatever Eli. I started to walk away but soon enough Eli walked over to me and hugged me by my waist. I turned around and hugged him back. Tears stared forming in my eyes. I hated when we had arguments. Eli kissed my tears away and took my hand. He began taking me to the benches. We sat down in silent for a few moments until Eli began to speak. "It was here." I looked at him with a confused look and I began to say something but he cut me off. "I was walking back home from the grocery store and I decided to take the short cut." I was confused, about what he was talking about. "Ameei, she cheated on me, I caught her going at it with some random guy"

Eli had another girlfriend. For some reason I was jealous. I was jealous that he still thinks of her. I was also mad. Why didn't he tell me this. I looked at Eli, he had tears running down his face. I went over to him and hugged him. He hugged me back. Eli I'm so sorry, she didn't deserve you. "Clare Ameei's dead" I was stunned. No wonder he was all sad. Is he still not over her death. A million thoughts came to my head, along with a billion questions. Eli I am so sorry. "no its okay Clare, it's not your fault" When did she pass away ? "A year ago. She died from a tragic accident." Oh.I didn't know what to say to him I was as lost as he was. "Clare don't ever cheat on me please, I don't want to lose you too" Eli you're stuck with me. He smiled and kissed my cheek. I felt better now that he told me his secret. Now there's nothing else he's hiding. Now everything is going to be alright. Right?

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Happy holidays3 sorry this is the worst present ever ! And I was supposed to upload it yesterday but I deleted the whole chapter D: but whatever ! Reviews are sexy 3 oh and follow me on twitter if you must ! (keiryx3) Next chapter is a little bit lemony ;D