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Clare's POV:

"So are you going to tell your parents we are engaged?" Eli asks me the next morning. We were at the dot eating breakfast, basking in our post engagement glory.

I shrug, "I know I should. But you know I maybe get a call from them every few months, and we only see each other once a year. I don't really want them involved in the wedding. Does that make me a terrible daughter?"

Eli presses his lips together, "No, I understand why you don't want them involved. But Clare, they are your parents, and I think one day you will regret it, if you don't let them be involved. Even if it's just something small, Clare baby we are getting married. You can't deny your parents the right to be involved."

I know, he's right. But I still don't want them screwing up the wedding I've dreamed of my whole life, "Eli, I know your right. I just wish you weren't. Will you at least come with me to tell them?" I hope he says yes. I haven't been alone with my parents since I move out. Literally.

"Of course babe. I'm not gonna make you go alone." He agrees.

I take his hand, "Thank you."

He smiles, "Your very welcome my beautiful Clare."

I love when he calls me his. It makes me feel so loved, "I love you Elijah, you know that?"

"I sure hope so baby, or this marriage wouldn't go so well." Eli smirks.

I slap his arm lightly, "Shut up and tell me you love me."

Eli laughs, "Damn blue eyes, who knew you were so demanding. I thought I was supposed to be the balls of this relationship."

I shot him my death glare and he raised his arms in surrender, "Okay, okay. But in all seriousness, I love you too."

I smile, "Thank you." And I lean over to kiss him. He was perfect.

I got my parents to agree to put up with each other for dinner tonight at this fancy restaurant 'Bella' it's Italian. I won't lie, I'm a little nervous about telling them. They weren't always the most excepting of Eli. Don't get me wrong, I'm not ashamed of being engaged to him. But ever since Eli and I moved in together, they assumed we were having sex all the time. I guess it didn't help that I don't wear my purity ring, I wear Eli's skull ring. But now that rests on my right hand, while m huge engagement ring on my left. But Eli and I have never had sex. I told him I wanted to wait. And he respects that. What a gentleman.

Eli squeezed my hand as we walked into the restaurant. For a moment I had hope it would all be okay, and that's when I heard them.

"Randal will you shut the hell up for five minutes and put on a happy face for our daughter for just one damn dinner!" My mom yells.

My dad glares at my mom, "Helen just stops bitching at me all the time! Clare knows we don't do well being in the same room, stop acting like its some big damn secret!"

My mom lower her voice a little, "Randal we missed her graduation for crying out loud. We owe it to her to just put aside our differences, just for one night. Randal please."

My dad opened his mouth, but I cut him off, "Mom, dad, glad to see you changed your mind about public scenes." I say, slightly harsh.

"Sorry dear, your father and I are done." My mom says. But she is still so pissed.

"How does it feel to be a college graduate Clare Bear?" My dad asks. I hate when he calls me that, ever since high school and the whole Jenna/ KC thing. But anyway.

"It has been amazing; I wish you guys could have made it." I say, but it was totally insincere.

"I know, we are very sorry Clare. But at least we are having family dinner." My mom says, at least she sounds slightly sorry.

Eli has been silent the whole time, "Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Clare and I need to tell you something. It's kinda big news."

My dad's face goes blank, "Oh God Clare, are you pregnant?"

I gasp, "What the hell dad! Eli and I haven't even had sex yet. We are engaged!"

My mom rubs her head, "Are you crazy! Clare you are so young. You don't need to get married. You still have so much to experience in life."

"I'm sorry to be rude here, but I told I promised Clare you guys would be happy for us. And I am starting to think I shouldn't have made that promise. I love your daughter, we are getting married, and that's that." Eli says, sounding furious.

"Clare please don't do this. Think rationally. When did this even happen." My mom says.

I can't believe this, "At my graduation. You would have known if you would have been there, but you two can't stop bictching at each other long enough to experience one of the most important moments of my life," I grab my bag and stand up, pulling Eli with me, "Thanks for the lovely family dinner, it was awesome, as always." With that, Eli and I leave, me holding back tears.

Later on that night, I change into my pajamas and crawl into bed. Eli is already in bed, waiting for me to come into his open arms. He looks so hot in only boxers. I can't believe I got so lucky with him. I snuggle up, tight to his bare chest. He puts his arms around my waist.

"I'm sorry dinner didn't go the way we planned blue eyes." He says.

Just at the thought, my eyes begin to cloud with tears. Why did this have to happen to me? "You mean it didn't go the way you planned. I should have known better. I can't believe my own damn parents can't even be happy for one second I'm getting married to someone as amazing and supportive as you."

"Clare I am so sorry." Eli leans down to give me a kiss, but it's too late. My crying is full on sobs now. I feel a little bad; Eli hates it when I cry. Not because he can't deal with it, but he hates watching me hurt so much, especially when he can't do anything about it.

Eli sits up and pulls me onto his lap. I turn my face into his toned chest and burry my face in him. He starts rubbing my back and stroking my chest, "Shhhhhhh, baby please please don't cry," He coos me, "Shhhh my beautiful Clare. It's all gonna be okay, just don't cry," Over the years he has gotten really good at comforting me, "I love you, you love me, and we are getting married. Your parents will cool off, just give them time. Until then, we have my parents, and they love you like their own daughter."

After another hour of him just purely holding me and rubbing my back, I calm down, "I'm sorry. Baby I'm so sorry. I know this shouldn't affect me so much, but it does. I hope you don't think I'm ungrateful for you or your parents, because I love all three of you, very much. But it just sucks."

He stops me before I go too far, "Baby I would never think that. I can't tell you I know how this feels, but I will always be here to hold you when you cry. I love you so much, and nothing hurts me more than watching you hurt."

He is the best. I look up at him with glassy eyes, "I love you too, so much. You are my world Eli."

"Baby without you, I have no world." Eli tells me, cheesy, but I love it.

"Thank you." I say, and I kiss him soundly. It starts to get really heavy when he pushes his warm tongue into my mouth. I move my hands down his chest to his toned abs. I feel his muscles tense a bit under my touch. I love that feeling. He moves his hands down and cups my butt. I love the feeling of his warm hands on my body. But if we don't stop now, we never will.

"Eli," I moan quietly as I pull away.

He frowns slightly, "Sorry I got carried away." He looks away from me, slightly embarrassed.

I take his face in my hands, and gently turn it to face me. My blue eyes connect to his green emeralds, and he knows I have no regrets of our kiss.

"I love you beautiful." He tells me.

I smile and pull him to lay with me, "I love you to, my Elijah." And I fall asleep, perfectly content with his love.