Authors Note: I really don't like this chapter. I wrote it a million different ways and i just can't get it to something I like. It's just a transition anyways. Sorry for the lack of Adam thus far. Lots of him next chapter, promise! :D Read, Review, whatever your heart desires. :) i'll have the next part up either later tonight or tomorrow.
Eli and Adam were on their way to go pick up Clare from Fiona's condo. Neither of them have ever been there so they were both extremely curious to go there and see what it was like.
Right before they pulled up to Fiona's place Eli got a text from Clare. He opened it as he parked.
ADAM + FIONA. CRAZY IDEA?
"Well, are we going in or not?" Adam asked.
"Oh, they just…need a few minutes. You know how girls are, they probably want to make sure they look perfect." Eli said as he rushed to text Clare back.
Are you high?
Clare responded quickly.
Hah, hah. Maybe it is a bit crazy….but I do want to see them be friends. They're coming with us on our date tomorrow by the way….
"What!" Eli yelled out loud, accidentally.
"What? What happened?" Adam asked concerned.
Eli looked at him. "Nothing. They're ready, let's just go inside."
The two walked to Fiona's door and walked in without knocking. The two girls were sitting on the couch and got up as soon as they heard the boys enter the room.
"Hey!" Clare said running over to Eli and kissed him.
"Hi." Fiona said, awkwardly smiling at Adam.
"Hey," he matched her awkwardness.
The both of them looked over at Clare and Eli who were full on making out at this point.
"Get a room!" Adam and Fiona said in unison, laughing for a second before returning to their previously awkward silence.
Eli and Clare broke apart. "Sorry!" Clare said taking a few steps away from Eli.
"We should get going." Eli said to Clare. Really, he just wanted to go back to the car where they could make out in peace.
"Yeah, I should get home." Clare said taking Eli's hand and heading to the door. "Bye Fiona, I'll call you later." Adam followed the two to the door.
"Wait!" Fiona said rushing to meet them at the door before they could leave. "I just ordered food. Couldn't you call your mom and ask if you can stay or something?"
Clare felt bad. After getting to know Fiona the past week she knew that Fiona was really kind of a lonely person. She didn't want to leave her but she really did need to get home. Not to mention, she really wanted to be with Eli for a while. Suddenly she got such a brilliant idea she was surprised at herself.
"What kind of food?" Eli asked letting go of Clare and taking a step back into the condo. Clare stepped on his foot.
"Really, I need to get home." Clare said quickly. "But hey, Adam, why don't you stay?"
"Uh, me? Why?" Adam asked looking curiously at Clare.
"You're more then welcome to" Fiona said smiling at him. "I mean, if you want."
"Well, Eli is my ride home." Adam said looking at Clare.
"Fiona's driver can give you a ride, right Fi?" Clare said looking at Fiona for conformation. Fiona nodded.
"Yeah, sure. Of course." she added.
"Then it's settled." Clare said grabbing Eli's hand and dragging him out of the condo. "Well gotta go, don't want to be late. Have fun!" Clare said, all but dragging Eli out.
"What the hell was that?" Eli whispered fiercely as Clare shut the door.
"I just want them to be friends." Clare said innocently.
"Is that really why you're doing this?" Eli asked, knowing the answer.
Clare sighed. "No."
"Clare. Why are you doing this?" Eli asked, slightly annoyed. "It's none of your business."
"Because…" Clare started. "They're just both so…alone. It's kind of sad."
"They're far from alone. I mean, Adam's got us and drew, Fiona's got Holly J, her brother, and us. They're not alone, Clare."
"They could be good for each other. As friends. Nothing more." Clare said, trying to plead her case. "Don't you want them to be friends?"
"Of course I do. I'm sure they will be friends in time, I mean, they just met, but Clare, you're not doing this because you want them to be friends. I know you're not." Eli accused.
"Yes, I am. Don't question my intentions Eli." Clare said, stomping to the car, annoyed.
"Fine. But don't lie, you'd be ecstatic if they got together." Eli said, getting into the driver's seat.
Clare smiled "It would just be a nice little perk."
