Disclaimer-- I do not own Quil and Claire, Stephenie Meyer does... Although I can claim Stephen for myself!!

As soon as I was out of La Push, I was so relieved. I headed towards Forks (to Stephen's house). I was still crying as I pulled up his driveway and parked behind his beat up old car. I tried to dry my tears but just couldn't. How could I? You have a perfectly good life, in every way, then you find out you have a soul mate that's your best friend. I shakily walked to the front door and knocked. Just about to give up on him, Stephen opened the door groggily, and I collapsed into him, crying hysterically again.

"What's wrong, honey?" He cooed. But I was in no condition to answer I just clung to him frantically wrapping my arms around his neck and burring my head into his shoulder. "Come on, let's get you inside." He started dragging me into the house towards his room, where he laid me on my back. "Calm down, sweetheart. Everything's fine now. Nothing will hurt you." he told me confidently.

"I-I'm. fine." I gasped out, trying to stop the tears that were still flowing. He pulled me into his arms and rested his head on mine. "Stephen, I love you." I whispered.

"I love you too Claire, for forever." My heart fluttered at these words, even though this wasn't the first time he told me this, this time seemed especially sweet.

"Stephen, can I crash here?"

"Anytime, come on, I'll pull out the couch." He grabbed my hand and pulled me through the doorway and towards the living room. He walked to the closet and pulled out several blankets, then pulled the dirty blue couch into a bed and set the blankets uo so it was the perfect bed. "Here you go." He said gesturing towards the couch.

"Ummmmm.. Stephen, do you think you could lay down with me? I don't think I could fall asleep otherwise." I asked sheepisly. It was true, I didn't want to think that Stephen wasn't meant for me.. Oh no here come more tears...

"Sure. Come here Claire." He pulled me onto the bed and snuggled up next to me. my head was tucked under his chin and his arms were around my waist. I sighed, content with the way things were, and trying not to remeber anything about what happened before. I wonder if I could move in here... But I'd miss Quil too much.. I need to go talk to aunt Emily, she'll know what's going on. I decided as I slowly drifted into a peaceful sleep.

I woke up in the arms of a sleeping Stephen. He was snoring lightly, but he was still as cute as can be. I kissed him lightly on the lips before getting up to fix breakfast for us. I walked to the cabnets and pulled out pancake mix. After gathering the ingredients, I began to mix them up in the bowl and start to mix them. As soon as I had one pancake cooked Stephen groggily wondered his way into the kitchen. Awaken by the smell of food I presume.

"Hungry?"

"That's a stupid question, I'm always hungry!! I'm glad you came last night or else I'd be eating cereal." He grinned widely and looked me up and down.

"What?!" I asked suddenly feeling self-concious.

"Nothing. I just noticed how beautiful you are when you get up." That's when I realized I hadn't even brushed my hair yet. Stephen had never seen me without nice clothes, and make-up and being completely perfect. I blushed, even though you can hardly tell through my tanned skin.

He wrapped his arms lovingly aroung my waist, and I sunggled closer.

"I love you." I mumbled aginst his lips as we kissed softly.

"I love you more." he teased. I wanted so badly to turn and run in shame. I have a true love, yet I'm making out with someone else. It sounds so wrong, but for a second, I wished I wished it was Quil holding me close.

After breakfast, I helped Stephen pick up my 'bed' and walked to the car. It was around 2 in the afternoon, and if all went as planned I was going to have a little chat with Sam and Emily. Stephen walked me to the car and kissed me on the cheek before shutting my door.

"Bye, I'll see you later." I told him as I pulled out of the driveway. I drove straight to my destination. Here goes nothing, and I lightly knocked on the front door.

A/N

Hey guys,

Thanks for sticking with me. I haven't updated in forever because my teachers have suddenly become fond of giving TONS of tests!! In fact tomorrow, I have two in science and one in geography... I know it's not the greatest, but I felt bad for not updating, and might have rushed it a bit. Please review!! NO FLAMES.

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