We passed out around three and then Alli's older brother Sav woke us up around eleven.
"Sav. Why?" Alli muttered into her pillow.
"You need to get up. Mom and dad said. You can't sleep the day away." Sav replied before leaving the room.
We got up and dressed quickly, while cleaning up all the stuff from the sleepover. When Alli's room was straightened up, we walked into the living. Her parents had already made food and it was set up all over the table. Her parents and Sav had already eaten and left the room. Her parents went out for some errands and Sav was in his room. We had the downstairs to ourselves. We sat around and ate breakfast, while chatting some more. I knew I had made the right choice to sleepover. It took my mind off of things and I realized that having friends was no longer a hassle. I liked being isolated but I now realized I liked having friends more. I knew I would need to explain this to Fitz but I didn't think he would get upset. He told me when I was ready I could have friends again. I just liked the isolation, but I think it was time for change. We chatted for a while longer, before we started talking about school. I didn't really want to talk about school right now, but I wasn't going to deny a chance to have friends.
"So, Clare. How do you like your classes?" Jenna asked.
"They are okay." I said. I knew that they wanted more conversation from me. "They are better than Lakehurst."
"How was Lakehurst? I heard it burnt down a few years back." Jenna asked.
"Yeah. It did. They rebuilt it but didn't make the students change back. They relocated it, on the other side of town. So everyone who used to go to Lakehurst, no longer do. The same types of students go there, though." I replied. "It's not really a good school."
"Considering the last group of students burnt it down, I would agree with you." Alli laughed.
"So what is your favorite subject?" Jenna asked.
"English." I replied without hesitating.
"Is there a reason you like it so much? Or a person perhaps?" Alli teased.
"No person." I replied smirking. "I just like to write."
"Oh. So it has nothing to do with a certain junior?" Alli asked.
"No." I replied, but my voice caught on the word.
"Sure." Alli teased. "Whatever."
"When is Jake going to be back in school?" Jenna asked, changing the subject. Which I was grateful.
"My parents said they are coming back Wednesday. So probably back at school on Thursday." I stated.
"Good. I miss him." She sighed.
"Jenna. He has been gone for a day." Alli said. "You wouldn't have seen him until tomorrow anyways. Since Saturdays are family nights for them." Alli pointed her finger towards me.
"Yeah. So it won't be that long." I agreed. What was Jake telling her? Who was he going out with every Saturday night? Because he was never home on Saturdays and they were definitely not family nights. Probably Marisol. I think that was her name. No matter what girl he was dating, he always kept Marisol around. For some reason.
We hung out and finished watching the movies from Alli's collection for the rest of the day. I didn't want to leave the house, and I was glad she never proposed it. We talked through much of the movies, but none of us minded. We even played some cards while watching. It was good to spend time with other people besides Fitz and my family. Eventually, though, I had to leave. It was about five when I decided I had to go, and that was pushing it. I still had a paper to write for tomorrow so I needed to leave. Telling them I had work for English, was probably not the smartest idea, since they teased me about it the rest of my time there. As I was walking home, I got a text from my dad.
Your mom asked me to check in with you, while they were gone. Do you need anything?
-Dad
No. I'm good. You can tell mom that I spent the night at my friend's house. so she doesn't need to worry. Tonight I am going to be working on an English assignment, so I won't be talking to Fitz.
-Clare
I didn't want my mother hounding me about everything that happens. So I decided to mention what has happened. I knew that she would feel better about what I said and would stop telling my dad to check in with me. Glen probably would tell her to check in but he was probably working, so she could easily yell at my father about contacting me.
Good. You know that I care about your relationship with Mark. I just think you should focus about your relationship with Mark. I just think you should focus on school work too.
-Your Mom
I knew that she would text me. She always does, and acts like my dad wasn't involved in the conversation at all. She did it every time. I also expected her to say something about Fitz. I knew that she didn't like him and I knew that she didn't trust him. I didn't reply to her message, because I had made it home. I entered the house, and shut and locked the door. I went straight upstairs, and into my room. I dropped my bag on my bed, and walked over to my desk. I sat down and flipped open the laptop. Eli was online again, and I was starting to wonder if he ever went offline. I didn't put much thought into it, and started working on my English paper. I knew exactly what I wanted to say. I just needed to say it. I was pretty good with words and I loved to write. I finished by eight and I even checked it over. Skimming the words, I checked the spelling and the wording. I am a perfectionist and I wanted it to be perfect. When I deemed it worthy enough to pass in, I printed it. As it was printing I got an instant message.
Eli_Gold_49: Finish your essay yet?
Me: Just finished.
Eli_Gold_49: It's eight. You should've been done by now. See this is what happens when you stay with friends.
Me: When did you finish yours?
He was being snarky, and I wasn't going to let him get away with it.
Eli_Gold_49: An hour ago.
Me: Really. You were home all weekend, and you only finished an hour ago? Such a shame.
Eli_Gold_49: So, has Fitzy boy tried breaking down your door again?
I smiled at the change in subject.
Me: Not since yesterday. Why the sudden change in subject? Afraid I was right?
Eli_Gold_49: You were not right.
Me: Yeah, well, we'll see about that when we get our papers back.
Eli_Gold_49: It will just prove I'm right. I smiled.
We talked about writing and journalism for like three hours afterwards. I found out from Eli that his story is called Stalker Angel. It was really cool. I felt like I could talk to him all night. But I was getting tired. I was about to say something when Eli beat me to it.
Eli_Gold_49: I have to go. Adam apparently wants a ride home.
Me: It's almost midnight, and he is still there?
Eli_Gold_49: I have been helping him with his English paper.
Me: Oh. Bye.
Eli_Gold_49: Goodbye, Edwards.
I shut my laptop and stood up. I was so tired, and I didn't even bother eating dinner. I just changed into pajamas and climbed into bed.
