This chapter was going to be up yesterday but some stuff came up.
Our 'adventure' as Eli called it was actually very fun. He showed me the best places to eat, shop and just have fun in general. He told me there was one more place to go and that is was very special to him. Once you got passed his cocky exterior he was actually really nice and funny. But that didn't stop the fact that I couldn't fall for him. I told myself after what happened last time that I wouldn't put my heart on the line anymore.
"We're here." Eli said interrupting my thoughts.
I glanced out the window and all I really saw was trees."Umm no offense but this really doesn't look like anything, except trees."
Eli laughed and said "We have to get out and walk a little bit into the woods."
"Wait, this isn't the part where you murder me and bury my body in the woods right?" he just smirked at me and walked over to open the car door for me. I smiled at him and told him to lead the way. He grabbed my hand and as he did I felt a sudden jolt of electricity. We walked hand in hand through the woods. We came to a sudden halt.
"Cover your eyes." Eli said.
"Umm okay." I said unsteadily. I shut my eyes and let Eli guide me.
"Open your eyes." Eli whispered in my ear.
When I opened my eyes I saw one of the most beautiful sights. It was an abandoned church that just barely had structure but it was absolutely amazing in every sense of the word. Even though it was just a crumbling building it seemed to hold so many emotions.
"Do you like it Blue Eyes?" Eli questioned.
"It amazing. How did you find this place?"
"I was just driving one day and stumbled upon it you could say. I've been coming here ever since; it's a great thinking place."
Eli grabbed my hand and pulled me to picnic table. We both sat done and stared at the church. Everything felt so comfortable at the moment. I could feel Eli's eyes on me so I looked over at him.
"What's your story Clare?" He inquired.
"Things weren't going good at home, so I decided to leave." When I looked back over at him it seemed as if he could tell that wasn't the whole story, but he didn't push just nodded his head and continued to stare into my eyes.
"What about you? What's your story?"
"I lived here my whole life. I met Adam and Dave in high school; we hit it off and got an apartment together."
"College?" I asked.
"Yes actually. I'm about to start my second year at the University of Toronto."
"What's your major?"
"English, I really like to write."
"Me too." I said. We just stayed there in a comfortable silence. I would occasionally steal a glance at Eli and notice him looking at me. His eyes were so gorgeous. Such a prominent green, I could stare into them for days and never get bored.
He moved closer and I sucked in a breath.
"Do I make you nervous Clare?" he asked.
"N-no" I managed to stutter out. His hand came up and grazed my cheek; I couldn't help but shiver at his touch. Everything in this moment felt perfect.
"Let's play a game." Eli said.
"What kind of game?" I inquired
"Twenty questions. I'll start with an easy question. What's your favorite color?"
"Silver."
"It suits you." I couldn't help but blush as he stared into my eyes.
"How about you?"
"Well if it wasn't obvious, it's black." I felt a rain drop hit the top of my head. When I looked up I felt a couple more, by the look on Eli's face I could tell he felt them too.
"Looks like our game has to be cut short. Ready to go?" I nodded and with that Eli grabbed my hand and we ran to the car.
The car ride home was silent. I had so many thoughts coursing through my mind that I didn't even notice when we were in front of my apartment.
"I had a lot of fun today. We have to hang out again soon and finish our game." Eli said with a smirk.
"I'd like that a lot. Bye Eli." I said with a smile.
When I walked inside I noticed a post-it on the TV it said that Alli was out with Dave and would be back later.
I went into my room and slipped on some PJ's. After I was done changing I rested on my bed and let my thoughts consume me. Eli was so nice and sweet but I couldn't be with him because that would mean taking a risk of getting hurt again. Which I couldn't let happen. With all these thoughts in my head I slowly drifted to sleep.
I was being woken up when it only seemed I was sleeping for a couple minutes.
"Clare, are you sleeping?" Alli asked.
"Well not anymore. What's up?" I said groggily.
"Nothing, just wanted to see how your day with Eli went."
"It was great I had a lot of fun, what time do we have to be at work tomorrow?" I questioned
"Nine to five, so get some sleep and I'll wake you up at eight ok?"
"That sounds great, thanks Alli" and with that she left and I fell back into a dreamless sleep.
"Clare time to get up." Alli said into my ear. I looked at her and saw she was dressed in black dress pants and a white button down which I'm guessing is what we have to wear to work. Alli made her way to the kitchen as I made mine to the shower. I then got dressed in an outfit basically identical to Alli's. I blow dried my hair and put a silver headband in. I decided not to wear makeup today. I walked out to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl of cereal. Once me and Alli were both done eating we made our way out the door, she had called a cab so we got in and headed to work.
Once we got there it didn't look that busy so we went up to the manager and asked what we should do. He handed us a notepad, a pen, and short apron and told us which half of the restaurant to waitress. Alli got the back while I got the front. I didn't feel like we were working long at all but when I looked at the clock I realized it was already noon, so I decided to take my break.
I went to one of the back tables and started counting my tips when I felt someone grab my shoulders.
"Hello gorgeous." Eli said and I blushed.
"So making good tips?" He asked.
"I made close to a hundred and the day isn't even half over." I said with a smile.
"So when are we gonna finish our game?"
"Well I get off of work at five." I said.
"I get off at seven. How about I stop by after and we finish at your place."
"That sounds great." I said with a big smile.
"Well I'm gonna get back to work see you at seven."
With that he left and was sitting there with a cheesy grin on my face. I wish it was seven already.
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