A/N:

Hey everyone! So happy with the reviews that I got, I'm happy you liked last chapter! So now this chapter is when Clare's 20 and Eli's 22! :D

I hope you enjoy this comforting chapter, it's kinda cute, kinda sad, kinda fluffy, and more!

Enjoy!

Clare Edwards was happily cleaning her apartment on a fine summer day; it was not too hot, and not too cold. Just right; she was a happy twenty year old, living on her own. Yes, she has had boyfriends before, but they were never good for her. They treated her so bad, that's why she left.

But right now, she's living the happy single life, with nothing to stand her in way. Clare has been on her own for a few months now, officially done collage. And to top it off, she hasn't heard from her brother Elijah in three years. She wonders how he is doing now; hopefully he's not too bad…

"Phew, finally finished…" She whispered to herself, after she finished cleaning the inside of her stove. She has a dish towel in her hand, while the tap from the sink was running.

But who knew that living alone could also get, lonely. Yes, she does have friends, but they don't visit often, and her co-workers from work don't visit either. So it gets pretty quiet around here.

She was even lucky enough that her boss gave her the day off, he normally doesn't do that. So she took the time for today to clean out her apartment. Luckily enough for her, it wasn't that dirty.

"Okay, time for the fridge." Clare mumbled, not really satisfied about cleaning the inside.

As she took the dish towel and put it under the water, to rinse out the dirty stuff, then headed back towards the white shinny fridge that was on the left side of the stove, before she could even open the door, the door bell rang.

"Hmm, that's funny. I'm not expecting any visitors anytime soon…" She muttered to herself once more, before heading off to the front door. She unlocked it, then opened it slowly. And gasped once she saw who it was;

There stood her brother Elijah, hands in his pockets, and looking at the ground with a sad face. Of course she told her mom, and Eli where she was moving. But she wasn't expecting Eli to visit her. He has his own place.

"Eli…" Clare gasped, looking at her formal brother who finally looked up from the ground and looked her in the eye.

"Oh Clare" Eli replied back, as he pulled her into a tight embrace, wrapping his arms around her waist tightly. Her eyes went wide when his face met her neck, but wrapped her arms around his neck anyways.

"Hey Eli…What's wrong?" She asked softly, when she felt tears touch her soft smooth neck.

"I-I just broke up with my girlfriend Imogen, she was too much of a stalker, and a creep. But she loved me; I made a big mistake Clare. I-I just needed to see you." He muttered into her neck, more tears falling from his blood-shot eyes and onto her silky neck.

"Oh Eli, there's nothing wrong about making mistakes. We all do, why don't you try and make it up to her?" She asked him politely, her hands smoothing up and down his back. Trying to be comforting.

After their first kiss together, they have gotten a bit closer. You know, your old typical friendship. Telling each other everything, not keeping secrets, and being there for one other; But since their three year distance apart, she was shocked to find out that they were still pretty close.

"I tried Clare, she won't answer my calls or texts, and she hates me!" Eli explained, only making his tears fall more.

"Well Eli, you never know unless you try and make it up to her- Whoa! What are you doing?" Clare squeaked, once he picked her up by her thighs, wrapped her legs around his waist and walked her inside the apartment. Closing the door with his foot,

She dropped the dish towel as he carried her in dropping it to the ground as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He found his way over to her light brown couch, set her down gently in a sitting motion, and didn't think twice before sitting down next to her and burring his face into the crook of her neck.

"Eli, what's going on? Why are you doing this?" She whispered gently, running her fingers softly through his hair.

"I-I just need you tonight Clare, I need you to hold me. And comfort me, listen to me talk. Can you do that?" He answered her, kissing her neck sweetly.

She leaned down and looked him in the eyes. She has never in her life seen her brother so broken like this. Well, maybe once when he opened the door on her and K.C one time and she was shirtless. But that was years ago. She was eighteen when that happened, and regret it ever since. Eli hated her for a while, but got over it after a while.

"Sure Eli, it's just going to be you and me tonight. Alright?" Clare explained, whipping more of his tears that fell down his face.

"Yes, thank you Clare. I don't know what I'd do without you." Eli smiled, then kissed her cheek gently, keeping his lips there for a few seconds.

"Hmm, I don't know. You tell me." Clare smirked back, making Eli smirk back with a chuckle.

"You're really something Clare Edwards." And with that, he pecked her softly on the lips.

This made Clare smile; they haven't kissed in so long. She really enjoyed the taste of his lips again. When he pulled away, he smiled gratefully at her, then buried his head into her neck once again.

"Can I stay here for the night? I really need somewhere to stay, Imogen kicked me out of our house." Eli replied sadly, remembering everything word that came out of her mouth. It was the biggest fight they have ever gotten in to.

"Of course Eli, you can stay. But no parties okay?" Clare added with a giggle, remembering the first time she ever have gotten drunk.

"You can count on me Clare. Thanks again…"

"You welcome Eli."

Clare shut her eyes, and laid her head onto of Eli's. She was really comfortable, never wanting to leave that very spot. Eli removed himself from her neck, and kissed her slowly, taking his time.

"I love you Clare." He breathed against her lips, making her smile. This would be the first time Eli has ever admitted that he loved her.

"I love you too Eli…" She breathed back, before shutting her eyes once more and letting sleep take over…

Next Morning

Clare woke up to being on a very comfortable pillow the next morning. She didn't want to leave for work today, but unfortunately she had to. Snuggling closer into the pillow, her eyes went wide when the pillow groaned.

Lifting her head up from the bed, she noticed that Eli was still sleeping under her. Smiling, she carefully ran her fingers down his chest. Once she was done that, she looked at the clock to see that it was seven forty-five. Meaning she only had twenty minutes to get ready and leave. She was also curious on how she got to her bed, maybe Eli lifted her up, dressed her then put her to bed with him. He's seen her before. Not completely naked, but he's seen her half before. Let's just say, that was an awkward day…She forgot to lock the door when showing, of Eli really had to go, so he opened the door on her when she was getting dressed…

Well anyways, she needed to get going. She started to get up from Eli, to only be brought back down to his chest.

"Don't leave." He whispered with his eyes closed.

"I have to Eli, I have to work." She replied with a giggle, and a peck on the chest. That made his eyes open, he looked down at her and smiled.

"Skip today, stay with me." He muttered back, pulling her closer by her neck.

"I wish I could Eli, but I sadly can't. I could get fired." Clare mumbled sadly, tracing circles into his chest with her pointer finger.

"Can I at least drive you? I have Morty with me."

"You still have Morty! YES!" Clare whispered excitingly, bouncing up and down on the bed a little bit.

Eli chuckled; every one of his girlfriends in High School always hated Morty. They used to try and convince him to sell him, but it never worked. Morty is Eli's child, he means everything to him. That's one of the things he loved about Clare, she loved his car.

"Well yeah, you know how much I love Morty."

"Yes, yes I know. Well Eli…I kinda have to get up now…" Clare giggled, trying to get out of his grip.

"Aw please, only a few more minutes. Please?" Eli begged, tightening his grip on her. If that was even possible,

"I can't Eli, you have to get ready too. Now come on."

Then she finally got out of his strong grip, giggling as she did so. And got up from the bed and walked to the walk in closet. As she picked out an outfit, she felt Eli's stare from behind her. Turning around, she raised an eyebrow while holding her top with a jacket, and skirt.

"May I help you with something?" She asked with a laugh, staring at him.

"Yes, come back to bed with me." Eli pleaded, giving her the cutest puppy dog pout ever.

"No Eli…I'll be back around five in the afternoon, I'll come to bed with you then." Clare said, with a roll of the eyes and a smile.

"Fine…" He pouted, putting out his lips into a big pout.

Clare sighed, then walked into her bathroom to get ready for work. She couldn't help but think that there's something different about Eli, he admitted he loved her last night. Which she never thought he would, since they fight like cats and dogs; but now, now is different. A good different thought;

At work

They finally arrived at the building where Clare works in, she has an office job. Doing paper work of filing pay checks, it's her thing. She's good at it. And she couldn't ask for a better job. Eli parked Morty in a parking spot right next to the opening doors, and Clare started to unbuckle her seat belt.

"Well thanks again Eli, I'm so happy that you're here." Clare replied with a smile, and a kiss on his cheek.

"It's no problem Clare, I'm glad I'm here. I'll see you later?" He asked his eyes full with hope, just wanting to see her again. She nodded and opened the door, but stopped before she could get out.

"Yes Eli, I'll see later. Bye now."

She was about to get out of the Hearse, but Eli stopped her. By grabbing a hold of her wrist, and pulling her back slightly.

"Wait!" He cried out.

"Yes?"

He smiled at her before pulling her into a soft kiss, a desperate, loving, full hearted kiss. Which Clare gladly responded to;

"See you later Eli." She whispered pulling away, then stepped out of the car and walked into the building.

As she walked through the doors, she waved hello to the manager Joel who was happily sitting at his desk. He waved back at her excitingly, sometimes it's a good thing that Clare doesn't like Joel, and he doesn't like her. Cause he's gay. He has a boyfriend.

And he's the most sweetest boy you could ever talk to, he'll tell you stories about his family, friends, and even his boyfriend Matthew sometimes. Smiling when she walked by, she took the elevator to the twenty-fifth floor to her office.

Her co-worker Molly was leaning against her door with a wide smirk on her face. Just waiting for Clare to get to the door;

"Good morning!" Molly said cheerfully, her bright attitude making Clare smile.

"Good morning yourself" Clare responded with a laugh, and a shake of the head.

"So, I was walking to work this morning and I couldn't help but notice you were in a car kissing a hot guy's cheek in a hearse. Who is this hot guy if I may ask?" Molly smirked, crossing her arms over her chest.

Clare's eyes widened, not believing someone actually saw that! Now what's she going to do? She also couldn't help but get jealous of Molly calling her brother hot, that's just unnecessarily.

"Oh uh, that was just my brother…Eli." Clare stuttered, looking at the ground full of embarrassment.

"Ooh, little old Clare got herself a hot brother, if I do say so myself. Is he single?" Molly asked with a grin and quick wink.

"Uh yes, but he just broke up with his old girlfriend, and is pretty broken hearted. So I'm not sure if he's looking for anyone right now." Clare mumbled, feeling uneasy of Molly checking out her brother. Molly is a beautiful girl, her blond hair and red fiery lips to go with it. Any guy would go for her, and she could have every guy. Just not Eli.

"Oh well that's too bad. I'm looking for a good lay away. I need to get laid, Clare!"

Whoa! Clare thought. Too much information there honey, I really didn't need to know that! But still, you're not getting some from my brother anytime soon so just forget it!

"Well then go for Jake, he needs to get laid too." Clare said with a small giggle.

Jake Martin was another one of her co-workers, he was kind of cute. With his long brown hair, and beautiful blue eyes, and tanned body. He was perfect, just not for her. He liked to hit on Clare and such, but she was never interested. Molly liked him, she thought it was adorable.

"Oh I know! I should go ask him someday." Molly chuckled, as Clare took her card and swiped it into the door, opening it.

They both walked into her office and started filing papers and coping, and printing paper work. About an hour later, Jake walked in with a box of donuts.

"Goooood morning ladies!" Jake replied cheerfully, just as cheerfully as Molly was earlier today.

"Hey" The both shot back, not even bothering to look up from Clare's desk.

"Hey Molly, Joel told me he wanted to speak with you right away and told me to tell you." Jake said, placing the donut box on Clare's light grey desk, that was filled with papers.

"Oh okay, I'll be right back okay Clare?"

"Alright"

Molly put the pile of papers she was holding on the floor under her desk, and walked out with out an explanation. Jake smiled at Clare, watching her write stuff down, erasing things and stamping envelopes.

"Hello there Miss Edwards, how are you on this fine morning? Jake asked politely, already getting his flirt on. Which made Clare sick to the knees, she liked Jake, but only as a friend, nothing more.

"I'm good Jake, and yourself?"

"Meh, I've been better."

"Good, good." She nodded.

Another twenty minutes went by of Jake and Clare having little conversations every five to seven minutes. When all of a sudden Jake was right in front of Clare, his body leaning down next to hers; she squeaked at the proximity between them. Not liking being this close to him at all.

"W-What are you doing?" Clare stuttered, looking at the ground.

"Nothing, what are you doing?"

"Nothing…"

He smiled sweetly at Clare, and leaned down, his lips hovering over hers. He used his right hand to push away a stand of Clare's hair, tucking it behind her ear. Clare didn't want to be kissed right now, she didn't even like him!

"Hey Clare, I came by to see how you were doing-What the hell do you think you're doing?" A voice yelled out, both of them turned around to see Eli standing there looking like he was about to kill someone.

"Eli! I'm glad you're here." Clare replied excitingly, moving away from Jake and running over to Eli and pulling him into a huge hug.

"Oh uh, hello there Eli." Jake said, rubbing the back of his head like he's done something wrong. Well guess what, you did you idiot!

"Yeah here's Eli, my boyfriend. Now you have no right to kiss me now huh Jake?" Clare said with a smirk of her own, while Eli looked at her confusingly, but smirked after a few minutes.

"Oh…I'm so sorry Clare, I thought you were single. Well uh, bye…" Jake said awkwardly, then walked over to her, kissing her cheek gently before leaving. Eli saw this, and turned around to go punch him out, but didn't make it because Clare grabbed a hold of his wrist and pulled him back.

"Eli, no don't! I don't want you getting me fired!" Clare whimpered, trying to hold back the tears.

"But Clare! He hit of you, has he been doing this for a while now?" Eli growled, his eyes almost black.

"Y-Yes, but Eli-" She started, but he cut her off. "No Clare, I fucking love you. I do! Not him, you're not supposed to go out with other people!"

"Eli, come on! We're siblings, not friends with benefits!" She yelled, letting her anger lose. He groaned at her, before turning around, locking the office door so no one could walk in on them right now, as he pushed her towards her office desk.

"I don't care Clare! Can't you see that you being with another guy kills me?"

"Eli, why do you hate me so much that you fight with me ever so often?" She yelled out, crossing her arms together like a child would at a store begging their moms for candy and not getting their way.

"I don't hate you Clare! I far from hate you, I freaking love you!" He screamed back. "And I'll prove it to you too!" He continued.

"Oh really, and how do you plan on doing that?"

He didn't reply, just lifted her up by her thighs and placed her on the desk. Knocking some papers on the floor, but right now he really doesn't give a shit. He looked at her for a moment, before growling and crashing his lips to her in a rough passionate kiss.

She made as his tongue darted right into her mouth, not even bothering to ask for permission. His hands were running up and down her sides, touching wherever he could. Wrapping her arms around his neck, he moaned as her legs found their way around his waist.

Removing himself from her lips, making a popping sound. He darted down and planted hot open mouth kisses to her neck, his hands going to the bottom hem of her top. Wanting her to know that he wanted it off;

Removing her top, he looked at her hot pink for a moment. Then moved back to her neck, biting harshly, not caring if he hurt her or not.

Suddenly Clare's cell phone rang in her pocket, making Clare groan. Eli pulled out her phone from her pocket, and handed it to her.

"Hello?" Clare asked breathlessly. While Eli went back to sucking on her neck;

"Hey honey, it's mom. I wanted to call and check on everything. See if things are doing okay."

"Yes mom, things are fine. I'm doing great on my job, getting paid lots." Clare said, sounding really out of breath. Eli smirked against her skin, and remained quiet, and planted kissing on her lower part of her neck.

"Well that's good sweetie, is there something wrong? You sound a bit out of breath."

"Uh no, I just ran down the hall three times. Had to do things for my boss, now I'm really out of breath." She replied, biting her lip to try and hold back a moan that wanted to escape her lips.

"Oh well, go drink some water or something. I also called for another reason too."

"Okay shoot"

"I've been meaning to ask if Eli was there with you, I tried calling his house but there was no answer. I'm worried Clare, do you happen to know where he could be?"

"Don't worry mom, he's fine. He's with me. He just went through a major break up with his girlfriend Imogen, so now he's with me." Clare yelped when Eli sucked hard on her pressure point.

"Clare! Are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine. I just trip over my computer wire and fell. N-nothing bad!" She felt Eli smirk against her skin once she said that.

"Oh okay, you've got to be careful honey and make sure that he's okay, alright? I don't want him getting hurt in anyway."

"Sure mom."

"Okay, well I'm going to go now. Okay sweetie? Talk to you later."

"Bye mom."

Then she hung up, and let go of her bottom lip that was between her teeth. And let out the loudest moan ever.

"Oh my god!" She gasped, when Eli's kisses went lower then before now just at the top of her shirt line.

"Do you believe me yet?" He whispered into her chest.

"Y-Yes" She moaned, running her fingers through his hair.

"Good" He whispered huskily, before pressing his lips to hers in a gentle kiss.

And that was the day I found Eli on my door step, looking so broken. All I wanted to do is help him after that, and I know I can. I'm his sister; that he's in love with.

And I'm in love with too.

A/N:

Woohoo! This one's a longer chapter. I hope you like. :D I thought this chapter was more on the fluffy/comfort side. Next one is going to be when their younger. Possibly three or four. =)

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