Hey, so I kind of struggled with this one, but wanted to get creative at the same time! I hope you guys like fluff ;-)

Eclare is endgame.

Enjoy!

Chapter 7: First Neck Kiss

It's been the most amazing ever 8 weeks with my boyfriend Eli. Hell it's so hard to believe that we've been together for almost 2 months!
Every time I am with him I blush and get the butterflies.
I've felt a lot change in myself too ever since we started dating. I've peeked out a little more, and have learned to be less shy not just around Eli but around others as well.
Although I just can't seem to shake off this one thing.
Eli and I have kissed both open and close mouthed many times, we hold hands all the time, and ever since that first cuddle we had, we haven't been all that shy about cuddling. But there's still so much I feel like I want to experience with him.
I don't mean sex. No no no, one I don't plan on doing that until marriage, and two I just don't think it's the right time to get that far. However there's still this part of me that craves a little more. I've seen it in movies, in real life, and just seeing it makes me really really want it.
Even though I am growing comfortable with Eli, I'm still scared to approach or for the most part even ask!
I tried to focus on my thoughts rather than finish my assignment but was interrupted as I heard a car pull up.
I got up off the couch, pinning my eye brows together in confusion as to wondering who it could be.
*knock knock* "Clare, it's me."
Eli! Oh that's right he texted me telling me he'd drop me off some of his moms soup. What can I say I love CeCe's cooking and constantly crave it!
I got up off the couch and opened the door, revealing a smiling Eli, holding the tin tube of soup.
We both leaned in and pecked lips. "Got your soup." he said handing me the tube.
I smiled and took the tube from him. "Why don't you come in?" I gestured the couch.
"No rentals tonight?"
I shook my head in response. "No, Glen and mom are at some fundraiser till 11."
Eli smirked and took my hand in his, walking us over to the couch. We both sat side by side, and that thought that I was just thinking before he came got right back into my head.
I bit my bottom lip and looked down at the floor.
Eli placed his hand gently on my knee, his eyes trying to meet mine. "Everything alright? You seem very deep in thought." he said concerned.
I just don't know if I'm ready for this yet. I really don't know, and I don't want things to get awkward if I say it.
"Clare, you know you can tell me anything?"
My head slowly rose up and we met our gaze. "I just. I don't want to sound awkward..." I stumbled and looked back down at the floor.
I felt his fingers stroke my wavy hair out of my face and tucked them behind my ear. "I'm your boyfriend." he said softly. He leaned in and placed a gentle peck at the corner of my lips. "I promise whatever it is you want to say it won't be awkward."
I smiled and bit down on my bottom lip chuckling. I immediately felt a blush cascade my face as I was hesitant of the words that would come out. I need to approach this a little more easily.
Eli looked confused at my chuckle but smiled.
"Eli, are you comfortable with me?"
His face remained confused but he answered. "Of course I am. Are you not?"
I shook my head immediately. "Actually, I am getting very comfortable around you." I smiled small and scooted a little closer to him. "I enjoy every moment we have together. When we hold hands, when we kiss, when we cuddle, our dates." I brought my shaky hand up to stroke my thumb over his cheek. "Every moment I grow closer to you."
Eli smiled placing his hand over mine that was stroking his cheek. "I feel the same way with you too Clare bear. I cherish ever moment we have together, and can't wait for more that's to come." He winked and laced our fingers.
I think I'm ready for this. "Can I ask you about something?"
He squeezed our hands. "Anything baby."
"Well I-I ..." I just feel so weird saying this. "I want to know what it's..."
"What it's?" he repeated trying to get me to talk.
I paused and decided to change this up a bit. "Would you mind if we did something kind of new?"
Eli just paused and let me finish.
"I was wondering if you'd maybe kiss my neck?" I said as I slowly smiled.
A wide grin came upon Eli's lips and he chuckled. "You're so adorable."
I blushed as I felt his arm wrap around my waist, pulling me closer to his embrace.
I felt his face come closer to my neck, and before I knew it I could also feel his nose come into contact with my skin.
I winced a little and tried to hold back my blush.
Once his soft lips touched my neck I felt chills run all over my body, causing my eyes to squint shut and as hard as I tried to cover my mouth a tiny giggle escaped my lips as his own lips tickled my neck.
Eli pulled away from my neck and smirked in victory. "Did you like that?" he asked teasingly.
I nodded quickly. "It tickled." I said sounding like a little four year old.
Eli's eyes and smirk headed back down to my neck. "Well, I like hearing you giggle, so..." he stopped talking and replanted his lips on my neck, placing tiny pecks up, down and all over my neck.
I giggled like a little girl and squirmed all over the place.
I really enjoy this and I don't even care if it tickles so much. It's my boyfriend just kissing me in a different way. An amazing breathtaking way.
Eli placed one long peck on my pulse and nuzzled his nose into my neck. I felt him sigh into my skin. "You have such a beautiful neck Clare. I'm glad I get the privilege of kissing it." he placed another kiss on my neck, causing another giggle to come out of me.
Eli abandoned my neck and touched our noses. "Miss giggle pants." He pecked my lips.
I giggled and kissed back.
I think after having experience this, I feel more confidence and comfortable arise in me, and I don't think I would rather share this with anyone else.

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