Clare woke up with her head still on Sav's shoulder. Alli and her mom sat across the room as if waiting.
Alli:: Good you're up!
Mom:: Clare, are you feeling alright?
Clare:: Oh…I'm okay, I just needed some rest/
Alli:: Are you sure? Sav said Eli did something nothing short of moronic.
Sav shrugged as Clare looked at him accusingly.
Mom:: Alli, Sav, maybe you could take Clare out for some lunch. Are you hungry Clare?
Clare:: Um—
Sav:: Of course she is. All she's had today is some tea. Come on Clare, let's get you some food.
Clare could not imagine where she would be if Sav hadn't answered the door and been so kind to her. How could she have ever stopped spending so much time with Alli? She was such a great friend…
Oh yeah
Eli.
Save insisted on paying. He said it was a gift to his little sister since he hadn't brought her anything special and it was only right he take care of her friend too.
They had finished their meals and just stayed and caught up some more.
Alli excused herself to the restroom and Sav ordered some hot chocolates to top off their desserts.
Clare:: Sooo Sav….
Sav:: Uhh…yeah?
Clare: What ever happened with you and Holly J? Are you still "together" or whatever you were?
Sav:: uh… no. We split like 6 months ago. I haven't really told anyone. I mean I look like a total loser having her dump me like she did.
Clare:: What happened?
Sav:: Some guy… Declan probably.
Clare:: Did she cheat on you?
Sav:: Not that I know of, not really. She got very distant and before long she dumped me. She said that she was grateful she had me in her time of need, but she needed to start thinking realistically about her future.
Clare:: That sucks, so it lasted a long while and she just now needs to start thinking realistically?
Sav: Yeah, I don't know. I'm done with her though. I'm definitely done.
Clare:: That's good! Time to move on!
Sav:: What about you Clare? Are you planning on moving on?
Clare:: Is that what I should do? Do I give him a chance to explain and hear him apologize? I just don't know.
Sav moved from sitting across from her in the booth to sliding in next to her. He put his arm around her shoulder as she started to tear up.
Sav:: I can guarantee things will be okay.
Clare fell into his chest as she couldn't hold back the tears any longer.
Clare:: Why are you being so nice Sav, we aren't even, ya know, friends.
Sav:: I just know how you feel and I want to make sure you're alright.
Clare:: What would I do without you?
Sav:: You'd still make it through just fine, because you are just that tough!
DiAna was eating cereal while sitting on the couch when Eli woke up.
Eli:: Ugh, you're here, that's right! It wasn't just a nightmare.
DiAna:: Oh darling, I slept so well, thanks for asking.
She beamed a smile and he groaned as he shuffled to the kitchen to grab an apple.
DiAna:: Don't worry about a thing. I'll be out of your gorgeous hair in an hour. Robin is coming to get me.
