Chapter 10

Adore

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Eli was holding his angel in his arms….back where she belonged… on the bed. He thanked the heavens the lights went off. It made the atmosphere perfect. As he reached for her, she did not hesitate. She ran to him. He sensed her urgency to be held. He looked down on her face. Her pink lips puckered up when she slept. It was as if her body recognized him. Kissing her forehead, he took a quick nap too.

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Though the lights were off, Dave could see every feature of Alli. He had to separate himself from her. He couldn't afford to get close to someone like this. He didn't think his heart was strong enough, yet he wanted to…so badly.

Alli was still. It was rainy days like these, she thought of Sav and her father. Their plane had crashed in thunderstorm. Taking a deep breath, she tried to relax.

Dave noticed her sudden change of behavior. He didn't know what to do so he grabbed her hand:

"Are you ok?" Dave asked.

"Yeah." Alli squeezed his hand lightly. "They died…..in a….thunderstorm like this." Alli began to cry. Dave wiped her tears like she did him. It was his turn to show her compassion.

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"You have been down lately, Adam." Amelia said turning on her lantern to continue knitting.

"Yeah." Adam shrugged tapping his foot. He kind of felt uncomfortable talking about girls with the older woman.

"Could it be the lovely Fiona?" She smiled.

"…..I guess so." He lay down on the couch.

"Give her time dear."

"There is no time Milly. I mean I'm a freak. Why would anyone want to be my friend?"

"I don't ever want to hear you say that Adam. You are so loving and gentle."

"The locals don't think so, my parents don't think so. They hate me." Adam cried.

"Adam they do not understand. People can be like this at times….but…I did not get that from Fiona. She enjoyed being around you. Perhaps she is dealing with issues herself.

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Clare had goose bumps on her arms. Eli was the reason for this. The reason for her smile. She ran her fingers through his hair. She laughed softly at his soft snore. His eyes opened softly.

"Enjoying your view." He kissed her hand. Clare nodded.

"I'm not used to feeling this good Eli…about anything." Clare rubbed his arm. He let her continue.

"When I'm with you, I feel like I can do anything. I don't have to be something I'm not. The way you look at me makes me feel important….special."

"That's because you are Clare." He kissed her forehead,

'You are. Don't let anyone else tell you differently. You have so much fight in you. Even when you want to give up….your hope and faith never lets you give up…I won't either.

"That's why I like you Eli. You are so unique. I have never met a guy who is understanding and patient like you. I would have never thought you would be like this."

"Well I am like this….only for you. And… you are only for me." Clare's heart was starting to race again as he laid her down getting on top of her. He kissed her slowly. He didn't want to scare her but he was the more he kissed her, the more he lossed himself.

Clare didn't want Eli to stop. So many years without affection made this harder for her too. She could never get used to the way he tasted. She could never get used to him to biting her lips and sucking her tongue.

Both gasped for air. That was the most amazing kiss they had experienced. They wanted more. Tucking her hair behind her ear, he kissed her cheek….nose…and lips. Eli had to rub her arms to calm her down. She was getting nervous. He smiled to himself…liking the fact that he had this affect on her. Continuing, he lowered his head to her neck kissing it gently.

Clare closed her eyes. She had never felt this good before.

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Laying on the bed facing each other, Dave held her hand giving her what she needed.

"Thank you." Alli whispered.

"You don't have to say anything. I'm just glad I was able to help you for once." Dave laughed tracing her face. Alli couldn't stop looking at his eyes. They were so deep….so warm.

Dave didn't realize what he was doing. His body took over. He had to stop himself.

"I'm sorry….ummmmm…so what were they like?"

"They were….odd." Alli smiled."At least to me, but I loved them both so much. Sav was goofy and silly. He loved to laugh. My dad was kind of strict though. That's why I kind of rebelled a little bit…but they were my family."

"I see where you get your bubbly personality from." Dave said. Alli smiled tracing his face. She really wanted to kiss him. She could taste it but she would wait. Dave grabbed her hand looking at her small fingers.

"My mom suffered with drugs all her life. I practically had to raise myself. I loved her though. She was my everything. I wish I could have saved her. When she got clean, she had the brightest smile. She began to look at life differently." Dave smiled yawning.

"You're sleepy too?" Alli asked.

"Yeah…ummm…I would sleep better…if you were in my arms." Dave said shyly. Smiling, Alli moved over to him resting her head on his chest while he wrapped his arms around her.

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Eli was enjoying himself with his Clare. He didn't want to leave any love bites behind because Amelia would freak but he still showed her enough of himself. He smiled as she moaned his name. He would never let her go. At this moment, he knew he loved her.