Hello my fellow readers! I'm slightly disappointed at the amount of reviews, but I want to thank the ones that did and tell you no matter what, I'm not quitting on this story! Of course, this is another short chapter, but I like to think I make up for the length in some of the romance in this chapter…. you tell me. So enjoy and PLEASE review!
Chapter 8: Waking Up To Love
Eli's POV
My eyes fluttered open as the morning sun hit my face through the blinds. I sighed and just laid there in bed, sinking into the thick black material, trying not to think about her. To late.
How am I supposed to talk to her now? How will we ever be the same now that she finally has what she's always wanted? Him. Jake. The one person I can't stand. Why must my life be so lonely? How can someone ever love me if not a single human being can stand my presence? Well, one could, but she's gone.
I was so deep in depressing thought that I was startled when I finally saw the sleeping figure next to me, their arms tight around my bare chest. My eyes widened and I forgot how to breath as I realized who it was. Oh my God. Oh my God! Clare? CLARE? All of a sudden the moments from the past night hit me like a head on collision.
The party. Our kiss. Their kiss. The car. The rescue. That night. All the events came flooding back, but one thought stood out above them all. I smiled down at the auburn haired angel in my arms. She chose me. She chose me.
Clare's POV
When I finally awoke from the deep sleep that had gifted me with sweet dreams of a certain raven haired boy, I was shocked to find myself in a different room rather than my own. A room I knew very well. I gasped as I remembered the past night. My cheeks burned tomato red when I heard a husky voice come from above me.
" I had fun last night," Eli said.
I looked up, into his amazing emerald eyes, and smiled warmly at him before bringing my face to his. He sighed peacefully into the kiss. When I finally pulled away I saw happy tears form at the rims of his eyes.
I quickly kissed them away and said, "I love you, and I always will."
He pulled me close and replied, " I love you too." He crashed lips to mine, rolling on top. My hand went to his chest, landing on his heart, and started rubbing soft circles. We stayed in this position for a long time, with his lips moving in sync with mine, enjoying the feeling of being so close. After a while, we decided to get up and begin a weekend we both knew would be filled with each others company.