Happy Memorial Day! (: I'll try to post as many updates today as possible, since it is a holiday (: Most of them will be like this one, a song-fic. Enjoy (:

P.S. In this one, Clare has a problem with cutting and Eli just found out.

Save You

I sat on the edge of my bed, clutching my hair in frustration. Why didn't I see the signs? Why didn't I see that everything wasn't fine, when she said it was? Why am I so stupid? How did I not see this?

I wasn't mad at Clare—God, no—for what she did. I mean, yes, I'm disappointed in her but mad? Never. I picked up the phone, dialing her number for the millionth time. And for the millionth time, I got her voicemail.

"Clare, please, answer. I need to talk to you. I need to know your okay. I love you and I know we can get through this just pleas...talk to me" I sighed and hung up, drained from my energy.

Take a breath,

I pull myself together.

Just another step,

Until I reach the door.

You'll never know the way,

It tears me up inside to see you.

Ah ah, Ah ah

If only I could find the answer.

Ah ah, Ah ah

To take it all away.

After leaving her another 3 messages, I threw my phone and curled myself up in a ball, and cried. Cried, and cried. I bet you I cried more than Clare has in the past year.

I got up wiping my tears, on my sleeve and took a shower. I let the water run down my back and through my hair, letting it relax my muscles. I tried to get the steam to clear my head, but all I could think about was Clare. I'm dying inside and she doesn't even know it.

Is that how she feels? Pained, depressed, and alone? God, I'm so stupid!

I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist, shaking the water droplets out of my hair. I dressed quickly in skinny jeans, Converse, and a white v-neck.

"Eli, honey!" CeCe yelled. "Phone's for you!" I walked out and grabbed the phone from my mother, smiling.

"Hello?" I said, my voice cracking from crying.

"Eli" she breathed. I gasped and, once again, started crying.

"Clare?" I asked, not believing my ears.

"H-hey" she stuttered.

"Thank God your okay!" I whispered. "I was worried sick about you. You are okay...aren't you?"

She laughed weakly. "Yeah...I'm fine. I just feel really bad about not telling you or returning any of your calls" she paused. "Can we meet up at the Dot in...10?" she asked. I laughed silently. Silly girl, you didn't have to ask.

"Of course. Do you need a ride?" I asked.

"Nah, my mom's giving me one but thank you" she whispered.

"Bye Clare, see you in a little bit" I whispered.

"Bye. Love you" she whispered back and before I could say 'I love you' back, she hung up. I sighed, pressing the 'end call' button.

Sometimes I wish I could save you,

And there's so many things,

That I want you to know.

I won't give up till it's over.

If it takes you forever, I want you to know.

I walked in the Dot, my hands sweating and my heart beating. I haven't seen Clare in about a week. That's a week too long for me. I looked towards the back and saw her, a Mountain Dew sitting cold in front of her. I slowly walked to her, and her eyes gazed up and met mine. She shot up and ran to me, her arms wrapping around my neck. I crushed her to my chest, planning on never letting her go.

"I'm sorry" she whispered. I shushed her, my lips pressing against her curled black hair.

"Don't be" I said, grabbing her hand and leading her to the booth she picked. We sat across from each other, staring.

"...Why didn't you tell me?" I asked softly, after a forever of silence. She shrugged.

"I thought you would look at me differently...I thought you wouldn't want me anymore" she whispered, her voice breaking. I inhaled sharply, and stared at her.

"Clare, the idea of me not wanting you is absolutely absurd. I love you, and there's nothing you can do to change that, babe"

When I hear your voice.

It's drowning in the whispers

Your just skin and bones

There's nothing left to take and no matter what I do

I can't make you feel better

Ah ah, Ah ah

If only I could find the answer

Ah ah, Ah ah

To help me understand.

She stared at me, slightly smiling at my words. I looked down, at my drink. My eyes filled with tears as I asked her my next question.

"Are you...okay?" I whispered. "Better?" she stared at me, her eyes casting down and nodded.

"I started therapy the day you found out" she whispered. "And I've been finding ways to avoid cutting. Like drawing, or keeping myself busy all summer" she said. I nodded, thankful.

"Don't worry, you'll be plenty busy with me" I smirked at my lame attempt to make a joke. She smiled, shaking her head.

"That...wasn't funny" she said. I laughed.

Sometimes I wish I could save you,

And there's so many things that I want you to know.

I won't give up till its over, if it take you forever

I want you to know that

If you fall, stumble down

I'll pick you up off the ground.

If you lose faith in you,

I'll give you strength to pull through.

Tell me you won't give up, Cause I'll be waiting If you fall.

You know, I'll be there for you.

I stared into her blue eyes, seeing the light I haven't seen in what seems like forever. I grabbed her hand, under the table and squeezed.

"I'm here. Forever. I will never give up on you and I want you to know you can tell me anything. If you fall, I'll be right behind you to catch you. Clare, I want to help. I can't lose you. I love you too much" I whispered, a tear escaping. Clare smiled sadly, and moved over to my right side. She wiped the tear away with a kiss and placed her hand on my stomach. She stared into my eyes, something burning behind her blue orbs.

" Thank you" she breathed out. I smiled and wrapped her in my arms, complete.

Ah ah, Ah ah

If only I could find the answer.

Ah ah, Ah ah

To take it all away

Sometimes I wish I could save you

And there's so many things that, I want you to know.

I won't give up till it's over.

If it takes you forever, I want you to know.

"I love you, you know" I whispered in her ear. She giggled softly, snuggling deeeper into my chest as I wrapped my arms tighter around her.

"I love you too, you know" she whispered back.

I wish I could save you

I want you to know

"Thank you for saving me" she whispered. I nodded, smiling.

"Anytime Blue Eyes, anytime" I said.

I wish I could save you.

Hahah ok, (: I'll try to post another up today but I'm not sure...Plus, I'm almost done with this little one-shot booklet (: Thanks for the AWESOME reviews. Love ya!

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