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Chapter Twenty
"I Don't Want This Moment To Ever End"

As Clare and I layed next to each other, I couldn't help but fall for her even more.

I know that I'm young, and "inexperienced" when it comes to love..

But I can't help but believe that right now, I'm experiencing it.

It's perfect

"Eli." She whispered my name, I could tell she was drifting off- and getting ready to fall asleep.

"Yes Clare?" I replied, as I softly ran my fingers through her curly hair.

"My parents are fighting a lot lately." She informed me. I'm guessing that she's looking for support.

"Is it bad?" I asked.

"Yeah." She softly answered.

Clare got very hurt when her parent's would fight. She was very sensitive about the topic, and got concerned easily.

I felt bad for her. Her parents put her through a lot.

"Did they tell you any thing about splitting?" I asked.

"My mom mentioned it, but never officially told me."

"Clare. I know that it sounds dramatic and scary.. But I went through the exact same thing-"

"Wait.. I thought your parents were successful lawyers, who were still married?" She asked me, confused.

Fuck.

Maybe I should of told her..

"Uh- yeah. I uhm.." I babbled on, using random words. I then let out a deep breath, attempting to come up with an answer- some thing to say.. a way to explain myself.

"Eli. I won't be mad.. Just tell me." She assured me.

Well..

She was going to find out sooner or later..

"My parents split up." I told her. "My dad never talks to me anymore.. My mom's never home- and when she is- she's passed out, drunk, on the couch. I haven't had a conversation with my mom since I was about eleven." I told her. "I pretty much live alone."

"I'm so sorry."

"Don't be." I told her "I'm used to it."

"I'm here for you." She told me. "Forever."

I smiled at her and kissed her forehead.

"I'm the luckiest guy ever."

"Got that right." She said,

"Mmm, some one's a little egoistical on their special day." I replied.

She smiled and rolled her eyes,

"I try to be."

I smiled and also rolled my eyes; after doing so- I began to close my eyes.

A nap sounded nice- it was definitely appropriate for a guy who had rushed over to a girls house, and climbed the side of her house at 12 AM.

As I felt my self drifting off- I took notice to Clare, who had already fallen asleep.

I decided to do the same.

I woke up..

As I flickered my eyes opened, I looked next to me and noticed that Clare was still fast asleep.

I took my arm out from under her, and reached in my pocket for my phone.

As I opened my phone, I immediately noticed the time.

3:04 AM.. Clare's parents were going to arrive home any minute.

Suddenly, I heard the front door open

I began to panic, and shook Clare's shoulder- forcing her to wake up.

"What?" She moaned, refusing to fully wake up.

"Your parents are home!" I whispered- her eyes shot open and she sat up from the bed.

"Get out then!" She demanded, whispering

I nodded and kissed her lips-

I then proceeded to slowly and quietly make my way to the window, as I opened it- I glanced back at her.

"See you bright and early, birthday girl." I told her, she smiled- and I then began to climb out the window.

Getting down.. was going to be A LOT harder then getting up..

I woke up the next morning, 10 AM. I had set an alarm on my phone, so I'd wake up early and be able to create the perfect day for Clare.

As I examined the cuts on my hands, from all the climbing, I couldn't help but laugh.

I then got up, and changed. After doing so, I called Clare.

"Hello there." She greeted me, sounding exceptionally happy.

"Hello birthday girl, There's a rumor going around.." I informed her.

"And what would this vicious rumor be?"

"That you want to hang out with Eli Goldsworthy?" I replied

"False." She stated, I heard her giggle after.

"Ha ha, very funny Clare." I replied, acting as if I was angry. "I'm coming to get you in ten minutes." I informed her.

"Ten minutes?" She asked, sounding as if she needed more time.

"Better be ready." I then hung up, I gave her no time to argue- I didn't allow her to suggest a later time.

I wasted the next ten minutes- getting ready and making sure I had her special gift.

I then entered Morty and began to drive. The time read- 10:20 AM.

Earliest I've ever woken up on a Saturday..

I was one to stay up extremely late, and sleep in late. I guess my sleeping schedule was a little fucked up.

But I'm a teenager.. Am I supposed to care?

I pulled up in front of Clare's house and decided to send her a text message.

"Here." was all I said.

Suddenly, Clare came walking out of her house- She looked beautiful, as always.

A huge smile spread across my face. Clare smiled and looked down at her feet, nervously, as she walked.

Soon, she reached my car, and entered the passenger's seat.

"Well, some one looks mighty fine today." I told her. She smiled and playfully rolled her eyes

"Smooth talkin' Eli Goldsworthy - some one's a mighty fine suck up today."

"What can I say, I'm just too good." I jokingly replied, she giggled and I smiled at her happiness.

"So- where are we going?" She curiously asked.

"Everywhere." I mysteriously replied- as I began to drive.

From the corner of her eye, I noticed her continuously glancing at me. She seemed nervous/happy.

As I pulled up to our destination, I got out of the car, and came around to the passenger's side.

I then opened her door, and she exited the car. She smiled at me, as I closed her car door for her.

"So, what's this place?" She asked, as she looked at an empty field.

The field was ginormous, but all empty.. it had grass, and trees all the way in the back.

It also was in a very isolated neighborhood. We were practically all alone.

"This is the best place in the world." I told her. "The train tracks are cool.. but this place is the best."

"And why is that?" She asked, as we slowly walked on the opened field.

"I've had so many memories here, good and bad."

"Like what ones?" She asked.

"This is the place where I met Julia." I began reminiscing. "I had my first physical fight here, my first kiss, first time I ever got arrested by the cops was here" I couldn't help but laugh as I remembered all the crazy things that had occurred here.

"Arrested?" She asked, surprised. "For what?"

"For drinking underage and because I had fought this boy, who was being an asshole to Julia." I explained, I chuckled- "It was the first week of me and Julia's relationship- and we were here, there was like fifty kids here, because it was a small party. Well I was a bit tipsy, when Julia approached me and informed me that some douche bag was hitting on her and trying to touch her. And me, being a dumb ass, went over there and punched him. The fight got out of hand and the police came. Even though it sucked at the time.. It's one of the best memories."

Clare laughed.

"First physical fight?" She asked.

"Well.. I was 15, and it was the first day I ever met Julia.." I told her. "I had taken notice to her and her boyfriend arguing, and how Julia had mentioned how the two should just break up and be done with each other." I explained "This jackass boyfriend of hers began seeming like he was a little too mad, and looked like he was going to snap. So, I went over there and stood between the two and told the guy to back up.. He punched me in the face, and I clearly fought back. I went home with a bloody lip, and nose. My cheek and ribs were so bruised, and Julia felt so bad. She began eating lunch with me and all my old friends. That's when we clicked."

Clare smiled and looked down.

"I'm so sorry." She told me.

"Don't be." I replied. I didn't want to discuss old memories and things/people that I could never get back... So I changed the subject. "So, Birthday Girl.. Are you ready?" I playfully asked.

"For what?" She asked, brightly smiling.

"For lunch?" I replied.

She looked confused, as I pointed to a folded up blanket and picnic basket that was laying on the ground across the field.

I had asked Adam to set this up.. But she doesn't need to know that.

She smiled and began to blush, She then bit her bottom lip. I held on to her hand as we approached the food and blanket.

I then layed the blanket out and the two of us sat on top of it.

"For lunch, we only have your favorites.." I told her, as I grabbed the picnic basket. "To prove that I listen to every word you say.. I decided to cook all of your favorite foods.."

"Hmmm, I have faith that you completely screwed this up." She replied, smiling. She loved messing with me.

Ouch, Saint Clare.

"Wait and see.." I murmured. "Here, we have-" I began, as I started to take stuff out of the basket- "For the main course- Bow-tie spaghetti, with carrots on the side and for dessert- vanilla sundaes, with strawberries mixed in, and chocolate fudge on the top."

She smiled, and seemed amazed- even surprised.

I smiled- "See.. I don't suck THAT bad."

"I'm impressed." She told me.

"I'm good at impressing you, aren't I?" I replied, as I made her plate of food- I then handed it to her.

"I'm not going to lie-" She began "Your unpredictable.. In a good way."

I smiled at her and looked down.

Clare was the only girl in the entire world that could make my cheeks turn red..

She was the only girl that could make me smile continuously - being unable to control it.

...

We had the best conversation while we ate our meals, we were continuously laughing and talking about stupid and non-important topics.

Once we finished our food we stuck it in the basket and pushed the basket aside, we then remained sitting on the blanket.

"So Clare, did you hear the morning announcements yesterday at school?" I asked her.

"Yes I did." She claimed. "What about them?"

"There's a school dance, in two weeks." I told her.

"And you want to ask some one super cool?" She jokingly replied, knowing that I wanted to ask her.

I decided that messing with her could be fun..

"Yeah. Can you text Alli and ask her to go with me?"

Clare smiled and rolled her eyes, she then pushed me.

"Ouch, violence! Whatever happened to violence not being the answer?" I replied, jokingly, reminding her of her Saint ways.

"Sorry.. It's just that I'm getting so old that I'm beginning to forget things." She joked back, she then stood up and pushed me once more.

I also stood up and she began running from me.

As I chased her around the field - it only took me a about 20 seconds to catch up to her.

Once I was right behind her, I wrapped my arms around her - which caused her to stop running.

I then picked her up, off the ground, and spinned in circles. She was continuously laughing at the top of her lungs.

After spinning her for ten seconds, I let her down, but kept my arms wrapped around her waist- as I remained standing behind her.

"Scared?" I whispered in to her ear.

"Not the littlest bit." She replied, her voice full of confidence.

"You sure?"

"Positive."

I kissed her cheek, and turned her around to face me.

"I have a gift for you." I told her.

A smile immediately spread across her face, as she looked excited- like a little kid.

"And what gift would that be?" She asked.

"This one.." I replied, as I reached in my pockets- digging in them, in search for her gift.

I then pulled out a jewelry box, her eyes lit up immediately.

I handed her the box, and gave her one of my famous half smiles.

"Happy birthday." I said softly.

She then slowly opened the box.

Her mouth dropped and formed in to a huge smile.

"Eli!" She yelled "It's beautiful!" She added- as she took the 150 dollar necklace, I had bought for her, out of the box.

It was a silver necklace, that had a tiny heart- which had engraved "Forever & Always"

I took the necklace from her hands, and had her turn around- so I could put it on her.

Once it was on - she turned around to face me. Her smile was the biggest it's ever been.

"Your the best." She stated, before hugging me tightly.

"I love you, Clare."

"I love you too."