Okay, so once again, I want to thank everyone who stumbled upon this story and giving it a chance. It was fun to write and I hope it was fun to read for you all! Enjoy. :')

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Blossomed Flower

Epilogue

Officially one year since I met Eli Goldsworthy and now that I look back on everything, things have drastically changed.

I never thought I would have a boyfriend. Especially one who was the complete opposite to how I pictured one. And I never thought how much things can take a different path then one would originally had decided. If I still had the same outlook as before, I think my only friend would be my homework at the moment. However, Alli was still my best friend. Adam and I were able to get to know each other and he was up right along in the spectrum while Eli and I were still going strong.

He's helped me through so much. After things got tense when I found out my dad was dating again, I mostly spent my days with Eli. He was very understanding and so were his parents when I would come to their house a lot. Days like those, I would think about my future with Eli. As silly as it was, I could see myself marrying him one day. I didn't tell him that though because I didn't want to scare him away.

I sighed happily when the thought occurred once again and I closed my locker, jumping in surprise when Alli was standing beside it with an amused smile.

"Daydreaming about Eli again," she teased knowingly, crossing her arms.

I blushed and glared when she started laughing. "Like you don't spend most of your waking hours thinking of Drew!" I fired back.

Alli finally got Drew after weeks of pining after him. Even though they went through some drama together, they were still attached at the hip. I've never seen Alli so happy before.

"Touché," Alli surrendered, chuckling. "Anyways, do you wanna have a girls night this weekend? Parents are out of town and I really miss spending time with my best friend."

I smiled sympathetically, feeling her pain. Alli and I have both been pretty busy these past couple of weeks. I've been working on this writer's workshop for creative writing and she was working on the science application for summer camp. Plus add in our boyfriends into the mix, we were two busy beavers.

"I would love to," I smiled, linking my arm with hers before walking down the hall. "I'm guessing movies, pizza and nail polish will be on the list?"

"Absolutely," she grinned happily. "So, how's the writer's workshop going?"

"Pretty good. I have Eli to help me so I'm not really stressed."

"Speaking of Eli, when are you going to tell him?" she asked deviously, wiggling her eyebrows.

"I'm not telling him anything," I said stubbornly and Alli pulled out of grasp, turning to face me with an incredulous look on her face.

"Why? It's obvious you want to."

"What if I scare him away?" I said quietly, biting my lip. "I don't want to lose him."

Alli sighed exasperatingly, throwing her hand sin the air. "You're not going to! It's obvious he feels the same way. You guys have been dating for like 6 months and don't forget before you were even dating!"

"I know! I know! I'll tell him… when the time is right," I replied.

"Okay good and you're going to tell me exactly how it goes down when it does, right?" she demanded, narrowing her eyes.

"You'll be the first to know," I nodded tiredly.

"Good! Oh hey, there's KC," she waved down the hallway and he smiled toward us before walking over.

"Hey, how've you guys been?" he asked, smiling brightly.

After a few months away and some time on both of our parts, KC and I rekindled our friendship. We weren't as close as before since I was slowly starting to trust him again, but it was definitely leading back to the way we were. Especially since Jenna was completely out of the picture. I've seen her around school but she's usually alone. Guess her little 'posy' finally saw what she really was like.

"Tired of all this work but I can't complain too much, it is high school after all…" Alli drawled.

"Hey, this is something you need to get used to since you're planning on going to University," I scolded, jabbing her side. "How are you KC?"

"Pretty awesome since the basketball time made the finals!" he exclaimed.

"Aww that's amazing." I gave him a high-five and made a mental note to be at the next game. "Did you tell your mom?"

"Not yet but I know she'll probably want a celebratory dinner."

Alli and I smiled gleefully at him and from the corner of my eye I saw Adam coming towards us.

"Adam! How's it going?" I asked, always happy to see him.

He was a very funny and loveable guy and I was grateful Alli and Eli introduced us. I've grown to come very close to Adam over the months. Especially when he told us that he was an FTM. We were all there for him and things kind flowed in rhythm afterwards. Adam was kind of the person I could tell anything to. He always had great advice and was just there if you needed a good laugh.

"Hectic!" He scrambled towards us, panting for breath. "Alli, this science application is giving me hives! I need your brain right now!"

All laughed. "Slow down there, buddy. What do you need help with?"

They both started to walk away, ushering mumbled goodbyes to KC and I as they read the paper clutched in Adam's hand. I shook my head, laughing. They were so cute.

"I should probably go see Coach Armstrong about the big game coming up. It's next Wednesday, if you want to come?" KC asked hesitantly.

"Of course, you can count on it. Alli will probably be there too," I assured.

He breathed a sigh of relief. "Thanks. I'll see you later."

I waved goodbye and let out a breath.

"Well you look a little lonely all by yourself," a husky voice whispered in my ear that made me turn to mush.

I turned around and was welcomed by Eli's beautiful green eyes and alluring smirk. I wrapped my arms around his neck and smiled.

"I was actually just going to look for you," I replied, feeling my pulse jump when he wrapped his arms around me.

"Really?" he inquired. "Great minds do think alike."

He grinned before leaning down and lightly pressing his lips against mine. I pulled his hair affectionately and felt my stomach flip in content. He'll always give me the same effect when kissing me.

I pulled away and grabbed his hand. "Let's go somewhere."

"Oooh, Edwards pulling out her bad side, can't say I don't enjoy this," he winked and I rolled my eyes before pulling him down the hall.

I decided to take us to the room where everything began. Eli smiled warmly at me and he stroked my hair gently.

"You know this is the day we first met, right?" he asked quietly.

My eyes widened in small shock. "You remembered?"

"How could I not?" he chuckled deeply. "Hair pulled in a pony tail. Enticing blue eyes staring at me behind those round spectacles."

I flushed crimson. "I was curious! Everyone was making up awful rumours about you."

"Everyone can say what they want," he shrugged. "All I knew that day was that I had to know you."

I looked down, feeling flattered and slightly embarrassed. If only he knew how head-over-heels I was for him on the first day.

"Well you know me now… Disappointed?" I teased, but inside felt a little nervous.

His eyes brightened, and his face turned serious as he took a step closer to me. "Never."

The moment was so special that my breath was literally taken away. The emotions running through me blocked out my brain and went to my heart, making me not stop the next three words escaping my mouth.

"I love you."

Oh God. Did I really…? Yeah, I did. I wanted to crawl under a rock from the humiliation that surged through me. I knew it wasn't the right time.

"Clare, why are you looking away?" Eli asked softly, fingers curling under my chin so I could look in his eyes.

"I didn't think- I just… Why am I so-"

He cut me off with a kiss; the most passionate and loving one he's ever given me. He cradled my face and his lips moved over mine with such intensity, I felt my knees go weak. I held onto his arms and moved my lips over his with equal love. It was obvious that he loved me too and I had the sudden urge to scream and do back flips. Of course I didn't though.

He broke away and gave me the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. He still held my face and I still held onto his arms; this moment couldn't be broken.

"I love you, Clare."

I closed my eyes and a huge smile split across my face, my heart exploding in my chest. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he lifted me up, twirling us around in a smooth motion. He laughed lovingly and I hid my face in his shoulder, feeling like the luckiest girl in the world.

It was funny, I could never wrap my mind around what was so great about boys and crushes, but looking back on my journey with Eli, my talks with Alli and even with my mom, I realized something.

First crushes can really be amazing.