Author's Note: I'm so sorry that I didn't update any more yesterday, I was at my friends house and I ended up sleeping over. Haha. So I just got home, but I have to go on errands to pick up flute music and stuff with my mom so this will be a short chapter, seeing as how I have to update "That Redhead" too before I go. I hope you guys still like me even though I took forever to update! Two more days till new

Degrasssiiii :D

Eli's POV

I've never seen Adam so excited in my life. He really was ecstatic about Bianca keeping his secret a secret. And if she went back on her word, she'd be as good as dead. I would make her regret it.

I drove Adam home then went to my house. I wonder if Clare is busy today…so I'll call her.

Riiiiing. Riiiiiing. Riiiiiiing. Riiiiiing.

Where was she? She usually answered on the second or third ring.

On the fifth, she answered. "Hello?"

Her voice doesn't sound normal. Something was wrong; there was no way she could hide it from me.

"Clare, what happened?"

"What do you mean?" She sounded like she had been crying. She was a terrible actress and I knew she was trying to play dumb.

"You sound sad, have you been crying?"

"Can you pick me up?"

"I'm on my way."

What could have possibly happened to her? She's been so happy lately. This past year had been rough on her but it was getting better the past few months. Slowly but surely I thought she was forgetting about all the crap that happened. I guess not.

I pulled up to her house and she was waiting for me. I got out of the car because I could tell that she was really upset. I noticed she had a bag.

"Clare, talk to me."

"We have to get away from here first. Can we go on a roadtrip? I told my mom I'd be going away for a while and I'd keep giving her updates so she didn't think I was dead."

Something bad must have happened with her parents.

"Of course we can. What happened though?"

"Well, since my dad's been back, everything seemed back to normal…but I knew something was off. They had normal conversations and stuff, but it didn't seem real…then they started fighting again and my dad says he's leaving. And not coming back."

That's so terrible; I wish I could comfort her. But now I was driving and had to keep my hands on the wheel.

"Clare, I'm so sorry. We can get away and forget about all of that."

"Promise?"

"I promise. We can get away for the rest of the break, or at lease some of it. When we get home, things will be better. You just need to get away."

She smiled. It was a real smile. I thought that I wouldn't see any of those anytime soon. I'm glad that her smiles weren't in hibernation or something. I love her smile.

Clare's POV

I can't believe that my parents were doing this again. Once was enough. My dad broke my mom's and my heart. He did it once, now he had to come back and do it again? Why would he do that? He knew that he didn't love her. Did he want to torture us?

Did he think it was funny?

Good thing I have Eli. I feel bad leaving my mom alone, but she has her nurse. And her friends from church visit her every day. She said it was okay if I left for a little while as long as I came back for school.

If I didn't have Eli, I'd be stuck at home. Hearing the rest of the yells. The fighting. The door slamming when my dad leaves. At least this would be the end of it.

When I come back, my dad won't be there. And I hope to never see him again.

Just being in the hearse with Morty made me feel better. Eli and I had been through so much together. Far more than Alli and I. Or anyone else for that matter. It seemed like he was always there for me, no matter when I needed help.

Eli's my boyfriend, and I love him. When K.C. was my boyfriend, he was just that. He was a nice friend to have, but he was mostly just a boyfriend. With Eli, it's different. He's a wonderful boyfriend, but he's my best friend too. Alli was my number one best friend for ever, but people are allowed to have more than one best friend, right?

Cause Eli was amazing. I don't know how someone could be so caring.

Author's Note: Sorry it's so short. When I get home in a few hours I'll update again! Also, I forgot to say at the top, as soon as I got home from my friends, I checked my email. I had like a billion for fanfiction. I felt so happy :D and to those who asked me to send them the promo, I'll send it later today if you still want it. :D sorry, I just can't do it now. But I will later! I love you guys. xoxoxosteff