Okay, so I have a lot of ideas piled up and not enough time to write them all! I have so many suggestions; I pretty much lost count of which idea came from who. Also, sometimes I'll merge two ideas, so be on the lookout for that, too!
Ahh, I'm so tired. And it's not even that late. I miss summer, and staying up late to update, and the sun staying up until like eight. Sigh, don't you all agree? Well, school is okay. I've gotten back into the groove of things. I hope school/work isn't too hard for all of you, readers. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy!
He loved to be around her. They didn't need the distractions of music, or television, or homework. They just needed each other. Being in each other's company was more than enough.
And all they would do is talk. Talk and talk and talk. He could never get over how pretty her voice sounded, or how animated and riled up she could get on one particular subject.
And, when she would get nervous or distracted, he would take over the conversation. Sometimes, they would be silent while the other spoke, really listening to what they had to say. Other times, it was a great debate, and neither truly got their word in.
They would ask about all sorts of things, ranging from the dreadfully obvious 'what's-your-favorite?' questions, to the difficult, serious questions about life or religion, to the ever-changing worldly-news questions.
Eli had assumed that when he and Clare settled down on her living room couch, they would resume their conversation from Monday.
He was surprised when she suggested they play a game. Albeit, Eli though it a bit childish, but it was Clare. What could he say?
"Sure," he responded smoothly, relaxing against the soft cushions of the loveseat while watching Clare with mild curiosity. "What did you have in mind?"
She probably wants to play 'Truth or Dare' or—better yet—Seven Minutes in Heaven. Eli thought with a wicked grin. Clare turned to him, excitement clear in her sky blue eyes.
"Never Have I Ever?" She asked with a hopeful smile. Eli rolled his eyes, remembering that the last time he played that game, he woke up with the worst hangover ever. And, if he remembered correctly, the game wasn't much fun with just two people.
"If you insist." He sighed, standing up to stretch. "What's the name of the game?" He questioned, looking down at Clare. "You probably don't want to play strip Never Have I Ever." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively, earning a small, nervous laugh from Clare.
"No. I figure we'd play the same way Alli and I used to play. We go through a six pack of soda. The person who has the most cans by the end of the game has to do something embarrassing. Get it?"
Despite his nod, Eli couldn't help the urge to roll his eyes. Only Clare Edwards could ever make a fun game like this so clean.
The two ventured into the kitchen. Eli sat while Clare pulled out a six pack of sprite and a bag of potato chips.
Thus, the game began.
They played for two hours. Eli learned more and more about the female he called 'girlfriend.' Clare seemed bold in her 'Never Have I Ever' questions.
She had never driven a car. She had never snuck out of the house. She had never tried smoking. She had never masturbated.
It was clear by the time he opened the fourth can, Eli had lost the game. Clare giggled with glee as she thought of the various embarrassing stunts she could pull.
She thought about sending him to school in a ridiculous outfit, but Eli didn't care much for people's opinions, so that was ruled out.
The more Clare thought the fewer options she had.
"I'm not getting any younger, Clare." Eli called with a smirk, watching as Clare's thoughtful expression turned sour, then excited.
"I've got it!" She whispered to herself, adding an unnecessary snap of her fingers to emphasize her point. She turned to Eli with an iniquitous glint in her eye.
"Wait here." She instructed. Eli waited patiently—and nervously—as Clare shuffled around upstairs.
Eli's fear intensified as she wielded a small camcorder in her hand. The little orange light signified that she was already filming.
"Alrighty, Eli. I've got your punishment. To the camera, I want you to list your three favorite things about me."
Eli groaned while Clare smirked in self-satisfaction. Clare had always reminded Eli of her favorite traits about him, but one she did not approve of was his unwillingness to speak up about his emotions.
Eli was always embarrassed to openly admit his feeling for Clare, stating that 'It's obvious how I feel about you.'
"Do I have to do this?" Clare's frown was his answer. Yes. He had to. Eli sighed as he pushed his bangs to the side, revealing his forest green eyes to the camera.
"W-Well, let's see. My first favorite thing about you is…your mouth. I…love every single word that escapes your pretty, pink, plump lips. I love the way you smile at me when I've done something right, or said the appropriate thing." Eli cleared his throat uncomfortably while Clare's lips pulled back into a shy, timid smile. He was encouraged by this and continued.
"I…uhh…my second favorite thing about you is your personality, if you can count that. I love the way you try not to judge others. I love how accepting you are and how kind-hearted you are. I love how you have a strong, independent belief in something that some people refuse to believe exists. It's very courageous of you."
"But, my most favorite thing about you is your eyes. They're indescribable, like the taste of water. They're possibly the prettiest blue I've ever witnessed. Your eyes act as windows to your emotions, and show me things that you can't say to me. They show me how much you care, and it makes me want to be better, to do things in life."
By the end, Clare had already set the camera down and wrapped her arms around Eli's neck, pulling herself to him. Their lips met, Clare's pushing ferociously against Eli's, expressing the gratitude if his words.
"Thank you." She whispered, before crushing her lips to his once more. Between breathy words, low moans, and tonsil hockey, both Eli and Clare had long since forgotten about the camcorder, sitting idly on the table, recording this heartfelt moment.
Yeah, a bit too sappy for my liking. But, I think I made Eli just the right amount of fluffy. Hope you thought so to. I shall try to continue updating frequently! Reviews give me motivation to update!
~S.S.
