He wasn't supposed to love her, not with the darkened soul fame had caused. But it was too late. Because there are two sides to every story, this is his story. Because proximity is more than words, it's everything. This is where it all began. AU

Eli x Clare. Inspired by "One of the Boys" by Katy Perry. Clare and Eli have been best friends since they could remember. They know each other better than anyone else. But friendships change, sometimes for the bad and sometimes for the good.

His hand came up and pushed her down the staircase, sending her tumbling down. He loves her right? so why does he keep doing this? will he break his promise again? No...he loves her. When Eli helps her, will she discover his dark past? Flare then Eclare

This is a sequel. It's been fifteen years since Eli and Clare rekindled their relationship now will everything be smooth sailing or rocky as they raise teen twins Jr and Hope? Rated M for sex and language. Reviews are greatly appreciated.

Summary: Clare Edwards always in the shadow of Darcy, Ali, and Julia; she's and aspiring artist, and a closet lover of her best friend Eli Goldsworthy. Can she finally get what she wants? And if she does will it be fame, or love?

Waiting for change to lead him down a more innocent path, death obsessed Elijah Goldsworthy finds it in a blue eyed beauty, but perhaps with an even darker past than his own. /Darkfic: AU/

My secret side I keep hid under lock and key. I keep it caged but I can't control it. 'Cause if I let him out he'll tear me up, break me down. Maybe it's inside of me, stop this monster. -Drop The World Alternate Ending-

How much do you really know about the neighbor living behind you? Eli and Clare are about to find out.

Both of them were damaged souls, wanting to hold on to something real. Eli's depression was consuming him, and Clare's anger was alienating those she loved. But one poem changed their lives forever. Rated M for featured topics and language.