I had been living with Eli for almost a week now. After he came and got me on that horrible night, I sat down with him and his parents and explained to them just exactly what had been happening, and what happened on that night. His parents were nothing but understanding, and I was so thankful that they were opening their home to me.

We were going to school and my room was completely fixed. CeCe and Bullfrog had came with me to get the rest of my things. My room was painted dark blue and I had a white carpet. My bed had light purple sheets and a dark purple comforter. I had pictures of Eli and I all over my room. It felt homey, and a lot more safer than the room I had previously lived in. I had my door closed and I was laying on my bed typing an english paper when suddenly, I had a knock on my door. "Come in!" I yelled.

Eli walked in and I smiled. "Dinner is ready Blue Eyes." Eli said. I then closed my laptop and got out of bed. I was wearing pink fuzzy pajama pants and one of my old shirts. We walked downstairs to the dining room and sat down then waited for CeCe and Bullfrog to join us. Soon after dinner was over Eli and I went upstairs. I was laying in his bed waiting for him to get out of the bathroom so I could say goodnight. Finally he came into his room. "What are you doing?" He asked hesitantly.

"I wanted to say goodnight." I replied and walked over to give Eli a gentle kiss. He did that lopsided smirk and pushed me up against the wall. Slowly and gently he began to place butterfly kisses down my neck. I instantly froze up. I squeezed my eyes shut and a tear ran down my cheek. "No dad!" I screamed trying to push my way out. "Stop!" I kept yelling through my sobs. It had been like this since the incident, and it was something that I had to get better from. No doubt it would take time. I had just hoped that Eli and I's relationship wouldn't suffer because of it. God, I didn't want it to.

"Clare! Clare! It's me!" Eli yelled bringing me back from my vision. "It's just me." He cooed as he was gently stroking my cheek.

"I'm sorry." I mumbled feeling terrible. Eli then placed his hand under my chin tilting my head up. He always did such a great job at comforting me and making me feel better. I would never take him for granted. He was my rock.

"I would never hurt you." He whispered. "Because I love you." It was a surprise when I heard it, but deep down I knew. Eli had to love me if he was willing to deal with me and help me out of my dark time. It would be because of him that I would be able to get out of this. I'd be able to live a normal life because of him, because he cared for me and loved me.

"I-I love you too." I whispered back feeling content with my reply.

"Goodnight my Clare." Eli said as he led me to my bedroom.

"Goodnight Eli."

"See you tomorrow, Blue Eyes."

My dream that night was so vivid; it was too real. Dad had came to get me at Eli's house and all Eli did was watch. It was a horrible dream. I gasped and woke up. I was sweating badly and my curls were stuck to my face. My breathing was heavy and silent tears began to crawl down my hot cheeks. I threw my large blanket off of me and got up. I quietly walked across the hall to Eli's room. I turned the door knob and walked in slowly. I looked over at Eli. He was laying on his back with a pillow over his head. I silently made my way over to the bed and shook Eli's shoulder.

"Eli." I whispered. Eli then turned over to face me and took the pillow off his head.

"Clare?" He asked groggily. He glanced over at the clock; almost four in the morning, it was so late and I hated to be waking him up. I blushed when Eli sat up revealing he was shirtless. Of course he would be, he was sleeping. "What are you doing?" He whispered, obviously concerned.

"I had a nightmare." I replied. Eli then got out of bed and grabbed my hand. We walked back over to my room and crawled into bed. Eli laid my head on his chest and soothingly rubbed small circles on my back until I was lulled back into sleep. A million things were going through my mind. Were we going to get in trouble? CeCe had told us not to sleep in the same bed. But before you know it, I was already asleep. In the morning I was the first person awake, as usual. I carefully got out of bed so I wouldn't wake Eli up. I then brushed my hair and went downstairs to cook breakfast. Today was Saturday so we could have a big breakfast. I made eggs, bacon, and toast.

"What is that wonderful smell?" CeCe exclaimed as she walked downstairs.

"I made breakfast." I replied. "Do you want some?" I then asked.

CeCe smiled. "Sure! I'll take some. Is Eli up yet?" She asked. It was so nice to feel welcomed an to actually be in a loving household with people that cared about you. It had been so long, since my mom and Darcy had left I hadn't felt this way in awhile. It would definitely take some getting used to, not that I minded.

"No I don't think so. Um, I'm going to take a shower okay?" I said.

"Okay honey, take your time." CeCe said and started to eat her breakfast. I was glad she was enjoying it. It was only eight so I took a long shower, something I needed to help myself unwind. I wrapped a towel around me and went to my bedroom once I was finished. Eli was finally awake, he was laying in bed smirking at me.

"Morning." I said clenching my towel tighter.

"Morning." He replied.

"I um have to get dressed." I said nervously.

"Okay. I'll leave." Eli said then left the room. I then heard the shower running and I guessed that's where he went. I put on faded white skinny jeans and a tank top with sparkles on it, then my converse. I put on eye liner, mascara, and white eye shadow. I liked dressing up for Eli. I brushed my brown curls then went into Eli's room. He was already dressed wearing dark jeans and a Dead Hand shirt.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"It's a surprise." He said and grabbed his keys.