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Chapter Seven

"Did you really expect her to just be okay with everything?" Marc asked. "Given it's not you're fault it's that crazy ass-"

"I didn't tell her any of that."

Marc stared at me with his pasta dangling from his mouth.

I hadn't talked to Clare for three days now.

Marc and Darcy still talked and went for an early breakfast.

I was fine that.

We were on vacation and I was usually still asleep anyways.

Just because me and Clare weren't talking now, didn't mean him and Darcy couldn't.

If only Clare really knew though.

Maybe she'd just be scared off though?

But Clare wasn't like that.

"So, you just shot her down? Wow man, I thought I was supposed to be the insensitive one."

I shook my head.

"I couldn't." I said. "She told me to explain it to her, but I just... I couldn't."

Marc swallowed the last of his pizza slice.

After wiping his mouth and taking a drink he slammed his hands on the table.

"Do you like her?" He asked.

"What?"

"Do. You. Like. Clare."

I nodded slowly.

I would have to be blind and stupid to not like Clare Edwards.

"Then go get her."

I snorted.

Brilliant plan.

"It's not that easy, man." I said.

Marc pulled out his phone and typed something.

A few moments later it vibrated and he started smiling.

"Were going to the bar tonight." He said. "Clare and Darcy will meet us there at 11."

I shook my head.

"Not a chance."

"Why not?!" Marc said, throwing his hands in the air.

"Clare's going to want me to explain everything to her."

"Then tell her." Marc said. "Tell her how you feel about her and all that shit."

I banged my head on the table.

Tonight wasn't looking too bright.

XXX

"Over there!" Marc said, pointing down the street.

We were having troubles finding the bar Darcy had said she was going to tonight.

It felt like we had walked for half an hour.

The idea I staying at a resort on the beach was to be close to everything, not have to walk a mile to get somewhere.

I could feel my palms getting sweaty.

Marc had convinced me to stop worrying so much.

Either she forgives you or she doesn't. Marc had told me. If she doesn't, you still have the night at the bar!

All I needed right now was for something good to happen.

If that meant getting Clare to understand and hear me out, great!

If that meant Clare doesn't forgive me and I have to get drunk to drown my sorrows, why not?

Thankfully there was no line up to get into the bar, so we were able to just go right in.

"Darcy said they're at the bar!" Marc called to me.

We pushed our way through people and then we saw them.

Both Clare and Darcy.

Clare had a drink in her hand.

It was either vodka or water, knowing Clare, water.

Marc took the lead and went up to Darcy, kissing her on her cheek.

I slowly followed him.

Darcy smiled up at him and gave him a hug.

I couldn't believe I was going to say this but, they looked really happy together.

Clare turned and smiled at her sister and Marc.

Her smiled faded as I came into her view.

"Hey." I smiled softly.

Clare pulled on her sister's arm.

She was angry.

She was basically yelling at Darcy.

Darcy tried convincing her to talk to me, but instead Clare march off.

This was all my fault.

It was because of me Clare was pissed.

I was the one who wouldn't be open with her.

I was the one who said I didn't want her.

It was all me and she was the one paying for it.

My feet started moving, following after her.

Clare was fairly short, making it tough to see over the crowd for her.

I thought I caught a glimpse of her by the doors.

I ran through everyone and flew onto the sidewalk.

I watched Clare as she got into a cab at the street lights.

I'm not letting her go.

I use to be the top runner of my gym class, even though that was in elementary, I had run longer than a half hour before.

If I got back to her hotel and just asked her to listen to me, maybe, just maybe, she'd accept my apology.

I kicked off my shoes and started running down the street towards the Lowes resort.

XXX

This elevator seemed to stop on every floor.

It had taken me less time to run here.

When the doors stopped on Clare's floor I started towards her room.

I caught my breath before knocking twice.

I heard rustling around of blankets but no one answered the door.

I knocked again.

"Clare." I said. "Please, you don't have to open the door, but please just listen to me."

I put my hands on either side of the door frame and stared into the glass circle.

"I messed up. On the pier I was being an idiot. An idiot for turning you away and not telling you what was wrong. What I did had nothing to do with me not liking you. I didn't lead you on. I like you Clare. I like you a lot. I think you're one of the most extraordinary girls I have ever met and you have all the reason to be mad right now, but I don't want you to be. I'm not asking you to accept my apology now, but I really hope you do one day."

I caught my breath and tried to hear anything on the other side of the door.

"Clare." I tried. "Even by protecting you I'm managing to hurt you and when I'm feeling like this, I could only imagine what your feeling. I know it's because of me. I just- I just really need you to open the door Clare. Not seeing you these three days was one of the hardest things to live with. I need-"

I heard the door handle turn.

Clare opened the door so half of her body was showing.

She had already changed into her pajama shorts and tank top.

Her eyes were puffy red.

"Clare..." I whispered, taking a step towards her.

She stopped me when she raised her hand.

"What you said on the pier... about not wanting me. You lied." She stated. I nodded feeling my feet go numb. "I forgive you. But don't go thinking that-"

The emotions that ran through me in that moment sprang me into her hotel room.

I put my hands on her cheeks and crushed my lips to hers.

The door shut behind me as Clare and I slowly walked farther into the room.

I pushed her up against the desk, my hands slipping down her hips to her bare legs.

Wrapping my hands around her legs I picked her up onto the desk.

Clare's fingers were pulling my shirt over my hand as I started to take down her bottoms.

I threw them to the side as Clare's hand started on mine.

I carried her off the desk and laid her on the floor, kneeling between her legs.

Clare smiled as she pulled my face back to hers.

I couldn't tell if getting involved with Clare like this was a good or bad thing.

All I knew was that as long as she wanted me, I'd be there for her.

No matter what.

XXX

"Eli."

"Eli, you're phones ringing."

"Eli."

"Go away." I mumbled.

I heard the click of a button and then a voice whispering.

"Excuse me?" I heard someone say.

That didn't sound like Marc.

I rolled onto my back and saw Clare.

I was confused at first, then I saw her pulling more blankets up to her chest.

Her bare back still showing.

I had forgotten that we were on the floor.

For a hotel, they had comfy carpet though.

I sat up and went behind Clare, putting my legs on either side of her.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and began kissing the back of her neck.

Clare closed the phone and tossed it to the side.

"Good morning." Clare laughed.

"Good morning to you too."

Clare turned in my arms, the comforter falling to show her naked form.

She pushed me down and laid on top of me with her chin on my chest.

"You wouldn't lie to me, would you?" Clare smiled.

I rolled us over so I was hovering over her.

Clare giggled as I kissed her neck.

"I'd. Never." I said.

"So..." Clare started, as I cut her off with a kiss on the lips. "When were you going to tell me about your girlfriend Julia?"


Here we gooo ... So were left with a little cliffhanger, eh? It's not called a drama for nothing ;) I hope everyone enjoyed and let me know what you think! I love reading everyone's reviews! :) I'm just wrapping up another story and what if I do the original plan for this story, it wont be much longer until it's finished too. However, at the moment I'm looking at this being about 15 chapters? It's more than likely to change though. Anyways, I'll update when possible & thanks again! :)