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The Chase Is On

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Clare sat motionless in her car, just staring at her phone. She had been in that state for nearly an hour. The sound of heels hitting the concrete at a rapid pace didn't even faze her.

"Clare! Clare what happened? Declan said you ran out of the office." Ali huffed and puffed trying to catch her breath as she reached Clare's door.

"Huh?" Clare gave her a dazed look.

"You've been crying," Ali noted, "Clare-bear tell me what happened."

"Eli was right. About Declan. And now he won't even talk to me." Clare mumbled.

"Oh sweetie. He didn't answer his phone?"

"It went straight to voice mail."

Ali sighed, "Did you leave a message? Maybe he was busy?"

Clare shook her head, "He probably doesn't want to ever see me again."

"You don't know that. I think you're over reacting."

"I think I'm just gonna go." Clare whispered.

"Wait. Where are you going?"

"I don't know."

"What do I tell Holly J when she asks where you are?" Ali shrieked.

"Tell her I'm sick." Clare suggested.

It was true. Clare was feeling sick to her stomach. She felt like she might upchuck at any minute.

"Uh….ok. Feel better?" Ali for once was at a loss for words.

Clare nodded and took off.

~Meanwhile~

"Shit. She's not answering." Eli groaned.

Quickly, he ran to find his jacket and attempt to put on shoes.

"Where you going drunkie?"

"Clare's not answering her phone. I'm going to her office. I need to set things right." Eli nearly tripped over the dining room table as he tried to shove his right foot into his sneaker.

"I don't think so pal. I'll drive."

"Well then hurry the fuck up. I don't have all day." Eli shouted at him.

"Chill your jets Goldsworthy. I'm going as fast as I can."

They were soon in the car and flew along the road….right into traffic.

"Come on! Go faster!" Eli drummed his fingers impatiently against the side of Adams car.

"Dude! I can't make cars move any faster. I seriously doubt they'll listen if I tell them to part the Red Sea so Elijah Goldsworthy can apologize to his girlfriend."

"Hmph!" Eli slumped in his seat angrily.

There wasn't anything to do but sit there in an awkward silence. Sit there for about two hours to be exact. When they finally were able to get into the office building, Eli sprinted in past a flustered Ali.

"Eli!" Ali jumped in surprise.

Adam paused near Ali, "He wants to apologize to Clare."

Ali's eyes went round, "But Clare's not here."

"What? Where is she?" Eli skidded back over.

"She left after Declan admitted that he liked her."

"What? ! I'm going to kill him!" Eli clenched his fists.

"Eli! She tried to call you to apologize!" Ali shouted at him to get his attention.

Eli did a double take, "Huh? When? I tried to call her but she didn't answer."

"Oh my god," Adam slapped his palm to his forehead in annoyance, "You guys called each other at the same time."

"Awww! That's so romantic." Ali crooned.

Eli grabbed Ali's shoulders, "Ali, why would Clare leave?"

"She thought you didn't want to ever talk to her again."

Eli's jaw dropped, "No. Never. Where did she say she was going?"

"She…she didn't say." Ali sputtered.

Eli released Ali and started to pace, "Where would she go? Where would she go?" He repeated over and over again.

"What about…what about that old bookstore on 34th street? She's always finding all sorts of 'good' books there." Ali volunteered.

Adam glanced at Eli.

Eli sighed, "Your guess is as good as mine. Let's start there."

"Wait I'm going with you guys!" Ali hopped over her desk.

"Won't you get in trouble?" Adam paused.

Ali gave a theatrical cough, "I'm sick."

The trio pulled into Clare's favorite bookstore, unaware that a curly auburn haired woman was driving out the side exit onto an empty side street

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I know. I'm horrible. Again they bypass each other. I think I have a good way to tie everything up for you guys, but you'll have to tune into to see. Hehe.

Songs:

Love Is Wicked by Brick and Lace

No Surprise by Daughtry

Run by Collective Soul

Try by Asher Brook