Cuts and Bruises.

When I had gotten home, I checked myself in my bathroom mirror. I had a few cuts and bruises on my face, but besides that, nothing else was very visible. I wasn't going to go through the trouble and put on makeup, so I would be interrogated by Clare tomorrow, for sure. I stripped my clothing and turned on the shower. I waited for it to heat up and steam soon filled the room. I stepped into the shower and sighed as the heated water fell down my back. When I was in the shower, I used the time to just clear my head.

I stepped out of the shower and slipped on a pair of blue boxers and a black wife-beater. I laid on my bed, my legs feeling a bit sore, and stared at the ceiling.

Clare.

The name kept ringing through my head. She had consumed my thoughts half the time now, since I met her. Sometimes I wonder if it's an obsession. But, I don't get obsessed. Especially with a girl. Definitely not after what happened with Julia.

I heard a bing come from my laptop sitting on my desk across the room and I wasn't finding the energy to stand up. In case it was urgent, I got up, lazily walking to the computer. I realized I head left Facerange up and I had gotten an IM.

Clare Edwards.

Hey Eli:) What's up?

I smiled but I realized I had another IM up. Someone else had IMed me.

KC Guthrie.

What the hell? What did he want?

Stay away from Clare.

Oh, woah. Who was he to tell me to stay away from Clare. Especially after he had just gotten that Jenna girl pregnant. I decided to respond to Clare's IM first.

Hey there, Blue Eyes. Nothing much. You?

I then opened up KC's IM and my fingers hovered over the keys.

And who are you to tell me to stay away from her?

By the time I pressed enter, Clare had responded.

Same. Tired of listening to my parents yelling. I'm getting sick of it.

I felt a pang of sympathy. I didn't like the idea of her having to sit there and listen to her two parents fight. KC had responded and I opened his IM.

Her ex-boyfriend. Now stay away from her.

"Yeah, okaaay." I muttered, rolling my eyes. I decided to answer his IM before I responded to Clare's.

Did you forget what ex means? She doesn't like you anymore. And a little birdie told me that she broke up with you. Meaning it's over.

I knew he would get angry, but who cares? I responded to Clare.

I'm sorry. Wanna escape for a bit?

KC had signed off and I chuckled. He's a man.

Sure. Pick me up in 10?

I smiled.

Of course. ;)

I signed off and walked over to my closet, picking up a pair of black skinny jeans, a black shirt and blazer to match. Slipping the outfit on and grabbing a pair of all black converse, I was walking out the door.

I reached Clare's house in a matter of minutes and I saw her sitting on her steps. I walked out of Morty and opened up the passenger door.

"Why thank you-What happened?"

Crap.

I forgot about my face.

A/N: Hey guys:) I know it's been a bit since I updated, but I hope you liked this chapter. :D Guys, do you think we can make it to 100 reviews? It would be pretty awesome:) Anyways, please review. You guys are amazinggg:D

I just started school this week, so I apologize for the long wait. :P And also, I just realized that KC sort of broke up with Clare.. but lets pretend Clare broke up with him, kay? XD.

Love,
Dominique(: