A/N: Hello. If you were wondering where you can read the third chapter of The Elevator, you've come to the right spot! Welcome to the third chapter. It's not my best job... I was suffering from terrible writer's block. So make yourself comfortable and continue reading if you please~!

Clare POV

The moment I was dreading finally arrived. Eli showed up at 6:03.

"So, how was work?" Eli asked casually.

"Tiring." I replied as I grabbed my keys and bag.

We both walked out in silence. We talked about books in the car. I didn't realize we had so much in common… When we finally arrived, Eli rang the doorbell and we were greeted by Peter Stone.

"Hi Peter!" I said.

"Oh hey, Clare and… friend." He said.

We both walked in and saw Darcy setting the food on the dining table.

"Hey Darcy, I'd like you to meet Eli Goldsworthy he's…" I managed to choke out the next part without throwing up. "my boyfriend."

Darcy gave Eli a big hug.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Eli said.

"The pleasure is all mine." Darcy replied. "Go wash up for dinner!"

We all sat. Eli sat next to me across from Peter. We all got our servings of irio and khitcherie.

"Woah, Darcy, you really out did yourself this time!" I said. She just smiled.

"Looks like Clare threw up into a pot…" I heard Eli mutter when Darcy went into the kitchen to check on dessert. It was obvious Peter heard it because he was stifling a laugh. Dinner began with an awkward silence.

"So Eli, how did you two meet?" Darcy asked.

"Oh, uh, we work in the same building." Eli replied.

"What do you do for a living?" Peter asked.

"Besides my secretary?" Eli asked causing Darcy to choke on her water. "No, just kidding. I write greeting card lines. I don't even have a secretary."

"Do you like your job?" Peter asked.

"Depends on the kind of job. A hand job or a blow job?" Eli asked. "My job's pretty good. It puts food on the table."

"So, how did you two start dating?"

"We were stuck in an elevator."

"How romantic!" Darcy cooed.

"Not really…" Eli stated. "It was rather hot and annoying."

"Yes, and guess who made it super hot and annoying?" I asked.

"ME!" Eli shouted gleefully.

Peter drank his water to keep himself from laughing while Darcy just looked uncomfortable.

"Who wants pie?" Darcy asked suddenly. She went into the kitchen to get the pie. Peter leaned over and whispered to me, "Eli is hilarious! He's a keeper!" I just smiled and nodded. Dessert was quieter than dinner. That was when Peter said, "So, have you two kissed yet?"

"Yeah. Plenty of times…" I lied. Eli nodded with his eyes wide.

"Let's see it!" Peter said.

"Kiss… kiss… kiss…" Darcy chanted.

Eli and I exchanged glances and sighed deeply.

Eli POV

What. The. Hell. I have to kiss that lump of cells? Adam is going to have a field day if he ever hears about this… Reluctantly I leaned in with my eyes closed and lips puckered up. Before I closed my eyes, I saw Clare's eyes widen and she seemed uncomfortable. Our lips touched and at first she was tense, but then she eased up a bit.

I don't know why but I felt butterflies in my stomach and saw sparks in my head. Am I… Nah… I can't be falling for Clare Edwards… Can I?

A/N: Extremely perverted... I know... Those are the types of replies I give people when they get on my case. (ex: Person- Whatcha doin'? Me- YOUR MOM!) Anyway, did you like it? Would like for me to continue? I don't know when again I'll update this story because I have to go to my other grandparents' house... I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. Any ideas for the next chapter (if you want one)? My brother had an idea that Eli takes Clare to a Dead Hand concert... What do you think? Review your thoughts! Please!

I love you all! 3

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