Clare looked into her mirror later that night. She took her shirt off and saw it. Another bruise. She shook her head. She couldn't believe that she Clare Edwards had fallen for a guy like Fitz. But he wasn't always like this. Clare had to keep telling herself that. There was always a chance he could change back. Clare thought about how she began to hang out with Fitz.
It was 3 months ago. He was failing and asked if she would tutor him. She agreed even though she knew what kind of guy he was. A bully, a jerk. But Fitz was surprisingly kind and sweet to her. He was funny and interested in her. Clare had to deal with a lot of rejection. Her first boyfriend KC had left her for Jenna her former best friend. Then when she finally began to fall for Eli, she found out he wasn't ready for a relationship. She waited. And waited. She eventually just thought that Eli didn't like her like that and wanted to be friends. Even though it was heartbreaking, especially cause Clare felt something so powerful when they kissed. But Fitz was fun. He helped her forget about her troubles. And for the first time since Eli rejected her she felt free.
It wasn't long before they started dating. Clare had never been with a guy like Fitz. He say what he wanted and did what he wanted, and it was almost too freeing. They would speed down the road and Clare could just forget all about her hurt. When Fitz had kissed her the first time, Clare felt that the kiss was so forbidden and wrong but that made her want Fitz more. Something was so right about it and she couldn't help herself.
The first time he lay his hands on her, wasn't even that bad. They had gotten into a fight. It was her fault. Fitz was supposed to pick her up at 7 he showed up at 7:30 and Clare was upset. They didn't even leave. Clare was angry and tried to leave. He then vice gripped her arm.
"Ow, Fitz, that hurts." Clare told
"Oh baby. I am sorry." he let her go. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I love you" He said. Clare was so desperate for someone to love her, she believed. And she smiled and went with him. The beginning of her hurt.
The next few days he didn't touch her. Maybe this was all in my head. Clare told herself. Then he did it again. They were making out in his car. He began to become aggressive and Clare felt wired
"Fitz, stop. I don't want to do this." Clare said.
"Come on Clare. Stop being such a baby." Fitz started to kiss her neck again.
"Fitz. Stop!" She cried and she tried to leave but his strong arms stopped her. She started to scream and Fitz smacked her "Ow." Clare began to cry. Fitz looked at her
"Oh Clare, I am so sorry. I'm sorry." he said and got up off her. Why do guys think that word fixes everything? It doesn't.
Clare touched her bruise. She winced. It still hurt. Clare grabbed the ice pack and put it on her shoulder where the bruise is. Clare then sat down on her chair and looked on her vanity. She saw pictures. Some of her and Darcy. Some of Alli and some were of her an her parents. One was of her and Fitz. Clare smiled. He could be a good guy. Clare believed that. She had to. The she looked she saw a picture of Eli. He was making a silly face. And not on purpose which is why Clare loved that one. Eli had been working on Morty, when Clare came out of nowhere and snapped the photo. He was mad and chased her around the car. He grabbed her waist and tried to take the camera. Then he made Clare promise to delete it. She kept it though. She liked it. It kinda captured Eli. She could at least hold his picture close to her heart, even though she couldn't hold him. She put the picture down. No she had to let Eli go. After all Fitz loved her. And she was sure she loved him. Not like she loved Eli. But then again there would always be a place in her heart for Eli. Clare put her sweater over her bruise. It would never happen again. Clare promised herself. But promises were meant to be broken.