I am back with a new chapter. It took me a little while longer to get out this chapter but as a reward for you guys being so patient I made it a bit of a longer chapter. I hope you enjoy that. This chapter is kind of a filler chapter. It shows the progression of Clare's and Eli's relationship as well as Clare and Alli's friendship. Chapter 9 Eli's reason for leaving Clare will be revealed and it will change things between the two of them. We will also see another time jump in chapter 9. I hope that you all like this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think. I love you all, thank you so much for the reviews and the follows and favorites...it Truly means the world to me.

Clare woke up in Eli's arms and she just felt so happy. She didn't want to get up and leave him but she had to go and meet up with Alli for brunch. She untangled herself from Eli's grasp and placed a kiss on his forehead. Clare walked to her overnight bag and pulled out everything that she needed to get ready. She took a quick shower then got dressed, as she was doing her make-up the bathroom door opened and Eli walked in. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her on the cheek.

"I don't want you to leave" Eli whispered into Clare's ear

"I don't want to leave but I have to meet up with Alli. I kind of bailed on her Friday night so I owe her a re-do date" Clare giggled

"A date huh...should I be jealous?" asked Eli with a grin on his face

"Possibly...Alli Did say if the food is really good that she will put out" Clare laughed

"Oh well in that case I guess I will just have to keep you here so you can't go on this date"

"Eli don't be silly. Now let me go so I can finish getting ready"

Eli let her go and she continued to finish doing her make-up then her hair. Eli went into his room and sat on his bed waiting for Clare to emerge from the bathroom. When she did he was taken aback by how gorgeous she looked. Clare noticed Eli staring at her and she smiled.

"Hey Eli give me your cell phone"

"Um okay" he said handing over his cell phone

Clare fumbled around with it for a little while before handing it back to him.

"There you go" said Clare

"Okay what was that all about?" Eli asked with a look of confusion on his face

"I figured if we are going to see each other again that you are going to need my number"

"Is it crazy that I didn't even think about that" Eli chuckled

"Not at all. We've been so wrapped up in spending time together that it just slipped our minds. Well I better get going, I don't wait to keep the beautiful Miss Bandari waiting"

Clare moved towards Eli and brought him into a hug.

"You better call me" she whispered into his ear

"Of course I will beautiful" Eli said kissing Clare on the forehead

"Bye Eli" Clare kissed him on the cheek and turned and walked out of the apartment

Eli didn't know how he felt in that moment. Life had been a whirlwind these past 48 hours for him and the way Clare just kissed him on the cheek and walked out just felt so final like he was never again. She had been so romantic and lovely dovey with him all weekend then today she just gives him a hug and a kiss on the cheek and walks out. Just then a knock at the door snaps Eli out of his thoughts. He walked over to the door and opened it to reveal the woman who was just on his mind.

"Did you forget something?" Eli asked

"Uh-um yeah" she said "I forgot this"

Just then she ran and jumped into Eli's arms crashing her lips onto his. Eli was stunned by this action but he didn't hesitate in kissing her back. Clare then stopped kissing Eli.

"Well okay then" Clare said with a smile

"What was that all about?" Eli asked

"I just didn't like the way that we said goodbye. This felt more appropriate. Call me later, I really need to head out now"

"Will do beautiful"

Clare gave Eli one more quick peck to the lips then went on her way. Eli closed the door behind him and smiled, all those worries he had in his mind before were now completely gone.

*Cookshop*

Clare's cab pulls up to the restaurant and she see's Alli standing outside texting on her phone while waiting for her. She pays her cab driver then makes her way over to her best friend. Alli looks up from her phone and flashes Clare a huge grin.

"Okay tell me everything!" Alli exclaims

"What no Hi Clare how are you? You look mighty beautiful today" Clare laughs

"HELL NO. I've been running scenarios of what happened with you two over and over in my mind. I must know what happened, this is all so exciting"

Clare couldn't help but laugh at her best friends enthusiasm

"Can we wait till we are seated and our food and mimosas are ordered?"

"UGH...fine But you better not spare any details Clare Edwards"

"Okay Alli I promise, but just brace yourself for the shock of it all"

After there food had been ordered and there mimosas were placed in front of them Clare told Alli the whole story. Everything from Josh showing up to Eli and her having sex, to there date the night before and the two more times they had sex the night before. She even told her about Eli had a picture of the two of them on his bedside table along with her purity ring.

"Wow so Josh came back, Eli rescued you and now you guys are like all in love again! Man Clare I've been telling you for years now that you need to write a book based off of your life...teens And young adults would eat that shit up" Alli laughed

"Alli we are not in love and you know what maybe I should write a book. You know I'm going to need your help in finding a new home, now that Josh knows my address I need to sell my place and find somewhere new. I can't risk him finding me again. Do you think it'd be okay if I stay with you till I find a new place?"

"Of course Clare Bear, I will be more then happy to help you find a new place, but wouldn't you much rather stay with Elllllliiiiiii" Alli said dragging out Eli's name

"Alli I'm not 100% sure what is going on between me and Eli. I know if I asked to stay with him that he would say yes but what happens when he tells me the reason why he left me and then I am left without a place to stay once again?"

"Why hasn't he told you what happened yet?"

"Cause I told him when I'm ready to know I'd ask him about it. For right now Alli I am really, really happy and I haven't been happy in a long time. I just want to enjoy this for as long as I can"

"Okay that makes sense. I just want you to know Clare that no matter what happens good or bad I am here for you"

"Thanks Alli I don't know what I'd do without you"

"This is what best friends are for Clare and you've been there for me through all my crap and I am here for all of yours...forever Clare"

Clare and Alli were having an amazing time laughing and chatting and just enjoying there meal and when Clare felt her phone buzz from inside of her purse. She pulled out her phone and noticed that she had a text from an unknown number.

Wishing that you were here in my bed with me

Clare automatically knew it was Eli and this brought a huge smile to her face.

I would say that I wish that too but this food is just so amazing that I'd rather be here :P -Clare

Ouch woman...you Wound me. I guess this is end for us Edwards :( -Eli

I guess so...it Was nice knowing you. Thank you for the great sex -Clare

Oh no problem Edwards. Just promise me that you will always remember me as the sex god that I am -Eli

Will do. Oh hey BTW. I miss you. I just thought you should know 3 -Clare

I miss you too Clare. Maybe tonight you could come over and stay the night? -Eli

Oh I see, all I am good for is sex now? LOL -Clare

Not even. I'd be happy just holding you all night and just waking with you in my arms -Eli

I'll be there Eli about 9 or 10ish. I'll see you tonight. Miss you xoxxxxx 3 -Clare

xxxxxxxooxxxxxxxx 3 -Eli

Clare couldn't help the blush that was on her face after texting with Eli. She felt butterflies in her stomach and she just truly felt happy. She was starting to feel complete again, for the first time in years. She couldn't help but feel that this was the start of something amazing. She felt like this was going to bring her all the things that were missing from her life and she just truly couldn't wait for that.

*One Month Later*

Eli sits in his office at the theater working over scripting issues that he has been having lately. Now that his play has moved from OFF BROADWAY to BROADWAY he has found himself super busy. Everything must be perfect after all this is Broadway . Even though Eli has found himself a whole lot busier he has made it a priority to make time for Clare. She has been the one thing that has gotten him through all this maddness. As he was sitting at his desk thinking of the very special woman in his life he was inturupted by a knock on his door.

"Come in" Eli yelled

"Hey Boss sorry to inturupt but your LADY is here"

"She is? Well send her in"

"WIll do boss"

Just then Clare walks into his office looking so incredibaly stunning. Sure she might be dressed in work clothes but to Eli there wasn't anything that she didn't wear that didn't look stunning on her.

"Hey BABE what brings you here to my neck of the woods? Eli asked placing a chaste kiss to Clare's lips

"I actually just finished seeing a play for a review and since I was in the area I figured I'd bring you some lunch, since I know how you get when your stressed and busy" Clare said while handing Eli a bag that contained a burger & fries.

"Aww Clare...have I told you lately how amazing you are?"

"Um not lately...I think taht you should probably tell me more often" Clare chuckled

"Do you have to get back to work or do you have some time to spare for a handsome playwrite?"

"I actually don't have to go back into work today. I do have an appointment I have to be at but that is not for like 3 hours"

"An appointment?" Eli asked

"Yeah Alli and I are going to check out an apartment today. Since now that my apartment is offically sold I really need to find a new home. I love that Alli has given up her guest room for me but I really need my own space again"

Clare sat on Eli's desk while he ate his food. They fell into a nice conversation like they always did. Things with Eli and Clare were just so comfortable and easy. This with them were truly perfect and they were both so very happy. Eli got up from his chair when he was finished eating and walked over to where Clare was sitting on his desk. He settled himself between her legs and kissed her passionatly.

"Eli if you keep kissing me like that I am not going to be able to stop myself from wanting all of you"

"Clare you can have all of me, right here right now on this desk" Eli whispered into Clare's ear while ghosting his fingers on Clare's special spot on her neck.

That action sent an electric current through Clare's body and it sent her into overdrive. She wanted him NO she needed him. He was like a drug to her and right at this moment she needed another hit. She crashed her lips onto his and started to unbutton his shirt. She discarded his shirt and started to unbuckle his jeans. Eli kicked off his pants then brought his lips Clares neck, he began to suck and nip at that special spot that drove Clare wild. He then began to undo Clare's blouse once he got her blouse off he unclasped her bra and chucked it to an unknown place in the office. Eli didn't even bother taking off her skirt he simply pushed it up and pulled down her panties. Neither of them bothered with the fourplay they both wanted each other so badly that it just wasn't even nessisary. Clare pulled down Eli's boxer freeing his pulsing erection she grabbed it and tugged on it gently which earned her a moan from Eli. He couldn't help himself at that moment he couldn't wait any longer he had to have her. He pushed himself into her causing Clare to moan in satisfaction. Both of there lips were now all over each other. Both were in complete and utter extasy. Eli was thrusting in and out of Clare and he was so close to cumming but he wanted Clare to cum first so he brought his fingers down and began to rub Clare's bundle of nerves. This sensation was causing that bubble in the pit of her stomach to go crazy. Both Eli and Clare climaxed at the same time spilling into each other.

"Fuck Clare that was amazing" Eli said out of breath

"God it really was"

Eli pulled himself out of her and then pressed his forehead to hers.

"Come over tonight. Stay the night with me?"

"Okay it sounds like a plan. I should get going though if I am going to make it to that appointment"

Clare and ELi both got dressed and ready to finish there day.

"I'll see you tonight" Clare said before kissing Eli goodbye

"See you tonight Babe" Eli responded

There it is chapter 8. I hope that you guys liked it. Please review and let me know what you think. Any predictions or anything you like to see happen let me know. I love having your guys opinions so review or PM me. Love you guys.