That night Clare joined us for dinner. I mean it was burgers, nothing special but I wish I could have given her something more fancy, but she said she was fine with it. She went to bed kind of early which was understandable.

As I headed upstairs to my room I heard a sound coming from Clare's room. I couldn't make it out until I pressed my ear to the door. It was weeping.

"Clare?" I gently knocked on the door.

"Y-yeah?"

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine" She said but I wasn't convinced.

"Can I come in?" I said softly.

"Just a minute" She said before opening her room door. I looked at her and a feeling of sadness rushes thorough me when I saw her puffy, red eyes from crying.

"What's wrong Clare?" I gave her a look.

"Nothing is why?" She wiped her eyes.

"Clare come on it's Adam, I know you. Plus you're a horrible liar"

"Okay fine" She sat on her bed. "I'm home sick"

I took a seat beside her. "How can you be home sick Clare?"

"Well it's not exactly home I miss, it's my mom I miss"

"Maybe you should call and tell her your safe?"

She shook her head. "I can't, she'll make me come home and I can't deal with my dad again"

I sighed defeated. I didn't know what else I could do to help her in this situation.

"Can I sleep with you tonight?" She looked at me. " I just don't want to be alone right now"

" Of course you can " I looked at her.

We both headed to my room. I laid down then Clare laid beside her. It felt nice having Clare lay this close to me. Almost perfect. When she put her head on my chest I felt butterflies, and was kind of nervous. She didn't know about me and I was afraid of her reaction. Lucky for me she made no comment about it.

"Adam?" She spoke looking up at me. I looked down at her. "Thank you for taking me in at this time. I'm sorry I just showed up"

"Clare no need to thank me, and as for showing up here it's not problem I couldn't let you just be out there alone, I'd rather you be here then anywhere else"

"But what if the cops find out I was here all along?"

"I'll deal with it then, but right now my only concern is you Clare" I smiled small at her. She returned it.

Suddenly something came over me. I don't know what it was or how to explain it. If I had to I'd say it was like a rush of blood throughout my body. I took the risk and leaned in close to Clare. She must have felt the same because the next thing I remember was her lips pressed against mine.

This feeling was amazing. I know it's cheesy, but I saw fireworks. This kiss made me realize that Clare did feel something for me. Wither it was love or just liked me, I'd take it. Having her like me back was an incredible feeling. I slowly pulled away feeling a huge grin take over my face. Clare returned the grin and blushes. I was speechless. Even if I wanted to speak I couldn't. She took my breath away.