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Clare's POV:
Sav texted me:
Hey Clare I'm almost at your place
I smiled. Sav was Alli's brother and she knew I was going out with him tonight. I love Sav, but like a brother, not romantically. I texted Sav back:
Can't wait, thank you so much for doing this by the way
I was excited to go out with Sav. Not because of the kiss, no, the idea of kissing him made me slightly sick, but Sav would listen to me. Sav would take my side and make me feel better.
As I put the finishing touches on my makeup, the door bell rang. I quickly finished it up before hurrying down the steps. I opened the door and Sav smiled before handing me a bouquet of roses, "Hey there kiddo. Well you don't look like a kid tonight, you look beautiful Clare."
I blushed and took the roses, "Thanks Sav, you didn't have to do this."
"What kind of gentle men would I be if I didn't?" He chuckled.
I put the roses in the vase and slipped on my flats, "Ready to go?"
Sav hesitated, "Hey Clare? I was thinking since this whole…kiss thing is going to be really awkward, should we just do it now and get it over with so we could have a good night?"
I raise an eyebrow, "Oh um okay yeah."
I lean up and Sav leans down and his lips meet mine. His lips are really soft but nothing compared to Eli's. Sav breaks the kiss, "Cool, well let's go."
I smile, "You still want to go out? I mean I just needed the kiss…"
Sav shrugs, "I still want to go, I haven't hung out with you in a while. But if you want to stay home…"
I shook my head, "No! I mean… uh no, I'm just tired of being home alone. Yeah, let's go have fun."
Sav held his arm out for me and I took it, "Thank you."
"Don't mention it."
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We decided to go to the boardwalk. Eli texted me when we got there:
Hey love, I'm really sorry about the other day with Declan. I know I was an ass and I'm really sorry. I heard you were going out with Sav tonight and I hope you have fun. I love you Clare. So much, please know that.
I showed Sav the text and he smiled, "He loves you Clare, he just screwed up."
I nodded, "I know. But I just have one more guy after you then I am free as a bird to love him to death."
Sav chuckled, "Well I think it's good that you take your week so he knows not to pull this shit again. It will at least teach him a lesson, but you should text him back before he goes crazy."
I sigh, "Yeah I know, I'm going to."
I text him back:
Thanks Eli. I appreciate it.
I wanted to say I loved him back, but I would lose it if I did. So I turned back to Sav, "Let's go have fun."
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Eli's POV:
I missed her. I missed her like hell. Clare was like a drugged fire. She was contagious, she sparked me. She just adds so much energy to life and I miss her like hell!
I decided to against my judgment and text her:
Hey love, I'm really sorry about the other day with Declan. I know I was an ass and I'm really sorry. I heard you were going out with Sav tonight and I hope you have fun. I love you Clare. So much, please know that.
I waited a few minutes before my phone buzzed. I immediately opened it. Clare! She texted me back:
Thanks Eli. I appreciate it.
Damn, I wanted her to say she loved me to, but at least I got something besides fuck off. So I will take it for now. Plus her week is almost up before she is back to being mine and only mine.
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Clare's POV:
After hours of fun rides Sav and I sat down to get burgers. He smiled at me, "So how did this whole thing happen anyway?"
I sigh, "We were at a party and I was off with one of my friends when Eli got really drunk and I caught him kissing Bianca. When he saw me he looked really upset, he even cried. It was obvious he was sorry, so I didn't break up with him."
Sav nodded, "What made you decide to kiss other guys?"
I shrug, "I needed to feel better. I thought if I kissed other guys I would feel….even?"
"But you don't." It was a statement, not a question.
I shook my head no.
Sav sighed, "Then why the hell are you doing it? There is nothing wrong with taking him back Clare. Yeah, he screwed up, but he is human."
I nod, "So you think I should just take him back?"
Sav shook his head, "I think you should if you want to."
I nod, "I need more ketchup."
When I get to the condiments bar I see Eli standing there. He smiles at me, "Hi Clare, you look beautiful, as always."
I smile, "Hey Eli thanks."
He looks over at Sav, "Are you having a good time?"
I smile weakly, "Um yeah. What about you?"
He shakes his head, "No…I- um I- never mind."
It looks like he's about to cry. He puts down the mustard, "I have to go, bye Cl-" His voice breaks. Shit I hate this. He leans over and peck my hair, "I l-love you."
And he practically runs away.
I want nothing more than to run after him and hold him. I want to tell him its okay. I want to tell him I love him. I wanted to kiss him.
I pulled out my phone as I felt tears well up in my eyes. I know Eli is probably beating himself up right now. I dial a number, "Hey Adam, about tomorrow…."
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