Like I explained in my last story, I was busy with school coming up and I was out of town. I am working on a new story and it focus on the seniors going to prom. This will either be posted today or tomorrow, depending on how I feel. So, enjoy the next chapter. This is where Eli meets the parents.

Eli was nervous. He was going to meet her parents today. His palms were sweating and sweat began to form on his forehead. He looked over at the clock and saw that it was 5:55. Clare wanted him at her house at exactly 7:00. No later. He decided he was going to take another shower for the day. He had to freshen up before getting to the Edwards' resident.

Eli went over to his closet and pulled out a white button up with a pair of black slacks. He placed his clothes neatly on the bed and stripped out of his outfit he had on earlier. He wrapped a towel around his bare body and went across the hall to the bathroom. He turned on the shower and adjusted the water to the perfect temperature. The towel pooled around his feet as he stepped over it and went into the shower. He turned around and grabbed his face cloth from the rack. He washed his body, removing any smell of sweat from his body. After washing his body, he grabbed the shampoo and began to thoroughly wash his hair. Eli rinsed the shampoo away and stepped out the shower. He grabbed his towel and wrapped it back around his waist. He plugged in his blow dryer and began to dry his hair. After wards, he fixed his hair and walked back into his room.

Eli kicked the door closed with his foot and dropped the towel. He went to his dresser and grabbed his boxers from his top drawer. He slipped them on and put on some deodorant. Next, he put on some of his cologne and slipped on his clothes. He looked over at his clock and saw that it was 6:25. He decided to head out. He wanted to buy Clare some tulips. For the mother, he was going to buy her a dozen roses.

It was hard to fall for someone you wasn't supposed to fall for. He was falling for Saint Clare and he wasn't supposed to. She was different from him. She was the sweet, innocent, smart girl. She had her whole future planned even before she got to high school. She had a ring on her finger saying that she'll wait until marriage. Clare was abstinent. Eli on the other hand was the popular, outgoing, smooth talking guy. All he had to do was look a girl's way and they panties would instantly soak. He used to have a future ahead, until he met the gang. He lost his virginity his first month at Degrassi. Because of Jake, Dallas, and Drew Eli has smoked marijuana and drunk a lot of liquor. Adam always tagged along, but he stayed above the influence. Sometimes, Eli wish he could be safe like Adam. Playing it safe may have been boring, but it was better than what Eli was stuck in now.

Honestly, they changed his whole life around. They made Eli into something he never thought he'd turn out to be.

Eli hopped in his hearse and drove off to a flower shop a few blocks from his house. He went inside and grabbed a bouquet of tulips and a bouquet of roses. He paid the man working there and went back into his car. He drove off to Clare's house. He turned off the car and got up, holding both of the bouquets in his hand. He rang the doorbell as he felt his heart pound. The door swung open and Clare was standing there wearing a gorgeous white dress that went to her knees. The dress screamed out innocent.

"Eli!" she gasped, "You got me tulips!"

Eli nodded his head and gave the tulips to his girlfriend. He kissed her on the cheek once Clare moved aside to let him in. He stepped in the house to see her mother and father standing there. They were staring right at him. Eli cleared his throat and held out his shaking hand with the roses in there.

"Hello Mrs. and Mr. Edwards. Lovely home," he said nervously.

"Hello, Elijah. Clare has told us so much about you," Mr. Edwards says.

"Mrs. Edwards, these are for you," Eli says holding out the roses.

Mrs. Edwards take the roses and a smile instantly spreads on her face. She nods her head a little and touched the one of the rose.

"These are lovely, Elijah. Thank you," she says.

"You're welcome."

"Well, have a seat. I'm going to finish making dinner."

Eli took a seat on the couch and Clare sat next to her. Eli slipped his hands in Clare's and she blushed.

"So, Elijah," Mr. Edwards started.

"You can call me Eli, sir."

"Okay, Eli. How do you feel about my daughter? You don't plan on corrupting her do you?"

"Daddy!" Clare hissed.

"Clare, I need to know these things. You are my little girl and I don't want any guy with you if he plans on taking your virginity before marriage! Eli, you do know my Clare is abstinent which means she won't have sex until she's married."

"Dad, please-"

"You respect that, don't you? Clare isn't like these other girls. She carries herself like a real women should."

Eli gulped and he let go of Clare's hand. He rubbed his sweaty palms on his slacks up and looked up at Mr. Edwards. If only he knew the reason he was here.

"Mr. Edwards, I really like Clare and I know about her abstinence. I respect that and I respect Clare."

"Elijah," Mr. Edwards said standing up, "You just earned my respect."

Mr. Edwards held out his hand for Eli to shake. Eli stood up and shook Mr. Edwards' hand.

"And Eli, you can call me Randall."

/.../

Dinner went by smooth with Eli and Clare's family. Now, Clare and Eli were outside, standing awkwardly on the porch. Eli had his hands stuffed in his pockets and he was rocking on his heels.

"They loved you, Eli!" Clare said, wrapping her arms around Eli.

"I know. Now, tomorrow, you have to meet mines."

"E-Eli, what if they don't like me? We all can't be smooth like you," Clare said, playfully pushing Eli's shoulder.

"They'll love you. Don't you worry your pretty little heart," Eli said, tapping her nose.

"Okay, well I need to get back inside for my parents start to wonder what we're up to. See you tomorrow, honey."

"See you."

Clare turned to walk in the house, but Eli softly grabbed her arm. He turned her around and placed a soft kiss on her lips. Clare bit her lip and wrapped her arms around Eli's neck. She pulled him to a tender, passionate kiss. Their tongues slid in each other's mouth as the kiss deepened.

"Clare, come in the house. Now."

The two broke apart and they didn't even notice that Helen was standing there. Clare blushed and nodded her head, her curls bouncing as she did so. Clare quickly kissed Eli on the cheek and darted in the house. Eli smirked and walked off the porch. He went over towards his car and got in. This night was definitely one of the best nights he has ever had.