WARNING: headaches, mean daddies, peaceful slumber && love :D (FLUFF)
Chapter Thirteen: I'm Not Okay (Eli's POV)
My head ached badly, I had my eyes shut tight in a attempt to have the headaches disappear, it's a side effect of the needle injection. I could feel someone by me, their heat radiating off of their body and on me. There was a slight knock on the door, that knock made me wince. It sounded more like a jackhammer pounding against my skull. "Come in." My dad's gruff voice answered, I prayed silently that it wasn't Clare.. Anyone but Clare. I heard creaks and dad ask. "Who are you?" "Clare. I'm Eli's girlfriend." Clare's voice answered. I groaned into my pillow. I wanted her to leave.. Not have to suffer with me. It's bad enough that I had an episode with her around. "Did Caroline let you in? Dammit her.. You should leave. Eli doesn't need any visitors." Dad answered with more authority. That pissed me off. Where does he get off talking to my girlfriend like that. I scowled and opened my eyes, enjoying the dim light from my lamp. I squinted and saw dad with a serious expression, he stared at a nervous Clare. "Dammit Dad. She's my girlfriend. Let her in." I croaked. Dad looked back at me with wide eyes. "Are you sure Eli? I mean your not stable-" I scoffed, cutting his sentence off. "I am stable." Dad than stood, broad shoulders and passed Clare on my way to the doorway, he turned his head. "If he gets out of control or an episode is about to start, holler for me or Caroline." Dad whispered lowly to Clare. Clare nodded and Dad shut the door behind himself. I stared at Clare's awkward figure standing by the door, she was scared. I could tell by how she crosses her arms across her chest when she's scared or nervous. "I don't bite Clare." I murmured softly. Clare chuckled quickly and sat on the edge of my bed. There was an awkward moment of silence. I cleared my raspy throat. "Are you scared?" I asked, Clare's eyes were planted on the floor. She sighed and nodded. I looked away and rubbed the bridge of my nose, trying my hardest to rid the headache. "Are you okay?" Clare asked, her hand softly laid on top of mine. I opened my eyes and stared into her ocean eyes. I nodded. "I'm fine.. Just a headache.. For real this time." I answered with a chuckle. Clare smiled. "Why are you scared?" I asked, after saying that I scoffed. "I shouldn't have said that. I should know why your scared.. Obviously its me." I mumbled. I felt cool fingers pull my chin up. I found myself staring at Clare's puffy, but beautiful baby blues. "I'm scared for you dummy." Clare said. I smiled which made her laugh. "There's no reason to be scared, Clare. I'm perfectly fine." I said in the most reassuring tone I could muster up. Clare's smile fell, as did mine. "For now. Eli.. I was scared for your life when you had that episode. I thought you'd.." Clare trailed off and I held her hand in mine. "As long as I take my medication and see my shrink.. I'll be perfectly fine. I just had an outburst. Pressure." I said, Clare smiled shyly and pecked my lips softly. I smiled throughout the kiss. When we broke apart, I gently stroked her cheek. "Eli.. Are you okay.. Now?" Clare whispered coolly. I sighed and felt her warm face press into my hand. "Now.. Yes. That's because I'm with you. You make me feel.. Whole. But as for.. Me? No.. I'm not okay in the head. I'm unstable Clare. I'll always be." I admitted. Clare whimpered slightly. "Don't worry Clare.. It's just who I am. You're odd, but I still care about you." I said, trying to stifle a laugh. Clare mock gasped and hit me playfully. I laughed loudly and Clare joined in. "Your so beautiful when your laughing." I complimented Clare, Clare slightly blushed and smiled. "Your always gorgeous, Eli." Clare said. I rolled my eyes. "Seriously? I guarantee you that I look like crap." I scoffed. Clare didn't say a word as gently laid down on my chest. I stared at her laying figure for a while until I smiled and wrapped my arms around her. Before I knew it, she was snoring lightly and was snuggling into my chest. I stayed awake, stroking her hair with my rough fingers. "Eli.." Clare murmured. I stopped stroking and looked down at Clare. "Clare? You okay?" I asked lowly. Clare muttered something incoherent and returned to her talking. "Eli.. Eli." Clare mumbled yet again. I smiled and allowed her to mumble and murmur some more. "I love you Eli.." Clare said as clear as rain. My mouth gaped open. She murmured my name one last time before returning to her peaceful slumber a small smile on her face. I must have been grinning like a idiot, because low and loving I whispered in her ear. "I love you too Clare."
Just a fluffy chapter! I haven't written a fluffy chapter in FOREVER! Haha, but this was fun to write, only because Clare can accept Eli's schizophrenia side of him, Clare fell asleep on Eli (Aww!) and Clare admits her love for Eli and Eli returns it. BUT this doesn't mean Clare knows Eli loves her. So it's all hush hush for her. :D. But this chapter was drama free, which is just amazing. Next chapter will be up soon!
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