My heart was racing, and my palms were getting sweaty. I was extremely nervous. I wanted Eli's parents to like me so much; I didn't need to disappoint him again. He could tell I was nervous. Before dinner we went to his bedroom, and Eli went into his bathroom to change out of his uniform. The door was slightly opened, and I could see the faint muscles in Eli's lower abs. Why was this boy so goddamn perfect? (Sorry God! I didn't mean to swear.) He noticed me checking him out and smirked at me.

"Like what you see Edwards?" I couldn't help but laugh as he made his way towards me. He took my hands and pulled me off the bed.

"You caught me, Eli. You're just so irresistible." I sighed making my sarcastic comment come out smoothly. He pulled me close, closing the gap between us.

"Clare, you need to loosen up. I know you're stressed, but meeting my parents isn't that scary. If Adam made it out alive, then it'll be a breeze for you." He was so sweet trying to make me feel better. I couldn't take it anymore and kissed him. He was caught off guard, but then he took control sliding his arm around my waist. I moved my arms around his neck pulling us as close us possible. Knock Knock. I was shocked hearing someone knock on the door.

"Eli? It's time for dinner. You and Clare can come down now." I don't know how I would've reacted to his mom walking in on us making out on his bed. Bed? When had we gotten on the bed? I was slightly out of it after kissing him. He made me forget about the bad things, but a bed? I definitely wasn't ready for that.

"Okay, Mom. We'll be right down." I could tell he was a little stunned, too. I hugged him and watched as he opened the door for me. We walked down the steps, past the living room, and into the dining room where Eli's mom had made spaghetti and meatballs laid out on the table. His father was already sitting there with the paper in hand. He smiled at me as Eli pulled out my chair.

"Thanks, Eli." He sat down next to me and squeezed my hand underneath the table.

"So, Clare, you're in grade 10? Eli tells me that you're quite the student. Being in an advanced grade 11 English class must be difficult." I saw Eli blush? Wow, Eli had blushed because of me.

"Oh, it's umm, interesting. I guess I just excel in English. It's my favorite subject. I hope to be a writer when I'm older." I looked at Eli when I said favorite. The image of him kissing me in the park popped into my head.

"Oh really? That's great. I thought I wanted to go into journalism before I decided I wanted to be a disk jockey for a radio station." Eli's father had cut into the conversation.

Eli said, "You're kidding, right dad? You liked English? Somehow I highly doubt that."

His father said, "Well, Elijah, how do you think I met your mother? I met her in an English class at university. Then a few months later, you came along." He winked at his wife, and I realized what Adam was talking about. I knew I should've been creeped out, but it somehow made me feel a lot more comfortable.

"Really, dad? Why'd you have to say that? Especially right in front of my girlfriend?" Eli was a little annoyed, but I slid my hand into his underneath the table lacing our fingers together. I squeezed it, and he kissed my cheek trying to hide the fact that his parents were flirting right in front of us. I couldn't help but giggle at that sight, but it was cute.

We continued to eat our spaghetti and meatballs and talked about high school and friends. His mom showed me pictures of Eli as a baby which made Eli turn extremely red. His parents were really cool, a little bit weird and embarrassing, but they fit with Eli.

Eli drove me home after dinner and stopped in front of my house before unlocking the doors he looked at me.

"So, are you never going to talk to me again? My parents are so embarrassing. I wanted this night to go perfectly, and they had to get all lovey-dovey-" I kissed him, so he would shut up. He seriously talked a lot sometimes, not knowing when to stop.

"Eli! They're not that bad! I actually had a really good time tonight. It was a lot of fun."

"Are you sure? You don't need to lie to me because I'm such a good kisser." he smirked, and I stuck my tongue out at him.

"Yeah, Eli, I'm positive it's not because you're a good kisser." I laughed. He said, "Ouch!" "Oh, Eli. You know that I love you?" He smiled at me before kissing me good night."

"I love you, too, Clare, so much."

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