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Titanium
ELI
I had taken Clare back to my place hours ago, and stayed with her until she fell asleep. Although I had promised to stay beside her the entire night, something had drawn me back to her apartment. The police team had left and would return in the morning, but until then everything was guarded off.
The writings on the walls, the certain pictures that were smashed, and everything leading up to the break-in wasn't adding up.
Luke Baker was in police custody, and was still in the questioning process due to the fact that he was partially insane. It couldn't have been Luke.
So then why did I feel like he was here?
I took a deep breath, opened the door to Clare's apartment with her spare key and crouched under the yellow tape the police had put up. My jaw dropped slightly, looking at the balcony glass doors that were smashed in by bricks. My eyes scanned the walls, as I read the writings...
"Whore."
"Slut."
"Love? A four letter word, but so is kill."
"Do your knees hurt Clare? Do your knees hurt from the rug that burns your skin every time you perform for the countless amounts of men you sleep with? DO THEY HURT?"
"You're an unappreciative little skank."
"One date. That's all HE wanted."
"We will get you."
"HE WILL FIND YOU."
"Do not hide Clare, because those who crumble in the face of fear, suffer a torterous death in front of their loved ones."
I could feel my head beginning to pound from the confusion of the meanings behind these words. Some of them reminded me of how Clare used to describe Luke and how he acted, but it doesn't make sense.
I bit back my bottom lip, my eyes blood shot from exhaustion. Hours passed, but I just stood there, hearing Luke Baker's voice speaking these words. The sun began to come up, and I shook my head, staring at the words.
"Eli?" I turned around to see Drew, along with fellow officers and Chief Mason following closely behind.
"Goldsworthy, what the hell are you doing in here? You should be resting." Chief Mason demanded to know how I got inside the apartment, and I sighed, "I couldn't sleep. I couldn't close my eyes knowing the fuck who did this to Clare is out there; living, and breathing. I'm going to find this fucker, if it's the last thing I do."
"Goldsworthy." Chief Mason grabbed my shoulder, and said, "Son, go back to Clare. She needs you more than whoever did this. For once in your life, leave it to us."
Drew smiled confidently, "Yeah man, go back to her. I promise we'll have a lead and I'll call you once we do. We were running DNA tests all night."
"Please don't keep anything from me." I pleaded, as all the officers nodded.
I smiled, thanking them quietly before exiting the apartment building. I picked up two coffees on the way home and a blueberry muffin for Clare.
When I came back into my house, I placed the coffees in the microwave to keep them hot, and noticed Clare was fast asleep, hugging a pillow tightly. I decided to take my shoes off and slide into bed next to her.
She radiated a cute smell, followed by her adorable position. She was cuddled up in my blanket like a cocoon and clinging onto my pillow for dear life. I almost snorted from smiling so much at her. Everything about her gave me more reasons to connect with her. We had so many common interests, as well as mutual differences, but that's what made us have such a strong bond so quickly.
I laid my arm down and out, above her head so I could stretch a little. The shades in my house were tightly shut, so that way no sun could seep through to wake us up. It was as if it were night time.
Clare stirred a bit, only to turn and face me, using my arm as a pillow. Her curls rubbed against my arm as she buried her face in my shoulder. I smiled, wrapping another blanket around us because I stared to see goosebumps forming on her arms.
This may seem crazy to admit, but I was glad Clare was here with me. If she wasn't, I'd be lying in bed, staring at the ceiling and crying, spiraling into an emotion-filled abyss.
Looking at Clare made me realize the meaning behind a saying my father used to tell me when I was struggling with relationships and girls. He sat me down outside our house, and said, "Son, it's not about who you want to spend your Friday nights with. It's about who you want to spend all day Saturday with, for the rest of your life..."
IMOGEN
"Eli had better pelvic thrusts than you Liam, for fucks sake." I groaned, rolling my eyes pathetically at Liams weak sexual performance.
He laughed, pulling out and staring down at me, "Then why don't you go back to him?"
"You're a dick, you know that?" I said, pushing at his chest but he only grabbed my wrist, and whispered closely to my lips, "Women who complain deserve silencing. And what's better than silence and pleasure at the same time?"
"You know what, no, you can suck your own dick tonight." I chucked a pillow at his head, causing him to tumble onto the floor.
"You've been acting like a bitch ever since you got divorced. We don't have passionate sex anymore, it's like a chore for you. Plus the fact that you don't even want to go on dates with me. What the hell is wrong?" Liam asked, eyeing me, but I only turned away, and stared out the window.
"It's nothing. I'm just feeling guilty lately." I whispered, as he traced the outline of my waist, and asked, "Guilty about what? Leaving him for me?"
"No...I did something bad, and I don't want to admit it." I spoke in defeat, as Liam (nakedly) flopped down beside me, and turned to face me.
"You can tell me anything, I'm sure it wasn't that bad." I shook my head, "It's bad...really, really bad."
He kissed my lips lightly, staring into my eyes, "Good people make mistakes sometimes Imogen, it's okay..."
"Alright...but if I tell you, do you promise that you won't get mad?" I ask, and he nods, "Not at my little lovebug, I could never."
I clenched my eyes shot, and spoke really fast, "Imaxedoutyourcreditcard."
"YOU WHAT?" He shot up, as I begged for forgiveness.
"I was so used to Eli letting me use his credit card that never maxed out when I went on shopping sprees. I didn't know LiLi, and I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?" I asked, and although Liam was beyond sexy, sometimes I did miss Eli. I missed his sarcastic banter, but I didn't regret leaving him.
He was an insensitive jerk when it came to my feelings. I kissed Liam's tensed lips, before a smile formed on my lips. I could imagine Eli and Clare getting together; a screw up and a virgin, how much more "perfect" can it get?
They would never last...
CLARE
It was pitch black around Eli's room, except for the small lamp that was turned on. I could see Eli's face, and my heart suddenly didn't feel as heavy, nor did my chest feel as tight.
Being in Eli's presence made me feel more relaxed, and protected.
I couldn't tell what time it was because Eli's shades were practically cemented shut. I wasn't surprised to see that I was snuggled up to Eli because even though I didn't want to admit it, I was a big cuddler with him. I never liked to grow too attatched to men, especially those who risk their lives everyday, but I couldn't help it.
We were connected by fate.
I could hear Mr. Cuddles purring at the end of the bed, and smiled in comfort. Tears slipped through my eyes at the thought of the horrifying messages/ words on my apartment walls.
I nearly jumped out of my skin when I felt Eli's thumb swipe across my cheek, wiping away the tear.
"You're too beautiful to cry...please don't cry," he whispered, and I shook my head, "I just...with everything going on...and with us..."
"What about us?" Eli asked, sounding rather eager for someone who just woke up.
He rubbed the back of my head lightly, as I asked, "What are...we, exactly? What is this, that we're doing?"
Eli's soft hand caressed my right cheek, as his lips pecked mine. He placed one small kiss on my lips, before gently deepening it. I smiled into the kiss, feeling the warmth of his skin radiate my body. I moaned softly, feeling nothing but calmness and pleasure in this mans arms. His touch was powerful, and nearly sent me to another world.
I took a daring move and climbed on top of him, making it easier for him to kiss me-of course. Although I didn't want to, the image of those words on my apartment walls and all of my furniture torn to shreds, along with my clothing haunted my mind. Eli tilted his head to the right, giving me a moment to breath before I locked lips with him once more.
His hands rubbed my back soothingly, while I ran my fingers through his soft locks. Eli's warm breath tickled my lips when we pulled away, our eyes closed.
He lifted my shoulders slightly, to look into my eyes and pointed between us, "This...is a boyfriend, comforting his girlfriend in her time of need. This, us, we...are a couple."
"Are you asking or are you stating a fact?" I asked, smiling giddly.
"Clare Edwards, I am simply stating a fact."
My heart raced as I smiled down at the man I was ready to devote my heart to. I was willing to put behind all the hurt I had received from previous boyfriends. I was putting my heart on the line, along with my life (with the situation of my apartments condition and whoever did this to me).
"You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore...and Clare, I've lost sight, but I found you, the best gift of all."
CHIEF MASON
Ring
Ring
Ring
"Chief Mason?"
"Yes Goldsworthy, it's me. We have news on Clare Edwards' breaking and entering. DNA was left on the marker the criminal used to write on the walls."
"W-Who is it Chief Mason? Please, tell me."
"It was Owen Milligan."
END OF CHAPTER TEN
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