Eli's POV
It was like seeing a ghost in the flesh. There she was standing in front. Clare was the girl from the night before. I didn't notice I was just standing in the way of the door. I step aside to let her in. But she doesn't move.
" Clare?" I say with such effort.
" Eli." Her voice.
" Yes." I say
" I have to go." with that she walks out. I'm stuck for a second but my feet move and I run after her.
" Clare! Stop!" I scream at her but she just runs. But there was no way in hell I was going to let her slip through my fingers. I caught up to her and turn her around.
Clare's POV
No no no this cant be happening Eli is the guy for last night! Just my luck. I hear him calling my name but I refuse to turn around I need to be alone. I need to think. Last night was a mistake I was drunk and stupid. I feel hands. But Ive felt these hands before. Eli's hand forcing me to turn around and then I'm locked on to his green breath taking eyes.
" Will you please say something Clare. " The green eyed monster who I'm in likes with.
" I guess we need to talk don't we." I say " Yes, Would you like to go for a walk or sit at the park?" He asks " Let go to the park." With that I start to walk. You could feel the weirdness in the air but I ignored it and sat at a random table. Eli sat across form me. Here go.
" Last night was a mistake. I was drunk and wasn't thinking and if I were think that would have not happened I mean I'm not that kind of girl to just sleep with any random guy at bar..." I have word vomit.
" Clare breath!" Eli says I take a deep breath and look at him
" I get it Clare. No worries if you would like we can forget about last night and move on."He says in a meaningful tone. I should feel relived but I don't. All I feel is like someone just slapped me across the face.
" Ok." I couldn't trust my voice right now.
Eli's POV
I'm a filthy liar! Saying those meaningless words took a lot for me to say to Clare but she wanted to forget then fine. " So you want a tattoo?" I ask. She giggles a little.I smirk
" Ali and I made a bet and I lost so I need to get one not that I want one." She responses.
" Well since a bet is bet. What do you want to get?" I laugh.
" I'm still not sure. But question...do it really hurt? She says in a quite voice.I try not to laugh but fail. She smacks my shoulder
" Don't laugh! Dose it?!"
" Not that bad but yes is hurts. But don't worry its fine." I say
" Ugh I knew it." Putting her head down. I smile and pat her back.
" Clare, come on its not that bad." I say trying to cheer her up. She looks up at me and smile a little.
" Ok, but I need time to think about what I want." She says.
" Sure. So what do you do for a living?" I ask " I work for a publishing department." " Really? Ive always wanted to be a writer but drawing and tattooing is my life." I say
" What kind of stuff do you write?" She asks and with that we spent talking for hours getting to know each other better.
Clare's POV
Eli is really something. I mean besides a sex god and good looking hes a great guy. I check my watch.
" Its 4:30 already." I say. He didn't seem to notice either.
" I guess it is. Well I have to get going." He say. I have to say I was a little bummed out.
" Its fine. Go ahead Ill see you later." I say
" Well if you'd like we could have dinner say 8?" He asks.
I'm dying to say yes but I don't want to get too attached.
" Maybe next time Eli."
"Oh well. You need a ride? I don't mind." He offers
" You know what that fine really I like walking." I need to leave.
" Ok well umm I'll text you." He answers I can tell he was upset. I just nod and walk away.
Eli's POV
Do I smell of desperation?! I just wanted to spend more time with her but I guess next time. I watch her walk away. Then head to my car and drive home on my drive I get a text from Adam.
You meet up with Clare?- Adam
Yea I did.-Eli
She still needs time to see what she wants-Eli
Ok. You up for guys night?-Adam
Sounds good my amigo-Eli
Maybe a guys night with Adam will help me forget about Clare.