Clare's POV
I was walking home but I found myself walking to Ali's house. I need someone to talk to about Eli. I wanted to tell Ali about the whole sex thing but I knew she would chew me out about it but I'm just so confused. Ever since my break up Ive been a little off. I mean I'm not hung up on him just a little more careful. I like Eli but I just need time to think. I walk up Ali's steps and knock. I wait a couple minutes until Ali opened the front door with bed head and still in her pj's.
" You just got up?" I ask
" A girl needs her beauty sleep." She answers me. I just laugh and come in.
" So whats up ?" She asks as we walking into her living room and sit.
" Just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing and hoping you would like to have a girls night?" I said with a smile. Ali looks at me and just smile one of her famous Ali smiles. I just laugh knowing that tonight will be fun.
" Of course we can have a girls night!" She screams jumping up and down. Ali always knows how to cheer me up.
" Well I'll let you get ready I ll pick you in at 8." I say
" Sounds good. See you tonight." I answers I'm about to head out but Ali puts her hand on my shoulder.
"I forgot to ask did you meet with Eli today?" She asks.
"Yea I did." I couldn't hide the nervousness and the small smile in my voice and of course Ali noticed.
"Clare, Are you in smitten with Eli?" She asked and smiles
" ALI! No! He's nice and sure he is good looking and funny,smart- Wait never mind just let it go Ali." I say
" Clare, I haven't seen you with anyone for a while now and I think its time." She tell me I could tell by the look in her eyes that she deeply cared.
" I get it Ali. Its just that I don't want to get too attached and whine up getting hurt again. I honestly don't think I can take another heartbreak." I answer. She walks over to me.
" Just take it slow." She tells me.
If only you knew.
Eli's POV
"Adam! Will you hurry up!" I scream to his. He has been in the restroom for the past hour.
"I'm coming. Easy for you to just get dressed I need some help. We cant all look like Elijah Goldsworthy!" He shouts back. I just smirk and sit on his couch. I check my watch 8:10 and take my phone out. I want to text Clare but I'm too big of a pussy to text her. I groan and put my phone away.
"Ok. Hip and ready to go." Adam says while grabbing his keys and phone. I get up and walk to the door. Then Adam's phone ring.
" So close." I say turning back to him. He looks at his phone and smiles.
"Hey babe." Adam says. I just roll my eyes are wait outside what seem forever Adam comes out smiling and humming.
"Why are you all happy?" I ask
" Nothing. You ready for guys night?" He says and getting in the car.
" Ive been ready." I say closing the door. After driving for like a good ten minutes we come to a stop small place the windows are shaded out.
"Where are we Adam?" I ask turning to him
"Just follow me Goldsworthy." He says getting out of the car and walking towards the doors. He opens them and it pitch black inside.
"SURPRISE!" The lights turn on and its Fiona and Imogen I look around and its a small nice place. I haven't seen them since high school. We kept in touch but after they both moved to New York we kinda lost touch.
"Eli its so good to see you." Fiona says while hugging me and Imogen comes up and hugs me next.
"Wow. I really didn't expect to see you guys, How have you two lovebirds been?" I ask smiling. They start to tell me all about New York and how they might be moving back.
"So I've heard that you tattoo now?" Imogen asks.
"Yeah. Ive been going for a while now Ive only tattooed like at least 10 people but all little things not major stuff." I say
"Well that's also why we are here. Imogen and I want to get matching tattoos." Fiona says.
"You guys want me to do it?" I say shocked.
"Duh silly. We trust you and We have seen your work and love it." Imogen answers
"How?" I ask
"Adam sent some and heard that you are going to be doing another so we came." Imogen says smiling.
"Id be honored to tattoo you love birds." I say.
"Cheers to our upcoming tattoo and seeing our dearest friend Elijah again." Fiona says.
"Eli, I forgot to ask, Did you meet Clare?" Adam ask. I froze and they noticed.
Clare's POV
After Ali called Adam we walk to the car.
"So you like Eli right?" She asks.
"Ali" I start but she butts in
"I'm just asking Clare." She says
"Yes. I like him but we are just friends for now." I say
"Well that good I don't want you to rush into anything." She answers
"So where we going?" I ask
"Well I was thinking we go for couple of drinks and then go back to my house and have a sleepover." She says.
"Sounds good to me." I say We stop at this bar called The Other Place. This should be interesting we show the man at the door our I.D's and walk in. Its a nice and small bar. Not that many people but not to little iether. We go sit at the bar and this good looking bartender come and asks for our order.
"Hi I'm Ben. Can I get you two anything?" He asks.
"Ill have a Jack on the rock and Clare?" Ali says
"Well...ummm I really don't know." I say
"Ill surprise you." He says smiling and walks away. I blush and look at Ali. She is smiling
"What?" I say
"Nothing. So hows work?" She asks
"Its good we are getting some new people." I answer her. Ben comes back with our drinks.
"Jack on the rocks and a special." He says. How di
"Special?" I say
"Yeah. I hope you like it." He smiles. Oh man. This guys is cute. Longish hair,hazel eyes and from the looks of it he has a nice toned body. I take a sip and I taste nothing but sweetness.
"Its delicious. What's in it?" I ask with a smile.
"Sorry, Its a secret." He says and walks away.
"Ok. He is into or just looking for a good tip." Ali say. I laugh.
"Cheers to a girls night." I say and look over at Ben. He smiles at me and holds up his glass of water too. I smile and look at Ali. She didn't notice.
Eli's POV
"Ummm its was good. Shes nice. So what do you guys want to get" I answer trying to change the subject.
"Your not getting out if this one Eli. Who she?" Imogen says
"She is just this girl that I'm going to tattoo." I say "And she's nice?" Fiona asks.
"Yes, She is nice." I say
"Anything else she is?" Adam asks.
"Guys. Please I just meet her ok." And she already has me wrapped around her finger and she doesn't ever know.
They seem to get it and change the subject. I take my phone.
Hey Clare I type and sent.
I hope she texts back.