Hey guys. I'm sorry that the updates have been sort of late, but this week has been kind of hectic for me.

Well, I've been getting some requests for fanfictions. I welcome them whole-heartedly. Though, I can't guarantee that I'll pick all of them, I'll make an effort to write the ones I do pick. Please don't be discouraged if I don't pick them. It will probably be because I couldn't write it. But if I can, you bet I probably will. You guys deserve the best!

I cannot wait for Monday. I'll literally die from anticipation. Did you guys see Adam get all defensive and punch some kid in the gut? And why is Eli mad? And what did he do to make Clare ask him 'What did you do?' Gah, I'm going nuts!

Anyways, as per usual, I love all of your reviews. They give me the boost to kick procrastination in the ass.

Enjoy!

I watched as Clare dashed down the halls, stopping briefly to hug someone or tell them something. She was excited. Anyone could see that. What I couldn't understand was why. When she saw me, she picked up speed and slammed into me. I stumbled back, but remained grounded.

"Eli!" She called excitedly, wrapping her arms around my torso. My cheeks grew uncomfortably hot at the unexpected gesture. I gave her back a small pat. She pulled away and grinned at me widely.

"What's the story, morning glory? You're a little too hyper for school today." I joked. She jabbed my shoulder playfully, but my comment didn't faze her.

"Darcy is coming back!" She squealed from excitement. I couldn't help but laugh at her upbeat energy.

"And who's Darcy?" I asked, leaning against the lockers. Her smile faltered.

"I haven't told you about Darcy?" She asked, incredulous. I was happy to see that she was hurt by the idea of keeping a secret from me. I shook my head no and she frowned.

"Oh. Well, I'll tell you all about it at lunch." She said. As if on cue, the bell rang. I nodded and smirked at her. She gave me a fleeting smile before walking off.

And when lunch came, I heard everything about Darcy. How old she was. Who her past boyfriends were. The birthmark above her right eye. I heard about everything. Clare was so descriptive. Adam listened half-heartedly.

"And she's coming back! Tomorrow! I'm so excited!" I smiled as she finished.

"That's nice." Adam murmured for the umpteenth time. I rolled my eyes at his automatic responses.

"That's cool, Clare. I know your parents must be excited, too." She shook her head.

"It's a surprise! Darcy made me promise not to tell." I nodded in understanding.

"Wait, how is she getting home?" I asked. She shrugged.

"I have some money saved up. I think I can afford a taxi." I snorted. She looked up at me in surprise.

"I can drive the two of you." I offered. Her eyes lit up and a smile graced her lips.

"Really?" She asked, disbelieving. When I nodded, she giggled. "Thank you so much!" I fought the urge to grab her and kiss her right then and there. She could be so cute sometimes. The bell rang and the three of us headed to English class.

Throughout the period, we passed notes back in forth, setting a plan for tomorrow morning. It felt good to make her smile so much.

The following morning, I picked Clare up at five-thirty in the morning. She was surprisingly peppy.

"A little too much coffee this morning?" I asked, driving towards the highway. She rolled her eyes and smiled. All the while, she remained silent, her leg fidgeting.

"Thanks again for doing this, Eli. It really means a lot to me." I smiled and glanced at her for a brief minute.

"Any time." I responded. "You must love your sister a lot. I just hope I don't scare her away." Clare laughed and shook her head.

"Yeah, I love her a lot. But, she isn't easily scared." From my peripheral vision, I could see her looking around the hearse.

"Where is she going to sit?" She asked worriedly. I smiled.

"I have two seatbelts in the back." I slowed to a stop as we neared the airport. I was shocked to see how an hour had already passed.

"Do I want to know why?" She asked. I shook my head and smiled. Finally, we arrived. We parked the car in the airport parking lot and entered. The airport was crowded. She grabbed my arm and headed into the direction that read Gate 21.

We waited patiently for ten minutes. Finally, an announcement was made about a certain plane landing.

"That's Darcy's flight!" She called excitedly. I smiled and ruffled her hair.

"I'm glad you're here." She looked down at her shoes. "I really want you to meet Darcy." My heart raced, but I merely nodded.

"I'm glad, too." I admitted. I gripped her shoulder when a flurry of people headed our way. I held her close, annoyed at the proximity of some people.

"That's her!" She called, pointing to a lone figure who looked lost. "Darcy!" Clare called, waving her arm frantically. I released my hold when Darcy smiled and raced over to us. She dropped her bag and hugged Clare tightly.

I smiled fondly, thinking of my little sister back home. I pulled out a pack of tissues when Clare started crying. She thanked me and dabbed her eyes.

"I'm so happy to see you, kiddo!" Darcy pulled Clare into another hug and kissed her forehead. Clare giggled.

"Me too, Darcy. I've missed you so much!" Clare responded. Darcy's eyes wandered to me. Her eyes widened, as well as her smile.

"Oh! This is my friend, Eli." Clare stepped aside so that we were face to face. I outstretched my hand. She shook it gently.

"Nice to meet you, Eli."

"Likewise. Clare could not stop talking about you." Darcy threw her arm around Clare's shoulder and pulled her in close.

"Let's go." I directed them out of the terminal and into the parking lot. I felt sheepish when Darcy gaped at her transportation.

"You own a hearse?" It sounded more like a question than a statement. I nodded. Care looked worried, but was instantly relieved when Darcy grinned.

"Well, this should be interesting." I opened up the back for Darcy and opened the passenger door for Clare. Once both girls were buckled in, I settled into my seat and drove off. I was surprised that Morty had survived this long. I could only hope it lasted.

"So, Clare, Eli is your friend?" I could hear the suggestion Darcy implied with that question. Clare could not.

"Yeah. We're actually English partners." She explained. I heard Darcy make a small noise of understanding.

"So, tell me everything I missed." Clare's eyes grew wide.

"I'd rather hear about you, Darce." Clare hoped to change the subject, but Darcy would not hear of it.

"Later. Now, go. And hold nothing back." And Clare did not. She explained everything. I was shocked to hear some of these things myself.

"Wait. You bit Wesley's neck?" I couldn't help but ask. Darcy laughed from the back, and I turned to see Clare blushing profusely.

"Moving on!" She excused, switching to talking about this year.

"A boob job? Really?" Darcy asked, her voice painted with disgust. I listened with mild interest until she started talking about her parents. Darcy interjected every now and again to ask a question.

I could hear Clare's voice grew heavy with emotion. Reaching over for a brief second, I touched her hand. She threw me a small smile.

"And what about you two?" Darcy asked, suddenly very interested.

"I'm merely the chauffer." I explained, turning a corner. She scoffed, and I could tell she was rolling her eyes.

"Umm, Darce? Maybe we could talk about that upstairs?" Clare hissed at her older sister. When we finally arrived, Darcy was halfway through telling a story about her adventures in Kenya.

"Well, here's our stop. Let's go inside, Clare. Mom and Dad are probably up." Darcy began, unbuckling herself.

"Thanks for the ride, Eli. Appreciate it." She gave my shoulder a small squeeze. I nodded and stepped out of the car. I came to the rear of the car and opened it up. She slid out and waited by the door. Clare had stepped out and stood before me.

"Thanks for everything, Eli. I'll IM you later." Standing on her tiptoe, she surprised me with a quick peck on the cheek. She sped over to Darcy. While Clare worked on the lock, Darcy had turned to me and smiled.

I smiled as I slid into the car and drove home. Darcy? Check. Next, I would have to work on Clare's mom.

I promise, tomorrow's chapter will be posted earlier. I hope you liked it! Review?

~S.S.