Hey everyone! Happy Halloween! I know I've been AFK or MIA or whatever it is that you youngsters say these days. Anyways, I've got lots to tell you! So, if you don't like reading author's notes, I suggest you scroll down and begin reading the story!

Anyways, did any of you dress up for Halloween? I sure as hell did! I got an old uniform of mine that still managed to fit me (don't ask) and I made myself a zombie school-girl. It was heaps of fun taking pictures and scaring away the trick-or-treaters.

Well, if you're wondering why this update was a little late, I'll tell you why! I just had surgery done on my back. It was minor and pretty much a pain in the butt. However, I'll survive. I apologize for my tardiness, but I was recovering, so gave a girl a break.

Now, my take on this week's episode: Wesley is a BOSS! I'm going to write a fanfiction about this kid! He's awesome! I still love Eclare, but all these mixed signals give me a head ache! Eli's parents are weird and scary me. Do you feel the same?

Anyways, on a final note, my sister is a pimp! 'Nuff said.

Enjoy!

He was calling her…again.

It was probably his fifth time.

And she was getting very, very annoyed.

So, she pressed the 'reject' button yet again. In a matter of seconds, the phone was ringing again. Angry, Clare was about to reject the call, until she realized that it wasn't Eli calling, it was Adam.

"Hey, Adam." She answered casually, happy that he was calling. They really hadn't spoken in a while and she missed him.

"Clare, I need your help."

After he uttered those five words, they had agreed to meet at The Dot in five minutes. By the time Clare reached her destination, Adam was already sitting down, looking antsy. Clare walked in and sat in the seat adjacent to Adam's. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saws her.

"What do you need help with, Adam?" She asked, concern coursing through her.

"A girl."

A long, annoyed sigh passed through Clare's lips.

"A girl?" She asked.

"A girl." He repeated. Was this what he had called her for? Clare contemplated getting up and walking out, but decided against it. She would rather help Adam and distract herself for awhile. Clare put her phone on silent and nodded at Adam.

"Go on." She urged. A smile split across Adam's face as he silently thanked her. So, he told her about the love triangle between Drew, Fiona Coyne, and himself.

"So, what should I do?" He concluded with a question.

"Wait, so, you're asking me how you should stop liking Fiona?" Clare asked, slightly confused. Adam nodded eagerly. "Why? You're entitled to like whoever you want. And, there is no cure for liking someone, Adam. Why don't you just talk to Drew and tell him that she seems more interested in you and that you like her back? Plain, simple, and direct."

"But, it's breaking, like, twenty rules of the bro code!" Adam practically shrieked, earning a few glances from other customers.

Clare grimaced. She was no 'bro' therefore, she could not help. In her eyes, all's fair in love and war.

"Sorry, I can't help you." Adam groaned and banged his head on the table.

"Well, thanks anyway." He sighed. Feeling around his pocket, he frowned.

"Crap, I forgot my cell phone. Can I borrow yours? I need to ask my mom for a ride." Unwittingly, Clare handed her phone to Adam without sparing a second glance at it.

"Uhh, Clare? You've got ten missed calls. All from Eli." Clare gritted her teeth in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Just ignore it." She mumbled irately.

"He's calling again." Adam emphasized his statement by showing Clare the lit up screen. Clare growled and pressed the 'reject' button. Adam stared quizzically at her.

"You guys in a fight or something?" He asked, putting the phone down. Clare looked down at the table.

"Or something." She murmured. They remained silent for a few seconds.

"Anything you want to talk about, Clare?" He asked, reaching over and touching her arm gently. Clare shook her head stubbornly. In truth, Clare wanted to tell Adam everything. With Alli gone, Clare felt like she had no one.

"Okay, who do I have to beat up? Is it Eli?" A smile touched Clare's lips, but she shook her head. "Well, that's good, 'cause Eli would kick my ass in a fight." Despite herself, Clare giggled, earning a small smile from the boy.

"It's just…I've been going through a rough time and I always feel so…confused. Do you know what I mean?" She asked. Adam nodded.

"Not to be the over empathetic friend, but I know exactly what you mean. And can I give you a few words of advice?" Clare nodded. "Talk to Eli. I know he's a little rough around the edges, but he really is a good guy and he really can help."

Clare was silent for a few minutes before nodding in agreement.

"You're right." She responded with a nod of her head. She looked down at the table to see her phone lighting up yet again. She looked up and smiled gratefully at Adam. "Thanks." She leaned over and hugged her friend before she flipped open her phone and began to speak.

Adam watched Clare walk out of the store while talking on the phone. He watched her until she turned a corner and disappeared from his sight.

Adam smiled and mentally gave himself a pat on the back. He liked Clare, and it warmed his heart to know that he had helped her out, even if it was only a little bit. It was only after she left that Adam realized he was still without a phone to call his mother.

Yay, I miss Adam and Clare interacting. By the way, we all so totally predicted that Fiona and Adam would hook up. They are so cute together!

Reviews help the healing process. =)

~S.S.