Clare's POV
Eli and Adam had agreed to meet me at the Dot after school. I sit at a small table near the window. Peter walks up to me.
"Hey Clare. How's it going" He asks smiling down at me.
"I'm great, thanks. How are you," I ask returning the smile.
"I'm good. What can I get you," He asks taking out a pad and pen.
"Just a coffee. Cream..." He cuts me off.
"Two sugars. I know how you like it.,"He says turning to fetch me my coffee. He is too sweet. I kind of miss him being with Darcy. Out of all her boyfriends, I've always liked Peter the best.
I hear the bell above the door ring as Adam and Eli walk in. They spot me and sit at the table.
"What took you so long," I ask looking from Eli to Adam.
"Sorry. I had to tell Drew where I was going so my mom wouldn't freak out," He says.
"You know there's this new thing. It's called texting," I smirk.
"Haha. Very funny Clare," He smiles. Peter walks up with my coffee.
"Thanks. Uh you know Eli and Adam right," I ask taking a sip of my coffee.
"Yeah I've seen you guys around here before. What can I get for you," He asks.
"Can I get a chocolate milkshake," Adam asks with a huge smile on his face. I roll my eyes. Typical Adam.
"I'll just have a strawberry smoothie," Eli says looking up at Peter.
"Alright. How's the coffee Clare," He asks.
"Great. Thanks Peter," I smile. "No problem. I'll be right back," He says walking away. When he is finally gone, Eli turns to me.
"Well you two seem friendly," I smirks. I roll my eyes.
"He's my sister's ex-boyfriend. He's like a potential brother-in-law," I explain.
"You have a sister, "Adam asks a little surprised.
"Yeah. Darcy," I say. I'm surprised that I've never talked about her with the guys. I miss her so much. You'd think I'd at least mention her.
"How come we've never met her," Adam asks looking from Eli to me.
"She's in Kenya," I explain. Eli and Adam share a confused glance. Peter drops the drinks off at the table. I continue. "She's in Kenya building schools. It's this special program."
"Oh," Adam says. "Sweet deal," Eli adds taking a sip of his smoothie.
After a few minutes of talking about our newest English assignment, I realize Adam is zoning out.
"Hey, earth to Adam," I say snapping my fingers in his face.
"Uh, what," He asks coming back to reality.
"What's on your mind man," Eli asks placing his hand on Adam's shoulder.
"Not what. Who," He corrects. "Oh my god, who," I ask suddenly giddy.
"Fiona Coyne," Adam sighs blushing a little.
"Aww Adam you have a crush on Fiona," I squeal. Man, I'm such a girl. But I can't help it Adam has a crush on Fiona. How cute! Eli gives me a strange look and rolls his eyes. I stick my tongue out at him.
"Yeah I guess. But what's the point, she's out of my league," Adam sighs heavily.
"Phish posh Adam. You don't have a league. You are a free bird. Plus Fiona is a sweetheart," I smile.
"And how would you know? Have you ever even talked to her," Eli asks raising an eyebrow.
"Well no but her brother Declan is really nice and they are twin so..." Eli cuts me off. "So Fiona could be the cruel twin."
"She's not. She's sweet, and kind, and beautiful...," Adam trailing off into a daydream.
"Man you've got it bad," Eli chuckles. Adam puts his face in his hands.
"I know. What am I going to do," He whispers just loud enough for us to hear.
"You are going to flirt with her, because you are Adam. And I happen to know for a fact that Adam is a great guy," I smile pulling his hands away from his face. He smiles slightly. Looks like it's time to play matchmaker.
Eli's POV
As we sit at the table in the Dot I try to figure out what Clare is planning. I can see the gears turning in her head. What is she up to? She catches me looking at her.
"What," She asks acting innocent.
"Oh nothing. Just wonder what you're up to," I ask. Adam had gone to the bathroom, so this was the perfect chance to get in on the plan.
"Well if you must know, I'm going to help Adam out a bit," She says biting her lip.
"Mhm. So what you're saying is, you are going to interfere," I smirk.
"Not interfere. Just encourage him a little. I think he might need it," She smiles.
"I'm all for helping a friend, but aren't you a bit worried that Adam will get hurt in the end," I ask.
"No. How would he get hurt," She asks confused.
"Well you know..." I trail off. She has no clue.
"He's a boy in a girl's body," I whisper.
"Well he'll never know if he doesn't try," She says blowing it off.
"So what were you planning, Dr. Love," I smirk. She giggles.
"Well...," She trails off looking over my shoulder. I turn to see Adam returning to the table. Clare looks out the window. Adam looks at us confused.
"Ok? What were you guys saying about me," He chuckles lightly. Clare snaps her head around to look at Adam.
"Nothing," She says a little too quickly.
"Uh, ok," Adam says still looking confused. Poor Adam, you don't even know what you're about to get into.
I drive Clare and Adam home. We drop off Adam first. I have to finish my conversation with Clare.
"Bye. See you guys tomorrow," Adam smiles hopping out of the car. I pull Morty out of park and continue down the road.
"So about that plan," I ask looking at Clare.
"I don't know. Maybe we could get Fiona to ask Adam out on a date or something," She says biting her lip.
"You're not any good at this, are you," I ask with a smirk.
"No," She sighs. "Alli is the one who usually plays matchmaker. Maybe I should call her in for re-enforcements."
"I don't know. What if Alli spills to Drew," I ask skeptically.
"So," Clare asks confused.
"So, what if Drew tells Adam what we are up to. He'll think that we think he has no game," I sigh. She gives me a look. She wouldn't understand. She's a girl. This is a guy matter.
"Game," Clare giggles. "God, boys are so weird. It would be so much easier, if they could just tell us how they feel, but no they have to act all cool and mysterious. It's just stupid." I place my hand on hers.
"I like you," I smile. She blushes deeply. "I like you too."
I'm starting to wonder, how much time is too much time?