: Apologies 

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Eli instantly regret his decision on giving her such a short, but concise answer. With the most sincere gaze he could muster up, he shook his head a bit. “I meant, I’m sleeping normally.” He attempted to add, although he knew he’d already worried her, not that there was even the smallest thing she needed to worry about. “There is absolutely nothing to tell, but even if there was, I promise, you’d know.” He assured her, ending his statement with a curt nod. The older boy couldn’t contain the gentle smile that cast across his lips as her fingertips trailed back up to his cheek, her simple touch making it all the more difficult to process any coherent type of thought. Just three days ago, the two had both exchanged some harsh words, tears had been shed and feelings had been hurt, yet they found their way back, they always seemed to. Eli hummed in content at their particular closeness, his fingertips moving up and down her back in a loving, and careful motion, as if she was so fragile she could simply shatter. He beamed with happiness at her next set of words, knowing exactly how she felt, for he knew no better comfort than being with the girl he loved, whispering flirtatious banter back and forth, their lips so close to touching…He felt his heart skip a beat as she graced him with another smile, almost forgetting what he had even said in the first place. “You still love me though, right? Because of my rugged, manly looks?” 

Clare felt relief wash over her body as Eli answered her curious question and soothed her worried look with a curt nod of his head. She knew it was foolish to get so worked up about his sleeping habits, but with everything they had been through together not only in the past few days, but in their first relationship she couldn’t help but constantly worry about him and over analyze anything he had to tell her. Sighing softly she reminded herself to relax. Loosening her shoulders she hadn’t realized she had tensed during their previous conversation she exhaled slowly focusing on the gentle ministrations he was providing her with. His teasing words made her relax more and she was grateful that they were able to balance their heavy conversations with flirty banter in between, something she had greatly missed during their time apart. “Your rugged, manly looks? Someone’s awfully smug tonight,” she teased, her eyebrows raising upward as she resisted the urge to roll her blue eyes playfully at him. “Yes, Eli that’s exactly why I love you. It has nothing to do with you being one of the few people who listens to me and tries to understand what’s been going on lately or that you’re my best friend and you’ve always been there for me when I needed you. It’s definitely all about your looks. And the bad boy image of course. Just like I’m sure you love me because of editing skills, right?”

Clare Edwards, grade 11 at Degrassi. You can normally find me with a book or a pen in my hand.

Note: I am not Aislinn Paul or Clare Edwards just a roleplayer.