Welcome to my newest story A Spark in the Snow if you read the Hex Effect you knew this was coming. This will be taking the Sunday slot on my schedule however if you've seen the notice on the Degrassi Saviors website you know updates will be a bit slow for now.

I will warn you now while this story is a romance piece it will have its share of drama and at times have terms that are offensive but are only being used for storyline purposes this author does NOT condone the use of these terms to offend anyone.

This story will likely be the last new long story I will post this year

To my long time readers and followers of the Degrassi Saviors website please check out my page both the November & December schedules are posted.

Please pay attention to the notes because I change some key things but first the all-important notice.

Disclaimer I do Not Own Degrassi all characters belong to respective owners no copyright infringement intended I only own original characters places and plot.

Maya is a true junior she came to Degrassi with Clare's class but is dating Miles who is a sophomore.

Clare will not have cancer

The Bakers do not attend Degrassi therefore Adam does not meet Becky but he is dating Darcy who has been back from Africa for six months they have been dating for three months

Helen is married to Glen but Jake and Clare didn't date

Bianca never dated Drew but they are friends Bianca got taken from her aunt prior to senior year because of abuse she was adopted by the Coynes

Drew is with Katie she never dated Jake

Declan is in New York but single

Owen is still dating Anya but she attends TU

Fitz is working at the Dot

The Ice Hounds are at Degrassi sans Luke but Cam did die and Dallas is dating Alli

Jenna lives at Alli's she dated KC but they broke up after he moved she is bisexual and out

Fiona and Imogen are living together and have been for four months

The rest should be explained in story

This story starts the week before Christmas break

Chapter1 Burning the Bridges of the Past

"Damn him Dam him straight hell!" Clare shouted as she completely came undone in front of Alli and Jenna who just stood in horror and shock as watched Clare tear apart anything that remotely reminded her of the year plus that she wasted on one Eli Goldsworthy the two had been going strong for close to a year and Clare thought Eli was the perfect guy but that pedestal she had placed him on came crumbling down a few moments ago courtesy of one five minute video that Clare had been sent via text which showed Eli engaged in a torrid three way with two brunette randoms.

Needless to say after seeing the video she ran up to her room accompanied by Alli and Jenna who watched as she began her rampage seemingly destroying anything that wasn't nailed down.

Clare had just smashed a stained glass statue of Dante that Eli had given her a few months ago and currently had her eyes trained on framed picture of her and Eli that he had blown up and hung on her wall.

Alli and Jenna had tried to reason with her but it was useless Clare was in a blacked out state where all she wanted to do was unleash destruction.

Clare grabbed the picture from the wall and tossed it into the air watching as the frame shattered into tiny fragments of glass once the frame was broken Clare went and got one of Jake's hidden lighters and torched the picture and as she watched the picture become a pile of ash she dosed the flame with water and set her eyes on the last item that reminded her of Eli a stained glass raven statue that Eli crafted himself.

After smashing the statue Clare felt a sense of calm wash over her again as she saw the destruction she had caused she broke down on the floor and sobbed.

"Fuck You Eli Goldsworthy!" Clare shouted as Alli and Jenna carefully made their through the ruble and helped Clare to her bed.

"Why the hell did he cheat on me why?"

"Aw Clare don't stress over him he was a total dick you'll find someone else that will treat you better." Jenna said as she tried to consul her longtime friend.

"That's just it Jenna I'll never find someone who treated me the way Eli did we clicked on so many levels I feel like he could have been the one after all I did let him be my first I feel used stupid and betrayed now."

"Clare you're not stupid you just got blindsided it happens."

"That's just it Jenna Eli didn't seem like the type to cheat I thought he was different."

"I know Clare but think of it this way you got burned once and learned a lesson now you won't make the same mistake again."

"You're right I won't at least I purged everything Eli from my life."

"That's the right attitude to have Clare lucky for you the lodge trip next week and Eli isn't going."

"I almost forgot about that trip has the roommate list been finalized yet?"

"Just the senior half our class has until the end of the day Monday to finalize."

"Would you two mind rooming with me even after this mess?"

"Clare that's not even a question we were going to do that anyway." Alli interjected.

"Thanks guys you're the best."

"No problem Clare." Jenna said giving Clare a comforting hug.

"Not to break up a moment but let's get this mess cleaned up before Jake or parents get home." Alli said as she went to go get the broom.

"Jenna would you guys mind staying the weekend I don't think I could handle being alone this weekend."

"No problem Clare."

Once Alli returned with the broom she swept up the shards of glass and ash on the floor after which Clare mopped and sprayed her room concealing any evidence of her short lived trip into the land of the pyros.

Once the room was cleaned up Clare Alli and Jenna went to Alli's to pack weekend bags for Clare's intervention weekend.

When they returned Clare found Glen Jake and Helen in the Livingroom.

"Mom Alli and Jenna are spending the weekend here." Clare stated as she walked back to her room.

Just as Clare was about to make her way back to her room to join Alli and Jenna Helen called her into Livingroom.

"Clare come here a second please."

"Yeah mom."

Glen and I are headed to Calgary for the weekend and Jake is going to his grandmothers in Edmonton so you'll have the house to yourself this weekend we expect you to be responsible."

"You can trust me mom don't worry."

"Good and before I forget I do not want that Eli Goldsworthy boy here I don't trust the two of you alone."

"You won't have to worry about that mom I'm done with Eli for good this weekend will be just Jenna Alli and I."

"Okay great we're leaving in a few hours we left you money for takeout and the fridge is stocked if you guys want to make anything."

"Thanks Mom."

"Of course Clare and before I forget don't think about having a party I can still have you excluded from your trip next week."

"Mom don't worry the house will still be standing when you get back you can trust me."

"Fine Clare I'll see you when we get back."

After finding out they had the house all to themselves Clare Alli and Jenna decided to start their homework.

"So Clare with your place all to ourselves for weekend what are we going to do?"

"I don't know Alli we could check out the city I don't want to spend the entire weekend in the house."

"I'm game we could even swing a trip to that new teen club Flame to let loose." Jenna suggested.

"I don't know Jenna." Clare said cautiously.

"Come Clare its good practice for the trip next weekend besides the owner's daughter is a friend of mine from back in Calgary she'll make sure we're taken care of we can even call Adam if you like."

You know what screw it lets go just three of us besides if I know Adam the way I think I do he's probably going to spend the weekend with Darcy since she has a rare weekend completely free not to mention I don't want to rehash Eli with him this weekend."

"Then it's settled this weekend's officially dubbed trio weekend." Jenna said as the trio went back to their homework.

After finishing the small hill of homework they had the trio headed back downstairs where they saw Jake Helen and Glen just about to make their way to the waiting taxi outside.

"Clare remember the rules and we'll see you Sunday."

"I will mom enjoy your weekend."

Once the Martins had finally left Clare Alli and Jenna decided to change and get ready for the club.

"Alright guys I'll take the washroom upstairs and you guys can take the one down here." Clare said as she headed back upstairs.

Clare took a warm shower and headed back to her room where she dressed in a pair of black jeans with a purple fitted shirt and black flats.

Meanwhile Alli and Jenna were heading back upstairs to get dressed Jenna dressed in a pair of grey cargo jeans a pair of blue and grey low top sneakers and a three quarter sleeve blue shirt for her part Alli wore a pair of fitted black jeans with matching short sleeve shirt and a pair of red and black high tops that Dallas had gotten her.

"Well if we're ready we should call a cab doors open in twenty I already called and got us a table." Jenna stated as the trio grabbed their jackets and purses.

"We're ready Jenna call the cab I'll lock up."

"On it Clare." Jenna said as she dialed the cab.

Ten minutes later the trio made their way outside into the cab.

"So Jenna what's the vibe like at this place?" Alli asked.

"It's pretty chill not to crazy."

"So the girl that's hooking us up how well do you her Jenna?" Clare asked being curious.

"I told you she used to live in Calgary what I didn't mention is that we kind of flirt with each other from time to time."

"Jenna don't you think she'll expect something more than flirting since she swung us a table?"

"Relax Clare we flirt that's it besides she a couple years older than us and she's taken it's no big."

"If you say so Jenna the last thing we need tonight is to get thrown out of a club because you played yo-yo with a girls feelings."

"Clare we won't get tossed besides she's not my type."

"Oh so you have a type now Jenna?"

"Yes I do Alli I like the silent types they're a challenge and I like to be the chaser not the chasee."

"Fine just don't chase any girls back with us tonight neither one of us want to hear you making a bimbo scream."

"Don't worry Alli besides I don't bring home club candy especially when my friend needs me."

"Hey are you two done yet we're here." Clare said growing tiered of the banter between her two friends.

Jenna paid the cab and walked up to the velvet rope.

Jenna gave their names to bouncer and they entered heading straight for a back table where they were met by a 5'11 brunette with green eyes.

"Hey Amber I'm here."

"JM glad you could make it these must be the two friends you kept talking about Alli and Clare."

"Yeah Amber they are would you mind getting us the All-Star platter extra sauce and three Pina coladas and spike em with a bit of ole silver we're here trying to console Clare who just broke up with her loser ex."

"No problem and don't worry about the tab tonight I told Jasmine you were coming and she took care of you tonight."

"Thanks I knew I liked her for a reason."

"She's off limits Jenna back off."

"Relax I know besides I don't go after friends you should know that."

"Fine I'll be right back."

As Amber left the trio took their seats at the table."

"So guys lets hit the dance floor for a bit the bar is swamped right now it'll be a bit."

"I'm game lets go."

The trio took to dance floor with Clare dancing with Alli while Jenna played the field since Jenna was now single she tended to lean more towards girls especially on the rare times she went out.

After dancing to a few songs Jenna noticed that the trios' food and drinks had arrived so after dancing with a red head that had been with her since she hit the dance floor she headed back to the table with her friends.

"Thanks for bringing me here Jenna I'm really enjoying the vibe."

"Glad you're enjoying it Clare and FYI I noticed you got a few looks from some of the girls here any chance you'd consider checking out the other side of the menu?"

"I don't know Jenna maybe but even if I did I wouldn't even think of taking that dive with a club random."

"Hey Clare now that you mention it if you want to be safe why don't you dip your toe in the water with J-Rod over here."

"Alli no nothing against Jenna but she's almost like a sister to me I could never do that."

"Hey there's always the ski trip maybe you'll find some hottie up at the lodge."

"Maybe Alli but for now I just want to enjoy tonight."

"Fine lets finish this food grab a few more dances and get out of here before it gets too late." Jenna interjected.

A couple hours later the trio headed for the door only buzzed thanks to some spiked punch with Clare not even thinking of Eli.

"Thanks for tonight Jenna I needed this."

"No problem Clare you handled tonight like a pro the trip should be cake for you." Jenna replied as rode off heading back to Clare's.

As they made their way back Clare began to think maybe life without Eli wouldn't be half bad.

Next Update will be up ASAP including Clare back at school and Maya's life pre ski trip.