Two Unlikely Lovers
Chapter 1: Can't Keep My Eyes off You
Author's note: This chapter is mostly just scenes from the Degrassi episodes with my own little romantic flavour into it. Enjoy!
I don't own Degrassi.
Eli Goldsworthy sat in his desk in class. He turned his head a little so he could take a good look at Becky Baker. Becky was concentrating on her work. She intently stared at her paper as she kept writing. Eli couldn't get Becky out of his head. He flashbacked to when they first met.
"Hi! I'm Becky Baker. My brother's an Ice Hound and we're new from Florida," Becky said cheerfully to Eli and Clare. Becky was extremely perky. Eli looked surprised. "Sunshine state, I might've guessed." Becky smiled at him. "I'll take that as a compliment." Eli gave a sarcastic smile. Becky turned to Clare. "Any chance you could show me to my class?" Becky asked. Clare gave Eli a look. "Guess we'll catch up later," Clare informed Eli. She turned back to Becky. "Yeah, sure!" As both Clare and Becky walked out and Clare and Eli shared a romantic stare. Eli sighed a sigh that said, 'Wow, somebody is a perky bucket of sunshine.'"Goldsworthy." The teacher snapped. "Sorry," Eli said. "Get back to work," the teacher ordered. Eli flashbacked again to that night after school.
Becky was wearing a pretty dress at the party at the Torres household. Becky was flirting with a tall guy in a blue sweater. She flipped her hair as they talked. The two started dancing a bit as Becky giggled and smiled. Eli was across the room, talking with a group along with Clare. Clare butted in between Eli's conversation. "Hey! Having a good time?" Eli smiled. "Uh, yah! Totally. Love the vibe." Clare was pushed by a passerby. "I can't tell if you're being facetious," Clare implied. Eli looked at her confusingly. "What?" Clare rolled her eyes as she attempted to talk over the loud music. "I can't tell if you're-nevermind." As Alli pulled Clare away, Eli looked around the room. He spotted Becky Baker. Eli suddenly couldn't keep his eyes off her. She looked stunning in that dress. Eli felt a twang of jealousy as Becky flirted with another guy. But wait-Eli had a girlfriend! So why was he feeling jealous? He casually danced along as he stared at Becky. Adam asked Eli to pick up some fireworks for the party as he walked out the back door. Eli sighed and walked out to the store.
Adam was on the back patio as he placed the school uniforms on the grill. He picked up the lighter. "And, to uniform ashes with style! And freedom! And expression!" Becky walked in on Adam. She angrily stomped towards him. "Hold it right there, mister!" She picked up the uniforms. "Ugly khakis to you are frankly good pants to a person in need. I'll donate them on your behalf." She gave Adam a glare as she spun around and walked away with the uniforms. Adam looked bewildered. "What…the hell was that?" He started tagging along Becky. As Adam couldn't find Becky, he gave up and walked back inside his house. Becky was already down the street with uniforms in hand. She bumped into something-or, somebody as she accidently dropped the uniforms on the ground. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" Becky shrieked as she picked up the uniforms. "It's alright," the person said. The person helped Becky pick up the uniforms. Becky looked up to see an emo looking boy. The boy looked up and smirked at her. "Um, thanks," Becky said. "No problem," the boy said. "What are you doing with all these uniforms?" Becky did a small laugh under her breath. "I am donating them to the clothing donation drop box," she said. "I'm Eli Goldsworthy. You're Becky Baker, right? Or should I say, 'Little miss sunshine.'" Becky looked at him confusingly but then only laughed. Eli guided Becky to the donation box behind the convenience store. The two stuffed the clothes in the bin and walked back to the party. Eli looked at her. She was so cute tonight in her pretty flowery dress. Eli shook his head. Why was he feeling like this if his girlfriend was Clare? He spent the whole last year trying to get Clare back from Jake. He's not just going to let her go.
The bell rang, stunning Eli. He handed in his mostly guessed answers test. He walked out of the classroom. He walked into Principal Simpson's office. Eli knocked at the doorframe. Principal Simpson greeted Eli as Eli smiled. "Come on in," he said. Simpson shook his hand. "How was your holiday?" Eli smiled cheerfully. "It was good! My family and I went to New York to tour NYU," he said. "The school of the arts! That's so great for you," Simpson said. Eli nodded. "Yah," he said. "That's actually why I'm here." Simpson's eyes gave a signal for more information. "I need a project that will supplement my application…and I wanted to produce another school play," Eli said. Simpson looked a bit guilty. "I already…approved another play proposal." Eli looked frozen. "You're kidding me." Simpson looked and came up with an idea. "Wait…I have an idea." Simpson smiled. "You could work together!" Eli rolled his eyes. "This play is going to be huge! And I need two students running the show. Hey, she might even let you direct!" Simpson said, trying. Eli blinked. "She?" Simpson nodded. "Rebecca Baker." Eli looked dumbfounded. "Little miss sunshine."
Eli walked out into the hallway. He approached Becky, who was reading some sort of gospel with a group. "Uh, hey, Becky? Could we maybe meet at The Dot after school?" Becky gleamed. "Sure! Okay!" She turned back to her group. Eli walked away with a smirk on his face.
After school, Eli went to The Dot, looking for Becky. Becky waved at Eli at a table in the middle. "Eli! Over here!" She called out, smiling from ear to ear. Eli sighed as he sat down. He was nervous. Becky sure was annoying and much too perky for his taste, but he thought she was really cute. "Hi," Becky breathily said. "Thought I was early," Eli said, smiling. "I'm always early," Becky replied. "I believe it," Eli said in an obvious voice. "So you sure didn't waste any time approaching Simpson about the spring play." Becky posed. "I'm a go-getter!" She informed cheerfully. Eli leaned over, with a serious face on. "Okay, look. So you've produced a play before, right?" Becky's hands were folded politely on her lap. "At my old school, I ran the entire drama club. Plays are my thing." Eli smiled sarcastically, trying to be as serious as he can. "Well, at Degrassi, plays are my thing. I want in." Becky smiled and clapped with joy. "Yay!" Eli looked at her as if she was speaking a foreign language. Even if he really liked her, he found her very irritating at the moment. "Thank the Lord. I was so nervous that nobody would want to work under the new girl." Eli tried to reason with Becky. "Well maybe we could see it more of a partnership." Becky smiled as she picked up a flyer. "Absolutely! You could help me hang these tomorrow!" She shrugged and smiled, still cheerful as ever. She handed the flyer to Eli as he frowned. He shook his head. "No need, I've already got an established team." Becky's cheerful smile faded. "Let's meet tomorrow. I'll text everyone, okay?" Eli said, at least trying to cheer her up. He didn't want to upset her, but trying to get her to agree with him. "Uh, well, I am the producer," Becky implied, trying to be as clear as she can. "What can I do?" She asked softly while taking Eli's hand, smiling her sweetest smile. Eli felt goosebumps rush through him. "Uh…Refreshments!" Becky looked unhappy as she let go of Eli's hand. "R-Refreshments." Eli flashed her a smile. He just wanted to be holding her hand again. Becky looked dumbfounded. "O-kay!" She faked a smile. "I just want to be involved." Eli looked extremely surprised. His face read, This chick is insane. "Yah, no worries! I've got it all under control, partner!" He added. They both shared a fake smile.
The next day Eli went up to the library. He went to the poetry section to check out some inspiration for his next piece. He pulled out a book and then saw as he peeked behind the bookshelves-Becky Baker, sitting in one of the library chairs reading. Eli gulped. How should he approach her? Should he? He then was distracted by a voice. "Hey!" He turned around to see one of his best friends, Fiona Coyne. "Oh, um, hey," Eli replied. Fiona peeked over Eli's shoulder. "Ooh, checking out that new religion freak chick?" Eli laughed. "Haha, no. I was looking at…that painting over there!" He pointed to a painting of a sunset behind Becky. Fiona gave him a look. "Yah, sure, okay. Seriously, though. Aren't you dating Clare?" Eli nodded. Fiona smirked. "Look, I'm in love with Clare. Really, I'm so in love. But…I guess the feeling is starting to fade a bit?" Fiona listened. Eli went back to staring at Becky, who was reading a bible. "I just can't get Becky out of my head. She's just so cute. Although she's much too perky, annoying, bossy, extremely religious, oh I could go on forever. But there's something about her that I find is just so attractive." Fiona smiled. "Aww, maybe you should go talk to her! Take her on a date somewhere maybe?" Fiona's phone beeped from her bag. "Gotta go. Meeting Imogen. We have to review our study notes. See ya! Good luck," Fiona said to Eli. Eli deeply inhaled and then exhaled. He walked over to Becky. "Hey, Becky." Becky looked up. "Oh, hi." Becky smiled her signature perky smile. "Mind if I sit?" Becky patted the seat next to her. Eli smiled at her. They were sitting so close together. Eli just felt like pulling her towards him and kissing her. But he knew he couldn't do that. Becky read out one of the gospels from the bible. "But he answered, It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'" Becky turned to Eli. "Want to read with me too?" Eli shrugged, giving it a shot. Eli moved closer to Becky as he read over her shoulder. As they read more, Becky looked at him and smiled. The two were distracted by the bell. "Oh! Um, got to go. See you around!" Becky tried to put the bible back on the bookshelf. It was a little bit high for her. She accidently knocked over some other books as the books avalanched on her. She squealed. Eli walked over to see Becky, covered in books. "Oops!" She said as she giggled. Eli laughed. He let out his hand as he pulled Becky up. He helped Becky put the books back. "Thanks," Becky said. As the two put all the books back on the shelves, Becky thanked Eli again as she started to walk away. "Becky, wait." Eli grabbed onto Becky's arm. Becky looked at him confusingly. "I need to tell you something. Ever since Adam's party I couldn't stop thinking about you. I know I'm dating Clare but I really, really like you, Becky." Becky was speechless as Eli pulled Becky towards him and kissed her. He gave her a soft peck on the lips. Becky looked into Eli's eyes as she leaned against Eli, who's back was leaned against the bookshelf. Becky then shook her head as she walked off. "I'm sorry, I've got to go," she said, quickly leaving the library to leave Eli curious on his own.
Sorry if it really sucked, it's my first time writing a fanfiction! It took me like 3 days to write this chapter. A lot of research had to be done, such as using Degrassi wiki, watching Degrassi episodes online, and reading forums. More chapters to come soon. Please review! I need to know how I could improve! Thank you so much for reading!
