Enjoy the beginning of Third Wheel. Idea came to me when I saw this scene in my head, and I hop you will all like it!
Dislaimer: I do not own anything but the idea, Kris, and Audrey.
Chapter 1
"I'm all for trying new things, but this is ridiculous." the honey haired girl laughed as she stared down at herself as she walked down the street
"I think they look. . . . formal." a boy, seemingly slightly older put a hand on the girls shoulder, a smug look on his face.
"Formal? More like prison wear." She laughed, grabbing the boys hand and spinning around. She brought in a deep breath through her nose and smiled. "Nothing like a fresh start. Right Audrey?"
"Fresh starts are pretty sweet. Hey, Kris, there's our new school." Audrey pointed towards a building in front of them, and the girl stopped. The blond boy was pulled back by the death grip the girl held on his hand.
"Whoa, Kris, I need that hand." he said smiling at the girl.
"I can't do it. I can't do it. I- I can't do it Audrey." Panic was evident in her voice, and she was on the brink of hyperventilating.
"Kris. Kris. Breathe. It's just a school." he reassured.
"Yeah, just a school with kids. Kids who are just waiting for fresh faces to stick into these little packages. Put them in boxes and then push them back in when they step out."
"Kris. Kris. You'll be just fine. Find some friends. I'll be right there with you." Audrey put both his hands on the girls shoulders, and she took in a deep breath.
"You're right. You're right. Thank you Audrey. You're a good brother." she smiled nervously.
"I try." he smirked mischievously. "Hey Kris?" the girl turned and immediately started laughing.
Her brother grabbed her waist and lifted her slightly off the ground. They were both laughing hysterically, though Kris was attempting to break free.
"Come on Drey, let me go! Please, the school is right there, and the students," she paused from her laughter, "what would the students think?" her laughter made it hard for Audrey to strongly take her seriously.
Suddenly, a bell rang through their ears, and the siblings looked at one another. Audrey's arms fell instantly from his sister, and she pulled her book bag closer to her shoulder. She sent her brother a worried and 'wish me luck' glance before running full force towards the school. She stepped off the sidewalk, looking back at her brother and waving, knowing he'd be a little bit late, and entered the street.
Audrey's face was struck with terror and his eyes opened to such a level he didn't even know existed. His sister's face mixed into confusion before she heard the sound of rubber on the road. She faced the front to see a death car coming towards her, and she immediately fell to the ground.
Eli's back fell hard against his seat. He was breathing harder than he ever imagined he would, and his face showed something he rarely showed, horror. The sound of Dead Hand had faded from his consciousness, as all he could hear was the sound of his foot when he had kicked at the break, the sound of a voice screaming towards another, and the sound of something hitting the ground. What had he done?
Images flashed through his head. Rain, screams, a blue bicycle, fake words of hate spewing from two young teen's mouths, the realization that she was gone. Everything flooded back, and he found himself unable to breathe.
"Kris. Kris. Kris." Audrey was on his knees in front of his sister. "C'mon Kris, are you alright?"
Kris was on her knees as well, unmoving, the car inches from her face. She blinked repeatedly to clear the dust from her eyes. Her head moved to stare at her brother, and she opened her mouth.
"Get me some water please." she swallowed roughly and her brother nodded hastily.
"I'm going to check on the driver first, is that alright?" he asked.
She nodded rapidly. Audrey stood from the cement beneath him and headed to the driver's window. The window was already rolled down, and he could easily make out the driver.
"Hey, kid, you alright?" he asked.
The boy behind the wheel turned his still stunned face to him, but let his eyes flicker to the front of his car again.
"Who did I hit?" he asked sternly but shakily.
"No one. She's okay, just a little shaken up." Audrey said.
"I didn't hit her. I didn't hit the girl in the road?" the statement was that of unbelief.
"Nope. But I need to get her some water before she has a panic attack." Audrey said, a nervous laugh in him.
The kid scrambled around for a moment before producing an unopened bottle of water and handing it to him.
"It's the least I can do." he said lowly.
"Big brother." her voice was soft, but the intensity was raising rapidly.
As Audrey rushed to the aid of his sister, the car door opened, and the boy stepped out, following Audrey with careful footsteps. When he reached the end of his car, he looked down to see the face of the victim. She was smiling at the other boy, gulping down the water, and trying to calm him. She was wearing the purple shirts that most of the Degrassi students wore, along with her pigtailed honey colored hair, with red tips at the end.
She noticed him and beckoned him over. He did as obliged, looking around momentarily. He dropped to his knees to meet her eye level.
"Are you, ya know, okay?" he asked, his throat dry.
"Just fine. It takes a lot more than almost getting hit by a death car to hurt me." she was brightly smiling and stood with the help of her brother. He stood also.
"It's called of hearse." he corrected.
"Yeah. Why are you driving a death car?" she asked.
"Kris. Don't you need to go see Principle Simpson?" Audrey asked.
"Yes, yes I do." she turned to the other boy, "Thanks for your concern, I'll see you later. . ."
"Eli. Eli Goldsworthy. Um, I should take you to a nurse, just in case." he replied.
"You really don't have to do that. Just a few scrapes."
"But I can also be your escort to Principle Simpson." he offered.
Kris bit down on her lip in wonder.
"Please. It would make me feel much better if I knew you would be alright. I'd feel completely responsible if you just suddenly passed out."
"Alright Mister Goldsworthy. Lead the way." then she turned to her brother, "and I will see you after school. You will show up tomorrow, right?"
"Of course, now go. Don't want to be late for your first day." Audrey said.
Kris just rolled her eyes and allowed Eli to guide her to the school entrance. The beginning of her new life at Degrassi. And hopefully the last start she'll need.
I know it's super short, and I apologize. The following chapter will be longer. Well in the next chapter Kris will meet Adam, yippie!
Please review, I'd like to hear from some people. Oh, and there will be Eclare moments also!