Welcome to my first Degrassi story of the new year entitled My Self Inflicted Twisted Reality.
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and are ready to hop on crazy train that is Degrassi fan-fiction.
This story will be slotted into my schedule and updated monthly until I'm able to slot it into my regular rotation.
For new fans of my work I invite you to check out my author page on Degrassi saviors .com to get a feel for how I operate and for fans of my work that keep up with the site you know how the first bit of the year will go.
So sit back relax and enjoy this crazy ride.
Disclaimer I do not own Degrassi all characters belong to respective owners no copyright infringement intended I only own the plot.
Warning This story is will contain heavy amounts of smut and some crude language so consider that your warning before you read.
Here are the important notes to keep in mind
Starts in December the day before Christmas break of Clare's junior year she's been dating Eli for four months Clare lost her virginity to Eli during Thanksgiving break
Adam is flirting with Maya he broke up with Becky during the summer after she cheated
Darcy is back from Africa and has been for six months
Helen is single she doesn't reconnect with Glen
Clare wont have cancer and the Asher incident doesn't happen
Drew is with Katie he never dated Bianca but they are friends and Bianca is single bisexual and out she lives with Torres after her aunt abandoned her
Fiona and Imogen are dating and have been since the summer
Jenna is with Connor and Alli is with Dallas
Owen is dating Anya who is in the army reserves but attends TU
For the purposes of this story I will mention that there are three guys and two girls whose back stories wont be covered in the authors note but will be explained in story but I will say all three guys are single and the girls are not.
That should do it enjoy the ride.
Chapter1 It Takes Two but I Blame You
For sixteen year old Clare Edwards life couldn't get any better she was dating her soul-mate in Eli Goldsworthy and had a posh internship with her journalistic idol Asher Shawstack and was just one week away from being able to spend her Christmas break with her amazing boyfriend something she was looking forward to because Eli had promised her a winter break of love and excitement.
Clare walked into Degrassi with a smile that could have lit up all of Toronto to Clare there wasn't anyone or anything that could dampen her good mood.
As she walked to her locker Clare was surprised to see Jenna Connor Alli Adam and Eli gathered by her locker looking off into the distance.
"Hey guys whats so interesting?" Clare asked grabbing her books for English lit and Canadian history.
Alli noticed her best friends presence and decided to clue her in.
"Oh nothing we're just here trying to convince Adam to ask Maya out on a date the two have been walking on eggshells around each other forever and we're sick of seeing Adam blow a chance at being happy after Becky because he's scared."
"I'm not scared Alli I just don't want to go through the pain of having another girl reject me besides even if Maya does agree to a date with me we all know with my luck it'll start great and eventually end in disaster just like Becky did."
"Come Adam you cant let one bad experience define your whole dating life Becky was an ass for cheating on you I'm sure Maya will treat you a million times better."
"Thanks for the pep talk Alli but I just feel like I'm not ready." Adam said admitting defeat.
"Come on Adam life's too short to wonder what if, if it helps I'll wing-woman for you." Clare volunteered.
Adam was stunned that Clare of all people had steeped up to help him find love.
"Wow Clare I didn't think you'd step up for this."
"Hey as your best friend its my job and who knows you and Maya could be Degrassi's third poster couple behind Fiona Imogen Eli and I so what are you waiting for lets get you a date Adam."
"Fine Clare I'll bite but if this ends badly I'll blame you."
"I promise I'll take full responsibility for what happens."
"Come on than lets get this over with before the bell rings for class."
"Hey blue eyes before you go play matchmaker aren't you forgetting something?"
"Sorry Eli."
Clare walked back over to Eli and the two shared a quick but loving kiss.
"Happy Eli?"
"Very now go get our best friend his date."
With that Clare walked Adam over to Maya who was standing by the music room talking to Grace.
Well you're up Adam good luck." Clare said in hushed tone as they neared Maya and watched from a good distance pulling out her phone to text Eli.
"Hey Maya you got sec there's something I want to ask you."
"Sure Adam shoot." Maya replied in a cheerful tone.
Adam took a deep breath to calm himself before speaking.
"Well with Christmas break coming up and us being off from school I was wondering if maybe you wanted to catch a movie or a grab something to eat on a date with me."
Maya glanced at Grace and the two had what seemed like a non-verbal conversation for a minute leaving Adam feeling slightly nervous.
After the brief exchange Maya was ready to answer Adam.
"Adam I'm flattered you're asking me out first of all thanks and to answer your question yes I'll go out with you on a date".
Adam was stunned at Maya's response and took a moment to compose himself.
"Wow Maya great how about tomorrow night there's a Christmas concert downtown then a movie?"
"Sounds good Adam I'll call you later and firm up the details."
"Sounds good Maya I'll see you around."
"Later Adam."
"With that Adam walked back towards Clare who was tapping away on her phone when she noticed Adam come back.
"So how'd it go?"
"Surprisingly well she actually she agreed to the date."
"I told you she would you worry too much lets get to class the quicker the day goes the better."
Clare and Adam headed off to class with Clare hoping the would fly by she really wanted her alone time with Eli she felt there was no better way to spend her Christmas than with her soul-mate.
Clare made her way to English Lit and took her usual seat next to Alli waiting for Ms. Dawes to start class.
"So Clare any plans for Christmas break?"
"Besides spending it with Eli and working no but I wouldn't want it any other way."
"I swear for all the stuff Eli does for I'd think he was some genetically enhanced super boyfriend I wouldn't be surprised if he proposes to you during our break and you two go off and elope."
"Alli Eli and I would never elope he knows I want a wedding and besides we've only been dating a few months."
"I know but still you have to admit you two do seem like the couple that would jump at the chance for a whirlwind romance."
"Like you and Dallas wouldn't do the same."
"No we wouldn't largely because Dallas is not that type of guy."
"Whatever I just hope today goes by quick I wouldn't mind spending the day with Eli sitting by his fire place as he reads to me."
"Yeah right Clare like Eli and you could just spend a quiet night in we both know that's a load of crap you'd probably spend your night getting screwed stupid."
"Alli I would not."
"Oh need I remind you of last weekend at my sleepover you brought Eli in and screwed in my room I had to burn my sheets."
"I told you that was a one time thing and it just happened we're sorry."
"Tell that to my brain which heard you crying out Eli's name all through two movies."
"Get over it I'm sure one day Dallas will do the same for you."
"Maybe he will one day Clare."
Once Ms. Dawes finally started her lesson she went over the classes most recent essay and passed out their newest essay project which was a five-thousand word essay on the author of their choice.
"Oh joy an author study." Alli said in an exasperated tone.
"Come on Alli five thousand words is nothing besides we have all break to do it and besides this is our last big project for grade eleven English after this Dawes is giving us nothing but fluff work since we did that twenty page essay at the beginning of the year."
"I guess you're right at least we have this as our only big assignment and I won't have to take it with me when I head out with Dallas to his parents' house."
The rest of class flew by without incident and once the bell rang Alli and Clare headed off to Canadian history.
"So Clare I heard the seniors are leaving after fourth any plans to skip the day and head out with Eli?" Ali asked walking along side Clare.
"No I'm seeing him tonight for our pre holiday break date he promised me a nice preview to what are Christmas dates will be."
"Oh joy now lets get to class before the bell rings."
Alli and Clare made their way inside and took their seats.
Luckily for both Clare and Alli the two classes they had before lunch flew by and once the lunch bell rang Alli and Clare met up with their friends and headed for cafe where Clare met up with Eli.
"Hey blue eyes I ordered your lunch for you grilled chicken and with mixed salad."
"Thanks Eli you're so sweet." Clare said giving Eli a soft kiss.
"You two are so sweet." Jenna piped in.
Lunch eventually went on with Eli and Clare spending the period making eyes at each other and kissing over lunch.
Once lunch ended the rest of the day flew by and once last bell rang Clare made her way outside with Jenna Alli Dallas Adam Maya and Connor.
"Clare we're headed to Adam's to study wanna come with?" Jenna asked.
"No thanks I'm going to head home and get ready for my date I'll see you guys around."
"Alright Clare see you around." Jenna said as Clare split off from her friends and headed home.
Clare made the short drive to her place and started on her essay which took her two hours with Helen on her way to Edmonton to see her parents and Darcy at Janie's for Christmas Clare had the house to herself for a few days she looked up the clock in her room which she noticed read 5:30 she had a little under two hours to get ready for her date with Eli since they were headed to drama festival and dinner she decided to wear a royal blue gown and white shoes.
After grabbing a quick shower and getting dressed Clare decided to text Eli to see if he was ready since he wasn't Clare decided to go get him herself so after putting the finishing touches on her outfit Clare took her car and headed for Eli's.
Clare made the drive over to Eli's in no time flat thanks to the side streets being clear.
Once Clare pulled in Eli's driveway she happened to notice that the blinds to the living room were open and when Clare peeked inside she noticed Eli leaning on a brunette girls chest and lifting his head to kiss her.
Clare was immensely broken when Eli lifted the girls top it wasn't until Clare was able to catch a glimpse of the girls that she placed it, it was Eli's college peer tutor Lenore.
Clare was both enraged and saddened that Eli was cheating on her on by looks of it this had been going on for a while.
Not able to take anymore Clare got back in her and drove not knowing where she was going she just wanted to get as far away from Eli as possible and forget Eli Goldsworthy never existed.
Next update is scheduled to be up on January 29th when we'll find out where Clare ends up who she meets and how she deals with Eli's betrayal.