I was struck with inspiration for a new story so here it is. I will be updating this story sporadically, but not more than a week apart. But first I should clear up something before you read it. In case you get it, it is the next year. Eli is a senior while Clare and Adam are juniors. Okay with that I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi or the characters.
Clare walked down the hallway towards her locker. Adam was on her left, Eli to her right. They were discussing the English assignment that was due next period. When they reached her locker, they were greeted by the boy Clare had recently started to unofficially date. Sam smiled down at her and bent to kiss her on the cheek. She had met him in Jesus club a month before, and they had hit it off. While they talked Eli and Adam continued their conversation.
I'm sure by now you're wondering what happened to Clare and Eli's relationship? Well after eight months of dating, Clare ended things due to constant arguing over the fights with Fitz once he got back to Degrassi. Eli reluctantly complied. However, this hadn't stopped them from forming a sort of "friends with benefits" relationship. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't deny the physical need they felt for each other. They kept this a secret. Adam didn't even know, though he often wondered how they had gone back to being friends with such ease.
Clare said good-bye to Sam and looked at her two best friends.
"Are you guys ready?" They both nodded and began walking to class. When they reached the classroom, Ms. Dawes was busy writing on the chalkboard so they still had some time before class would start. Adam decided to look over his essay. Eli decided to write Clare a note.
So what's the deal with you and Sam?
I don't know. We've only been on one date.
Well it seems to have gone well.
Jealous?
I just want to know what this means for us.
Well Sam and I haven't made anything official so I don't see why we can't continue whatever you want to call it.
In that case what are you doing tonight?
Homework and watching television unless I get a better offer ;)
Which parent is home this week?
My dad so you know the routine.
Oh yes I do Clare-bear. I'll be there at 7. He looked back at her, and she nodded. He then ripped up the note and threw it away. Ms. Dawes called attention and began taking up last night's homework. As Ms. Dawes made her way around the classroom, Eli let his thoughts wonder. On the weeks that her father stayed with Clare, he was rarely there. He spent his days at work, and his nights at his girlfriend's house. Although it bothered Eli that Clare hardly saw her father, he couldn't help but love the time that this gave them together. Tonight he would stay with Clare and take her to school. This happened every other week. It was amazing how his parents hadn't found out yet. They knew he didn't sleep at home, but they never questioned where he went. He suspected that maybe they did know where he was, but as long as they didn't say anything, this couldn't be ruined. When he thought of something ruining the main thing in his life that made him happy, he thought of Sam. If he wanted to be honest with himself, he was a little jealous. Clare had been his for almost a year, although the last three months had been secretive. He didn't want to lose what they had. He especially didn't want it to end because of another guy taking her away from him, and if anyone could do it, it was Sam. He had a lot in common with Clare. They had met in Jesus Club. He forced these thoughts away. They have only been on one date. He still had her. She wouldn't leave him. He smiled and looked back at her. She noticed he was staring and looked up with a smile of her own.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful…until lunch that is. They sat outside at their picnic table like always. Adam and Eli sat on one side while Clare sat on the other. Eli and Clare were engaging in a game of footsie and smiling like fools while they thought Adam was engrossed by a comic. However, he had been observing them. He had seen them passing the note in English class and had caught a glimpse of the word "us". He also saw the way Eli tore up the note before throwing it away and the smile that passed between them afterwards. Add the current smiling, and the events were making him suspicious. He was going to find out what was going on.
"So Clare, what are you up to tonight?"
"I have some homework to do, and it's my dad's week at home so I'm sure he will want to spend some time with me."
"What about you Eli?"
"Oh you know. I'm just going to be hanging out at home."
"Maybe we should hangout tonight then."
"Um…sure. Why not." Eli smiled and looked at Clare. Adam watched as he communicated something with his eyes to her. She smiled, and Eli winked. Yes, something was definitely up with them. But what is it? Adam pondered this for the rest of the day.