Soooo, this is my very first story. I think this first chapter turned out pretty good. But of course I need opinions, so read and of course, REVIEW! :)

Here we go again, I thought to myself as I stepped into the halls of Degrassi. I walk up to my locker and get out the books I need, before continuing to walk off to my first class. I really wasn't in the mood for learning today. I had barely gotten any sleep last night because of my parents' constant shouting. I just wish they would realize they have a daughter that has to wake up early for school. How do they expect me to get a good education if all they ever do is—

My thoughts ended short when I bumped into something hard and all my books and papers went flying everywhere. I looked up and saw a tall boy dressed in all black looking down at me. He had long chocolate brown hair swooped to the side and green eyes that sparked with excitement. Wow, he was attractive.

"Whoa, sorry, didn't see you there." The boy said, helping me up.

"N-no, it's okay. It was my fault, I should've been paying attention to where I was going." I replied, picking up my stuff.

"Well then okay, it's your fault." He said, smiling.

"Ha-ha, very funny." I said sarcastically, trying to keep my composure.

He smiled, showing off his perfect white teeth.

"I'm Eli." He said, sticking out his hand for me to shake.

"Clare," I reply before quickly shaking his hand, "Are you new here?" I ask, curious since I've never seen him before.

"Is it that obvious?" He asks.

"What? N-No! It's just I've never seen you around here, t-that's why." I stutter.

"Whoa, calm down! I didn't mean to make you nervous."

"W-What? You are not making me n-nervous!" I shout.

He leans in closer to me, making my heart beat faster, "Are you sure?"

"Y-yes..?" I say, it coming out as more of a question then a statement.

He leans in even closer, "Then why are you stuttering?" He whispers in my ear.

I don't know what to say. I can't move. I can't speak. I can't do anything. Then, I hear him chuckle. And with that he backs away, smirks, and walks off.

I just stood there, dumbfounded, watching him disappear as he turns a corner.

"CLARE!" I hear a familiar voice shout from behind me, causing me to jump and snap out of my trance.

"Alli! You almost gave me a heart attack!" I say, holding my heart.

"Oh my god Clare! Did I just see you talk to that emo boy?" She shouts.

"Alli, just because someone wears black doesn't mean they're emo." I reply calmly.

"Yeah yeah, whatever. At least he's cute."

I roll my eyes. I love Alli, I mean she is my best friend, but she needs to realize that looks aren't the only thing that matter.

"Whatever you say Alli."

"Well what did he want? Oh my god, he asked you out didn't he!" Alli squeals.

"Oh my gosh, No Alli! I accidently bumped into him. He was just apologizing!"

"Sure, I'm gonna start 'accidently' bumping into hot guys too if it gets them to talk to me." She says, putting air quotes around the word "accidently."

"Okay Alli, you do that." I say, before walking off to my first period class.

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The bell rang. Great, time for 11th Grade Advanced English. I packed up my stuff and hurried to my locker. I don't know why, but every since my little bump in with Eli, he's been the only thing that I could think about. I have to admit he was extremelycute, and his smile was adorable, and his green eyes were just…breathtaking. But that wasn't the only reason I wanted to see him again. It was because something about him intrigued me. I wanted to know more about him. I wanted to become his friend. Maybe something more? Ugh, yeah right. He's exciting and mysterious, and I'm just Clare Edwards. Guys like him don't go for girls like me; they go for girls like Alli. Girls that are beautiful and talented. Not plain and boring.

As I was walking to English, I saw Eli, laughing and talking to some blonde girl. He gave her a hug and began to walk off. My heart fell, and my body was filled with rage and jealousy. As I got a closer view I saw who it was he was speaking too.

"Hey Clare-bear," Jenna said, walking passed me. A huge grin on her face.

Uh-oh, Jenna! Do you think she's got a thing for Eli? Just gonna have to wait and see but first tell me what you think of this first chapter. Is it good, bad, okay? Review and let me know!