Well first of all I do not own these characters and am not affiliated with Degrassi in any way. I do own though, I made her up she is mine. Well this fic takes place at the beginning of the year which means Jake, Imogen and Eli are all in grade 12 and Clare is in grade 11. There will be some Jimogen, Eclare and Imogeli in this fic but most likely not much Cake. I believe we've had a lot of Cake in season 11 but you never know I might change my mind. Thank you for taking the time read my fic and if you are reading this please REVIEW! I would really appreciate your feedback.

Eli's P.O.V:

I walked into my math class that morning, doing all I could to avoid everyone in the halls. Stopping in front of my classroom I clenched my teeth as I saw who was heading into the class with me. Jake Martin.

He didn't like me, and I definitely didn't want anything to do with him, but there we were forced to see one another every single day. I tried to keep myself under control, speeding to the other side of the class to sit on the other side of the room.

From the corner of my eye I looked over in his direction seeing that most of the students had crowded around him. What was so special about this guy? There was no way I could figure that out so I turned my head back to look at the desk in front of me.

Why would Clare ever fawn over this guy? I knew that she wasn't with him now, but it still baffled me. Why would she even bother to give that idiot the time of day? He had no originality at all, he was like every other boring guy in this school.

I couldn't even bear the thought any longer so I tried to get my mind off it while waiting for Ms. Kayes to show up. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket; quickly I took it out reading a text from Clare. "Are we still meeting at The Dot after school?"

I smiled to myself, my mind taken over by the thought of Clare. We were back together now, once she had realized how much of an idiot Jake was she had come running back to me like I knew she would. "I wouldn't miss it." I texted back just as was walking into the room.

RIIIIIINNNG the bell rang and every student in the room found their seat and Ms. Kayes started to scribble some equation on the board from last night's homework, which of course I couldn't be bothered to do, since I was now writing another play for the Drama Club.

The ticket sales had gone so well last year that Ms. Dawes had asked me to write another one but again like the year before I had writer's block and had been up all night trying to shake it out of me.

Maybe seeing Clare after school would make it better, she after all was my inspiration the year before, and it had worked. I got her back with that play to start.

She didn't seem to quite understand how I got my inspiration though, she always tells me to relax and it will come to me, but it never does. I need something, or someone to knock it right out of me.

I was completely lost in my thoughts as I heard the door open and a small voice explain why she was late for class. "I'm so sorry. My-um locker was stuck.." I heard her say, sounding embarrassed and I knew exactly who it was.

Imogen. I hadn't seen her since the year before when I had apologized for being so horrible to her. I sighed realizing I never did take her to coffee to make up for it.

She probably thought nothing of me now. I looked up in her direction; she caught my gaze and gave me a soft smile. I couldn't help but smile back a little; at least she didn't hate me.

I half expected her to come over and sit in the empty desk beside me. If she didn't hate me, then why wouldn't she?

I had no idea why I was worrying about where Imogen Moreno would sit in the classroom. What did it matter to me?

We haven't spoken in months, there was no reason I should even be giving her a second thought, and I had Clare now right?

Like I wanted, Imogen wasn't even a friend, but why did I want her to be?

I kept telling myself that she didn't want anything to do with me as my blood boiled while she went to go take a seat next to Jake.

I tried not to stare but it shocked me. What had he done to make her the least bit interested in him? The year before he was sure she would never have given him the time of day and now they looked rather cozy as they sat as far away from me as possible in the math classroom.

I definitely couldn't believe what I was seeing, that was for sure. Eli why are you thinking about this? Stop it. You have Clare back now.

I tried to tell myself of that but for some reason my fists were still clenched as I looked away from them, not being able to concentrate on anything. My mind was all scrambled. Was she with Jake?

Shaking my head I tried to remove the thoughts from my mind. I had Clare now that was all that should matter.

I walked up to my locker after school to see Imogen standing there, looking as quirky and cheerful as she had the year before. Her hair was up in her regular pigtails and she had on some wacky outfit along with her uniform.

"Hello Eli Goldsworthy." She said and I didn't know why I felt stunned that she was speaking to me, maybe it was just my medication taking effect or something.

"Uh…hi Imogen. How are you?" I responded, hoping I didn't sound too out of place.

"Haven't seen you lately Goldsworthy." she responded as I turned to open my locker, putting my books away quickly. "I'm great, how about yourself? I hear you're dating Clare Edwards once again."

I tried not to show my hesitation at her mention of Clare, my mind felt scrambled ever since that morning when I had seen Imogen with Jake. It confused me. "That's good." I responded while placing my books in my bag then looked up at her. "I'm…fine."

"Good. I'm glad you're happy." She smiled and I quickly looked back into my locker as if I was making sure I didn't forget anything. "Oh expect me to be your leading lady in your play again this year."

I smirked at her, like I usually smirked at Clare. My signature smirk, usually only Clare had been able to bring it out of me, but Imogen made me feel…different.

Before I could respond Jake had walked up and wrapped his arms around Imogen from behind. I tried to hide that the small gesture had affected me in any way. It shouldn't right?

"Hey there." he said, looking at her and she smiled like he was the most amazing thing in he world. I wanted to barf. "Hey Eli."

"Jake." I responded with no expression in my voice and turned to close my locker, slinging my bag over my shoulder before looking back over at Imogen.

"I'll see you later Imogen." I said, turning away quickly to stop myself from making a comment at Jake's expense. I shouldn't be focusing on Imogen anyway, I had to meet Clare. Now I just had to shake the taunting image of Jake's arms around Imogen from my mind.

I decided to walk to The Dot, it was easier. I didn't want Bullfrog to have to drive me there, make it seem like I couldn't walk when I was perfectly capable. I would just have to ask Bullfrog to borrow his car the following day, since walking was a big pain. There was a reason I had Morty the year before.

I entered The Dot, looking around to see many of Degrassi's students there. Paying no attention to them I sat down at a table in the far corner, as far away from the other students as I could get.

Clare walked in shortly after and I smiled at her, feeling like she could get my mind off of things. "How was your day Edwards?" I asked as she sat down across from me.

"Great actually but I missed you." She said then grabbed my hand which made me feel instantly better than I had. The thought of Imogen with Jake seemed like it was almost gone now.

"I missed you too."

I let go of her hand and got up to go order our drinks. It didn't take long, but the whole time I was standing at the counter I was trying to clear my mind again. I thought about taking one of my pills, maybe it would help.

I couldn't let Clare know that something was bothering me, she would want me to tell her about it and that would only make her upset.

Imogen shouldn't matter. I shouldn't be thinking about how I'll get to see her at the auditions for the play in a few days.

I made my way back to our table with the drinks, forgetting what I had been thinking about. "Here you are m'lady." I said smoothly then handed Clare her drink before sitting back down again.

"How are you?" I asked and she began to tell be about her day. She told me about the classes she had, what she had done that day and about how her mom seemed so happy with Jake's dad.

I tried to make it seem like I was listening but I really wasn't. I was trying to at least half listen to what she was telling me.

I succeeded and kept my eyes on her, nodding a few times to assure her I was still paying attention.

I turned to look a few tables away on the other side of the wall in the small café. Having no idea why I was looking I saw Imogen and Jake.

They were cuddling close, sipping their drinks and seemed to be in a light conversation. What I would have given to know what they were saying.

Why Eli? Does it matter what they're saying to each other? You shouldn't be thinking like that. I kept trying to convince myself of that but it was useless.

I had completely forgotten where I was, just kept looking in their direction.

My eyes widened in shock as he leaned in and kissed her deeply. It seemed like they didn't care that people were around. I could see that she smirked against his lips as if she knew that I was watching, like she knew how angry it made me.

I was just about ready to storm over there before Clare tapped my arm, snapping me out of it. "Eli are you okay?" she asked, sounding somewhat worried.

I blinked; looking at her and for some reason couldn't find my words. I looked over to where I had seen Imogen and Jake but saw that the table was empty.

Did I imagine it? I must have, but why? There was no way could explain my thoughts right then.

"I-I have to go. I'll see you tomorrow." I told Clare before grabbing my bag and getting up from the table and practically running out of the café.

I had to get Imogen Moreno out of my head. Or at least try to.

End of chapter one! Thank you for reading and pretty please REVIEW!