A/N: Yeah, I'm making another story. I hope this one will get some really good reviews. I'm not asking for much. I just want some people to read it and review it to let me know that they're interested. This story focuses on Clare, Alli, Adam, Maya, Cam, Miles, Zoe, and Chewy. This chapter focuses on Clare and Adam. That is all. Read and Review...and more importantly, enjoy.

Now a little S/N:

*Clare doesn't have cancer

*Cam is still alive

*The seniors are gone

*Eli and Clare are broken up(You'll learn why)

*It's a new school year. (:

*Tori is gone.

*The Newbies are arriving.

Summary: It's the start of something new. New relationships, new drama, and new people. Everyone wants the school year to end on a good note. Too bad high school can't go drama free.

Now, that you have a little idea about what's going on. Enjoy!

Chapter 1: A New Beginning

[CLARE]

Eli and Clare have broken up, though they decided to remain friends. They both came up to a conclusion that long-distance wasn't for them. He also told her that he was starting to like some girl that he had met at NYU. She was a little heartbroken at first, but she couldn't say she was surprised because she expected it. He was miles away from her and so, a new girl is what he needs. Eli was very surprised at the way Clare acted when he told her he liked another girl. She kept calm and was totally under control. At least he didn't cheat. He had the guts to tell her and break up with her, gently, before talking to another girl. Now, she was starting the school year off single. Sure, it sucked, but she could look at guys without feeling guilty.

Today was the start of something new. She hopped out the shower and wrapped the towel over her naked body. She went into my room, closing the door behind her and letting her towel drop on the floor. She walked to her dresser and opened the drawer to get her undergarments out. She slipped her bra and panties then walked over towards her closet. Clare opened her closet door and rummaged through it, trying to decide what to wear today. This year, Clare wanted to make a better impression. She wanted people to see her as more than a smart person.

Clare found an outfit that she absolutely adored, but never wore because she was worried about what people think. The new Clare wasn't going to worry about what people thought. She was going to focus on her and only her.

I'm coming into this school making all heads turn. Everyone will see me as the new and approved Clare Edwards.

Clare grabbed her pink blazer and a tight, white dress. She slipped on the dress and put the blazer on top of it. She bent down and grabbed her a pair of her white pumps. She sat down on the bed and placed them on. She walked into the bathroom and looked at her hair. She ran her fingers through her locks and decided it was time for a new change. Clare picked up some scissors and grabbed a strand of her hair.

~o~

All eyes are on me. I'm already making a change.

Clare strutted down the halls, feeling confident. She had a new look and a whole new attitude. She had cut her hair short, her bangs swooped across. She walked down the halls were her all white, paper sized purse clutched by her side. People who didn't even notice Clare were taking notice of her now. Her lip gloss covered lips tugged into a flirty smile. She gave a little wave to the people staring at her and walked over to her locker, swaying her hips along the way.

She stopped at her locker and put the combination in. She opened the locker and grabbed her books for her first three hours. She closed her locker to see her friends run over to her, squealing. Jenna Middleton and Alli Bhandari pulled their best friend into a big hug.

"Can't breathe," she choked out.

"Sorry, you look so beautiful! OMG!" Alli exclaimed.

"Yes, why the sudden change?" Jenna asked.

"It's just time to make a new change," Clare said smirking.

~o~

[ADAM]

It was the first day back to school. He was just happy he got to see his best friends and his girl friend, Becky. She was away all summer and they didn't have any sort of communication until she came back. He walked down the hall and passed a group of his friends squealing. He walked over to them to see what they were squealing about. His jaw dropped as he looked at his blue-eyed best friend. She had her hair cut and she was wearing big hoops. She had on a skin-tight white dress with a pink blazer. She had on some shiny white pumps. She actually looked beautiful, but this wasn't the Clare that he knew. Eli wouldn't like this.

Adam walked over towards his friend and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and smiled at him before throwing her arms around him, bringing him into a friendly hug.

"Hello, Clare," he said, sweetly.

"Hi, Adam! I haven't heard from you all summer. How have you been?"

"I've been fine. How's your relationship?"

"Eli and I are officially broken up. He found someone at NYU, but we decided to stay friends."

"Oh, Clare-"

"It's fine, Adam," Clare said, waving her hand.

Adam nodded his head and excused himself from his friend. He walked to his locker and grabbed his books. When he closed his locker Becky was standing there with a huge grin on her face. Adam mimicked the grin and pulled Becky into a big hug. He kissed her on top of her head and mumbled, "I miss you," into her hair.

"I missed you, too Adam."

The bell rang and Adam regretfully let his girl friend go. He kissed her on her cheek and parted from her. He walked to his first hour and saw his brother, Drew, gesturing him to sit next to him. Adam smiled and went to sit next to his brother. Drew patted his back and smiled at his brother.

"Wassup, bro?" Adam asked.

"Have you seen Clare today? Geez, she looks... beautiful. She's still with Eli?"

"Nope, just like you're not with Bianca anymore."

Drew sighed heavily and his expression changed. Adam gave his brother a sympathetic smile. Bianca had called off the wedding a week ago. She said she had to focus and get her priorities straight before getting married. Drew was heartbroken. Adam began to think. Maybe he could get Drew and Clare together. Both of them were single and they clearly needed someone. Adam smiled. Anything was possible. Right?

~o~

It was lunch time and it felt like such a relief. Adam had to find a table to chill with his friends. After grabbed his lunch, he saw Clare sitting with Jenna and Alli. He called out their name, catching their attention. They waved him over and Adam went to sit with them.

"Hey guys," he greeted.

"Hey Adam!" the girls said in unison.

"Clare, can I talk to you for a sec?" he asked.

"Sure," Clare said standing up, "Let's go in the hall."

Adam and Clare walked out the cafeteria and went out into the hallway. They went to sit on a bench. Clare looked at Adam and smiled. She clasped her hands together and waited for him to speak.

"So, Clare, what do you think of Drew?" Adam asked.

"Drew is a cool person."

"Do you think he's cute?"

"What's going on here, Adam?" Clare asked confusedly.

Adam sighed and ran his hands through his hair. He looked at his best friend and gave her a goofy grin.

"I want to hook you and Drew up. Both of you are single, he's the school president and your his vice president. I think it's perfect. What do you say?"

Clare tapped her index finger on her chin. She looked at Adam gave him a huge smile.

"Tell Drew to give me a call."

~o~

[CLARE]

Adam was trying to hook Clare and Drew up. Now that Drew was on the market, Clare never noticed how cute she thought he was. It was time for a new change. It was time to act like a new person. She wasn't going to go around and act like a whore. She just wanted to find someone and hopefully stick with him. She didn't want that on and off relationship like hers and Eli.

Clare sat in her last period, getting a little anxious to see Drew. They hang out a few times over the summer because they were coming up with idea for the new school year. It was quite fun hanging with Drew. He was sweet and caring. Clare shouldn't think this way about Drew, especially after what he did to Alli, but she couldn't help it. He was a new better. His terrible reputation was history and he was a better person now.

When the bell rang, Clare collected her books and walked out of her class. She walked to her locker and grabbed her belongings. She closed her locker to see Drew walking down the hall. Clare raked her fingers through her hair to make sure it was neat. She sucked her teeth, making sure nothing was on it. He smiled at her and made his way over towards her.

"Hey, Clare," he greeted.

"Hey Drew," she said, blushing.

"We should hang out soon," he said, giving her a charming smile.

"Yeah, we should."

"This weekend? I'll pick you up at 8."

"Cool."

Drew winked at Clare and walked away. Jenna scoffed and walked over towards Clare who was blushing. Jenna slammed her hand on the locker, catching Clare's attention.

"What the hell was that?" Jenna yelled.

"Drew and I are going on a date."

"What about Alli!? What is she going to do when she finds out?"

"Nothing, because she won't find out. Just, keep your mouth shut. Please?" Clare pleaded.

"Fine, but when she finds don't put me in this."

"I won't," Clare says walking away.

I don't care what anyone says. I can date who I want.

~o~

[ADAM]

School was finally over. The first day wasn't that bad. It was the days after it. School starts to get annoying after a while; the homework, the teachers, and the kids irks you days later.

Adam put his books in his locker and closed it. He walked down the halls, looking for his amazing girl friend. He's been thinking about her all day. He was really glad that he had her. After all the girls that came and went in his life, Becky was the one for him. He felt that she understood him better than any other girl. She was willing to break the rules and be with him, despite her religion and what her parents said. For that, he honestly loved Becky.

Walking down the halls, he spotted Becky. She was standing there talking to Dallas. He was about to go over there and talk to her until he seen Dallas yell at her. Adam stopped in tracks, wondering if he should go over there and see what the problem was. He came up with his decision and walked over towards the two. The closer he got, the better he could see Becky's face. She was crying.

I wonder what's going on.

Adam cleared his throat and the two heads snapped towards him. He gave them an awkward smile and waved. Dallas huffed and stormed away from couple. Adam looked at Becky confusedly.

"What's going on?" he asked, "Are you okay?"

"O-Oh, everything is fine Adam," she said, wiping the tears away.

"Becks, you're crying."

"I'm fine," she said quietly.

"Are you sure you're-"

"Damn it, Adam! I said I'm fine!" she snapped.

Adam's jaw dropped, but he quickly closed it. He slowly nodded his head and turned on his heels.

"Adam, I'm so..." Becky's voice trailed off as Adam walked away from her.

A/N: Like it? Dislike it? How do you feel about a Clew relationship? What do you think Dallas was yelling at Becky about? Hmmm... Leave a review and tell me what you think! :]