A/N: I don't own Degrassi.
Ok, I've had this written for a while, but I didn't want to post it until Just Another Day at Degrassi was finished. I hope you enjoy it. It was just something that popped into my head.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Clare stood outside on a chilly December day. The Dot was across the street and she contemplated going inside. She decided against it when something caught her attention.
K.C. and Jenna were inside having a drink.
Clare was always amazed at how fast time flew by – just a year ago, she was with K.C.
Just a year ago, she and K.C. walked home afterschool together.
Just a year ago, she and K.C. were at The Dot having a drink.
Just a year ago, she and K.C. were looking at each other, smiling and laughing.
Just a year ago…
It was a good relationship in the beginning. They were happy. But when Jenna came into the picture, everything changed.
It's not like K.C. actually cheated on her with Jenna. He at least had the decency to break up with her first. But he did start going out with Jenna immediately after.
And it hurt Clare just as much.
She was good to him. She was understanding. She was helpful. Was it because she was too nice that she and K.C. didn't work out?
She really cared about him. Did she love him? She can't say she did. But she did have strong feelings for him. He was her first boyfriend.
So much can happen in a year.
Degrassi now had uniforms.
Darcy had yet to come back from Kenya.
Her parents had finalized their divorce.
Alli had volunteered to go to an all-girls school.
Clare had gotten surgery… for her eyes, not her boobs.
It's not like she was a completely new person. She was still nice, but she could also be feisty. And sarcastic.
Thanks to a certain someone.
Clare immediately smiled as her thoughts wandered. She was happier than ever – after the craziness of last year and even the past couple months, everything was falling into place.
Everything happens for a reason – she believes that.
Clare and K.C. drifting apart…
Jenna coming to Degrassi…
Alli fumbling with her glasses…
When Eli came into her life, everything had become a whirlwind, in the best way possible. He really was her rock. He was there for her during the good times and the bad. He helped her grow as a person. The way she felt about K.C. couldn't even compare to the way she felt about Eli.
She loves him. Boy, is she in love with him…
She wouldn't tell him this just yet, but she could see them together forever – married, children, happy, the whole nine yards.
"What are you looking at?"
The voice startled her and broke her thoughts. She turned to see Eli standing there. He wore his signature boots and black pants, with a black coat and velvet-red scarf. Clare noticed that he wasn't wearing a hat to protect him from the December chill, but decided to scold him later.
She smiled, "Nothing. I was just waiting for you."
"Sorry about that," he replied, "I wasn't sure what kind of cookies to buy to bring to your mother's place later."
"I'm sure whatever you bought, she'll love," Clare told him, "She seems to have grown fond of you."
Eli relaxed, "Is it ok if we stop by my house first? I know my parents and I aren't big on celebrating Christmas but that doesn't stop my mom from taking holiday pictures and sending them to the family."
"They want me in the pictures?" she was surprised.
"Of course," he answered, "Have you not heard my mom call you 'daughter-in-law' every time you come over?"
Clare blushed at his response. That was true.
"Ready to go?" Eli had opened the passenger door for her.
She nodded and walked towards him. Before she stepped in, she stood in front of him and gave him a kiss. Eli responded within a second and Clare loved that. They were always in tune with each other. She pulled away to look at him. She bit her lip and smiled as a smirk formed on his face.
"What was that for?" he asked.
"For being you," she replied, "For being good to me."
"I could say the same to you," he said.
He leaned down to give her another kiss.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A/N: The second part will be posted in a few days. I have to look over it again to see if it makes sense. Haha. Reviews are always appreciated. Seriously :)