A/N; Hi there, this is my first fanfiction. I don't think there is much to say, but reviews are well appreciated, I'd like to know how I'm doing, and favorites would be nice as well. Hope you enjoy the story
Disclaimer; I don't own Degrassi. This is just a fanfiction
"So, that'd be: One Coca Cola, one sweet tea, and-" She paused, pointing at the young child sitting at the table.
"And one chocolate milk." He told her with a grin. Ellie nodded.
"Got it!" She responded, scribbling down the order and making her way to the back.
Letting out a sigh, she scrambled to find cups. It was a Friday night and Ellie would rather be doing anything other than this. It would be nice to just relax at home and let her mind wander as she would write her thoughts down on a piece of paper. Unfortunately nobody was interested in her work and she was forced to work at The Dot until someone found somewhat of interest in her writing.
Checking the watch on her wrist, Ellie let out a sigh of relief. 7:25. In five minutes work would be finished and she'd be able to go and do what she pleased on this Friday night. She wasn't sure what she was in the mood for; a nice relaxing night at home, or a fast-paced night with drinks. Although Marco had told her to stay away from alcoholic drinks, the red head had been going out on a few occasions to have them anyways. That would be something nice to go out and do tonight, especially since Marco was away for a week on a trip with his new boyfriend. Boyfriend. Ellie kept telling herself she was finished with boys, but she somewhat envied her friend. Why couldn't she just find someone to love her? Where was her Prince Charming? Why did everyone hurt her?
"Nash! Hurry up! Work isn't over until another three more minutes!" She heard her boss yell from the kitchen and she quickly stopped her thoughts and got back to work. Pushing a strand of orange hair behind her ear, she rushed to finish what the family ordered.
"Coke, tea, chocolate milk." She repeated under her breath as she filled the cups with the drinks in that order.
Fixing the family what they needed, she smiled, setting down their drinks. Her watch beeped. Ellie let out a sigh of relief. Finally. It was now time to enjoy her Friday night.
"Hope you all enjoy your drinks!" She told them quickly as she rushed into the backroom to get her things. Honestly, she was supposed to wait until the customers had finished their drinks, but the girl had a long day of work and all she wanted to do was go and enjoy her night. Packing up her things, she slung her bag over her shoulder and she quickly attempted to make her way out of The Dot without getting yelled at by her boss.
"Nash!" Her boss yelled harshly. "Your shift ain't over yet! You aren't done until they finish what they have!" He told her, pointing to the small family taking sips of their drinks.
"Sorry, sir!" She paused as she left out the door. "Don't worry! Mo promised to take over the rest of my shift!" She reassured him, rushing onto the streets of Toronto. Phew. Work was over for the week and now it was time to do something. Drinking or relaxing? Relaxing or drinking? Decisions, decisions. It didn't take her long to realize what she really wanted to do.
"Drinking it is!" She said aloud with a cheeky grin, making her way to the local tavern. Fortunately the establishment was close to her work and didn't involve the need to take any form of public transportation.
After a few moments; the red had arrived at her destination. Glancing at the small sign on the window she read OPEN MIC-NIGHT. Even better, she'd enjoy a few drinks while enjoying some quality entertainment by the citizens of Toronto. Making her way into the place, Ellie was able to smell the thick scent of alcohol and cigarettes. The familiar scent didn't bother her anymore, and she was used to it. She used to come here every few weeks, but now it was almost every other day. Nobody was home to scold her for drinking, and she could do whatever she wanted.
"Aye, El, you're here!" A booming voice called to her from across the bar.
"Hah. I am, aren't I?"
"Get your ass over here, then!"
"Yeah, yeah." She replied with a small laugh, making her way over to the bar and taking a seat beside a large group of bulky men. "Better watch your language there." Ellie added jokingly, turning her attention to the bartender, and ordering herself a drink.
Handed her drink, the red took a small sip and let the familiar bitter liquid run down her throat. She was used to the taste and she grew quite fond of it. El now understood why her mother liked it so much. It was something to make her problems go away. She was never going to be like her mother, though. Never ever! She promised herself that from the day she tasted alcohol for the first time. Her thoughts continued to drift off on the subject.
"Nash?!" She heard one of the men call. "You there?" He asked, the rest of the men laughing behind him.
"Oh, yeah! Totally! Just thinking about…stuff." She responded with a smile and a small laugh. "I think it's about time for some shots!"
"YEAH!" Everyone cheered and Ellie grinned.
Taking out a few shot glasses, the bartender began to fill with different kinds of alcohol. Ellie always went first, Lady's first of course. After a few moments, they began.
"Up next is-" The man on stage announced.
"Uh- Craig." A familiar voice said into the microphone, bringing Ellie's attention to the stage and away from the glasses.
The tall figure grinned as he got comfortable on the small stool. Adjusting his guitar, he looked at his audience. Same hazel eyes, dark hair, and that arrogant smirk. It was all just so familiar. This wasn't just any guy.
"Craig Manning?"
A/N: This is a pretty short chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it, though! I hope to update longer chapters! No worries