Adam sighed while Clare and Eli flirted a few lockers away. He was happy that Eli finally told Clare about Julia but he was confused with their relationship. They weren't dating but they acted like a couple.

Adam slammed his locker in frustration. The loud noise didn't even faze the two of them which made Adam roll his eyes. He really was happy that his two best friends were finally over their little fight but he had been feeling more and more like a third wheel because of it.

After Adam adjusted his cap and twisted his lock Drew and Alli walked up.

"Clare!" Alli's loud voice rang in Adam's ears as he rushed towards the bathroom. He didn't really care to listen to his step-brothers girlfriend drone on about how fantastic her love life was and ask if Eli had asked her out yet. He also didn't want to see Drew follow Alli around like a lost pup, even though she hadn't even been worried about Drew getting beat up by Fitz.

Fitz. He'd finally returned after his suspension and the tension returned with him. Adam found himself tripped, insulted and shoved into lockers more than when Fitz was gone. It seemed everyone just followed his lead so they'd stay on his good side.

"Still using the guy's bathroom, freak?" Adam froze in the middle of washing his hands.

Maybe he should've kept the 'special needs' bathroom key.

"Yes." Adam snapped when he couldn't think of anything else to say. He mentally begged Fitz to just leave him the hell alone.

"Did you somehow grow a pair during the week I was gone?" Apparently begging wouldn't help.

"Go to hell." Adam snapped before trying to push his way past. Fitz grabbed him by the shoulders and shoved him back.

"No, let's see." Adam was confused for a second, until Fitz started yanking on his pants.

"Stop!" Adam said forcefully. He grabbed onto his pants and leaned forward, trying to get his pants out of Fitz's grip.

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Adam wondered if Fitz would ever leave him alone. Talking to Simpson obviously hadn't stopped the harassment, Drew standing up to him didn't help and even Eli getting him sent to court didn't do anything. His life at Degrassi was slowly turning into hell and nearly having his pants taken off in the bathroom wasn't helping.

Maybe it was his turn to stand up to Fitz. Show the bully that he wouldn't be taking his crap anymore. With that in mind Adam packed up his bag and left class. He was determined to find Fitz and get him to leave him alone.

"Hey man," Eli said, reaching his hand out to stop Adam. Adam turned to him, all his determination replaced with confusion.

What did he want?

"Yeah?" Adam asked cautiously. Clare looked between the two of them, obviously confused as well.

"What're you going to do?" Eli asked, startling Adam. Was he that easy to read?

"What are you talking about?" Adam asked, chuckling nervously. Clare stared at him, her bright blue eyes narrowing.

"You aren't going to start anything with Fitz; right?" Clare asked her voice dangerously low. Adam shuffled his feet and looked between his two best friends.

"Of course not!" he said. Eli clearly didn't believe him but chose not to say anything.

"Good; because you know nothing good will come from that." Clare said, "It would just start more drama and you'd get hurt. Just ignore Fitz; it's not like he's done anything to you since he got back from his suspension." Adam held back a snort. The two of them were really oblivious to the world outside of their little bubble.

"Ok Clare," he said. She was still his good friend; even if they hardly hung out anymore. Maybe just waiting it out would be the best thing. "Nothing will happen." He'd even try to keep his smart comments to himself.

"Good," Clare said, a smile sliding onto her face. Eli gave Adam a 'you-better-not-be-lying' look that made Adam roll his eyes and raise his hands in mock surrender.

"I promise I'll avoid him."

"Ok." Eli said, nodding cautiously. The two said their good-byes and headed off to class. Adam stood completely still until the minute bell rang before ducking his head and shuffling to class.

"Hey girly," Adam froze and looked up. Fitz stood down the hallway, smirking. The thought of his promise immediately vanished and was replaced with his earlier determination.

"I am not a girl!" he shouted before dropping his backpack and storming up to Fitz. Fitz wasn't intimidated and just laughed at the short sophomore. Adam, not wanting to reach up to get his face, landed a hit in the gut that sent Fitz onto the ground.

After a second Adam comprehended exactly what he just did and realized his two friends, as well as step-brother, would be pissed. His worry vanished with Fitz grabbed his ankle and pulled; making him fall back. Before they knew it both of them were in a full-blown fight.

Disclaimer:

I don't own anything D= Damn!

Author's Notes:

GO ADAM! YOU PUNCH THE FUDGLENUCKS OUT OF FITZ! I soooo cannot wait for that episode! And if you couldn't tell this is based off that promo~ I don't honestly think this is what happens (it would be amazing and I would officially think I'm psychic if I did) but it was fun to write! (= I'm actually thinking of possibly turning this into a story, or at least two-shot. =/ your opinions?

Wow; I just realized this is my first Degrassi fanfic~! Woot woot (= of course it would be totally centered on Adam; that just shows how big of an Adam-Addict I am. XD

Maybe I should sign up for Adam-Addicts-Anonymous and try to break the addiction? XD I love the way that sounds! Adam Addicts Anonymous. (= That'd be a friggin awesome username! Watch someone do it now. And I'll be like; Yosh! You so got that from me~

Anyhow—who'd be joining Adam Addicts Anonymous? C'mon; you know you all would. He's just so lovable (= and Eli is fudging hot 8D Him and Clare are adorable together… coughcough I still think Adam needs more screen time though coughcough

Sorry for OOCness, love me anyways?

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