HEY HEY GUYS I AM BACK! WITH A VENGEANCE. i HAVE BEEN WORKING ON A WHOLE BUNCH OF NEW IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE ASHLEY PROUD AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM. I GOT THE IDEA FROM THE RECENT EPISODE BUT DON'T WORRY ITS NOT A COPIED VERSION OF THE SHOW. HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE IT AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW.! I LOVE HEARING WHAT YOU GUYS REALLY THINK

Clare POV

I looked out the car door as my mom drove me to school. It has been 2 months since Fitz has been sent to juvie for almost killing Eli. I had never been so scared in my entire life. After that night Eli changed, and not for the better. He became possesive, smothering and withdrawn (more so then normal). I can't put my finger on it but I feel a little uneasy when I am around him. Don't get me wrong I really love him, but sometimes I wish he'd love me just a little less.

"Clare….are you alright" I heard my moms voice and it snapped my back to reality.

"wha…..oh I am fine mom" I said quickly. She gave me one of those I'm not entirely sure I believe you stares but thankfully let it go. I looked back out the window and realized that we were at school. I started to get out of the car.

"Oh, clare don't forget your dad will pick you up today after school." She said. I could see she was trying to put on a happy face with me. I have finally accepted that my parents aren't together anymore; it's them who make it weird.

"I remember mom, I will see you this weekend. I love you" I said

She said "I love you too" and I headed into Degrassi.

Things felt weird without Alli there, but she had to take care of herself. I was proud of her for wanting to change. I went to my locker and saw Adam standing there.

"Hey Clare!" Adam said in his cheery way

"hey Adam, Sorry I never called back last night I was with Eli and….." I began but Adam raised his hand

"say no more clare. I know how Eli is". He laughed but I think on the inside he was serious. As if on cue I felt an arm wrap around me.

"morning beautiful" Eli said as he kissed me on the cheek

"Morning…." I began then I saw something that made me stop in mid sentence. I tried to avert my gaze but I couldn't of was like one of those Car wrecks that are so bad you can't help but stare. Eli followed my gazed. His eyes turned into slits and I could see the fire burning within him. Before I could blink he was out the door.

"Clare….Adam….stay inside" was all he said as he ran out.

Adam saw what we saw and said

"Clare, you have to do something. You have to stop him before he does something crazy."

But it was too late I could already see it. This wasn't going to end well.

Eli POV

How DARE he show up at degrassi after the SHIT he put me and Clare through. These thoughts raced through my mind as I ran out the door and across the parking lot.

"FITZ, you FUCKING bastard what the hell are you doing here" I screamed at him. He just stood there looking stupid as ever

"I'm not bothering anyone so just leave me alone freak…." He said without a ounce of remorse in his monotone voice.

"why did you have to come here of all places, do you still get JOY out of trying to intimidate me" I started to raise my voice again.

Still calm as ever he replied "last time I checked ELI I did way more then TRY to intimidate you…." He rolled his eyes and walked off.

I tried to let that go but I just couldn't. "what do want here fitz…."

He didn't even turn around he just mumbled something as he left but I couldn't hear what he said. I started shaking. I was on guard now. Fitz is back and I HAVE to protect Clare and Adam from him.

Fitz POV

As I walked away from Eli He asked me why I came back. My response was clear, though I don't think he heard it.

"What do you want here Fitz…."

"Clare" I said simply and walked away. Eli didn't know it yet but soon everyone would. I, Mark Fitzgerald, am in love with Clare Edwards. I just wish she wanted me back but she wants that jackass for some reason that I can't even fathom. There has got to be a way to get close to her. Make her see me for who I am now. Not for who I was. I am different now and I think I could be a good guy for her. Only time will tell though.

Clare POV

Eli came bursting back into the building grabbed my hand and pulled me to the side.

"Clare I don't want you walking to school anymore. If you mom can't come get you then call me and I will get you. I don't care when you have to be here. I would feel better knowing you were safe.

I was starting to get freaked out but then he gave me his signature smirk and I melted like I always did.

"ok Eli, I promise….but you have to promise me something too" I said cautiously

"anything, what is it" he said

" I don't want you going and looking for fitz. It's one thing if he starts something at school and you cant avoid him but DO NOT go looking for him." I said desperately

"Clare….I…" she cut me off

"Eli I almost lost you once and I DON'T want to go through that again…so PROMISE ME!" I said more firmly this time.

His hardened stare softened and he said

"ok clare I promise." He said sincerely

He kissed me goodbye and we headed off to class.

I wanted to believe he meant what he said but again something in my gut told me otherwise. I decided that I needed to have more faith in Eli. He was going through a lot these days and fitz's reappearance just added to his stress. The bell rang and I hurried to my first period. I found Adam sitting in the back and joined Him.

"hey, so do you wanna hang at my house after school today, I could use a break from the craziness" I asked Adam

He smile "yea sure sounds like fun, besides drew is still pining over Alli at my house." As he rolled his eyes

"I looked at him "pity and self-wallowing are the two emotions that never sleep" I said trying to help

"Well they need a freaking NAP" Adam said. I couldn't help but giggle.

With that Class started. I tried to pay attention but my thought always drift these days. When did I become such a bad student.

Eli POV

As the day went on I kept thinking about my promise to clare, about how I would not go looking for Fitz. I didn't mean to lie to her but I couldn't tell her the truth because I don't want to lose her. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Id be an idiot to screw that up, but I cant just let fitz walk the streets not knowing his angle. I was preoccupied all day and as I went home I swear I thought I saw fitz outside my house. I closed my eyes and when I opened them he was gone. I guess I needed to stop obsessing and go to sleep.

I walked in the door and was greeted "how was school Elijah"

"fine mom" I barked and went upstairs. I put on dead hand and fell asleep hoping tomorrow would be better. But little did I know how TWISTED things were about to get!

ok guys I hope you like the little teaser I am on bead rest with the flu so I am writing to pass the time I will have the next chapter up soon, And remember nothing is ever as it seems with my stories once you think you have them figured out they take a turn for the outrageous. don't forget to review and let me know how I am doing so far...YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME AND KEEP WRITING ME AND TELLING TELLING ME THINGS YOU WANNA SEE, NOTHING IS OFF LIMITS IN MY STORIES!.