I do not own Degrassi…
Clare's POV
"Guys! We're on in 5! Let's go!" I yelled for the rest of my band mates. We were performing at our schools Prom. Since I was in grade 11, it was my first time being able to go to Prom. I was having a great time at first, but now that we're about to perform, I was overly nervous.
"Clare! Calm down. Everything is gonna be great; you'll be great." One of our guitarists Peter said. Peter used to date my sister, but he's always been like a brother figure to me. We started this band right after he heard me singing in the hallway during study hall a few months ago. I don't think I'm all that good, but when he asked me to join a band, I just couldn't say no; and here we are 5 months later.
"Yeah Clare. You'll do great you always do." Sav said patting my head. (He was our other guitarist. And our friend Spinner, played the drums.)
"Thanks. You guys are the best!"
"Pre-show ritual time?" Spinner yelled. We did our usual pre-show handshake/huddle and by the time we finished all that, it was time to go on stage.
"And now, please put your hands together for Tuesday's Disappointment!" (That completely fails as a band name, but I didn't want to use someone else's—I'm sorry. If you have a better idea for one, please let me know) When we heard our band name, we took our places on stage and I got ready to sing. We decided that since it was our first gig we'd just play some songs that everybody knew; and the first one we played was misery business by Paramore.
I'm in the business of misery It's a matter of time I waited eight long months Two weeks and we caught on fire
Let's take it from the top
She's got a body like an hourglass
That's ticking like a clock
Before we all run out
When I thought he was mine
She caught him by the mouth
She finally set him free
I told him I can't lie
He was the only one for me
She's got it out for me
But I wear the biggest smile
As I was singing, I noticed this guy. He had the greenest eyes I'd ever seen and he was staring right at me. I guess, everyone was staring at me, because I was the lead singer, but this was different. Our eyes locked and for the rest of the song we held each other's gaze.
Whoa, I never meant to brag But God, does it feel so good Second chances they don't ever matter And about forgiveness Well there's a million other girls They want and what they like Whoa, I never meant to brag But God, does it feel so good I watched his wildest dreams come true Whoa, I never meant to brag Whoa, I never meant to brag But God, does it feel so good
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
People never change
Once a whore, you're nothing more
I'm sorry, that'll never change
We're both supposed to have exchanged
I'm sorry honey but I'm passing up
Now look this way
Who do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible
To get to who
It's easy if you do it right
Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse!
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
And not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving
But I got him where I want him now
But I got him where I want him now
Whoa, it was never my intention to brag
To steal it all away from you now
'Cause I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
'Cause God, it just feels so
It just feels so good
As everyone clapped, we left the stage and I gave all of my band mates a hug, and I went back to the dance floor. As soon as I got onto the dance floor, none other than my best friend Alli, had pulled me over to where she was standing.
"Oh my gosh! Clare you were fantastic up there! Oh and don't think I didn't see you staring at Mr. Mysterious over there." Alli winked.
"Alli! I was not! I noticed him staring me down as I was on stage."
"Well, you sure didn't seem to mind. And you definitely didn't mind staring back."
"Well, he just seems intriguing, I guess."
Eli's POV
"Dude, who's that girl in the band? She's hot." Adam said.
"What!...I mean, uhm why, did you have a thing for her or something?"
"No, it's bro code to not go after the girl your best friend obviously likes."
"Who said I liked her?"
"Dude, the way you were staring at her when she was singing made it kinda obvious."
"I guess I kinda like her, but dude look at her! She is way outta my league."
"Well, have you talked to her before?"
"No, why?"
"Because rumor is, not only is she popular, but she's nice too." Adam said sarcastically.
"Okay, well, what if I talk to her? What am I supposed to say to her?"
"Compliment her. Ask her when she started singing. You play guitar, so music is a common interest for you two. Just talk to her. What's the worst that could happen?"
"Uhm, rejection, awkwardness, embarrassment-"
"Alright Mr. Negative. Just go talk to her. Look, there she is with her friend, Alli."
"Alright. I think I'm gonna do it."
Clare's POV
"Oh my gosh! Clare! Guess who's coming over here?"
I turned around. "Oh my gosh Alli! What am I supposed to do?"
"I'm gonna leave. And you just be yourself! Good luck!" As soon as she said that, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to meet the gorgeous eyes that captivated me as I was onstage no less than 20 minutes ago.
"Hey, I'm Eli." I smiled.
"I'm Clare."
"You were amazing up there."
"Thanks. I was really nervous."
"You shouldn't ever be nervous. You have one of the best voices I've ever heard." I blushed bright red.
"Thanks, that's really sweet of you Eli."
"I'm only speaking the truth. So, when did you start singing?"
"Probably when I was about 8. I didn't start singing for the band until about 6 months ago."
"Clare! Come on, we are about to do our second set!" Spinner yelled.
"Ok Spin! I'll be right there." I turned to Eli. "So, will I talk to you later?"
"Of course." I smiled at him and began to walk away when he called after me. "Clare! Don't be nervous okay? You're gonna be great."
"Thanks Eli." I smiled again and walked back to where Spinner was to get ready for our second set. We were singing Sympathy by the GooGoo Dolls. As soon as we started playing, all I saw were Eli's encouraging green eyes staring at me, and I couldn't help but smile.
Stranger than your sympathy And I wished for things that I don't need Oh, yeah And stranger than your sympathy We're taught to lead the life you choose Oh, yeah And stranger than your sympathy And I was in love with things I tried to make you believe I was Mmm, yeah
And this is my apology
I killed myself from the inside out
And all my fears have pushed you out
(All I wanted)
And what I chased won't set me free
(It's all I wanted)
And I get scared but I'm not crawlin' on my knees
Every thing's all wrong, yeah
Every thing's all wrong, yeah
Where the hell did I think I was?
Take these things, so I don't feel
I'm killing myself from the inside out
And now my head's been filled with doubt
(All I wanted)
You know your love's run out on you
(All I wanted)
And you can't see when all your dreams aren't coming true
It's easy to forget, yeah
When you choke on the regrets, yeah
Who the hell did I think I was?
And all these thoughts you stole from me
And I'm not sure where I belong
And nowhere's home and no more wrong
And I wouldn't be the one to kneel before the dreams I wanted
And all the dark and all the lies were all the empty things
Disguised as me
Stranger than your sympathy
Stranger than your sympathy
Mmm
Since we were playing the last song of the night, we decided to play a slow song. I said bye to all my band mates and to Alli who was back stage with her brother Sav, and I started walking to my '04 red mustang. Something my dad got for me as an 'I'm sorry I cheated on your mother gift.' When I reached my car, I heard someone yelling my name.
"Clare! I didn't see you inside and I just wanted to say goodbye." I smiled. "Wow. That sounded a lot less lame in my head." I laughed.
"It wasn't lame, it was sweet." I hugged him. "I'll see you Monday, Eli." I saw Eli blush and I smiled and got in my car and drove home.
~Monday morning~
I got up a little earlier than normal, so I decided to wear something kinda cute before I went to starbucks for my latte. I grabbed my purple and black high top converse some dark wash skinny jeans, and my favorite off the shoulder purple top. I jump in my car, go to starbucks, and begin to drive to school.
Eli's POV
All weekend, Clare was on my mind. Her beautiful blue eyes, her beautiful auburn hair, (Clare's hair is longer than on the show- about medium length and it's straight) and her voice. When she was talking, laughing, singing, her voice was absolutely beautiful. I was determined to see her today. I think I like her…a lot. But that's crazy since we just met. And she wouldn't date me, I don't think. I mean, she's so popular, and she knows everybody and she's nice toe everyone. And I'm nice to some people…maybe. We're like complete opposites, but I know that if I don't at least try to get to know her, it would have been the biggest mistake of my life. I was driving my hearse Morty to school, when I saw her in her red mustang parking across the lot from me. I locked Morty and walked over to her, when I realized she was singing along with the radio to some cute love song. She stepped out of the car, just as I walked up to her.
"Hey Eli." She said as she hugged me.
"Hey. What was that song you were singing?"
"I never told you by Colbie Caillat. It's really pretty and I guess I relate to it kind of well."
"What's it about?"
"This girl who misses the guy she's in love with; she's kind of upset that she never told him how much she loves him, and now that they're not together, she misses him and wishes she had told him how she felt."
"Wow. And you relate to that?"
"More or less, but that's a story for another time." The bell rang.
"Want someone to walk you to class?"
"I would love that. Thanks Eli." He walked me to class and I told him I would see him during our study hall right before lunch, and we could go to the Dot for lunch.
~study hall/lunch~
We decided to take my car, and we were making small talk when I never told you came on the radio. I turned it up and began to sing along.
I miss those blue eyes, how you kiss me at night But I never told you what I should have said And now I miss everything about you I see your blue eyes every time I close mine But I never told you what I should have said And now I miss everything about you But I never told you what I should have said And now I miss everything about you
I miss the way we sleep
Like there's no sunrise, like the taste of your smile
I miss the way we breathe
No, I never told you, I just held it in
I can't believe it, I still want you
And after all the things we've been through
I miss everything about you, without you
You make it hard to see
Where I belong to, when I'm not around you
It's like I'm not with me
No, I never told you, I just held it in
(Still, you're gone)
I can't believe it, I still want you
(And I'm lovin' you, I never should've walked away)
After all the things we've been through
(I know it's never gonna come again)
I miss everything about you, without you
No, I never told you, I just held it in
(Still, you're gone)
I can't believe it, I still want you
(And I'm lovin' you, I never should've walked away)
After all the things we've been through
(I know it's never gonna come again)
I miss everything about you, without you
"What, is something on my face?" Eli laughed.
"No. You just have a really hypnotizing voice." I blushed.
"Thanks Eli. I'm really glad we met last weekend."
"Me too, Clare." She has no idea how glad I am; I like her so much already, and it's only been 2 days.
This idea just kinda popped in my head since I lost inspiration for my last story. Anyway, let me know what you think or if you have any ideas, I would love to hear them. Review, por favor? : )