Clare's POV:

I live in a very small town with my dad, stepmom, three sisters, and two brothers. My mom left me and my sister Darcy when we were little. Every month we get a letter from her telling us she will be back one day. I don't like it here and neither does Darcy. My stepmom works us like animals, while her four children sit on their butts and do nothing. I certainly can't wait till I get out of here. I am 15 and Darcy is 17. We have been planning on leaving at night very soon. I mean we love our dad, but its either her or us and he already made his decision. Darcy and I share the attic which is extremely cold. I have half of the dresser, desk, and closet. We share everything I tell her about what happen with my ex and she tells me how much pressure it is to be in the 'cool' group.

" Clare, lets go tonight."

" What?"

" Let's go. I cant take it anymore."

" I know, but isnt it a bit rushed?"

" Clare, Gene works us so hard till 9 at night and then we have to do our homework."

" Where will we go?"

" I have saved a little bit of money."

" How, doesnt Gene take it all for her manicures?"

" Secret location she doesnt check."

" Where would that be?"

" I hide the money underneath a floorboard. I give Gene 10 dollars every week, knowing how dumb she is I tell her I have been cut back a little."

" You sneak."

" I know, but are you coming or not?"

" I'm coming. Let me just pack a bag of snacks and a little bag of clothes. You do the samething and we will head out at 1 in the morning."

" I like your plan little one."

I packed a little bag with my purse, money, clothes, and food that will last about six days. When we went downstairs and there was Gene sitting in her usual spot. Waiting to give us our big chore list. She looked mad.

" Where were you two?"

" Upstairs finishing homework.", Darcy said.

" You two were suppose to be down here 15 minutes ago."

" Wow 15 minutes late thats a big problem.", I said in my usual sarcastic tone which got me in trouble A LOT.

" Dont you dare getting smart mouthed with me, missy."

" What are you going to do this time? Punish me with no food? Make me clean the floor six times?"

" No, you go up and clean all of my lovely kids rooms and dont come back until all of them are spotless. Now Darcy..."

" No we are not your work mules we almost the same age as your kids, but I dont see them working now do I.", I screamed.

" DONT YOU DARE RAISE YOUR VOICE TO ME. I AM YOUR MOTHER."

" NO YOU ARE NOT AND YOU NEVER WILL BE.", I yelled back.

" Whose mom left her kids when they were little? Was she around for birthdays? Or holidays? I DONT THINK SO. NOW GO DO WHAT YOU WERE TOLD AND I WILL HAVE A TALK WITH YOUR FATHER."

" Whatever, just wait till I turn 18 I am out of here in a flash and never coming back."

" Darcy, clean all of the bathrooms and the kitchen. If they are not spotless you are getting the same punishment as your smartmouth sister."

" Fine.", Darcy said as calm as she could.

I went upstairs to clean four disgusting bedrooms. The boys had everything from underwear on the floor to mold growing in their beds. The girls had make up stains on the floor and fake hair strung everywhere. I didnt understand how boys would ever like this. I have seen a show that Jinn and Jen watch I think its called Jersey Shore? Well anyways all of these people were orange from fake tanning. All the boys at school drool all over them just remember I am their personal slave. If I dont carry there books or do their homework they tell Gene. Not any more we are leaving this dump tonight.

" CLARE.", my father screamed. I walked downstairs to see my fuming father. Whatever Gene wants she gets.

" Yes?", I asked trying to sound as sweet as I could.

" Gene told me you back talked her."

" So?"

" So, your on punishment you do EVERYTHING Gene says or your getting the belt."

" I already do that so whats that supposed to change?"

" Turn around."

" DAD, SHE IS TURNING YOU AGAINST US."

" CLARE, TURN AROUND."

I knew what this was I was getting hit with the belt. When ever me and Darcy didnt finish a chore this is what we got. I felt a stinging in my back and then on my backside. Last, it was the wrists which hurt the most. I saw Darcy flinch whenever she saw me get hit with the belt because she like never got the belt. They expected me to cry, but I stopped crying when it was a daily routine. Darcy always cries for me, but I dont cry. Jinn, Jen, Jerry, and Jeanz always laugh and say I dont cry because I am cold hearted.

" She is cold hearted that is why K.C cheated on her with Jenna.", I heard Jinn say.

" I know she has no feelings.", Jen said.

I got up and left. Gene kept yelling at me that I had to finish my chores, but I went upstairs and fell asleep because I was getting up at 1. Beep... Beep...Beep

" Clare, get up its time to leave."

" Just one more hour."

" No come on.", she grabbed my pillow and hers and climbed out the window. I grabbed our three bags and purses and threw them out the window. I grabbed a hold of the tree and climbed down. Darcy and I left our dad a note on our desk. It said...

Dad,

We left for a reason and you know why. Hopefully we will see you again in time. We will miss you and dont try to find us.

- Darcy and Clare

Darcy and I walked down the side walk to the air port. She had gotton us pass ports and all we had to do was figure out where we wanted to go. Since we live in the states we wanted to go somewhere else, but was somewhat close. We had a map and Darcy said close your eyes and pick a spot. My finger landed on Toronto.

" I guess that is our new home.", I said happy.

" Let's go."

Darcy bought our tickets and we boarded the plane. After about six hours we got a cab to the city.

" Do you know where good apartments are?", Darcy asked.

" Yes, the Journey complex."

" Sounds good lets go."

We arrived and saw that the apartments were huge and we probably couldnt afford it, but we could try. The lady said it was 630 a month.

" We can afford it. I can get a job.", Darcy said.

" Yes, lets take it!"

We signed a lease and we were shown our new apartment. It was huge. It had two bedrooms, bathrooms, a huge kitchen, and a big balcony. I gave Darcy the biggest bedroom and I took the little bit smaller one. I put away my couple articles of clothing and put the scarce food rash in the fridge. Darcy said we were going shopping after we took a nap. We didnt have beds or anything so we slept on the floor. The small stove clock said 5:30 pm. Darcy was in the bathroom.

" Darcy, lets go shopping."

" Alright one second."

She came back and we went to the mall. We got a couch that was a pull out because it was the only piece of furniture we could afford. Darcy had her truck shipped up to us that came around 2 in the parking lot. We went shopping for food and Darcy applied for a job at a clothing store and I applied for one at a book store. The last thing we got for today was a home phone. When we got home we put the couch up and crashed.

* Morning*

I woke up to the smell of eggs and whistling. Darcy was cooking in the kitchen that is a shocker. She never cooked never.

" Clare, you have to register at school. I found one named Degrassi and I am coming to register with you."

" Fine, but I really dont want to."

" I know, but you have 2 years left and I have 1 year left."

" Okay, but I am enrolling in Advanced classes."

" Time to go. Grab your bag and purse."

Darcy drove us to Degrassi and we went to the office. The lady said wait for some Principal Simon or something. Then a very tall guy came out.

" Hello girls I am Principal Simpson and I here you want to register in Degrassi."

" Yes, we do sir.", Darcy said.

" Well what grade are you two in?"

" I am just starting 12th and Clare is in 10th."

" Well I'm happy to here that. I just need your parents permission."

" Well about that we left and living on our own."

" I need a guardian's signature."

" Please sir, we are here for a clean start and our parent left and we have grown up on our own. I am 17 years old and I watch out for my little sister. Please I will do anything."

" Do you promise to make sure your sister does her homework and has good grades."

" Yes sir, and I will do everything in my power to give her a good life."

" Well, welcome to Degrassi!"

" Thank you sir so much.", Darcy said.

" Well here are your schedules and locker combinations."

" Thank you."

" Have a good day."

Darcy walked me to my locker and said she will wait at the front steps for me after school.

" Have a good day and remember you can tell me anything that happens."

" Thanks Darcy I will see you later."

With that she left and I was all alone by my locker. I looked at my schedule first

1. media immersion- mrs. oh

2. world history- mr. perino

3. Spanish- ms. rose

4. Art- mrs. dawes

5. lunch

6. English- mrs. dawes

7. Study hall

8. Free period

Great I have this small map trying to find the computer lab. Finally, after 10 minutes I found it. I gave Mrs. Oh my slip of paper saying I came to class. After four more boring periods I had English my favorite subject. I went into the classroom, knowing the teacher already because she is my art teacher.

" Mrs. Edwards welcome to Advance English. Why dont you come up and introduce yourself?"

" Umm... ok. Well I used to live in the states, I work at a book store, and I like writing."

" Thank you. Your seat is behind Mr. Goldsworthy.", she pointed to the seat behind this boy covered in layers of black. When he looked up he had the deepest green eyes you could possilby imagine. He gave a casual smirk and looked back down.

I went to my seat and pulled out my notebook. Mrs. Dawes said we had to write about an emotion and that we were getting English partners.

" Angie and Quinn... Eli and Clare ... William and Zora..."

" Well hello English partner.", said the boy infront of me.

" Hi."

" Well which emotion do you want to work on?"

" Hope."

" Why?"

" Because there is always hope on the other side when something goes bad."

" Good point. So can I come over to your house tonight to work on the assignment?"

" Sure.", I gave him my address and the bell rang.

I went to my locker and took out the books I needed and went to the office to hand in my slip. Darcy waited for me at the front steps with a big smile on her face.

" How was your day?"

" Awesome. I think I may have a new boyfriend.", she said.

" Lovely we have a guest coming over tonight."

" Who is that?"

" Eli Goldsworthy, my English partner."

hey guys i know i said i was going to work on another sequel to there is no beast, but i got inspired by the story cinderella sort of. tell me what you think! as always i dont own degrassi, the characters, or jersey shore. thanks for reading! :)

ps: there will be lots of adventure, humor, and romance in here this was like the introduction!