Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi… ):
Chapter 1- New Clare
Clare's P.O.V.
I wake up to the annoying screech of my alarm clock. I've been dreading this day for a week and a half. Summer went by way too quickly. I had spent most of the warm days spending time with my parents or hanging out with Alli. While Alli was away though, I decided to make a few changes to my look before school started. I chopped off my long auburn hair and now had short curls replacing it. I wasn't extremely happy with the results but when Alli saw the difference she freaked, saying I was gorgeous and hot! After her opinion I felt better but I still regretted my decision a little. I knew that people were so used to the Clare with long hair that hid her face from the world. The Clare with the chubby baby face. The Clare with only one boyfriend in the past that ended up cheating on her anyway. Well, this year was a new year and I'm determined to make this a better year than last. I decided that if people didn't like my new hair cut then I would make them like it! The old Clare is gone so say hello to the new one! With my new determination fresh in my mind I hopped out of my warm bed only to wobble from the rush from getting up so quickly. Once I steadied myself I hopped into my shower. Once I was done I got dressed in my new wardrobe (another reason to be confident). I blow dried my hair and then curled it. If the old Clare was still here she would think this routine took way too long, but like I said she was gone. After I was done with my hair I quickly went downstairs to my kitchen. I was running late so I quickly grabbed my granola bar and yelled upstairs to my mom telling her I was ready. I waited on my front steps. I breathed deep breaths trying to calm myself. I couldn't help but feel so insecure about my new look. I was knocked out of my thoughts by the front door hitting my hip. That was gonna leave a bruise.
"Oh honey! I'm sorry! Are you alright?"
"Yeah, it's fine. Now let's go I can't be late!"
My mom chuckled, "Calm down! We still have about 15 minutes."
With that I ran to the car and shoved my large backpack in. I jumped into the seat and quickly buckled my seat belt. I let my mind wonder off. Would there be new kids this year? Maybe new boys… NO CLARE! I refused to let myself fall for another boy too quickly. I was completely over K.C. but I didn't want to be betrayed again.
Once we got to the school I said goodbye to my mom and stepped out of the car. Alli quickly spotted me and ran over.
"AHHHH. I haven't seen you in so long!"
"Alli, it's only been like two days." I reminded her. She always over exaggerated. We walked into the building. It already smelled of sweat and teenagers. This was going to be a long year.