Our Little Secret

by EclareFanFictioner14

Clare Edwards and Alli Bhandari have been keeping a little secret since they were 13 years old-They're Mermaids. Nobody knows. Not even their own parents. Clare and Alli have been homeschooled since they were born. Until now, when they are finally going to a real school, Degrassi. They find new freindships, enemies, drama, and, of course, LOVE. Rated T for later.

1. The Mystery Guy

Our Little Secret- Eclare Mermaid Love Story

First ever story on fanfiction! So please let me know what you think! I have been wanting to post this story for a while now. So read, review, and enjoy!

Chapter 1:

CLARES POV

I walked along the hot sand of the beach, loving the feeling of the sand soothing my toes with a soft, indescribable feeling. I looked out over the calm ocean. The beach was pretty empty this morning, the fact that it was nearly 100 degrees outside today. And trust me when I say that's not just an exaggeration. My best friend, Alli Bhandari, and I decided to go for a nice swim this morning to cool down from the heat. I removed my black short shorts with the word PINK written across the back and threw it onto the towel I had laid out while I was stuck in my random thoughts. I then removed my light purple and pink tie dye tank top, letting the coolness of the soft breeze take over my body. I looked around to make sure there was no one around, before diving straight into the cool water. I let the cool feeling of the water take control of my body as I watched my two legs and bikini bottoms- ha, sponge bob, OK, sorry off topic. I watched as my legs and bikini bottoms transformed into a long auburn colored tail. I smiled to myself before swimming towards KoKa Island, where I was supposed to meet Alli.

I swam through the underwater enterance and the first thing I saw was Alli, leaning on the edge of the wall of the circle pool of glistening water, drawing small pictures I couldn't quite make out with her finger in the sand. Her auburn tail was splashing the surface of the water ever so slightly. "Hey Als", I said, slowly swimming up to the side of her. She turned her head quickly to face me, "Oh! Hey ClareBear". I quickly glared at her with slightly annoyed eyes. "Right. Sorry. Hey Clare!", I laughed a bit as she repeated what she had said, stretching out my name. "So, you excited for tomorrow? You know, first day at a real school?", I casually said, trying to make conversation. "OMG! Yes! I honestly couldn't be any more excited!", I flinched at her happy and eagerness on the topic. "How bout you?", she asked me, probably expecting me to react the way she did when I asked her. "Um, well, not exactly.", I answered, looking down at the small patch of sand, slowly drawing a small squiggly line. "What? How could you not be excited!?", just as I thought, she expected a much different answer then what I had given. "Well, I mean, I'm not really into the drama that comes along with the package of high school", I replied. "Clare! Come on! Its gonna be fine! Ooh, and maybe we might even meet some cute guys to get "tours" from?", she elbowed my ribs under the water lightly. "Yea, maybe.", I said, not so enthusiastically, might I add. "Well, I better go. Parents might flip if I don't pick up the groceries before 12. See you tomorrow?", Alli asked. "Of course. Ill come to your house round? Urmm..7:15ish?", I asked in response. "Perfect! We can have breakfast at my house.", she replied. "Ok. See you tomorrow", I smiled at her before she dove back under the water and swam back through the entrance. I should probably be getting home as well, before my parents, I mean my mom, gets worried and starts to wonder where I am.

I got home around 12ish and changed into purple short shorts and a black shirt that hung a bit low, showing a bit of my stomach and left shoulder. I put on a pair of yellow sunglasses and put my hair up in two small pig tails. I decided to go for a little walk around my new school. Luckily it is only about two minutes away, completely in walking distance from my house and Alli's house. I told my mother where I was headed before sliding my flip flops on and walking out the door, locking it behind me. I walked down to Degrassi, my new school. It looked pretty big from the outside. I wonder how it looks on the inside. Well I guess I have to wait until tomorrow to find that out. I looked around outside the school. I felt a pair of eyes burning holes through my face. Just as I turned around, I saw a boy who look just about two years older than me, staring at me with an expression on his face I couldn't really explain. He smiled at me sheepishly before looking down, his face quite red might I add. I decided not to walk over to say hello. I might meet him in school tomorrow. Im guessing he goes to Degrassi since he is on school grounds right now. He had jet-black hair with piercing green eyes that could kill. His lips were normal sized, and he had this smirk on his face that when I saw, made my breathing hitch. I know what you're thinking. And no, I obviously do not like him that way. Its wrong to judge people for their looks and smile. I mean, yea hes kinda cute. Ok, who am I fooling, he pretty hot. But a guy like that can't be single. And just like on cue, a girl about the same age as the boy sat beside him and gave him a quick kiss before grabbing hid hand and smiling at him. He repeated her actions and stared into her eyes with that smirk again. For some reason, I felt a weird feeling in my stomach. Sorta like, sorta like, ah, jealously! But I cant be jealous, can I? I decided to walk away, realizing how long I have been staring at the two. I just really hope they didn't notice my two eyes watching their every move. Wow, I sound like a stalker.

Before I knew it, I was at my front door. I pulled out my key and opened the door slowly. "Mom, Im home!", I called through the house, the echo of my voice making me shiver. Then, a pink slip of paper attached to the kitchen table caught my eye.

Out to buy groceries. Be back in a few.

-Mom

I placed the note back down on the table. I sighed. She always seems to be out. Didn't she just get the groceries last night? I just shrugged off the weird feeling I began to get. I walked up the hard wood stairs to my bedroom. I threw on a different pair of short shorts and a yellow tank top. I took my pigtails out before climbing into bed. Well, after doing my every night routine, of course. I usually text Alli around this time but I was way too tired to do anything. I flipped over on my right side, facing the baby blue painted wall. I closed my eyes and in the matter of five minutes, I was fast asleep. All I could continue to think about were what tomorrow would bring, and, of course, the mystery guy.