Hello there, my lovely pretties. You have now entered the world of IMAGINATION:). Please review my first Eclare story. I loved them together so much and I seriously hate that they broke up. They were perfect for each other. Oh well. At least you can now enjoy this fantastic story of Eclare heaven, complete with rainbow clouds and pink-no, blue- unicorns. Okay I will stop talking now and let you read. Carry on:
CLARE'S POV:
The sun's obnoxiously bright rays shone sharply onto my face, making me sit up with such quickness, my head spun. Today was my first day back at Degrassi, as a junior. To be honest, I felt surprisingly excited and… liberated from the events of last year that had caged me and my emotions. But now none of that mattered to me anymore. Now, everything seemed perfect: my mother was happy and I was dating Jake. The rivalry between Eli and my boyfriend had seemingly ended. Everything was trending a smooth course. And I was sure to make this year just as perfect.
I hopped up out of my bed and walked towards the bathroom. After quickly rinsing my face, I looked into the mirror and smiled. My cinnamon hair had grown to a new length and my ivory skin glowed. My blue eyes were water-clear and bright. Not only did I feel wonderful, I actually looked…happy. It was as if a stormy cloud had passed, leaving in its departing path a rainbow with sunshine.
"Clare, get ready! My mother called from downstairs, interrupting my pleasant thoughts. "We are leaving soon!"
I ran-no, I skipped- back to my room and pulled on my new, red polo and a pair of tan khakis, before slipping my feet into a pair of pink Converse. I ran a brush through my curls and applied a small amount of makeup. Grabbing my bag, I ran downstairs were I met my mother for breakfast.
ELI'S POV:
Today was the first day of my senior year and I was actually...nervous. It's pretty weird to think that soon, I would be graduating Degrassi and I actually haven't been attending school here for very long. My chest ached with sadness. I would graduate and leave well…everybody: Adam, Fiona, and hey-even Imogen! Not only them, but I would also be leaving…Clare. "No, don't think about her." I shook my head. I felt…creepy when I thought about how obsessed I had been about Clare. And she likes Jake, right? Therefore she is no longer my concern. So, why should I think about her? It's my senior year and I will not swarm my thoughts with Clare Edwards this time.
I slipped out of bed and looked in the mirror, attempting to brighten up and forget her. My dark hair was now cut short and looked obnoxiously…curly. My eyes actually seemed…normal and relaxed.
"Eli, you ready for the first day of your senior year?" Bullfrog opened the door and stepped into my room, disrupting my thoughts.
"Yeah. I'm actually kind of nervous," I admitted with a little smile. Bullfrog smiled back.
"Well, my future graduate," He chuckled and patted my shoulder, "get ready for school. You don't want to be late for your first day, do ya?"
"I'll meet you downstairs in a few minutes," I said to him. Bullfrog nodded and left my room closing the door behind him. I walked to my closet and pulled out my new, blue polo and slipped into a pair of khakis. After lacing my feet into black sneakers, I ran a comb through my annoyingly tousled hair. I sighed, glad that the previous anxiety that had overwhelmed me, was now gone. A familiar smirk played on my lips, threatening to appear. This is it, I thought. New year…new me.
CLARE'S POV:
My mother dropped me off early at Degrassi. It was…strange to see her so happy with Glen. Until after she married him, I couldn't remember the last time I saw her smile and actually look…cheerful. It was as if being with my dad was a prison and everyday was torture for her. This thought still horrified me even after he moved out. I shook my head, trying to forget such nasty thoughts about my extremely devout Christian mother. If she was happy, then I should be too.
"Have a good day at school, sweetie," My mother said, smiling at me.
"Thanks," I replied, smiling back at her. "I hope you have a great day. Bye, Mom. I love you."
"I love you, too" She leaned toward me and kissed my forehead softly.
I stepped out of the car and I sighed, breathing in the familiar atmosphere of Degrassi Community High School. Despite it being the first day of school, the entrance was filled with students all wearing yellow, purple, red and blue polo's. They were all pointing out familiar faces and hugging each other and sharing summer stories. Since I had no one to discuss my summer with, I found an open area near the stairs and sat down with my book. After what seemed like only a few minutes, I felt my neck cramping and looked up to soothe my aching neck.
Suddenly, I saw Eli approaching school. He looked…different. His once long hair was now cut short and looked curlier than normal. Eli looked more composed and serene than he had been last year. I spotted his blue polo and felt a painful jab in my chest. I suddenly remembered: he was graduating this year. It was really strange to think that he was graduating this year and he just started at Degrassi last year. It seemed as though I had known him for years.
He picked a spot by the "WELCOME BACK DEGRASSI STUDENTS" sign and sat down, looking generally bored.
Then, out of the blue, I felt the strongest urge to go and talk to him. To be honest, what's the worst that could happen? Feeling rather…daring, I stood up and made my way towards him.
"Hey Eli," I greeted him. He looked up at me and I felt my heart skip a beat. His emerald eyes had lost the psychotic look that once prowled in them. They looked…beautiful and-oh gosh! I hadn't realized I was staring at him! The palms of my hands felt sweaty and I felt my face turn crimson with embarrassment. It's the first time I've talked to him since last year and here I stand, gawking at him like some idiot!
ELI'S POV:
She was blushing. I forgot how cute she looked when she blushed. Then again, she looked cute all the time, with her reddish-brown curls and deep sapphire eyes.
Those eyes. I remembered that's what had attracted me to her in the first place. Those spell-binding eyes that had never failed to make my heart pound, even now.
Presenting her with an amused smile, I replied to her greeting, "Hey Clare. How was your summer?"
"It was good, um, really good. But to be honest, I'm kind of glad that I'm back. My house was, uh, kind of boring,"
"Really? I asked, raising my eyebrows teasingly. "I never figured you for that type of person, Clare."
"Enlighten me, Eli." Clare replied, playing along with me and smiling shyly.
Laughing, I remembered how things used to between us: always walking to classes together and flirting endlessly. I always felt happy whenever I was with Clare, until my craziness got the best of me.
"So, Eli…I can't believe that starting today, you're a senior." Her once amused face fell slightly and the sight made my heart ache.
"You know, I'm not ready to graduate Degrassi," I said. "I've only been here for a year, so it sucks to think I will be leaving so many…particularly special people so soon."
She looked perplexed at the sound of my words and at that instant, I wondered what could be going through Clare's mind.
Then, her eyes met mine and we simply stared. I felt like I had been lost in her eyes. I never once felt like looking away and breaking this…moment that had become so exceedingly rare for the both of us.
"Hey, Clare!" a voice called loudly. Clare dropped her gaze with me and looked for the voice that had called her name.
I spotted the tall, lumbering, tree figure that was Jake Martin walking towards us. His brown hair was cut short and he wore a blue polo, like mine. Jake was waving and grinning like some big idiot. Clare smiled back at him
"I should probably go now," she said, looking back at me. "Guess, I'll uh, see you around?" I took note of how innocent and hopeful her voice sounded.
"Guess you will," I said, my lips stretching into a smirked.
Clare's eyes widened at me and she nodded happily. She turned on her heel and marched off towards her "boyfriend", her springy curls bouncing against her shoulders. As Clare approached him, Jake leaned forward and greeted her with a small kiss on the lips. I felt chills running down my spine. My smirk disappeared, a frown stealing its place. I turned away, pretending to be busy with my cell phone. I gritted my teeth. I would not let myself be bothered by Clare and Jake. Not this time.
Well, ladies and germs, that was chapter one:). Oh, how I enjoy an Eclare moment. Too bad it was ruined by Jake, the darn oak tree. PLEASE REVIEW. Chapter two will be uploaded and the story will continue...as long as you, my lovely audience of people and secret unicorns... REVIEW and continue to review! Merci! Gracias:)