I sat there for what seemed like forever in this endless class. I watched the teacher drone on and on about nothing. I let the music come through my headphones and drown out the voices of the people around me. How did I end up here cursed to re-live these teenage years for eternity. I still remember that fateful night that I was struck by that car. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sure that I was dead. I was in so much pain; I thought I was hallucinating when my girlfriend, Julia, appeared from what seemed like nothing. Before I blacked out, she placed a bite of excruciating pain and pure ecstasy on my neck. I really don't remember what happened after that. That was the last time I ever saw Julia. That was almost 200 years ago.
-Clare E.-
School! I've never been so relieved to see the steps of Degrassi in all my life. Mom and dad are still arguing more than ever. I'm grateful for anything that gets me away from their constant bickering. I wish I had something to get my mind off my home life. I wish I had some type of an escape. I wish I wish I had someone to talk to. Alli was great and everything but she just didn't get it. Besides, I would never want to burden her with my problems. She has her own issues to deal with. Hiding her true self from her parents every day must be hard. At least she had Drew to confide in. I was happy for her but I don't know. There's just something about Drew that worries me. He gets angry really quickly and lacks self control. I know he'd never hurt her though physically. I thought about my life some more as I opened my locker and placed my books inside. I thought about how everything seems to fall apart all at once. First K.C cheats on me with my so-called best friend Jenna. And now my dad cheats on my mom. I'm through with guys and relationships. I honestly don't see the big deal. In my frustration, I slammed my locker door and walked off, bumping into someone. Ouch!
Clare E.-
Ouch! It felt like I'd run into a brick wall. As I bent down to pick up my fallen books, he leant down as well. I looked up to see who this person was that I'd bumped into. I found myself staring at a pair of piercing green eyes hiding behind pitch black bangs. He picked the rest of my things up off the ground and offered me a hand. I gladly accepted it as I stood back up. Although he was dressed in all black, he was still incredibly handsome. His eyes it felt as if I knew him. As if I met him before this little accident. Those eyes of his accompanied by that smirk were the best combination since peanut butter and jelly. He looked so mysterious and it was something about those eyes that kept drawing me back in. He gave me a quizzical look as I realized that I was staring.
"Oh, I-I'm so sorry." Great Clare now is a great time to get nervous. He gave flashed that smirk and my cheeks suddenly got really warm.
"It's okay." He replied. Then I heard a familiar voice calling my name. He glanced over my shoulder and I turned around. I see Alli running towards me with outstretched arms. She basically crashed into me almost knocking me down.
"Clare Bear, I missed you!" She squealed. I cringed at the embarrassing nickname that she just yelled in front of the mysterious green eyed guy just now. I eventually hugged her back. I then turned back after hearing someone stifle a laugh unsuccessfully. I looked into the mysterious guy's face that still held a smirk.
"Clare Bear?" he asked. And now I'm blushing, thanks so much Alli.
"Please just Clare." I corrected feeling my cheeks get red hot.
"I'm Eli." He introduced. I smiled inwardly at the accomplishment of getting his name. Alli started to pull my arm directing me towards class.
"So I'll see you around?" I asked hopefully.
"Yeah, I guess you will." He said before smirking and walking away. I'd never gotten so many butterflies around a guy before, not even K.C. Who was he?
Eli G.-
Who was she? More importantly, why didn't I sense her coming? I never miss anything! Nothing or no one can get by me or take me by surprise. I've been training my senses for the past 200 years. I started the day I found out Julia had turned me into the monster I am today. And yet, this girl was able to get close enough and bump me without me sensing her presence. She looked up at me with apologetic eyes. Those eyes those crystal blue eyes. Her eyes were the deepest shade of blue I'd ever seen. I know I've never met this girl before but those eyes seem so familiar. I've seen those eyes somewhere before. I noticed that we were still standing there staring at each other long after I'd helped her with her books.
"I-I'm so sorry." She stammered. I smirked in satisfaction knowing that I could make this girl nervous. I smelled the blood rise to her cheeks warming her face as she slightly blushed.
"It's okay." I said. I peeked over her shoulder after hearing someone yelling. I saw a small dark girl running towards me and Blue Eyes.
"Clare Bear, I missed you!" the dark girl exclaimed. She ran right into the arms of Blue Eyes. I felt the blood in spike to her cheeks as she blushed even harder this time. I tried holding back the laugh caught in my throat. What an interesting name?
"Clare Bear?" I smirked.
"Please just Clare." She blushed once more.
"I'm Eli." I introduced. The little dark girl started to pull her away towards a class. I assume their class. She turned back around for a second.
"So I'll see you around?" she asked with a little hope in her voice.
"Yeah, I guess you will." I smirked and walked away. She tucked her curly auburn hair behind her ear and scurried off. I had to admit, she was gorgeous. But who is she?
-Clare E.-
We sat on our little bouncy balls that substituted as chairs. I listened as Alli went on and on about Drew. About how cute and sweet and perfect he is. As if hearing it every day wasn't enough already, she tells me on a daily basis. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for her. I just don't want her to get hurt again. After the whole Johnny thing, she was completely heartbroken. Besides, Drew was a major player before he met Alli. Who's to say he might go back to his old ways? I really hope he doesn't. Drew is a great guy; there are just some things that worry me about him. He gets angry really quickly and lacks self control. But it's never towards Alli so why am I so worried? I tried to focus on my work for the rest of the hour but I couldn't. Those piercing green eyes kept creeping into my thoughts and totally grabbed all of my attention. Eli. As I thought about him some more I accidently let out a sigh of hopelessness.
"Are you even listening to me?" Alli asked.
"Of course not because your too busy thinking about that Goth kid." Alli added before I could explain. I hated how well she read me.
"No, I was not!" I lied, hoping she'd buy it.
"Oh, come on! You can't lie to me Clare so why try? Besides you're a terrible liar." She said, obviously not convinced.
"Ugh! Okay, I was thinking about him." I surrendered.
"I knew it! You like him! You like him!" she teased.
"I don't even know him! Now be quiet!" I tried to silence her.
"Well, all the more reason to get to know him!" Alli explained.
"But what if he doesn't like me?" I was almost afraid to ask.
"Clare he'd be a fool not to like you! Your pretty, smart, funny, nice, and amazing!" she complimented.
"Thanks Alli." Just then the bell rang.
"Okay, now let's go catch you a man!" We both left out of class giggling.
-Eli G.-
I finished my work right before the bell rang. I immediately made my way out of the class and headed towards my locker. I sighed knowing I had another class that stood in between me and "home sweet home". As I walked in the classroom the teacher introduced herself as Mrs. Dawes. She assigned me a seat in front of some red-headed girl with her head down. As I got closer, those curly cinnamon brown locks started to look really familiar. It wasn't until she looked up with those big blue eyes that I recognized her. How could I ever forget those eyes? She'd been on my mind constantly ever since our first crash encounter. I smirked as I heard the blood rush to her cheeks.
"Uh, h-hi Eli." She greeted nervously.
"Blue Eyes" I responded.
"Oh, my name is "
"Clare." I cut her off. Her cheeks grew even redder. She put her head back so that I couldn't see her blushing. Mrs. Dawes assigned partners and placed me and Blue Eyes, I mean Clare, together. Maybe this school year won't be so bad after all.