A/N;; So, I just noticed, after posting it of course, that I spelled Clare's** name wrong throughout the entire first chapter. Great. Anyway, hopefully you guys will forgive me. Here is my attempt at chapter two.

Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi. Duh.

Eli stood outside the double doors that led to his Drama class, his palms sweating from his rampant nerves. This was going to be the hard part. Compared to Imogen, convincing Adam to go along with his plan was going to be a breeze.

But this had to work. Before he thought it all out he had no idea how he was going to let Imogen down easy. He did care for her, just not like he cared for his Clare. And he had to get Clare back. With Imogen out of the picture trying to sabotage it constantly Eli figured he'd have pretty close to a green light with Clare.

He remembered Clare's words from when they had been with Adam in the hospital, referring to her previous relationship with Jake.

"I guess it wasn't meant to be."

He smiled, some of his nerves disappearing. Eli knew that he had to pull this off. No matter how much Imogen scared him sometimes. Taking a deep breath he pushed through the doors and walked up to her, his stance screaming determination. "Imogen, I need to speak with you."

Imogen spun around, instantly perking up at this sound of his voice. "Eli Goldsworthy, wishes to speak with Imogen Moreno?" She responded oddly, her head tilted to one side so that her twin buns made her look like a sideways Mickey Mouse cut out.

"Yes. I need you to go on a date with Adam." Eli's words came out smoothly. He knew that with Imogen there was no sense in beating around the bush. It was better to just be straight forward with her and let her make of it what she will.

She blinked her brown eyes, head straightening. "Adam?" She prompted.

Eli looked surprised. Hadn't Imogen been stalking him? Shouldn't she know who his best friend was? He sighed, "About yay high, brown hair, always has his nose in a comic book, basically my brother."

Still Imogen did not show any signs of realization. "Adam Torres. Related to Drew Torres?"

"Nopppe." Imogen commented, looking as if she were growing bored with their little game.

"Got shot at prom?" Eli asked as a last resort. Finally Imogen smiled broadly, as if she had just won.

"I know who you're talking about Eli Goldsworthy." Eli sighed again, this time in relief.

Eli placed his hands out in front of him his palms facing the ceiling, his famous smirk on his face. "So, will you do it Imogen?"

Imogen placed her own hands in Eli's, completing the dramatic gesture. "Yes."

His eyes widened. "Yes?" He parroted.

"Yes." Imogen insisted. "But of course he will have to ask me himself. Aaaand," She continued, her voice singing the remainder of her deal breaker. "You and Clare will have to accompany us."

At Eli's dumbfounded look the quirky girl continued. "We wouldn't want Adam trying to steal my innocence would we? I need protectors!" She declared loudly, making the rest of their class turn and stare.

"Imogen, I don't think Adam is that kind of guy." He hinted, his eyes searching her face. Did she really not know Adam's secret?

"Are you trying to say that you and Clare won't join us?" She questioned, knowing she had him.

"No, no, no, we'll come. Just.." He hesitated, would she use that chance to chase Clare away for good?

Her answering smile was so wide it seemed to split her face in two. "It's settled then. We have a double date Eli Goldsworthy." She spun away with a cackling laughter.

"Why do I feel like I just lost instead of won?" Eli questioned to the air around himself, his nerves suddenly worse than before. And now he was faced with an even bigger problem.. Would Clare agree to go on a date with him?