I forgot to thank my editor, PyroKyo, for correcting all my mistakes.

Clare POV

Once you enroll yourself in Degrassi, it is surefire that you will encounter a new foe, undergo a dramatic relationship, or eventually share a newfound bond with friends. At Degrassi, there is no way to avoid it, trust me. I've tried. Luckily, I'm a survivor (for this year at least).

The Frostival occurred a few days ago and I haven't stopped thinking about Eli. As tempting as it is, I don't want to question our relationship status just yet, hence, what I said about the dramatic relationship. Ever since the episode Eli and I went through, I tried to keep my space. Of course, this plan tends to run off track most times. I reject, he persists, I smile, he smirks, I surrender. Can you blame me?

Eli wasn't the only person I made amends with though. I also began to befriend my old friends from my niner years. Next year I'll be in Degrassi's red uniform rather than my purple one and I can't deny my anxiety.

But, as I think back, the sight in front of me goes against what I said before, about rivals. Sitting snug on the couch were Jake and my so called rival, Jenna.

'Jake and I are just friends,' I thought back the day we worked on 'The Degrassi Daily holiday Edition'.

Yeah. Very believable, Jenna. Although, it didn't matter. I was over everything and now just looking ahead for what's to come.

"So Clare-bear, what do you plan on doing for winter break? Anything fancy?" Jenna asked, intrigued.

"Uhm. . .well, I was pl-"

"Planning on hanging out with Eli, then go write some vampire fanfiction and end the day with cookies and, some nice warm milk." Jake mocked, interrupting her response.

I giggled along with Jenna while Jake grinned. "Okay, one, I don't talk like that," I scolded his less-than-impressing impersonation.

"Two, Eli went to visit his family for the break. And three, what exactly is wrong with vampire fanfiction?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing, nothing at all." Jake replied and pretended to be intimidated.

"Wait! He didn't say where?" Jenna practically snarled.

I let out a laugh. "No! And why would I need to know anyway? We aren't anything serious, just friends."

I looked around the room as if the yellow and green paint around the room was suddenly interesting. Jenna wasn't satisfied with my answer and her facial expression was affirming it.

"What?" I asked while smiling.

"You know exactly what, Mrs. Goldsworthy."

"Jenna, me and Eli just...aren't."

I looked to Jake briefly and saw him playing idly with Jenna's hair. He looked uncomfortable.

"You okay, Jake?"

"Yes, I am okay. Every guy loves to sit and listen to girls gossip over other guys. So entertaining. What's next, doing each other's nails?" He joked.

"Red would be a good color for you." Jenna teased, poking him.

"Ha-ha," Jake said while yawning. "I'm getting a little tired." He slouched over and laid his head in Jenna's lap. She was startled, but then let him rest.

"You can always sleep at the cabin..." Jenna trailed off.

I slowly focused in on their conversation, but made sure not to be too obvious. Were he and Jenna going there for the break?

"Yeah, but I'm tired now," he moaned.

"You're going back to the cabin?" I asked.

"Yeah. Just for one week. We'll be back in time so Helen and dad won't know. They are going to some resort or something, right?" Jake said as he face me.

"Yeah, a ski resort. They wanted to renew the 'spark'. I find it stupid being as though they just got married. How much of a spark do you need?"

Jake shrugged his shoulders. "We won't have to deal with them for long. College is right around the corner. For me, at least. You guys, on the other hand...well have fun at Degrassi."

"How nice of you to say, Jake." Jenna muttered. "And just for that, you can help me pack."

"What? But I wanna sleep!"

"You can sleep in college," she mocked.

"Fine."

Jake rose his head from Jenna's lap and stood up. He stretched, lifting his hands over his head while arching his back. Jenna followed him to the door. Before she walked out, she turned to me one last time.

"Bye, Clare-bear! And remember, we aren't done with this conversation...Mrs. Goldsworthy."

I smiled and waved goodbye, but still shook my head at her ridiculousness. After sitting for moments in silence, I decided to log on to Facerange. I just got into posting statuses and things such as that, thanks to Alli. The recent status that got my attention was Adam's as soon as I got on.

Adam 'Black Ops' Torres

See ya, Degrassi. Hello, yearly socks from Grandma...Starting to miss Degrassi right about now.

Drew Torres, Eli Goldsworthy and 6 others liked this.

I giggled at Adam's comment, yet I suddenly felt lonely. I sub-consciously realized that I would be alone. Up until now, I felt secured. Now, I don't know what I'll do...

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