Chapter Two!

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I DO NOT OWN DEGRASSI but I do own Jordy so just FYI

A ray of sun shone through the blinds in my bedroom. I quickly got dressed and went down for breakfast. I saw my mom cooking eggs.

"Hey mom! How was your book club thing?" I always began the small talk.

"Oh, It was nice sweetie, thanks for asking. You father said that he called last night and you didn't pick up. Why don't you call him back sometime today."? She sighed whenever she had to mention him. Usually she avoided the topic.

"Yeah, of course mom thanks for telling me." I said trying to give her a smile. She had bags under her eyes. It looked like she didn't sleep much last night. Maybe her sleepover turned into one of the ones I had with Alli when we would stay up until 6 then my mom would pick me up for church 2 hours later. She lazily pushed my eggs in front of me. I thanked her and began to eat.

"Hey mom, are you ok? You seem really off." I asked her. Now I was getting worried. She was never like this. I mean, she was sad but this wasn't sad.

"I'm fine sweetie, finish eating or you will be late." She blandly said. Obviously she was avoiding the subject; I'm not stupid mom! I didn't want to start anything and she was right, I was going to be late. I quickly finished eating and grabbed my backpack.

"BYE MOM" I yelled as I closed the door and began my walk to school.

OOOOOOOOOO

On my way to English I saw Drew, Alli's ex, talking to someone I had never seen before. She was wearing a red polo so she must be in Eli's grade. I'll ask him about her. She seemed really nice, a little Goth though. I wonder why I hadn't noticed her before.

When I arrived in English, I sat in my usual seat right behind Eli.

"Hey Eli, do you know who.." I looked around for her in the hall. Then I saw her walking towards the English room. "her." I pointed at her, then paused. Wait a second, was she walking into English. How has she been here the whole time and I have not noticed her! I thought I was really observant too.

"Oh, her. That's Sadie, we have every class together. I'm even her lab partner, she is really nice. Why do you ask?" He laughed at his last sentence.

"Oh ummm, nothing. I just didn't recognize her. Maybe we could meet sometime. That would be fun." I smiled.

Mrs. Dawes began her lecture for the day. I took the necessary notes but I kept looking at Sadie. I guess it is possible that I didn't notice her. It still surprises me. I didn't realize how long I had dozed off until the bell rang and Mrs. Dawes quickly assigned our reading for the night. I started packing my bag and began talking to Eli.

"Hey, what a boring class, right?" No answer.

"Eli?" Still no answer. I looked up, he was gone. Well he was actually talking to Sadie, they began to walk out of the classroom together. I forgot they had Science together next. For some reason this made me really angry I grabbed my bag and began to walk to gym, staring at them while the laughed together. Suddenly I hit what seemed like a wall. I turned around.

"Oh, sorry Fitz." I said as I blushed with embarrassment. All he did was laugh and say "it's cool." I smiled because well, I enjoyed his behavior, it was nice to see the new him. Of course Eli wouldn't give him a chance, not that he would have time being all busy with Sadie.

"Hey, Fitz. You have Science next, right?" I asked, grinning ear to ear. My plan was full proof. I would have Fitz spy on Sadie and Eli, take notes and stuff then relay the information to me. It was PERFECT! I explained the plan to Fitz and he agreed, saying it was way more interesting the science. He was a decent guy, apparently!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I went to my locker and saw a note taped on it. It must be from Eli! I smiled as I opened it and began to read it.

Hey Clare,

I know we were supposed to get coffee today but I have to finish this Science project. I promise I'll make it up to you! Call Adam, I'm sure he's free.

Love,

Eli

He couldn't tell me that to my face, wow. I can't believe he is ditching me for a science project, a science project with, Sadie. It dawned on me just then that he just skipped a date with me to hang out with…. Sadie. I need to get these notes from Fitz.

I walked, quickly, down the hallway then turned the corner. I walked out the door and saw Fitz, beating up some 9th grader. She looked terrified, what was he doing? Was this the same guy doing favors for me? I ran towards him and pulled the freshman out the way from his fist. She ran away, somewhere of campus.

"What the hell Fitz?" I screamed! I hoped the girl was ok, she looked so horrified.

"Clare, I can't let my rep down. People are actually talking to me now, making fun of me and mocking me. She, whatever her name was, is one of them. If a teacher saw I would get in trouble so I made sure I was out of view from the windows. If people think I'm weak then torture me. I gotta keep them scared." He finished.

I looked at him, I had heard the "I gotta keep them scared" part before. Eli had said that, about Fitz. Now I wondered, should I forgive Fitz. I see his reasoning but violence is never the answer.

"Fitz, you can't hit people, that doesn't help! I won't be your friend if you keep doing that and honestly, how many other friends do you have. 3? Don't want to lose one, do you?" I said. I just put it out there, I'll wait for his response. It was a little mean though.

"Fine, fine! I'll stop the violence. Happy?" He said, then smiled. I'm sure he was relieved that I forgave him.

"Ok, so where are my notes?" I smiled and held my hand out.

"Right here Ms. Edwards." He handed me two pieces of lined paper.

"I should be on my way now, catch ya later Edwards." He smiled and walked away. I laughed and began to walk home, reading the papers. The first one was a drawing of a racecar. So Fitz. Then I opened the second one.

Lots of laughing

Eye contact

Smiling

That made me mad. Definitely not good stuff.

Eli: laughing at her, smirking.

Sadie: Doing most of the work but still talking a lot and smiling 24/7

Great. I know officially have an opponent in the war of love. That opponent is Sadie; brown hair, brown eyes, pale skin. Always laughing, bubbly and attention hog. Don't worry; I won't let Eli turn into KC.