Now, you guys probably hate me because it took me this long to update, right? Well the thing is I've been in the hospital then I had to fly up to see my family in Toronto because of a family emergency. So this summer has been pretty hectic. All that aside, I really want to thank you guys for reading my first story and following it! Soooo here's the last chapter

Disclaimer: There is no way I own Degrassi. Very funny.

Steal Your Heart Back

Eli POV

Never had he expected to hear those words come out of her mouth. Ever. The feeling of bring wanted by her again put butterflies in his stomach. Eli missed that feeling. The feeling of them fluttering around and overall elation. Snapping him out of his thoughts, he felt a soft hand grab his.

"Do you want to get out of here?" Clare shyly asked, brushing a stray curl out of her face.

"Mhmm. Let's go to my house."

When he stepped into his room, without having to unlock it, he saw Clare's eyes widen shock and excitement.

"You finished your room. I'm so proud of you!" she exclaimed and jumped into his arms.

Yes, he had cleaned his room but more importantly gotten over his hoarding. Truth was, Clare Edwards was Eli's cure to all of the sadness, anger, anxiety, and hoarding. Considering that, when he lost his sanity and her, there were only two options: Live in his constant despair or bite the bullet and really try to get better. He chose to get better and was damn happy he chose to face his fears.

Scratching the back of his neck and looking at his now spotless carpet, he nodded, "Yeah, I decided to get some help and finally get better…best decision I've ever made."

"You know I never wanted to hurt you, right?" the words spilling out of her mouth. "I was scared, like I've never been for anybody before and - and I didn't know what to do. Sorry is such a cliché word but I'm so, so, so -"

Her words were cut short by an urgent kiss. It was full of love and passion and everything Eli wanted to say went into the kiss. Eli pulled away, admiring the beauty standing in front of him, "I know. I love you so much." With that he led her to the bed and gently lowered her down, kissing her all the while. When she pulled away, her eyes were glowing like he knew them to. In that moment, he felt real happiness and hope. Hope that they can make it through it all.

Clare POV

Was she supposed to be this nervous? Her gut told her yes. Right? Or was she misreading her somersaulting stomach for excitement? Who knows, she thought, jut hoping Alli would get back with her dress. She couldn't take the anticipation.

A naturally, small girl, carrying Clare's dress and wobbling in the sky high stilettos she was wearing, came in the door.

Relief flooded through her, as she saw Alli with her dress, "Thank goodness you're here!"

Shaking her head slightly, "Clare, don't worry, just calm down." Chuckling some, she added, "Now let's get you dressed. There is no way you are wearing your jammies!"

Some time later, Clare was in her dress with much help from Alli. They didn't have much time left so they made there way down stairs and into the main foyer, where she saw her friends and more importantly, her parents.

Just as she was about to make her way to her parents, Alli stopped her, "Something borrowed." As she spoke, her best friend handed her and intricately woven anklet with the initials, C.E. + A.B. = B.F.F., on it.

"I love it Alli. But you kept it all these years?" she asked with tears brimming her eyes remembering the year she made it for Alli. It was just after everything had happened with Johnny and Clare thought that she needed a reminder that no matter what, Clare was there.

Reaching under the beautiful dress, she secured it to her ankle then said, "Of course silly. Now go get married." Then to everybody else, she yelled, "Line up. We're starting."

"Clare you look so beautiful."

She turned around to her blubbering Mom and Dad who looked close to tears himself.

"Thanks Mom." She said and hugged her Mom, then grabbed her parent's arms, ready to walk.

Suddenly her Father whispered, "You look so beautiful Clare, but remember you'll always be my little girl. Promise you won't forget about us?"

"No matter what Daddy, I won't."

Finally the music changed, signaling it was time. The three walked through the French doors and out to where all the guests were.

It was a beautiful spring day, with not a cloud in the sky. There was a slight breeze causing the trees to rustle and her curls to blow around her. But she didn't care about the beautiful lake in the background, all her smiling friends and family, or even just the fact that her parents were walking her down the aisle together. None of that mattered to Clare, her eyes only worked for the man waiting for her at the alter. Eli. Her one true love. The man that only had eyes for her.

And as she stood beside him, in front of there friends and family, she finally realized what her somersaulting stomach was telling her. It was saying, she couldn't wait to start the rest of her life as Clare Goldsworthy.

And she certainly couldn't wait to tell her husband that she had a strong suspicion, that she was pregnant.

Yay! I've finished my first story :D If you're wondering if they had sex, that's up to you ;) Haha and I left the end open so possibly a sequel... if it's wanted?
Also I'm looking for a beta-reader for my next story but they're gonna be more than that. Pretty much sharing the story? If anybody is interested, you should definitely PM me!