Big Night Part 1
A/N: Turns out, I want to finish this story. Guess I was just being lazy, lol. Now, this is going to be different because I rewrote this chapter and it happens to be inspired by BTR, who has been helping me cope with some personal things. As you can see, it's called Big Night, or Thursday. Hope you can handle it. It's Prom.
Eli's Perspective:
You guys know me, I have to go and ruin everything. And as much as I want to pretend that I didn't tell Imogen about Julia, I don't like people judging me without knowing my whole story. Imogen stayed back, but she didn't seem to understand anything I said. Like she wanted to believe me, but she couldn't.
I wanted to pretend that I didn't say anything; I wanted to pretend that it was just word vomit; I wanted to pretend that Imogen could possibly be scared of me…
"Eli! I trusted you! I thought you were normal, but a murderer?"
"I'm not a murderer! I just got in a fight with her and she ran off on her bike, a car came by and killed her. But… I keep blaming myself for it." Her brown eyes nudged me on, but even I couldn't do it. I can't believe all this is happening so fast, I've opened up to a girl I've ignored my whole life more than anyone I know. She knows my life story, I know some of hers. It kills me that I… might be falling in love with her.
"She told me to stay strong, and that she would hold my hand through anything… after I began joking about that, she told me she meant it metaphorically. She would still be watching over me, I know it seems crazy, but before this whole popularity thing happened, I was a complete loser who nobody loved. Except Julia."
"She told me to stand up to my bully, Fitz. And I did, all of a sudden; I became the king of Degrassi. Everyone adored me and I went out with Fitz' girlfriend, Clare. Julia became angry with me and started avoiding me, one night, she came to my house and gave me everything I ever gave her back. I asked her why, and when push came to shove, she left so angrily I thought she was gone for sure. And the worst part is... I was right."
Imogen's Perspective
In Science, Fiona kept tapping my shoulder. It was starting to get annoying, I mean, doesn't this girl go to school to get an education? "Fiona, please stop." I whispered, pursing me lips together when Mr. Betenkamp looked our way. "I know, but I saw you with Eli today. Are you two a thing?" She asked idiotically. Aren't they both friends? She should know. "If we were, I'd be $20 poorer." Fiona furrowed her brows in confusion. "Whatever. Just know Eli probably isn't over Clare yet. They've been on and off for 2 years." "Yeah, I know. We're neighbors. Sometimes she leaves angrily, other times she makes out with him on the porch until I stop looking." Oops! "You watch them?" "Who wouldn't? They're like a sore thumb. She's little miss flirty flirt and he's mister emo boy. They don't fit." I say quietly. Remembering that Eli was in this class. "Whatever. So, is he taking you to prom?" Fiona was pushing it, really, she was. Eli and I just has a somewhat emotional breakdown this morning, I think prom would be the last thing on his mind. "Nope. I'm not going anyway." That obviously shocked her, even though she didn't know about our bet, she knew that we were getting closer. "WHAT?" Oh Gawd, Fiona! "Are you guys done?" Mr. Betenkamp. He heard us. Thanks, Coyne. "Sir, Ms. Coyne is bothering me." I say. She gasps and everyone in the class giggles quietly. "Fiona, maybe you can learn what personal space is while you're in detention." Sorry, Fiona. Had to do it.
"Come on guys! Prom is tomorrow! Tickets are selling like crazy!" Katie encouraged everyone to buy tickets, but after our little quarrel, I don't think I want to be caught in a smelly gym with kids drinking punch and listening to Katie's annoying voice. My choice. Fiona caught up with me somehow, well; I have to face her I'm glad it's now. "Did you hear what I heard?" Fiona whispered in my ear. How is she not mad at me? "What?" I tried to stay gentle, no need for pushing buttons that should stay idle. "Well, Big Time Rush is coming to perform at our prom. At least, that's what Katie is telling everyone." She says, looking back at our president. "I don't believe anything that bitch might say." I say it loud enough that they can hear me, but they turn away, not listening. "Can't help it if it's true." Fiona remarks as well. Wow, did she just do that? We snicker, which kind of makes me happy she's my friend- wait, is she? Fiona takes this moment to sneak her arm through mine and we walk to our lockers, smiling at the people scowling. Wonder why… "So, what's with everyone giving us dirty looks?" I ask. It couldn't hurt. Fiona sighs, and then looks around, before inching closer to me. "They don't like that 'Fiona the Lesbian' is hanging with 'Imogen the Freak'. They're so simple-minded it's hilarious." After a while, I actually got to know Fiona, and we were more than just 'Fiona the Lesbian' and 'Imogen the Freak'… we were… friends. As the day grew closer to an end, my mind fogged. I was really hoping that Eli would ask me out by now, what was he waiting for? I mean, yeah we went through some shit today, but that made us stronger, correct? Anyway, I found him on the steps, pacing. I think Bullfrog is coming to pick him up. "Eli. Was sup?" I ask. He doesn't seem too happy, since he turns to me with an irritated look. "I've been looking for you all day. I have something to ask you…" He stopped pacing, and I made my way over to his shivering body. Damn you Canadian cold. "I wanted to know… do you mind taking Fiona to the dance tomorrow? I promised Bullfrog I'd be home early… you know, medical reasons." How dare he? "Okay." Shut up! Don't say anything! "Awesome, thanks Imogen. Dress pretty. Fiona wants a worthy escort." Oh My God! Is he TRYING to lose the bet? "Of course."
A/N: I'm real sorry it's short, but after tonight… I don't know. Emotions running a high I guess? So I'll get back to you guys soon. Happy Easter and don't lose at finding the eggs! Btw, what'd you think of Imogeli ending it? I think that Eli and Imogen had the BEST breakup EVER! They are like BFFs, everybody else made a big deal, but Eli and Imogen are as tight as Eli and Adam. And it is freaking hard to surpass Eli and Adam, the ULTIMATE best friend duo… okay, maybe they come in a close second with Emma and Manny… and JT and Toby…and- anyways, they are a close third place!
