Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi

A/N: I am SO SO SO sorry for not updating sooner guys =( I have 3 new college classes that I just started and I haven't had time for anything but that. I hope you guys can forgive me and I hope this severely delayed chapter makes up for it.

On a happier note who else can't freakin wait for Friday! When I saw the sneak peak pics I freaked I was like YES! Eclare! And I have to say Eli looks hella sexy in a Degrassi Drama shirt ;) Haha lol anyways enough rambling here is Chapter 9 Enjoy!

It had been 3 months. 3 months since Clare had found out what Eli was planning on doing.

3 months since the fight and 3 months since she had last seen him.

Summer had come and went and Clare had spent much needed girl time with her bff Alli.

Clare had told her everything that happened, how she was right and how Clare never should have dropped her like that for a guy.

Alli forgave her and their friendship went back to normal. She and Alli had a blast and Clare completely forgot about anything that caused her hurt or sadness.

That was until now. School was starting back up at Degrassi tomorrow and even though she thought it was no big deal Clare still couldn't help but feel nervous and beside herself Alli was the only one who knew why.

Yes she was still SO incredibly angry with Eli and yes she was still really hurt by what he had tried to do but deep down she still couldn't help that she still thought about him , missed him even as wrong as that sounds.

She knew that he couldn't have faked EVERYTHING. What was between them felt so real at least to her? The way he'd hug her or kiss her or tell her everything was gonna be ok because he'd be there for her. He made her feel comfortable , secure.

Even though he was the reason she lost her friends and got Alli sent away he was still there for her when she went through the hardest time in her life. Her parents divorce even if it was all lies he was there and in some way she was thankful to him for that.

Speaking of her parents their divorce was finalized at the beginning of the month and she was now living with her mom.

They also ended up keeping their house after much arguing with Clare.

"So are you ready for tomorrow?" Alli asked Clare as they were talking on the phone.

"Yeah why wouldn't I be its just school?"

"Clare…"

Clare sighed "I'll be fine Alli"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Eli is just some user jerk he doesn't even exist to me anymore."

Alli knew her best friend wasn't being totally truthful. After they made up she came over one day and Found Clare crying. When she asked her what was wrong Clare wouldn't tell her. Finally after 20 minutes of prying she finally got it out of her.

Clare missed Eli as sick and twisted as it was she loved him and she was hurting. Clare didn't want Alli to know because she felt like she was betraying her after what Eli did.

Alli just hugged her and said it would all be alright as Clare let the tears fall.

That was about a month ago and all though since then Clare's seemed ok Alli knew she still wasn't over him. Alli personally wanted to skin him alive but she wouldn't for her friend's sake.

"Alright… I'm still really sorry I didn't wanna be right about him you were so happy Clare."

"Yeah well that's all in the past now"

"You know if things don't work out for you there you could always come to boarding school with me. No stupid guys allowed."

Clare smiled "I know but I'll be ok thanks though."

Alli laughed "Alright suit yourself but anyway I gotta go but call me tomorrow."

"Ok night Alli"

Clare hung up and put her phone on her nightstand. She got under her covers and stared up at her celling until she drifted off.

The next morning as Clare walked up to the familiar school she hadn't seen all summer she smiled.

Kids were embracing one another and talking animatedly about their summers she had to admit she missed Degrassi.

She headed up the front steps and to her locker. Once she put her bag and sweater inside she reached for her schedule.

"Oh goody science first this semester"

She sighed and grabbed her science book. She shut her locker and gasp as she came face to face with emerald green eyes.

They locked eyes for a brief second before Clare looked away.

Eli didn't say anything though he just opened his locker and went about his business as she walked away from him and down the hall.

Clare felt her heart rate come back to normal once she was away from him. How could she have forgotten that his locker was right next to hers! She just figured she must have mentally blocked it out.

Meanwhile as Eli watched her walk away he frowned. He didn't think it would hurt this much to see her again. He had tried to get over her but he knew it was impossible. She made him have real feelings again. He loved her and she was the first girl to ever break his heart she changed him.

"Hey dude" a voice said breaking him out of his thoughts.

Eli turned around and greeted his best friend Adam. He honestly thought he'd never be buddy buddy with someone like he was with Adam but they'd met over summer and bonded over comics and dead hand of course.

Eli even trusted him enough to tell him about the situation with Clare because he really needed someone to talk to but he didn't use her name or tell him that she went here.

"Hey Machismo so what do you think of this hell hole so far?"

Adam shrugged and grinned "The girls are pretty hot"

Eli Chuckled "So what do you have first?"

Adam reached into his pocket and pulled out his schedule "Science with Mr. Bentencamp"

"That's an easy class you'll be fine"

RING!

The bell rang as Eli shut his locker "Well off to Purino oh joy "Eli rolled his eyes

Adam Chuckled "See you at lunch then"

Eli nodded as he and Adam parted ways.

Adam walked down the hall and to his class. When he got there he noticed all the seats were already full. The only one open was next to a girl with short curly hair and bright blue eyes.

He walked up to her table and asked "Hey do you mind if I sit here?"

The girl looked up at him and smiled "Sure go ahead"

He sat down next to her and introduced himself "I'm Adam"

"Clare" she said shaking his hand

"Are you new here?"

"Is it that obvious?" He Chuckled

She giggled "No it's just I've never seen you before."

"Oh well yeah I'm new it's my first day."

Clare nodded "Has anyone offered to show you around?"

"Well actually my best friend goes here so he already gave me the tour and 411 about this place."

"Oh that's nice… I miss having my best friend here. She goes to boarding school so I only get to see her during summer and on holidays sometimes."

"Ouch that's harsh what did she do to get sent there?"

"Well… let's just say her parents saw some… a lot of things that they weren't supposed to see in her school file."

"Ah I see"

"Yeah"

"So who do you eat lunch and hang with now?"

Clare frowned looking down slightly "Well I'm mostly on my own"

Adam felt bad for this girl. No one should be alone especially in high school. He thought for a minute before speaking. What if he invited her to sit with him and Eli at lunch? He was sure Eli wouldn't mind.

"Hey Clare I know we just met but do you wanna sit with me and my friend at lunch?"

"That's really nice Adam but I don't wanna impose on you guys."

"Your not we would love to have you." He said smiling

"And your sure your friend won't mind?"

"No of course not"

"Well ok sure than I would love to" She said giving him a small smile back.

A/N: Alright everyone I am so sorry if that sucked =/ next chapter will be better.

Next chapter: Clare meets Adams best friend and is shocked when she meets green eyes… again.

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