First off I'm sorry if you didn't like the original ending...
I hope you like this one better!
Also, sorry it took so long for the alternate ending to come out!
-kj
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Ch.10 Alternate Ending
Sav parked the truck outside of Fiona's Place. I got out and looked up at her condo, even the outside was decorated. We could hear people buzzing around inside, I gulped "here goes nothing" I whispered under my breath.
"Clare it will be just fine" Alli said smiling at me. I nodded my head in agreement and we headed for the stairs to Fiona's place. As we entered the apartment I was taken aback by how many people from Degrassi actually showed up.
" are you going to be okay on your own?" Alli asked.
"im a big girl I think I can handle it" I said as Alli pulled Drew to the dance floor.
I let out deep breath and leaned against the wall behind me. I stood there for a good minute just watching everyone else interact. I couldn't help but wish Eli was there. I saw Wesley and Connor over by the punch bowl so I decided to go and talk to them.
"hey guys" I said as I walked up to them
"oh, hey Clare" Wesley replied with one of his big Wesley smiles. "Did you hear?" he asked still smiling. He looked kind of silly in his green leotards and larping costume.
"Hear what?" I asked sounding sincerely interested
"i asked Anya to the party and she actually said yes!"he replied bowing out his chest in a superman sort of way.
"Actually, Adam told me." I said looking over at Anya who was now talking to Zane and Riley who were dressed as a Cop and robber. Riley looked very authoritative in his blue police costume. Anya of course was dressed in her princess costume from larping.
She glanced over at Wesley and smiled. I was kind of surprised by this. I would have never guessed in a million years that Anya and Wesley would be on their way to being a couple. We stood there talking for a minute before Anya walked up to us.
"Wesley would you want to come dance?" she asked. Before I could blink he was walking toward the dance floor calling back at me " talk to you later Clare" he yelled.
I looked at Connor "well, I guess it's just you and me" I said to him.
"actually Clare, my dates over there waiting for me" he said pointing to a girl across the room. She noticed him and waved. "see you later".
It was just me again so I decided to check out the refreshment table. I was grabbing some punch when I heard a familiar voice behind me.
"try the green one its better" I turned around and was face to face with Declan Coyne.
"what?" I asked confused
"The punch" he said pointing to the bowl of green slime looking beverage. I scooped some into my cup and turned around to face Declan once more.
"so prop master Clare where's your date?"
"actually I came alone tonight" I said kind of embarrassed
"well you can be my date then" he said smiling. I smiled back. We stood there talking for a while until Fiona came over, she was dressed up as a princess. Which was fitting because I remembered Adam addressing her "princess Fiona" last week.
" Declan I need your help! We are out of those little hotdog things" she seemed very upset by this "can you please go make some more?" she asked
" im on top of it sis" he said.
"thanks" Fiona replied relieve spread over her face as she took off to greet more guests that had just arrived.
"duty calls" he said looking at me "would you care to join me? I know its probably not going to be as fun as standing around the punch bowl..."
"sure" I replied cutting him off.
We went to the kitchen where Declan pulled out a tube of biscuit dough and a package of mini cocktail wieners.
"alright" he said "you open that roll of dough while I cut open the hot dogs". I did as he asked and waited for him to give me the next instruction.
"okay, now roll out all the dough and ill come over and cut it into triangles" he stated. Once again I did as he asked. As soon as he finished cutting the dough he looked at me.
"now here is the fun part, take a baby hot dog and roll it up in the triangle. Start at the wide end and roll to the tip of the triangle. Once its rolled place them on that sheet over there" he said pointing at a cookie sheet. We rolled the pigs in a blanket diligently. Once we were done rolling them Declan threw the tray in the oven.
"now what?" I asked
"now we wait" he said smiling
we stood there talking about school and New York until the timer went off. Declan pulled out the hotdogs from the oven.
"wow those look amazing" I said
"well prop master Clare we make a pretty good team" as he said that he bent down and gave me a peck on the lips. Surprised I stepped back.
"what was that?" I asked shocked
"i don't know, impulse, I didn't mean to..." he started to say
" I have to go" I turned around and darted for the patio
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Eli's POV
As we arrived at Fiona's I turned to Adam, "you remember the game plan?" I asked
"yup" he said. We entered Fiona's condo, I started searching for Clare. I noticed Jenna and KC talking. I couldn't help but snicker at how fitting their costumes were. Jenna was dressed up as Brittney Spears and KC was K-Fed. I didn't want to talk to them but I needed to find Clare so I walked up to them. Both of them stopped and looked at me in confusion.
"have you seen Clare?" I asked. Still looking at me like they had seen a ghost both replied with a quick "no". I rolled my eyes and quickly started looking for her.
I walked into the kitchen where I saw Fiona's brother, I think Declan was his name. He also looked confused. "have you seen Clare Edwards?" I asked him.
"um... yeah she was just in here a minute ago"he stated. " I accidentally kissed her and she ran off'" he mumbled
"YOU WHAT" I asked, I had a feeling something like this would happen. "where is she at now?" I yelled
"im not sure, I think she headed for the patio"he pointed in the direction she took off in. I had the thought of punching him in his mouth but I decided not to. I turned around and headed in the direction that Declan pointed. I walked onto the patio and saw Clare sitting there all alone. She looked so amazing I just stood there staring I wanted to walk up and pull her into my arms and press my lips to hers but I hesitated for a moment. She must have noticed me standing there because she started to speak.
"i didn't see anyone out here" she said
" why are you sitting out here all alone?" I asked. She looked up at me with her blue eyes glittering in the light of the moon.
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Adam's POV
alright If I were Clare where would I be? I thought to myself. I had been looking for Clare for a while now with no luck on finding her. I decided that I deserved a break from the scavenger hunt Eli and I were on. I leaned against the wall and closed my eyes for a moment. When opened them there she was, not Clare but Princess Fiona. My heart skipped a beat and I started to get nervous. She was more beautiful then ever. I knew that If I didn't seize the opportunity to talk to her while I was incognito I would kick myself for it later. I started to walk across the room where she was talking to the red headed annoyance known as her best friend. I rolled my eyes, I couldn't stand that ginger but she wasn't going to ruin my opportunity.
"Adam,is that you?" I knew that voice way to well... it was Drew. I turned around and looked at him.
"i didn't think anyone would recognize me" I stated
"you are so busted, wait til mom finds out you didn't go to the movies like you told her you were" he smiled at the thought of my mom lecturing me. It was usually Drew that got in trouble.
"dude, you wouldn't rat me out! Would you?" I asked, knowing fair well that Drew played dirty and there was no way I was going to get out of this one.
" I was going to but I won't on one condition" he said as he started to give me an evil grin.
"whats the condition?" I asked
" we delete the picture you took of me tonight!" he stated
" done" I replied and we shook on it. I turned back around in the direction I last saw my princess but she was nowhere in sight. I sighed and began looking for Clare again. I turned around the corner and there she was again. This time I wasn't going to be distracted from talking to Princess Fiona. I marched right up to the table where she was refilling the punch bowl, took a deep breath and began to speak. "princess Fiona!" I said my voice was a little too high pitched for my liking. She turned and looked at me confused.
"do I know you?" she asked
"Adam... your P.E. Partner" I replied
"oh hey Adam, are you enjoying the party so far?"she asked me
"yeah, it's a great party" I smiled at her
"OK, well you have fun" she stated and turned around heading for the kitchen.
"Wait!" I shouted. She turned back around and looked at me.
" I figured since I've seen your horrible badminton skills, that maybe you can redeem yourself with some dance skills!" I said with a smile from ear to ear.
" are you asking me to dance?" she asked with a smile.
"only if your answer is yes!" I replied giving her a sad puppy dog look.
"how can I say no to that face?" she asked. I grabbed her hand and lead her to the dance floor.
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Clare's POV
I had been sitting all alone on the dark patio when a dark shadowy figure appeared. I looked up to see a guy standing there dressed as the Phantom of the opera. He startled me a little until I got a closer look. He looked so familiar but I couldn't think of where I knew him from.
" I didn't see anyone out here" I said looking at him, then looking at the ground.
"why are you sitting out here all alone?" he asked.
"oh" I had to think of a good reason to tell him "i just needed a bit of fresh air" I said looking at him trying to figure out where I had seen him before.
"would you mind if I joined you? " he asked taking a seat obviously not waiting on my approval. I nodded my head "yes".
"So where is your date?" he asked me. I thought that was a very forward question for a stranger to ask someone. It made me think of Eli, I was hoping he would have shown up tonight but I knew that wasn't going to happen.
" I actually don't have one, the guy I wanted to go with had other plans" I said covering my mouth with my hand. I didn't mean to share that much information. I watched his facial expression change from somewhat serious to a little more playful.
"oh really" he responded with a smirk.
"ELI?' I asked.
"well I couldn't stand thinking of you being here alone" he said to me. I just sat there looking at him for a minute not really believing that he was here with me.
"sorry I was fashionably late" he said with a laugh " let me make it up to you"
"what did you have in mind?" I asked. He stood up and grabbed my hand. I stood up and faced him. He swept his hand behind my torso and pulled me close to him. We stood there dancing for what seemed like forever. I felt so comfortable in his arms like they were made to hold me. A few minutes later we heard the clock chime ten.
" I have to start walking home" I said staring into his green eyes.
"how about one more dance then we will go grab Adam and ill drive you home?" he asked. I stood up on my tip toes and pecked him on the lips. It took me by surprise, I Clare Edwards had never been that daring before. I blushed a little and looked at the ground until Eli lifted my chin up and gently pressed his lips to mine. It was the most amazing kiss I had ever experienced.
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Adam's POV
I was having a blast hanging out with Fiona, I could tell she felt the same way because she hadn't stopped smiling or laughing all night. It was a little after ten when Eli and Clare walked up to me. I was so glad that Eli had found her because I had completely forgot that I was supposed to help find her. They both seemed to be completely euphoric.
"We are heading out, you ready to go?" Eli asked. I stood there for a minute looking at him and then looking at Fiona. I didn't want to leave so soon,i was having to much fun spending time with Fiona.
"actually I'm going to stay and help clean up for a while" I replied. I noticed Fiona smile at that idea.
"yeah, my driver will bring him home later" Fiona chimed in.
"alright man, see you Monday then" Eli said giving me a fist bump.
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Clare's POV
After we left Fiona's condo we walked to Morty and climbed in. Eli cranked the engine and put the hearse in drive. We were halfway to my house when I felt Eli wrap his arm around my waist pulling me closer to him. I placed my head on his shoulder as he continued to drive me home. We pulled into my driveway and parked the car. I got out and Eli walked me to the front door. I looked at his watch it was five minutes til ten. I smiled at him.
"five minutes early" he said
"so..." I said
"so... what?" he responded with a smirk
"what are we?" I asked
"what do you mean what are we?" he asked in a playful tone
"are we official?" I asked
"you mean am I your boyfriend and are you my girlfriend" he asked grabbing my hands and pressing his lips forcefully to mine. It pressed back with just as much force.
When we finally pulled apart I felt like my head was in the clouds as I tried to catch my breath.
"does that answer your question?" he asked noticing my response to the kiss. I nodded my head in response, still unable to speak.
"well Cinderella, I guess this is goodnight" he said with a smirk before he bent down and gave me a short sweet kiss on the lips. I was able to muster out a goodnight to him before I headed into my house. As I walked inside I noticed my parents were still arguing but I really didn't care. Nothing could ruin my amazing night.
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Please read and review. i would love to know what you thought of the alternate ending and if you liked this one better then the last one! also im planning a new story soon! so look for it :)
-kj