I DO NOT OWN DEGRASSI: JUST THE IDEAS FR THIS STORY.
My inspiration for this chapter was the song 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None the Richer :D
First off I want to give a shout out to 3 reviews that caught my eye
trojanhearse1800: I know, I saw that and was a bit angry to see that, I'm definitely going to change the summary. But I don't mind any more, it's a free country, and it's not like I was the first person to ever come up with an idea like that, my inspiration for this story was 90's movies. LOL. As long as the story 'INNOCENT', doesn't copy my storyline, I'm cool, if they do… ;(
madame-degrassi-girl101: You totally made my day :)
Peanut butter: I'm sorry to say this, but I'm not a bieber fan, as for the others not at all either, so I really don't care if they take him back. Hahaha
Clare's P.O.V
I woke up at 5:30 in the morning, I was surprisingly filled with energy, and I took a shower. I dressed in my button down peach blouse with my white lacey skirt. I applied a small hint of makeup, Darcy taught me that not too much or too little, just enough to make my eyes pop with a pink eye shadow and a bit of eyeliner and my raspberry lip gloss. I wanted to look good for Alli only. Not the boys or others, for Alli, I wanted her to notice how I progressed physically. Then the doorbell rang, as I opened the door I swear Alli looked like she was going to faint, instead she screamed 'Oh My God!', loud enough to wake up the neighborhood, since I heard someone scream 'Shut-Up!' from across the street.
"Clare…is that really you!" Alli squealed
"I've missed you too Alli!" I giggled and hugged her tightly
"Oh Clare…I want to cry but my mascara is going to run." She giggled
Then she pulled away as her eyes gazed around my body.
"Take a picture, it'll last longer." I laughed
"I probably should, but I would have to make copies, because the boys will want one! You're gorgeous!" Alli chuckled
"Eww." I simply stated
"Just imagine K.C., Fitz, Adam, and Eli's faces one they take a look at you!" Alli replied
"No thanks. Boys are not on my mind. Come on let's eat breakfast." I said
"Clare…I really missed my best friend." Alli said happily
As we ate our eggs and bacon, Alli told me what happened all this time. Rumor had it Jenna was pregnant, but got an abortion. Also Bianca was said to be giving 'favors' in the boiling room. Julia was dating a freshman in college named Kyle, supposedly he took her virginity. Slut. Drew hasn't spoke with Alli, but has been heard to say that he still loves her. K.C. was going at it with other girls, with his partner in crime: Fitz. Adam was still…Adam. And Eli…he was thankfully good. We then walked out the door and headed to school, my first class was at the back of the school, I was late. Crap. I then rushed through the empty hallways and reached my first period: Advanced English.
Eli's P.O.V
I woke up and remembered last night, I think it was all a dream. Clare can't be back. I went to school in my new hearse from my dad, I always wanted a car, but a hearse…was the cherry on top! People thought it was weird, but I didn't care, some girls found it awkwardly attractive, and the guys found it rebellious. As usual, I saw the gang in their usual routine. Bianca was texting. Jenna and Julia were rehearsing for the power squad. Drew was with Adam tossing the football. K.C. and Fitz were flirting with a blonde and brunette. Then a girl approached me, she was…pretty.
"Hey, I've noticed you Elijah Goldsworthy." She giggled
"Good. Your eyes work." I replied. I was annoyed being called fucking, damn, shit ELIJAH!
What the hell did she want? As soon as she opened her mouth I was not interested
"So…here's my number, you can call anytime." She winked and walked away
I immediately crumbled the piece of paper and threw it away. It's not the cliché scene, where I couldn't move on from Clare or Julia. I got over that shit, right away as Clare never replied to my damn letter. I know she received it too, since her mother told me that everything got perfectly mailed to her. I simply and sincerely didn't want to repeat the same mistake that I did with Julia. I am not going to be with a girl that lacks a serious personality. I guess I'm back where I was in middle school, looking for the one.
The bell rang and I walked with Adam to my first period: Advanced English. I loved English! I entered the class and took a seat, we were placed in alphabetical order, and there was a name tag on my desk. I was far away from Adam. Oh well. Then Ms. Dawes, our teacher, was beginning her boring speech, I was falling asleep…all I heard was
Students it's a pleasure to have you all…syllabus…homework…back in my day…blah…blah…blah
Then I heard that a girl came late to class and all I heard was
Sorry…late…lost…your name...Clare Edwards
I immediately froze to hear that name. It wasn't a dream last night then. Clare was back. I shot my face back up and looked only to see the most gorgeous girl ever. She had milky pale luxurious skin, a curvy silhouette as her body, never seen so many curves in my life, soft and glossy auburn curls that bounce at each step she made, lump and pink soft lips, and crystal blue eyes. The eyes gave it away…this is Clare. I almost drooled literally. It was a moment when a chorus of angels sang in the background when I looked at her.
I wasn't the only one to notice…all the boys were practically undressing her with their eyes, some actually had their jaws hit the floor. Girls looked jealous and huffed at the loss of attention they had with the guys. I looked over at Adam too, he was drooling! I got jealous so much, and I haven't even spoken to her. The feelings rushed back in an instant. She was six seats away from me, and gave her full attention in class the whole time, as others stared at her, she didn't notice. I was one of those who were staring at her the whole time as well, and I couldn't help but smile when I looked at her. She didn't see that I was in the class.
After class, many offered to walk her to her second period, she sweetly denied all. She then bumped into me and apologized.
"Oh gosh! I'm so sorry!" She begged
"No need to. I t was my fault…Clare." I said cooly
"Eli?" she looked nicely
"I see you're back." I smiled
"Yeah, well see you later, my next period is far from here." She replied quickly and walked away
Clare's P.O.V.
I bumped into Eli. I did not notice him until I looked up and saw his emerald eyes and shiny charcoal hair flipped right into place. He looked more handsome than before. Strangely…I didn't feel anything special when I saw him though, just a physical attraction, but that's as far as my feelings could go. I felt uncomfortable in school, everyone was staring at me. Was there something on my face? The day went by pretty fast and caught up with Alli at lunch.
"So where do we go?" I asked
"Clare, I'm so sorry, but I have to go talk to my counselor about my schedule, I'm going to have to leave you alone this lunch." She frowned
"It's okay, I want to catch up with some people anyways." I smiled
"Cool, wait for me after school at the lockers 'kay, I'll go over your house." Alli grinned
With that she left. I then reached the cafeteria, only to see my two friends from middle school, I wanted to talk to: Connor and Wesley.
Eli's P.O.V.
Lunch came, and our group was at our usual table hanging out. Julia was sitting next to me, and I noticed she caressed my hand and winked at me. I quietly rejected her gestures. My mind was somewhere else. Adam and I were talking about our soccer match this week against Lakehurst, when suddenly Clare walked through the door.
"Whoa! Why haven't I seen that angel before?" Fitz sighed, as he was lost into the divine beauty of the goddess that passed by
"Man…that's a body I want to smash!" K.C. grinned God I was going to punch him.
"She's not even that pretty, if you ask me." Julia snarled, with the agreement of Bianca and Jenna to be followed.
All the guys, including myself shot her a 'Are-You-Blind?' look
"Well, no one did ask you." Fit replied
"I call dibs." Fitz yelped
"No way, that is a piece I want." K.C. smiled perverted
"She is not an object you horn dogs." I replied angrily
"Why so defensive Elijah?" Julia seemed jealous
"First, it's and only is Eli. Secondly, she would never go for you two." I pointed at both K.C. and Fitz
"And why is that?" Fitz wondered
"'Cause…that angel over there is Clare Edwards, the one you two were such a dick for many years." Adam snickered
All stood there with priceless expressions. The girls look like their eyes spun around their sockets, and their head did a double flip. The guys looked so retarded, their smiles and pride were diminished.
Our eyes followed to see where Clare was going, she sat down with the most unpopular kids in school: Connor and Wesley.
"What is she doing with those two morons?" Fitz was angry
"She can do whatever she wants." I smiled
"You were good friends with her weren't you?" K.C. asked
"And?" I replied in a snobbish manner
"Well, hook me up dude?" How dare he! He made her life hell!
"May I remind you what you did to her two years ago?" I snarled
"And…she fell for me once." K.C. chuckled
"You're such a douche bag!" I yelled and walked away from them all, only to be followed by Adam
I was outside sitting at one of the benches
"Dude, you haven't gotten over her huh?" Adam asked
"Nope, and it's a lot harder now." I said
"So is she like…the one?"
"Don't say that stuff man."
"Well…what is she?" Adam asked curiously
"It's been a while for me to remember actually." I trailed off
"Well…Eli, I'd give it all you got, 'cause there's a whole entire school after Ms. Edwards." Adam stated
"I know." I clenched my fist.
Clare's P.O.V.
During lunch, Wesley and Connor spoke with me, their attitudes were the same to me from the time we were friends. They were nice and charming gentlemen. After school, Alli and I were at my house, she left shortly after. As I was working on fixing up my 'new' room, I couldn't help but look over at Eli's window, there he was: reading and Edgar Allan Poe book, with a concentrated face, he then stepped outside, and I saw that he went for a run; I then noticed he came back an hour later. He was sweating and panted ferociously, he walked into his room and pulled off his shirt, his chiseled/ toned abs were revealed. I blushed, and then looked away. Who wouldn't? I then went to go take a shower.
When I came out and dressed, I began to focus on a new book my parents bought me.
Eli's P.O.V.
I was at home, recently took a shower, since I went out for my daily jog. I then noticed something…Clare Edwards was across my bedroom window. Yes! I glanced over and saw she was reading a book, sitting on her bed Indian-style. She looked so beautiful. I then peaked out my window and saw that hers was open as well. She was listening to a song on the radio:
Kiss me, out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress.
How I did want to kiss her.
"What are you reading?" I yelled across from my bedroom window, she looked up and walked towards her bedroom window
"'Me Talk Pretty One Day'" She smiled
"Ahh, by David Sedaris. It's a good one." I chuckled
"Yes." She looked down
There was an awkward silence, and I decide to break it
"So, why did you leave?" I asked concerned
"Do I really have to answer that?" She looked sad
"No, I'm sorry. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable. Can you at least tell me why you never replied to my card though? I poured my heart out to you on that letter." I said sincerely
"At the moment, I was already over you, like at this time. I moved on." She replied seriously
"Problem is…I haven't."
"It wasn't a problem when I was head over heels for you, now was it?" She said
She was right. When she liked me, I didn't give a damn. And know I expect her to care about my sudden feelings. I am an asshole.
"You're right." I looked away
"I got to go…I'll see you around." She shut her window and closed her curtains after.
After she left and I stood outside thinking, I finally realized that my mission is to win back Clare Edwards' heart.