If I Mean A Lot to You.

An EClare Story

Okay, 10th chapter, here it goes!

Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi, or anything on here.

Eli's POV

So many things were rushing through my mind, things like "Don't leave her behind." and "You idiot, you love her, don't be a dumbass." And then there were things like "She won't care, she doesn't love you. " and "This is for the best for you two." I started to speak, but before I could said her name, she cut me off and said "Eli, would you please listen to my side of the story?" I looked at her and said "I was going to ask to hear it, Clare." She told me what I already knew, everything her and Alli said, and then she started when I came it, she said I cut her off, she was going to say she wasn't scared, she was scared that we would break up again, but she wasn't scared of me. Deep in my heart, I know she's still scared of me. but I accepted her story and said, "Clare, I believe you, but I still have to leave. I'm going to live my aunt for a while, and work in a Barnes and Noble there, and just go to U of T in the fall. I've always loved you, now please, go home." and I shut the door, ran up stairs and started to cry. I had tried so hard to convince myself this was the thing to do, but something had made me doubt it. And before I knew it, it was night, still trying to convince myself everything would be okay, but as I looked outside, it was morning again, and it was time to go Aunt Connie's.

****3 Months Later****

"CeCe, I got to go, I love you, but I have to go!" I said. My dad said "Honey, let the boy come, he'll come back on holidays, plus U of T is so far away, let him!" My mom was crying, she was happy for me though. I put the remainder of my things in the back of my truck, and drove off. I was glad to be leaving.

Clare's POV:

It's been 3 months, and I haven't heard a word from Eli. I texted him today this morning saying "Good luck and U of T, you'll do great, Eli!" That was 3 hours ago, and of course he didn't respond. I was in school, yeah, but it didn't mean I couldn't check my phone, or anything. Blue polo this year, it went well with my eyes. Adam and I had Mrs. Dawes again, but this year, we were partner. Tori wasn't too happy with this, since she was partnered with Alli. Tori and I got along better this year, but I knew she didn't like me much. Alli and I made up too, but hell, this year was going to be hell. I felt a buzz in my pocket, I had a text, and it was from Eli. It read

"Thanks, Edwards. Have a fun school year at Degrassi, and make everyone proud. You're meant to do great things, so do them."
I felt my face burn red hot, and Adam noticed. He asked what was wrong with me, and I showed him the text. And he sighed and said "Clare, Eli loves you, okay? Don't give up, cause you know he hasn't given up on you. He even lives alone because he doesn't want people to live him besides me. Don't give up, alright?" and I didn't. I won't give up on that boy.

Eli's POV:
Well, here I was, in U of T, I saved a lot of money from my two jobs, and I still managed to see Taylor, Tyler, and Tim once a month that I'd visit my parents. They'd always ask about Clare, and I had to give an excuse every single time. Enough of thinking of my summer, it had no significance but, here was my room. Single-bed; in the chestnut residence. It was a nice place, but I wasn't going to bunk with some stranger. I just didn't want that. Imogen and Fiona lived together one floor above me. They stopped by to try and help, I said they could just go, since I didn't want any company. I missed Clare. That's all I wanted, I wanted her to be with me. She was going to graduate Degrassi early from what Adam told me. I knew she would, she would probably get the scholarship like Holly J and I did. I didn't expect any less from that girl. I bet she would exceed my expectations too. Class didn't start for me just yet, it started next week, we needed to settle in, and our dorm leaders had to help. Someone knocking interrupted my thoughts. Who would be at my door? It was a guy, he had long-ish blonde hair, it was straight, he had blue eyes, he was a little taller than me, 5'10 maybe? He seemed cool. he greeted himself by saying, "hey, I'm Donnie Lane, I live right next to you! Where'd ya come from?" he seemed like a nice guy, so I played nice "Hey man, I'm Eli, I live in Toronto." He laughed and said "Ah, that's cool! I lived in Ottawa. What school?" I honestly had a hard time saying "Degrassi.." he said "That's cool! So, you wanna go to a new year party with me? Hit up some girls? I need to get over one..my ex." I laughed, and said, "that's not my thing bro, but I need to get over a girl too. I pointed to the picture we took at my graduation. I got it printed out. I needed something of her with me. he looked at it in awe and said, "Man, she's gorgeous. Partying and hooking up with a girl isn't my thing either, but hell, might as well try something new, right?" I smirked and said "Yeah, I understand. Well, I got to unpack a lot, see ya around, man?" we did some weird hand gesture, and he left. And all I could do was miss Clare.

****3 more months later****
Clare's POV:
Well, school is over for me. I'm glad, plus it's Christmas break. I'm the only person in Degrassi history to finish that school early. The great thing was that Darcy was coming down for the holidays. I missed my sister so much. I rushed home, and there she was. Darcy was home. I screamed her name in excitement, and she hugged me. She was so tan, she looked different, not her appearance, but her attitude. I'm guessing Africa did her some good. I needed to tell her everything that's happened since 3 years ago. The first and last thing would be Eli though. He was the most important thing I needed to talk to her about. And as soon as we caught up, we'd go out to eat, and I was already starving.

Eli's POV:
The drive home was a pain in the ass. I was glad to be home for the break. Adam had informed me Clare had graduated Degrassi already, but she'd be walking the get her diploma with everyone in class. As soon as I got home, I greeted my parents, and told them about my first semester, and about my favorite professor, who happened to be English professor, Professor Allen, he was a simple man who was very particular with the way he liked writing, but I never made lower than an A on my assignments, so I'm guessing he liked my work. After our catch-up, I went upstairs to take a nap, and after that, we were going to eat, and that part, I was very excited about.