I know its been around a month since I updated this story but I finished my other story so my focus will be on this one from now on. I mean more frequent updates. I hope there are some people who still like this story, because you guys mean a lot me. I also want to thank everyone who reviewed last chapter. Enjoy my lovely readers:)

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Disclamier: I do not own Degrassi.

(ClarePOV)

Weeks and weeks later on, here I was. In the studio with Eli. To the outside, one would think that everything was back to normal. It didn't. I feel that things stretched beyond normal. Ever since Eli opened up to me about Julia, a special bond developed between us. It's not visible to the naked eyes but it was there. Our photo shoots have become more personal and emotional. For once, I didn't exactly mind modelling because Eli made me feel beautiful in front of the camera. It was hard to explain but I loved the feeling. But aside from that Eli did go back to his flirty and witty ways. I was happy that everything was fine again. I told him I would wait, but I was slowly wondering if he would ever make the move. Don't get me wrong, I completely understood that Eli needed time, but I hoped he was still interested.

Eli looked over to me and smirked. I smiled in return as we were cleaning up from today's shoot. I felt relaxed and at ease until Drew barged into the room, his face fuming with anger. Oh boy.

After Drew insulted and humiliated me that day, he's been nothing but neutral towards me. He doesn't harass me or treat me like his slut, but he still makes me do favours for him. Every time I went to a different client, a small pit of guilt that gradually increases each time in my stomach because of Eli. We weren't exclusive, but we both had feelings for each other and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was cheating on him. Especially with my afternoon with Declan that one day.

"Someone didn't come to their scheduled fitting this morning," Drew barked while glaring at me.

So much for being neutral.

"How do you know?" I asked.

Drew scoffed. "There were three spots to fill this morning, and I found out one person was missing. You were one of them." He spat.

Crap. I forgot to go the line. It's some stupid thing where three models from each section go to a fitting for upcoming shows at different places. Mine was today.

"I…"

"She was with me." Eli interrupted. "I needed help for today's shoot."

Drew took in a breath. "I don't care if she was with you. She was supposed to be at the line!"

My eyes widened at his sudden outburst. Eli didn't even flinch.

"Would you rather have Clare miss an important shoot, or some stupid fitting that could be rescheduled?" Eli raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at his lips.

Drew's face turned red with fury but he knew Eli won. He huffed and stormed put of the room, his cell phone already out. I looked back to Eli, a look of shock displaying my face. He only smirked and walked over to me. I backed up against the wall and was grateful no one else was in here.

"I can't believe you did that." I said. "If he finds out…"

"Lets not talk about that right now. Why don't we figure out a way of how you're going to thank me, for getting Drew off your trail." His face was smug.

I inwardly started to feel nervous but held my own smug look. "What'd you have in mind?"

"Well," he shrugged. "I don't know-"

He swooped down and captured my lips with his. I gasped and automatically placed my hands on his shoulders once he grabbed my waist, pulling me closer. He thrust his tongue in my mouth and I was too distracted to even comprehend what was going on. He pulled away and I was left dazed and staring at the ground.

"That was…"He started.

"…Yeah." I finished.

We stood there, listening to each others breathing. Numerous questions surfaced my mind: What did this mean? Was he finally ready? Or was that actually how he wanted me to thank him? Don't be stupid Clare!

"Clare?"

"Hmm?"

He pulled my hands into his. I looked into his eyes, curiosity in mine.

"I want to be with you." He said.

I tried to hide the scream of joy that threatened to escape my lips. I looked into his green eyes and couldn't find anything to say. I was too happy to express it in words. I smiled and looked down, the blush starting to cascade over my cheeks.

"A-Are you sure?" I mentally cursed myself for having those words coming out of my mouth.

I heard him chuckle, and I immediately snapped my head up.

"Yes, Clare. I'm sure."

I bit my lip and felt like asking Eli to take me away. My fantasies have been becoming very irrational at the latest but I could care less.

"Which reminds me, will you go out with me?" He asked in a sexy voice.

I nodded my head rapidly. "Yes."

He smirked and backed away before turning around and leaving the room, leaving me anxious and excited. I smiled as I exited the room moments later and didn't realize Drew was walking over to me.

"You better not forget next time." He warned in deadly voice, having my fluffy feelings to die away.

"I won't." I said.

"Good. Now I'm guessing you're keeping Goldsworthy satisfied," Drew's slimy voice said.

"What do you mean?"

"Well by the looks of your face just seconds before, its pretty self-explanatory." He stated.

I blinked and nodded wearily. "I guess." I walked past him and went to my dressing room.

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"Alli, watch it before you poke my eyes out!"

It was 9:00 and I was getting ready for my date with Eli. He Didn't say where he was taking me which had the butterflies multiply in my stomach. I called Alli right away and we have been doing my hair and make up for the past two hours. I'm used to it, being a model and all but Alli was very aggressive with make-up. Very precise she was. Alli was just excited for the date as I was. She was happy that Eli and I finally were together. I still couldn't succumb to the idea though. I was finally getting some happiness in my life and I didn't want to ruin it.

"Well if you stayed still for one moment, maybe this wouldn't be so difficult," she said, smoothing the mascara brush over my eye lashes.

"I'm sorry! I'm just a little nervous." I admitted, my hands shaking in my lap.

Alli put the brush away before taking a seat on the bed next to me. Her big brown eyes looked into mine with concern.

"Clare, what's bothering you?" She asked gently.

I sighed. "It's just….I'm afraid that something will go wrong…" I looked back down at my hands.

"Clare. You're a good person. Don't be scared, you deserve to be happy."

I looked back to her and saw the reassuring smile on her face. You deserve to be happy. If only Alli knew what was really going on, she would probably not have said that, because in reality, I don't deserve to be happy. The things I do must be because I really am that awful.

"Thanks Alli." I said, pulling her into a hug.

She released and had a huge smile on her face. "No problem. Now lets see…" She analyzed my face and clapped her hands together. "Perfect."

She hopped off the bed and went behind me. She placed her hands over my shoulders and lead me to my mirror. I almost gasped as I saw myself.

I personally always thought I was average looking. I didn't think I was ugly, but I didn't think I was beautiful. But what Alli has done, I couldn't help but think different. My hair was curled the usual way, but the ends were more loose then usual. The light lip gloss shined over my lips and I couldn't get over how blue my eyes were. The light coat of mascara and eyeliner that Alli put on was contrasting my eyes amazingly. I looked at my light blue dress and black heels. Simple but flawless.

I smiled at my reflection and endlessly thanked Alli for the amazing job. The door knocked and I suddenly felt a rush of adrenaline enter my body.

"You'll lock the door on your way out right?" I asked as we walked to the front door.

Alli nodded. "Yeas Clare, now go." She gently pushed me to the door and I took a deep breath before opening it.

There he was, wearing his regular black skinny jeans, a black blazer with a grey shirt underneath. A black tie was wrapped around his neck and all I wanted to do was kiss him.

I noticed him analyze my figure from head to toe and I felt the heat rush up to my face.

"Wow Clare, you look….." He looked into my eyes and couldn't finish his sentence.

"Thanks." I smiled.

We left and I waved Alli goodbye. Eli opened the door of his hearse for me and we took off after he slid in the drivers side.

The ride was quiet and I was only thinking of where he was going to take me. It was dark out and the lights on the streets were glowing tonight.

I would glance over at Eli a few times and smile to myself. I was ready for him. Wherever he takes me, wherever he wants to take this, I'll be ready. I felt safe with Eli. I wasn't very dependent on people but Eli stabilized me. He was the only thing in my life at the moment that kept me sane. He doesn't know it, but I need him more then anything.

"And we are here." Eli said.

I looked outside the window but all I could see was the dark. I pinned my eyebrows together in confusion but exited the car anyways. Eli lead me to a door and before I knew it, we were climbing up stairs. When we reached a landing, Eli opened the door and let me enter first.

My eyes widened and my lips parted as I took in the amazing view before me. We were on a roof, the view of Los Angeles stretched in front of us. I never thought L.A. was pretty. It was fake filled with fake people. But I couldn't get over how it looked at night time with all the lights on.

I noticed two lit candles in the centre of the rooftop and a picnic basket. I walked over to it and smiled as I sat down on the blanket that was sprawled underneath the basket. Eli sat across from me and opened the basket.

Any dessert you could think of was in that basket, I was mentally swooning at how romantic he was. I happily took a chocolate cupcake but reminded myself what was in store later after eating this.

"Where did you find this place?" I asked.

"If I tell you, then it wouldn't be a secret now would it?" He smirked.

I playfully stuck my tongue out and he chuckled.

"So Clare, tell me, where are you originally from?" He asked.

"Why, planning on stalking my hometown Elijah?" I teased.

"Something along those lines." He winked.

I laughed and said, "Toronto."

His eyes glinted. "Canada? I was from Canada too."

"Really? Whereabouts?"

"Alberta, I left when I was 16." He popped a strawberry in his mouth and I couldn't stop staring at how good he looked when he chewed.

"Why did you leave?"

"To pursue my photographer career. I was lucky I've ended up this far." He smiled.

We talked more about our backgrounds, but I narrowly avoided talking about Drew. I could not tell Eli about what happened. He would leave me for sure. I hated that I wasn't able to tell him but it was out of the question.

Besides that, the night was perfect. The lights were shining, and my stomach was fluttering. No man has ever made me feel this way before and I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. But Eli and I would work through it, together.