Authors note

DO NOT OWN DEGRASSI

Sorry I haven't update but I have good reason. My aprent were thinking about getting a divorce. Those who have divorced parent know that it's tough. For those who don't well you guys are lucky. My mom is remarried but I feel like my stepdad is my dad so you can imagine how hurtful it was to know that you won't see him again if they did get a divorce. I would hate to see my mom divorce again. But they are getting help. Thank God.

Still sorry for making you guys wait. It was irresponsible. BUT I did warn you guys I may not have been able to update for a while but sill irresponsible of me.

First off I wanted to say Eclarethelovers that I know people have the right to express their opinion in a review and give advice. I appreciate it when they do yet if they want to criticize then they should say why and give advice. Not just 'that wasn't good.' I appreciate advice and gladly take it but they should add advice to that criticism if not there is no point. Do you get me?

I stood against the mirror and gazed at my reflection. My hair was curled in ringlets with my make up perfectly done. I wore a black dress that hugged my body perfectly and a silver necklace dangled from my neck. I smiled as I turned around in a circle. I looked pretty good. I bit my bottom lip and thought about Eli and what his reaction would be when he sees me. I blushed as an inappropriate image flashed through my mind. I was such a hormonal teenager. I promised Eli I would meet him at school so now my mom needed to just drop me off. I applied layer of pink lip gloss before heading downstairs.

My mother hovered over my dad as they whispered quietly. I frowned at the sound of my name. I slowly halted in my steps and pressed my body against the stairs to listen to their conversation.

"Can't believe how lucky…" my father whispered.

"I know, I know but we mustn't pressure…"

"Oh hush. We've been given a second chance. She's been given a second chance."

I could see happiness in my father's face. Something I haven't seen for some while.

"But Clare..." My mother pleaded

"Clare can now fix her mistake and get back with Justin." He hissed

My mouth dropped open and I glared at my father behind the stairs. What the hell is he talking about?

My mother shook her head franticly. "But when they broke up something wasn't right." She bit her thumb and looked down at her feet. "He did something to her. Something really bad."

My father sighed dramatically and rolled his eyes. "Nothing is wrong with Justin. He's much better than that Eli boy."

"Honey you don't know that."

He laughed without humor. "He's trouble and…

"Ahem" I coughed as I walked out from the staircase.

They spun around and glared at me. My mother went pale while my father looked shocked.

I crossed my arms over my chest and narrowed my eyes. "I'm going to the dance tonight. Remember?"

My mom straightened up and nodded. "We remember. So," she gazed at me then my dad. "Do you need a ride?"

I shook my head. "I have a ride." I lied

"Well," She peeked under her eyes in clear shame."Have fun."

I nodded slowly and glared straight into my father's eyes as I spoke. "Don't worry I will. After all, Eli will be my date, so how can I not?"

His face turned a deep red from anger or humiliation. But I didn't care. I grabbed my coat and yanked the door open. I could feel their eyes burn holes into my back before I slammed the door shut.

I hugged myself tightly as the winter breeze blew on my body. I shivered and walked toward the school.

6:58 PM SCHOOL DANCE

I walked up the steps of Degrassi and smiled as the laughter and talk echoed through the halls. Everyone was dressed nicely and their faces all had the same smile. They were laughing in small groups as the girls looked desperately for their dates.

I bought my ticket and slipped into the gym. The walls were covered in snowflakes and the music blasted through the room. The middle of the gym was filled with laughing teenagers as they danced and pressed into each other. I smiled in amazement.

"Hey blue eyes." A husky voice whispered against my neck.

I spun around and came face to face with green eyes. "Eli." I shrieked.

He smirked. "Clare." He greeted

I grazed down and eyed him. He wore a black blazer with black pants. I chuckled. "This is a dance not a funeral Eli."

He rolled his eyes. "Might as well be a funeral."

He smiled down at me. "You look amazing Clare."

I bit my lip to keep back a blush that was sure coming. "Thanks."

He nodded and gazed at my face. I bit my tongue yet I could feel the blush creeping in. "S-so do you want to dance?" I stuttered.

He smirked at my face and my blush turned a deeper red. He rolled his eyes and nodded.

We walked to the dance floor in silence. He soon laid he hand on my waist and I grabbed his shoulder as we swayed to the music.

ELI POV

I smiled down at Clare as her cheeks turned a light shade of pink. She was so cute when she grew shy. I smirked.

"Why you blushing Clare?'

Her blue eyes looked up at me and her blush reddened. "No I'm not."

I raised my eyebrow. "Your checks are pink."

She shrugged at desperately looked around, avoiding my eyes. "Your delusional." She muttered.

I chuckled. "Am I now?" I leaned forward so I could whisper in her ear. "Do I make you nervous?"

She rolled her eyes and scoffed. "You wish." She smirked and my doubtful face. "How many times do I have to remind you? You're not that hot Eli."

I mocked hurt and clutched my hand over my chest. "Ouch Clare! I think you broke my fragile heart."

She chuckled. "Fragile?"

I shrugged. "I'm a fragile person."

"How hot and masculine." She joked

The music changed and she stepped away. I frowned and she smiled."I have to use the restroom." She explained. I nodded and she scurried off.

I looked around and made my way to the refreshment table. I served myself punch and drank.

"Eli."

I turned and faced Bianca. "Bianca."

She smirked and walked to me. She stood on her toes and kissed my check. I shivered slightly and she frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." I lied

She smiled and gently touched my arm. "When will you do it?"

"Do what?"

She rolled her eyes. "Break her heart?"

"Oh. Soon." I looked away from her searching eyes.

"How soon is soon?"

I shrugged. "Soon."

She sighed dramatically. "Eli." She warned. "Do it already."

"Okay, okay" I stared back at her and lied through clenched teeth. "I'll do it right now."

She smiled satisfied. "Tell me how it goes."

I nodded and headed toward the bathroom, still not knowing what to do.

I walked down the hall. Suddenly a dark figure came into view. "Clare?" I called out.

She turned the corner and smiled at my face. "I was just looking for you."

I nodded and smiled at her.

"Clare?"

She looked up at me with those blue eyes. "Yeah Eli?"

"I," I felt nervous as the words came out. "I love you."

She stared at me without emotion. My heart fell. I looked down embarrassed.

"Me too." She whispered. I looked at her face in shock.

She gently leaned up and kissed my lips. Our lips crashed together. I softly chewed on her bottom lip. My hand reached up and gently cupped her face, bringing her down so our faces were closer. I opened my mouth, and pocked out my tongue to graze her bottom lip. She gasped at the touch and immediately opened her mouth to meet my tongue. Our tongues started to battle against each other, as I pushed her body against the lockers.

I pulled away from her lips and she breathed heavily. "We can't..." I whispered

"I know."

Then our mouths were together again. Our bodies wrapped together. She wrapped her arms around my neck. The kiss was pure love and lust. My hand reached down and went in her black velvet dress. She pulled away and shrieked as my hand grazed her upper chest.

"Is this okay?"

She nodded frantically. "Better than okay."

My hand went to her boob and gently squeezed and kneaded it. She moaned against my mouth and I felt myself get tighter in my pants.

"Eli." She whimpered

"Oh…

"HEY!" We immediately pulled away as a dark figure marched toward us. "WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING GOLDWROTHY?" Justin screamed.

So am I forgiven for not updating? Pretty please?

Well hope you all liked it. And hope you're not too mad at me. Hope this chapter made u 4 my long absence.