Clare's POV

It was Wednesday morning and I was sitting on the steps with Drew. Eli and Adam were reading comic books on the picnic tables a few feet away from us. I was doodling Eli's name all over my notebook while Drew was aimlessly playing with a basketball.

"So I heard your date with Alli went well," I said looking up at him. He stopped playing with the ball and smiled an enormous smile.

"Yeah, it was pretty awesome. What did she say to you?" he asked curiously.

"Just that it was super romantic and fun. She was gushing about it forever." He smiled even brighter. "So you finally told her you love her."

"She told you about that?" he asked. He seemed a little embarrassed but recovered and answered me. "Yeah, I did."

"Aw," I said. Drew interrupted me before I could say anything else.

"I feel like my life is finally on track. I mean, everything is going great. I think I'm getting better." He smiled when he finished.

"Really, Drew? That's awesome!" I said hugging him. I have waited months for him to say that. "So you're really done? With the starving, cutting, and self deprecation?" I questioned.

"I'm completely done with cutting and I'm getting better and better with the other two. I'll be fully recovered in no time. Finally, I can put all that past me because my life is going to be perfect," he said simply. I was so happy. I could tell what he said was true. I could finally stop worrying about Drew. The relief was immense.

"I'm so glad," I said. "So, when are you seeing Alli?"

"Today after school. She's helping me study." He smiled another 100 watt smile.

"Awesome." I smiled almost as big as Drew. I was so happy to have Drew happy and healthy again.

Fiona's POV

I walked up the side walk to Adam's house. We usually stayed at my condo, but my maid was going to be cleaning all day so Adam suggested we got to his house. I rang the door bell and Adam quickly came to the door.

"Hello, Beautiful," he greeted as he leaned in for a peak. I obliged and walk into the house. It was eerily silent. I knew Mr. and Mrs. Torres weren't home, but I thought Drew would be home.

"Where's Drew?" I asked sitting down on the couch. Adam sat next to me as he rolled his eyes.

"He's with Alli. They're spending the day at the park." He sounded sickened.

"Aw, that's cute," I cooed. I couldn't help it. Drew and Alli were just adorable.

"Of course you think it's cute," Adam said grumpily. "You don't have to live with Drew talking about Alli all the time. He's constantly smiling and he texts her every morning and every night. He's the perfect boyfriend, it's weird."

"Why is it weird?" I asked. Adam could be so bizarre sometimes.

"Because he's Drew. He usually doesn't care and it's easy. I've never seen him so in love before. I don't mind that he's changed his player ways, but I just wish it wasn't because of Alli." I frowned.

"Why don't you like Alli?" I asked. He had no reason not to like her.

"I don't know. She has such a hold on him. I'm afraid she'll take advantage of it." I finally understood why he was being like this. He was being protective of Drew.

"Well she makes him happy, right?"

"Yeah," he said reluctantly.

"So that's all that matters right?" I asked.

"Yeah I guess." He amended. "Well, enough about Drew and Alli. What do you want to do today?" he asked.

"Oh, I don't know." I said suggestively as I leaned in to kiss him.

Alli's POV

Drew and I were sitting together at one of the picnic tables in front of Degrassi. I had decided to visit him during lunch because my school had a half day. We were eating peanut butter sandwiches that Drew had made us. He is so sweet! I know that I had planned to cheat on him, but I felt so guilty. He was a totally different guy, so sweet and amazing. I didn't know if I could do it. Maybe, I'd just leave things as they were: perfect.

"I love that we get to eat together today," he said with a smile. I rid myself of my thoughts and smiled back. "I wish we could do it every day."

"If only my parents would let me come back to Degrassi," I lied. I was happy that I wasn't at Degrassi. Even though I missed everyone like crazy, if I break Drew's heart, which I need to do, I won't want to see him at all.

"Your parents mean well," he said. "But I wish I had someone to kiss in between classes," he joked.

"You better not be kissing anyone but me," I said with a little extra sass.

"I would never," he said sincerely. In that moment, I believed he really wouldn't and it made me feel worse about what I was going to do. Before I could reply, Drew looked at his watch. "Ugh! I've got to meet Mr. Perino. He said he needed to talk to me." Drew grimaced.

"Alright, see you after school," I said with a small smile. Drew kissed me and grabbed his stuff.

"Bye Alli," he said walking backwards to the school. "I love you."

I waved to him as he walked into the school. Degrassi still had 20 minutes left of lunch and I didn't want to go home. I looked up and I saw Dave. Bingo! He was just the guy I wanted to see.

"Dave!" I called. He saw me and he looked happy. I waved him over. As he walked over I decided that if I could get any guy to help me cheat on my boyfriend, it would be him.

"Hey Alli. Long time no see," he said as he took a seat across from me, the seat Drew had previously occupied.

"Hey Dave. How have you been?" I half listened while he answered. I waited for him to finish before I asked my next question. "No girlfriend?"

"Nope. I'm single and it sucks," Dave replied. I laughed. "Well I guess you wouldn't know."

"Yeah," I said, upset that he had brought Drew up. "We should catch up."

"Definitely," he smiled brightly.

"How about Friday, at the park?" I asked trying to sound casual. I mentally kicked myself for picking the park. Drew and I had just gone to the park last weekend.

"Yeah. That sounds great," he tried to act casual but unlike me, he was failing.

"I'll text you the details," I got up and began to walk away. Then a thought hit me: Drew. "Oh and Dave," he looked at me curiously. "Don't mention anything to Drew. I wouldn't want him to be jealous for no reason."

"Yeah, of course," he said. Yes, I had him wrapped around my finger.

"Well, bye Dave," I said with a wave.

"Bye Alli. See you Friday," he said. Uh oh, what had I done?

Drew's POV

"Drew," Mr. Perino said in an exasperated tone. "You're failing. Either you get your grades up or you go to summer school. And if you make me come in this summer, I'll make your life hell," he droned on. Usually, his words would upset me, but I was too busy thinking about Alli. I meant to ask her if she had any plans for Friday but I forgot. I'd have to text her later.

Mr. Torres," he yelled. "Are you listening to me at all?" I looked up and nodded. "Fine then, get out of here!"

"Alright Sir," I said as I quickly left. I decided to text Alli now.

Hey what r u doing Friday? I

was thinking about another hot date ;)

A few seconds later my phone vibrated.

Sorry babe :( I've got plans

I was a little disappointed but it wasn't the end of the world.

Saturday? I think my parents

are going to be out ;)

I walked down the hall and saw Dave. I gave him a wave. I'd met him because of basketball. He was a pretty cool guy.

Def! ;) I can't wait!

I smiled to myself. Then walked to my locker before my next class.

Dave's POV

I couldn't believe I'd seen Alli at lunch. She went to an all girl's school on the other side of town. I figured I would never run into her anymore, but I was wrong. When she saw me, she called me over. I was really surprised, but happy. I've been crushing on Alli for 8 months. Even if she wasn't at Degrassi, I still couldn't get her out of my head. She was my dream girl.

During our talk, she asked me to hang out on Friday. I was so happy. That is, until I remembered her boyfriend, Drew. Drew was the perfect catch, in a girls mind. He was a popular jock, girls thought he was perfectly hot, and he could apparently charm any girl. There was no way Alli would dump Drew for anyone, let alone me. When I'd agreed to Friday, Alli asked me not to tell Drew. At first it seemed weird, but as I thought about it, it made sense. We didn't want him to be jealous or mad over nothing.

After thinking about our meeting all day long, it was time for basketball practice. Even though the season was over, Coach Armstrong still made us practice so we'd be even better next year. I walked into the locker room and there was the person I'd been dreading all day: Drew. I felt guilty looking at him, knowing I was in love with his girlfriend and was hanging out with her behind his back. While I changed, Drew and K.C were talking a few feet away.

"What are you doing Friday?" Drew asked K.C.

"I'm going to watch the baby for Jenna. She needs a night off," he explained. I knew Jenna had her baby a few weeks ago. Her name was escaping me, but everyone thought she was adorable.

"I can help you, if you want," Drew said while putting on his sneaker.

"I thought you'd be with Alli," K.C said with a small laugh.

"Me too, but she has plans. So what do you say?" I got nervous hearing him talk about Alli and Friday night. I couldn't help but blame myself for Drew's empty Friday night. I wondered, if he knew she was hanging with me and not him, would he try to kill me?

"Are you sure you want to spend your Friday night taking care of a baby?" K.C asked skeptically.

"If it helps you and Jenna and gives me something to do, I'm all for it," Drew said with a smile.

"Okay. Come over around 6," he said as they both walked out of the locker room. Connor gave me a weird stare when he saw I was standing there engrossed in Drew and K.C's conversation. Luckily, it was only Connor and I left. I quickly finished changing and ran into the gym.