A/N: I still don't own Degrassi. Here's the next chapter. Let me know what you think. Again, sorry for lack of updates, I really am working on that. =/

Eli looked at himself in the mirror. Blue vibrated from his reflection and he couldn't help but smirk – This was really happening.

He was graduating.

The day had finally arrived. He survived high school – the cliques, the drama, the breakdowns, along with the pranks, the smiles, and the occasional naps in class. There were some memories he would always remember, while the others remained locked away.

A flash broke his thoughts and he turned to see CeCe standing by the door.

"Oh baby boy…" she choked on a sob.

Eli rolled his eyes, "Mom… Seriously?"

"This is a big moment for me and your father," she retorted, "I damn well will cry and make a scene when you walk up there."

He continued to give CeCe a funny face but went along with the pictures taking to make her happy. After a few more minutes, they made their way to the school. It didn't take long for Eli to find his friends and quickly greet them. He spotted Fiona a few rows down and they waved at each other before taking their seats. Clare smiled over to him and that was all he needed as the ceremony began.

"Wow, Eli," Adam gave him a high five, "I can't believe you graduated."

"Thanks," he said, "Soon enough, it'll be your turn."

"Believe me," Adam laughed, "I'm already counting the days."

Clare shook her head at the response as she focused back on Eli, "Congratulations, graduate."

"Thank you," Eli smiled. He leaned down to capture her lips in a kiss.

"Can I take a picture with my fellow graduate?"

The melodic voice caught their attention as they turned to see Fiona beaming with pride. Mr. and Mrs. Coyne stood by their daughter's side with identical expressions. Holly J and Declan followed right behind them.

"Congratulations," Holly J spoke for the both of them. Declan nodded at their direction.

"Thank you," Eli replied, "And just so you know, I took good care of Fiona."

Holly J playfully glared, "You better have."

"Eli!"

The three turned to see Alli and Fitz making their way over to them. Fitz's graduation gown was already unzipped as Alli dragged him through the crowd. They shared a fist bump as Alli hugged him and Fiona.

She shimmied, "Look at us Clare, dating college boys."

The girls giggled to themselves while the boys rolled their eyes. Just then, another familiar face appeared in their vision.

"Jake!" Eli called out.

Jake turned to Helen and Glen who hugged him and said their goodbyes. He seemed relieved to be out of their sight.

"Congrats," Eli shook his hand.

He smiled, "Same to you."

CeCe had weaved her way through the crowd, "Aww look at you boys and Fiona, of course! Quick, I need pictures!"

Eli, Fitz, Jake, and Fiona awkwardly stood next to each other and smiled for the camera. CeCe continued to snap more pictures of the group until Bullfrog managed to take the camera away from her.

"You're all coming over later tonight for the graduation party?" she asked them.

"Of course," Clare assured. Fiona nodded.

"I'll be a bit late, family dinner to celebrate Drew's graduation," Adam explained, "But we'll drop by."

"Same here," Fitz answered for him and Alli.

CeCe beamed at their answers, "Great. You all have the address? Ok – Bullfrog, it was just a question! – Ok, we'll see you then."

The group started to separate after a few more pictures were taken.

Eli walked up to Clare, "I feel bad for asking this but is it ok if you get a ride with Jake? My mom wants me and Bullfrog to run all these errands with her before the party."

"You're out of school and your mom is already making use of your free time," she giggled, "Go and hang out with your parents… But tonight, you're mine."

"Always," he said sincerely.

Clare's emotions were heightened as she threw her arms around Eli's neck and gave him a long, slow kiss. Eli picked her up for a couple seconds, enjoying the public display of affection. It was only the sound of a camera that stopped their action.

"Oh, I'm definitely framing that," CeCe commented.

Eli blushed while Clare hid behind him. Jake's laugh could be heard in the background.

"I'll see you two later," Eli shyly smiled at them.

Jake and Clare started walking. They were stopped along the way when Katie spotted them. The three posed for pictures and gave her the information for Eli's party tonight. After a few more minutes, they finally made it to his truck.

Clare closed the door, "This year went by way too fast."

"Tell me about it," Jake agreed, "I only moved here a few months ago and now I have to move my stuff to my dorm."

"Toronto University," she remembered, "At least you've got one friend there – Eli said yes to their admission."

He joked, "Maybe he and I will get an apartment and wait for Adam and Fitz to join us."

She joked back, "That's a disaster waiting to happen!"

"Hey!" he retorted, "We can take care of ourselves."

"Sure, keep telling yourself that," she rolled her eyes.

They stopped at the light, "That's it. Get out of my truck."

Their bicker continued until they reached Clare's house. Neither of them were paying attention as their laughter escaped their lips. Clare closed the door behind her and a noise came from the kitchen. The teens looked at each other as they walked towards the noise.

"Clare!"

"Jake!"

Helen and Glen stared at their kids in shock – Helen's blazer hung loosely on one shoulder, Glen's shirt was halfway unbuttoned and their hairs were a mess. They were tangled in an embrace and it was obvious that they were doing more than just hugging.

The two teens stood wide-eyed at their parents. Silence reverberated in the whole house.

"Oh," Clare said very quietly.

Slowly, she backed away and turned around. She reached for Jake's wrist as they exited the house. They made their way back to the truck and sat in silence, trying to blink away the image.

Jake spoke first,

"What the hell was that?"

A/N: I should clarify – Fitz is going to a community college first then University! It's not a major detail but I figured I'd just clear the air about that. So what do you think of Helen and Glen? It was a bit similar to the show but I did try to change it up a bit.