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No-Name - Hahahaha! 'Reunited and it feels so good' -Good song :P You'll see what's going to happen in this chapter! (: If Eli and Clare break up in the real show; I will honestly cry. Haha. They are the greatest couple EVER, and they can not break up! I am SOOO happy that Degrassi came back on; I was dying with out it. And I'm soooo happy that you enjoy my writing (: It means so much to me. Also, thanks so so so much for reading and reviewing this story; it truly means the world to me and I appreciate it more then anything. (:
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Chapter Twenty
"Part One: Look Back With No Remorse"
I opened my window at exactly midnight, slowly exiting my house, as quiet as possible. My parents were paranoid about this entire situation, so I had to be very protective of the way that I was sneaking out. I slowly took my time, to climb out of my window - using my usual route to get down to the ground.
I reached the ground and let out a deep breath. From previous events, I've learned that I can't walk past the front room window, especially since my parents are currently in the front room. I tip toed to the backyard, and jumped the fence. I walked down my alley, with my hands in my pockets. I let out a deep breath, and was thankful for not getting caught by my parents.. Yet.
As I walked, I couldn't help but smile to myself. I had KC as a friend again and Clare as a girlfriend. Maybe my life wasn't as horrible and miserable as I had previously thought. Maybe my life was turning around, for the better. Sure, I got jumped today - but besides that, every thing seems to be working out. I just needed to face Fitz and his gang of assholes.
As I've said before; I hit him, he hit me, now it's time for me to hit him even harder. This war wasn't over - it wasn't going to be over, until his face was covered in dirt and he begged for my forgiveness. I know that the best thing to do would be to just call the whole thing off, and ignore Fitz' presence - but he wasn't going to ignore me. He was going to taunt and tease me as much as he possibly could.. I might as well do the same.
I approached the Edward's home, and immediately took my cellphone out from my pocket. I dialed Clare's number and put the phone to my ear. Ring after ring; I awaited to hear Clare's voice. Suddenly, an exhausted and raspy voice came through the speakers
"Eli, it's midnight" Thanks for the update..
"Your point is?" I joked,
"My point is - it's twelve at night" She snapped back "Why are you calling me?"
"I'm outside, open your front door" I demanded,
"Not a chance" She responded, sounding like she was going to fall asleep.
"I'll just ring the doorbell then"
"You wouldn't"
"Test me"
Clare let out a long deep breath, filled with much anger - she was clearly tired. I found it amusing though, how angry she got that I woke her up at midnight. Saint Clare would be sleeping at this hour; I always text or call her at this time, so why is she acting like me showing up at her house is so unexpected?
"Be there in a minute" She hung up right after saying this, and I couldn't help but softly laugh. I had convinced her to let me in. Did she honestly believe that I was going to ring her doorbell? Naive Saint Clare.
The door swung open to reveal Clare standing there. Her curly hair was all messy, her eyes were practically closed, and she was wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt. She looked like she wanted to fight me; every one is so in to violence these days..
I rose my eyebrows and smiled at her; "Some one looks wide awake" I sarcastically commented,
"Get in" She demanded, ignoring my comment, and giving me room to enter her home. I quietly entered and tip toed up the stairs. Clare followed me and the two of us entered her room, slowly and quietly closing the door after.
"You tend to come over at late night hours; when you're not supposed to. Care to explain, Goldsworthy?" Clare asked. She was right. It seemed like I only made an effort to see her when I wasn't allowed to be out. I think I liked the 'dangerous' feeling of sneaking in to her house, knowing that her mom would lose her mind at the sight of a boy in her daughter's room late at night. Clare sat down next to me on her bed,
"Seeing you during the day, when we're allowed to be together.. Just isn't as.. fun" I joked with her; Clare immediately rolled her eyes and playfully hit my arm, "Ouch. You don't remember me getting jumped today? Show some respect" I joked once again
"I'm sorry" She apologized with a smile, "I didn't notice the millions of bruises covering your face" She added "Maybe I should get my eyes checked"
"No, don't" I began "You have pretty eyes" Clare smiled and her cheeks turned a bright pink color, as she began to bite her bottom lip. I couldn't help but allow one side of my mouth to curve in to a smile, as the other stayed straight.
"You're a compulsive liar, Mr. Goldsworthy"
"And you're right" I joked, Clare rolled her eyes and we kissed. I rested my forehead against hers,"Want to go to the dance next week with me?" I asked.
"The Degrassi dance?" Obviously..
"Yes"
"I figured that you didn't want to go because you thought that people were going to 'try to fight you'"
"I think I'll be safe from fighting for a little while, at least after today" I responded "Johnny and KC are both going; I trust them enough to have my back"
"You trust KC with having your back?"
"Yes mam"
"You inspire me"
"I know I do" I said with a smile, "As for this dance situation.. I'd be willing to fight a few guys there, if you're willing to come with me"
"Maybe you should lay off the violence" She said, with a smile, "But seriously.. I'd love to go with you" I smiled and we kissed once more.
"Good" I murmured,
Who would have thought that such a terribly painful day, could end up to be such a good one..
The minute my eyes opened, was the same exact same moment that I felt the unbearable pain feeling ten times worse then the night before. I layed there in bed, not even capable of getting up. I let out numerous deep breaths, as I felt the pain travel through out each of my veins. I gulped, as I finally sat up, and just sat there - taking one step at a time.
My ribs felt like they had been beaten for hours. I felt nauseous and tired. I wanted to lay in bed for the rest of my life; well at least until the pain wasn't as horrible. I took a deep breath before standing up, and my eyes squinted in pain. I practically limped to the bathroom and stared myself in the mirror. The bruises were much darker now then yesterday - it looked just as bad as it felt.
I ran my fingers across all of the bruises; softly caressing the soft black, blue, and purple skin. I sighed, I then proceeded to brush my teeth and change my clothes. I walked downstairs; my parents weren't home. I searched the entire downstairs and even went upstairs to look around - they obviously had gone out last night and didn't come home.
I was kind of getting used to having them always home. I guess I understand that they want to have fun too.. I just liked having them home with me, instead of out getting drunk with strangers. On the other hand, you only live life once.. You might as well get the best out of it.
I grabbed my backpack and slowly exited my house; not in any rush to get to Degrassi. Let's face it - Teachers are going to ask why my face had been bruised - people were going to be spreading rumors and wondering who beat me and why I was beaten. I'm used to having bad rumors flying around about me; I guess that I just make sure that I don't care too much about it. You can't stop rumors - so why even try to fight them?
Anyways; I'm going to get Fitz back. I don't care how long it takes or how hard it's going to be; I'm going to find a way to make Fitz wish he had never taunted, laughed, hit, or made fun of me. I am not going to be the victim.. I can't be the victim again in my life. I just need to take control of the situation and teach Fitz a lesson.. One that he'll never forget.
I pulled up to Degrassi, parking Morty in the same spot that I parked him in every single day. I let out a deep breath, as I exited Morty and made my way towards Degrassi. I felt all eyes on me, as people gasped at the sight of my bruised face. I felt like a monster or some thing.. Well I probably look like one with all these bruises on my face.
I walked with my head down - attempting to ignore all the eyes that seemed to be put upon me. Apparently, people at Degrassi were very interested in a kid who was covered in bruises. I wasn't bothered by it though- more like annoyed. I disliked the fact that they all stared me down, as if I wasn't capable of seeing them.
I finally reached my locker and unlocked it. I stared in to my messy locker, and let out a deep breath. I stuck my backpack in my locker and grabbed some books. I closed my locker, and suddenly heard a loud thud. I looked to my right to see Johnny slamming Fitz in to a locker, he was holding Fitz by his collar - looking as if he wanted to kill him.
I walked a little closer;
"Stop talking shit - and don't ever touch Eli ever again" Johnny threatened him, Fitz actually looked scared - he looked like he didn't know what to do next. Obviously, Johnny would beat Fitz in a fight - I think that Fitz also knew that, which made him just take the threats that Johnny was saying to him.
Fitz didn't respond, he just stood there - like a deer in the headlights. Johnny let Fitz go, and pushed him away from him. Fitz kept walking - no sarcastic/rude comment, no dirty look, nothing - just complete silence as he walked away. Maybe Fitz was scared of Johnny..
Johnny turned and saw me for the first time.
"Hey" He awkwardly greeted me, most likely feeling awkward about me witnessing his threats about me to Fitz.
"Who told you about me getting jumped?" I asked out of curiosity. How fast did rumors spread around Degrassi?
"Fitz was bragging about it online - acting like some big tough guy" He informed me "I hate people who think that they're so tough, when they're not. I wanted to put Fitz back in his place," No need to explain; you slamming Fitz in to lockers and threatening him is fine with me..
"Fitz is stupid"
"He really did a number on you" He stated, looking at the bruises covering my face.
"Yeah, hurts like hell"
"Looks like it does" Johnny responded "No worries.. We'll put Fitz back where he belongs"
"I was planning on it" I said with a smirk, Johnny smiled
"Lemme' know if you need any help with that plan of yours" He said before walking away.
I couldn't help but smile. Fitz was scared out of his mind of Johnny. I would be too though - Johnny's a senior, and he can definitely fight. Maybe the bullying would finally stop; maybe I could scare Fitz more then he ever scared me. Fitz and I were in war - and I had plans to win it. I was going to do anything I possibly could to hurt Fitz. I wasn't going to feel guilty either - I was done feeling bad for those who step on me.
English Class; favorite period, like always.
I sat there in my desk, tapping my pen on my desk continuously. I was almost incapable of paying attention. Ms. Dawes' words went in one ear and out the other - as if she was speaking another language that she only understood.
"Class, listen up, we have a very important assignment" Those words suddenly caught my attention, I looked up and watched Ms. Dawes as she continued - "It's a creative writing assignment, due next Monday" She informed us "I want you to write a paper about some thing in your life that you are unsatisfied with, it can be specific or just a general issue. Some examples are friends, family, school - some thing of that sort"
I let out a deep breath. I hated expressing my feelings about personal things on paper. Sure, Ms. Dawes was going to be the only one to read it - but I hated the thought of having to point out all the bad things on paper. I hadn't payed attention all class, so I wasn't very sure why she had assigned us this project.. All I knew was - I wasn't excited about it.
The bell rang and most of the class jumped straight out of their seats - eager to get out of there. Clare, me, and Adam all took our time gathering our books.
"What happened to your face?" Adam asked, I laughed
"Thanks for the compliment" I joked, "I got jumped"
"By who?" Adam asked
"Fitz and his group of barbarians" I answered "It began with a cheap-shot, and from there on - it was just three on one, I obviously didn't have a chance" I explained
"Many rumors going around about what happened" Adam told me,
"Like what?"
"Some people said it was Fitz - some said it was Johnny, because of you and Julia - Some say it was a group of kids who hated you for what happened in your past - and some say it was your dad" He told me. I rolled my eyes and let out a deep breath.
"Of course they're all saying that. I'm surprised that Fitz hasn't gone around bragging about what he did - he did on the Internet though"
"Well, most people think that Fitz is lying so that his tough reputation could be boosted up, even higher then before"
"Surprise surprise - Fitz isn't lying" I said, very annoyed.
"Who cares about the rumors though, man - people will get over it, new drama always seems to occur in this school" Adam told me,
"Adam's right. People focus their entire life on one problem dealing with one specific person - and then another secret from a completely different person comes out, and every one turns their attention to that person. It's an on-going cycle. People will stop obsessing over your life in a month or less" Clare stated,
"I can only hope"
The three of us stood up and exited the English room,
"I'm going to go to my locker and grab my lunch. Meet you by your locker?" Clare asked,
"No" I quickly responded "I'm going home to eat lunch with my parents - they asked me to" Lies.
Clare nodded; "Alright. See you after school" She said, I smiled and nodded. With that, Clare was off to her locker
"I have a feeling that you were lying"
"You have good instincts, Adam"
"Why lie?" Adam question. I shrugged - I've said many times before; that I feel like I can trust Adam,
"I have big plans for lunch - ones that Clare wouldn't approve of" I answered "I'd rather not cause drama with the most important person to me" I added. It was true; I'd much rather keep my secret 'evil' plans to myself, so that I can avoid any arguments with Clare.
"Can I attend these 'big plans'?" Adam asked. I actually wanted some one to do my evil scheme with me; that way I would have some one to encourage me to continue on with what I was planning. I wanted an accomplice, to be exact.
"Yes you can" I stated; Adam smiled, and rose his eyebrows
"What are these evil plans?"
"Nothing big - just some thing that will get Fitz' attention"
Adam and I exited Degrassi school. We were allowed to go wherever we wanted for lunch - which gave us the ability to roam around where ever we wished. We wandered around the parking lot; in search for a specific car - a car that meant oh-so-much to precious Fitzy. I layed my eyes on Fitz's midnight-blue car. I smiled to myself, as I stared at it
"There is Fitz's most prized possession" I stated; pointing to the blue car. Adam's eyes wandered to find to where I was pointing to, and once he saw it he let out a deep breath
"Maybe this isn't such a good idea" He began, I squinted my eyes and gave him a confused look - silently asking him to continue; "As of right now, Fitz is scared of you - because of Johnny. The war is practically over; why attempt to continue it, by playing a stupid prank, that is only going to make things even worse then before?" Saint Clare has been replaced - now, it's Saint Adam..
"Yeah, Fitz is scared - and the only way to handle a bully, is to keep him scared. Sure, Johnny scared him today - but what if Fitz isn't scared tomorrow?" I attempted to prove a valid point, which I think I succeeded in "I want Fitz to feel the pain that he has caused me these past months. It's time for him to be the one who's scared to come to school"
"Dude, you really shouldn't do this. So what if he jumped you - Johnny got in his face and stuck up for you.. Right now - you're the winner, why continue a battle that you've already won?" Adam was trying to talk me out of my plan, but I refused to give in. I had my mind set on one thing.. Destroying Fitz's car
"If you're not going to be on my side - then why are you here?" I asked, annoyed to the fact that Adam had suddenly turned against me
"I'm trying to be a good friend-" I interrupted,
"Then be on my side and help me out here"
Adam let out a deep breath and rolled his eyes, "I'm sorry.. I can't" Adam then walked away. I rolled my eyes and let out a deep breath. I wasn't going to allow Adam's comments to break down my plan. I still wanted to do what I was here to do - I was done wasting time..
I pulled my car keys out from my pocket and approached Fitz's car. I took one of my keys and placed it on the car - I put as much pressure on the key as possible, as I dragged the key across the side of the car. The key left a deep thin white line around the entire car. I continued to scratch the car with my keys - not feeling guilty or remorseful at all.
I went to the front of the car - and on his hood - I keyed the words "This means war" as big as possible. His entire car was covered in scratches. The paint was completely ruined. I stepped back to look at what I had done. I let out a small smile to myself.
As bad as this may be..
I couldn't help but feel proud.
Things are going to get more intense now! (:
Let the drama begin (: