A/N: I can't believe this is the last chapter! *tear* I DO plan to write a sequel at some point, but I am going to do another story first (it won't be nearly this long)
If you like my writing, check out Sitting in a Tree and its spin-off Branches…I use my OCs
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Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi, nor do I own "All We Are" by One Republic
Clare
"Well," Eli said as he pulled his girlfriend into his arms, "looks like summer is here."
Clare smiled and squeezed Eli tightly. "Yeah, it is."
"Been quite a year, huh?" He kissed her head. They leaned back on Morty, resting in the school parking lot for their last day at Degrassi as a sophomore and junior. "We've been through A LOT."
"Indeed," Clare responded with a sigh. "I'm ready for a break from school."
"What do you want to do this summer?"
"I'm not sure," she frowned. "With finals, Fitz and Darcy coming back, and everything…I don't know, I just haven't really thought about it. What do you want to do?"
"Well, I don't know…" just like he had so many months before, Eli cut his sentence off with a deep kiss. He pressed Clare up against Morty and held her close by the hips.
"Wow," Clare breathed after he pulled away. She smirked; "You aren't going to run away to a French exam, are you?"
He laughed. "No, no exams for me." He opened Morty's door for her.
On the ride home, Clare piped up. "Maybe I should learn how to drive this summer."
"Oh, you're sick of me carting you around?" he teased.
"Oh, of course." She rolled her eyes. "I just want to learn." She looked down, nervous for what she was about to ask. "Do you think maybe you could teach me?"
Eli slammed on the breaks and turned to look at her. "In Morty?"
"Sure," Clare shrugged and (not so) innocently batted her baby blue eyes up at him.
"Dammit, Clare," Eli sighed as he started driving again. "Fine."
Clare smirked.
Adam
Did you do it yet?-Eli
Adam sighed. No, of course he hadn't done it yet. He was a chicken shit.
No.-Adam
Of course he WANTED to talk to Fiona and ask her out. He heard through the grapevine that Fiona would be staying in Toronto for college; she had started her own fashion line here and wanted to keep building it from the ground up (surprisingly).
Better do it soon.-Eli
Adam sighed.
I'll do it at the party she's throwing this weekend. You coming?-Adam
Fiona decided to throw a huge party…and she invited Adam. He nearly lost it when she smiled softly at him and handed over the invitation. "Bring whoever you want," she added with a wink.
Yeah. Gotta go, Mom's home. Ttyl-Eli
Adam hopped into his new (old) car and drove off, thinking of a way he could practice his game.
Eli
"Hey kids!" Leah called as she breezily walked into the kitchen, where Eli and Clare were eating cookies. "Nutritious snack," she noted.
"Hey! We're celebrating!" Eli threw his hands up in defense. "Schoooooool's out for summer!" he sang.
"Alice Cooper, kid?" Leah rose an eyebrow. "Really? I thought my son was COOL."
"What! I am cool!" Eli stood up to put his plate in the sink and laughed.
"How was work, Leah?" Clare asked as she joined Eli at the sink.
"Great! I actually have something to talk to you two about. Sit down?" She gestured to the island.
"What up, Mom?" Eli asked as he helped Clare onto the counter.
"Well," Leah began. "I got that promotion!"
"You did? That's wonderful!" Clare rushed to hug her boyfriend's mother.
"Congrats, Mom!"
"Thank you, children." Leah took in a breath. "Here's the thing…they want me in the London office for the summer."
"Oh," the teenagers muttered in unison.
"I was thinking, this could be a GREAT opportunity…for YOU two."
"What?" Clare asked, confused.
"Yeah…what?" Eli tilted his head to the side, feeling (and looking) like a lost puppy.
"I want you two to come with me. We can get you Euro Rail passes and you guys can travel through the continent!"
The two just stared at her, mouths agape.
"That…sounds…AWESOME!" Eli finally cried.
"It does, but Leah, I can't let you pay for me…" Clare looked down. Leah was already feeding her and allowing her to live in her home; she couldn't take anymore from her.
"Nonsense, Dear. Did I mention the PAYRAISE with this promotion?" Leah smiled. "Tell you what, I know your father has been sending you checks. How about I pay for your plane ticket and Euro Rail pass and you pay for the other parts of the trip?"
Clare smiled. That sound reasonable. And this was Europe. With her boyfriend.
"That sounds wonderful, Leah," she said. "Thank you!"
"Great! It's settled then." Leah headed for her office. "Oh, Clare, I do want you to let your father and sister know our plans. Better get packing guys! We leave Monday!"
And she was gone.
"Wow," Clare breathed.
"Have you ever been to Europe?" Eli asked.
"No!"
"It's great." He put his arms around her. "I really can't wait to share it with you. I have so many things I want to show you."
"How many times have YOU been there, Goldsworthy?"
"Oh, a few."
"Really now?"
"You don't know quite EVERYTHING about me, Edwards." He winked and leaned in for a kiss. "It's going to be a great summer."
"I love you, Eli."
"I love you too, Blue Eyes. All we have is all we are, and I am perfectly happy with that."
"Me too."
The couple headed upstairs to start packing.
They had quite the adventure ahead of them.
But not before Fiona's party.
I could tear you apart, but it wont break anything that
We are, we are
We won't say our goodbyes Every single day that I can breathe So don't say your goodbyes
You know it's better that way
We won't break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change
All we are, all we are
Is everything that's right
All we need, all we need
A lover's alibi
You changed my philosophy
I'm never gonna let you pass me by
You know it's better that way
We won't break, we won't die
It's just a moment of change
A/N: Told you I'd set you up for a sequel! REVIEW PLEASE!