Eli's POV
"Ahhhhhhhhh!" I screamed into my empty car! I can't take this anymore! I'm losing my best friend and my girlfriend! I keep trying to grip them both tighter so I won't lose them. Adam is becoming distant with everyone. Drew's condition is wearing him down to nothing. I try to get his mind off it, but Clare always snaps at me. Clare.
Clare is slipping from my fingers. All she ever talks about anymore is Drew. Drew this, Drew that. I'm her freaking boyfriend! Don't I matter? Why aren't I enough? I realize that she's upset over him. In the beginning, I was understanding of what she was going through, but now it's almost too much. He's been gone for weeks! She needs to move on with her life. Drew will get better when he gets better. Her obsessing over it won't make him any better.
I noticed my hands in a vice grip around my steering wheel. I took a few calming breaths and my hands started to loosen. That's good Eli. Stop being so goddamn dramatic. I needed to walk back into school and go to class. After that, I could talk to Clare and make everything okay. I took a deep breath and started walking back to Degrassi. Everything was going to be fine.
K.C's POV
I was sitting in my history class when I got a text. Jenna. I opened the text when Mr. Perino turned his back. The text read:
The baby is sick. I'm home taking care of her, but I have a test
in Perino's class next. If I skip, he'll fail me.
I quickly texted a reply.
I'll be home in a few minutes. I can skip my last class.
I watched Mr. Perino as I waited for a reply.
Thank you, babe!(: You're the best! 3
I smiled at my phone.
No prob Jen. :)
I put my phone away and looked at the clock. 15 more minutes of this class. That gave me enough time to get home and for Jenna to get here. I quickly thought up an excuse.
"Can I go to the nurse?" I asked Mr. Perino. He glared at me for disrupting the lesson, but he nodded begrudgingly. I grabbed my things and quickly ran out the door, not wanting him to change his mind. I ran down the hall to my locker. I grabbed my books and went to the nurse.
I told her the truth about Briana and she gave me a pass to leave. I thanked her and ran out of Degrassi. I began to walk home. The distance was short. As I neared my house, I remembered to text Clare.
Hey Clare. The baby's sick so I won't be in math. Meet u the hospital
Clare's POV
As I walked from Chemistry to Algebra 2, I checked my phone. I got a text from K.C. He said that he will meet me at the hospital, but he won't be in math. I grimaced. I couldn't imagine how hard everything was for him. Even though he hurt me, we've been reconciling since freshman year. I consider K.C a friend now and I feel bad for him and Jenna. Even though it really was their own fault…
When I got into math, I took my usual seat. Mr. Armstrong began to teach, but I zoned out. My mind went to Drew. Adam is getting worse and everyone is starting to lose hope. It's been weeks and still nothing has changed. The doctors fear Drew will have permanent damage to his body if he stays in a coma any longer. Things seem hopeless.
Things with Eli were also weighing heavily on my mind. He seemed weird lately. He gets annoyed if Adam or I bring up Drew. I think it's childish. He's being completely rude. I know Eli isn't friends with Drew, but he could show a little empathy towards Adam and I. We missed Drew and Eli was treating that like it's a crime.
My mind swirled, filled with a million different things. I sighed and tried to focus on the equations Mr. Armstrong was writing on the board.
Eli's POV
"Hot date tonight?" I asked Clare seductively. She was at her locker putting her books into her bag.
"I'd love to, but I can't," she said closing her locker. We began to walk in step.
"Why not?" I asked.
"I'm going to see Drew. Maybe after," she replied. I was a little annoyed.
"Can't you visit him tomorrow? It's not like he's going anywhere," I argued. Clare turned to look at me in disbelief.
"I'm visiting him today. Just deal with it," Clare said harshly. I realized that I said something wrong.
"I'm sorry, Clare. I didn't mean it like that. I just feel like you're always visiting Drew. You never have time for me anymore."
"Eli, of course I'm visiting Drew as much as I can. He's in the hospital. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't? And I have plenty of time for you," she said smiling at the last part. I shook my head.
"But he's been in the hospital for weeks and nothing's changed. Can't you visit him like once a week?"
"You're being so insensitive," she accused. "Drew can die, Eli," she whispered. "I want to spend time with him while I can."
"I know," I said gently. "I'm sorry." She nodded. "Can I give you a ride home?" I asked as we walked towards the front doors.
"No thanks. My mom is bringing me to the hospital." She swiftly kissed my cheek and walked away.
She was mad. Definitely mad. But why? I had the right to be annoyed. She was always visiting Drew. Drew was in a coma! Why did she need to visit him every day? I sighed angrily and texted Adam. Maybe he would want to hang out.