Author's Note: I am so sorry. I just want to say that I love every single person that has read, and is continuing to read this story. I love you so much. This story was the first thing that got me into writing. I will finish this, no matter what. No matter how long it takes for me to find inspiration and get back into it, I will finish. I owe it to this story and to you. I'm two years older now than when I started. I was a freshmen when this idea hit me, and now, as a junior, I realize how important it is to finish this. Not to please anyone, but to do it for myself. I love this story still, and while the writing isn't to the level that I've been writing lately, I am excited for it. I've had this chapter written for years, literally since freshman or sophomore year, and here it finally is. I actually have a lot of chapaters written on my laptop. Here's the thing... I have two way to go with this. I will either wrap it up in the next 10 or so chapters, or I will throw in a bit of a subplot and keep it going for longer. I'm not sure. I have a lot of inspiration now, but I'm afraid to lose it. I really want to finally bring this story to a close. Anyway, sorry to rambled. Enjoy this painfully short chapter. I hope that I will be posting more soon. Again, much love to anyone reading or following this story. I really appriciate all of the support for this.

Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi.


Drew's POV

I was sitting in math listening to Mr. Armstrong drone on about triangles. I sat with my head leaning on my hand. I was so bored. I looked around the room. Connor was tapping his pen next to me. Behind me, Wesley was scribbling notes a mile a minute. I looked out the window and saw Clare walking down the hall. My mouth curved into a giant smile. Clare looked up and caught my eye. She smiled like she was glad to see me, and motioned for me to come out into the hall. I looked around to see if anyone was looking. No one was, so I nodded at Clare.

"Mr. Armstrong," I said, raising my hand. He shot me an exasperated look.

"Yes Drew?" he asked. I realized I had interrupted his lesson.

"Sorry to interrupt, but can I go to the washroom?" Mr. Armstrong nodded.

"Take the pass," he reminded as he continued his lesson.

I got up, took the pass, and walked out. Clare was waiting for me. She gave me an adorable.

"How is math?" she asked cutely. I smiled at her.

"Boring," I answered honestly. "Where are you supposed to be, Miss? I teased.

"Chem," she replied. We were both lazily walking through the halls.

"Skipping class?" I mocked. "What a rebel." Clare smile at me.

"Maybe I should go back." She bit her lip, which made me roll my eyes.

"I know for a fact you know whatever you're learning," I pointed out. Clare blushed and I smile triumphantly. "See, I know you so well."

I looked at Clare and realized how much I want to kiss her, but I can't. She just broke up with Eli. Not that that would normally stop me, it's just… Clare is different.

"Drew," Clare said, breaking me out of my trance.

"Sorry, just zoning out," I said.

"Is everything okay?" she asked, putting her hand on my arm. The gesture was innocent, but it caused my heart to hammer in my chest.

"Everything's great," I assured. I knew she was asking about therapy.

"That's good" she said with a sincere smile. I couldn't help but smile back.

"Where are you supposed to be?" a voice called. Clare and I both turned around to see Principal Simpson.

"Clare was just going to the washroom," I lied, grateful there was one a few feet behind me. "I saw her and started to walk with her. It's my fault." Simpson looked at me for a second.

"Alright then, Drew. Just get back to class please," he commanded.

"Will do," I nodded. "Bye Clare." I shot her a smile and she returned it with a grateful look. I walked back to my math class with a smile on my face.

Eli's POV

I looked out the window of my class. I was bored. History held no interest for me. I continued to watch the empty hall for a while. I sighed and looked back at the board. Suddenly, I saw something out of the corner of my eye. It was Clare. My heart sped up when I saw her smiling. Then I noticed Drew walking next to her, smiling back. Furry bubbled inside me. My fists clenched. I turned away from the window and stared straight at the board.

Half an hour later, the bell rang and I bolted out of the classroom. Luckily it was time for lunch. I pushed my way to my locker and threw my books in. I grabbed my new books roughly and slammed my locker, earning stares from a group of freshman girls. I stomped off to the lunch room.

I got in and found Adam. I made my way over to where he was, but he didn't notice me until I dropped my stuff on the floor and took a seat across from him. I huffed angrily.

"What? Someone take your parking spot?" Adam joked. I glared at him. "Sorry dude. What's bugging you?"

"Your brother," I sneered. "He's always with Clare. We only broke up two weeks ago, but that doesn't stop Drew Torres from chasing his new conquest," I barked bitterly. I knew it wasn't true, but it was easy to hate Drew. Adam was frowning at me.

"That's not true," Adam reasoned.

"You bet it is. I'd be surprised if he remembers her name in a few weeks."

"They're not doing anything wrong, Eli," Adam exclaimed.

"Great, so now you're siding with Drew?"

"He's my brother! And Drew didn't do anything wrong, Eli! He didn't steal Clare away from you. She left you because you pushed her away!" At that moment I saw Fiona, Drew, Clare, and K.C walk into the lunch room. I roughly got up and grabbed my stuff.

"Go to hell," I spat before storming off.

Adam's POV

I walked into Drew's room. He was lying on his bed tossing a football.

"Eli's pissed," I told him. Drew looked at me. "Maybe you should stay away from Clare," I suggested. Drew looked troubled.

"I really like her, Adam. She makes me feel normal. Like I'm worth something," he explained quietly. How could I tell him to forget about Clare when she finally makes him feel better? I couldn't.

"I'm happy for you, Drew. Go for it."


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