WTF! This new series is seriously psychotic. Jenna and Sav? I like Fiona and Adam, though. Clare, what's going on? I'm going to miss Alli! Words cannot even express my excitement!

Okay, now the real A/N:

Well, I'm alive. Let me just take the time to thank you all for your patience and understanding. I truly appreciate it. I know it's early, but my schedule is still hectic and this weekend I am booked. But, I live up to my promises, so here's something I came up with while away. To those who care: my aunt is better. She isn't 100% but, she's definitely not as bad as before.

Anyways, I heart you all so much. Read on!


Property of:

Clare Diana Edwards

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Clare stared at the cover of her old diary and smiled bitterly.

"Easier said than done." She mumbled to herself, letting the diary slip out of her hands and onto the floor.

Lying down on her bed and putting the pillow over her head, she shielded herself from the world.

What was going on? Her world was slowly falling apart. Her sister and best friend—the only two people she could confide in—were gone. Her parents were so wrapped up in their own problems that they failed to notice their daughter's. Her school, her safe zone, was now the exact opposite of what it used to be.

And the boy she had fallen for was now the only thing keeping her together, and she wasn't even sure if he would be enough.

When had life become so different?

Clare knew that teenagers had a hard life, but she always felt like some sort of exception. Her parents and peers always told her she was too smart to get into teenage drama. She was intelligent, independent, faithful Clare. What could make that change?

She wasn't sure, but something had happened, and now she was feeling forlorn and out of place, like a totally different person.

Clare sniffled and wiped at her tearful eyes, feeling alone and scared and confused. There was so much confusion in her life; it seemed never ending and all consuming.

And one thing that frustrated Clare was the fact that she knew most of her problems could be considered trivial. But how could she help it? She couldn't control how happy she was or how sad she was.

It just happened.

When Clare's cell phone started to vibrate from across the room, she sighed deeply and pushed herself up. She retrieved her phone and opened he unread text message.

Come outside. –E

Clare grabbed her jean jacket and made her way out of her room and down the stairs.

She gasped when she opened the door and a familiar figure clad in black stood at her doorway.

"Jumpy?" Eli questioned, a singular brow rising up. Clare smiled and rolled her eyes, but her hand found his and their fingers intertwined. He gently pulled her outside, closing the front door for her.

"My parents will be home soon. They'll be worried if I'm not home." Clare explained. Instead of reassuring her, Eli dragged her to Morty and pulled her into the open back space where the traditionally the coffin was placed.

Eli crawled in after her and pulled the back door closed. His arms snaked around Clare has he pulled her to him. He placed his lips to her ear, and slowly trailed butterfly kisses down to her neck.

"Miss me that much, eh?" Clare joked, smiling. Eli pulled away and nodded.

"Of course. Suspension really does give a guy a lot of thinking time." He responded, pulling her down to lie on top of him. Clare rested her head against his chest and smiled.

"Oh yeah? And what were you thinking about?" Clare asked, fingering his guitar pick necklace.

"You." He answered simply, running his fingers through her hair. After a few moments of silence, Clare spoke softly.

"Alli's leaving Degrassi." Clare knew Eli wanted to ask her a lot of questions, but she was grateful when he stayed silent.

"I'm sorry." He ceased moving his appendages through her locks and pulled away to look down at her. She didn't return his gaze, only buried herself deeper into his chest.

Taking the hint, he didn't push.

"Life sucks sometimes."

Clare pouted when Eli laughed in response.

"Don't be mad." He responded when he saw her face, twisted in annoyance. He tapped her nose lightly. "Life does suck. But, you have to look for the non-suck-y parts of life." It was Clare's turn to giggle.

"Awesome vocabulary skills." She teased, poking him in the chest. Eli grabbed her hand and placed his lips against her fingertips, kissing each one.

"You got my point." His smile faded. "We've been through some crazy shit, huh?" He asked. Clare nodded slowly, her eyes down cast.

Leaning down, Eli captured Clare's lips in a gentle, sweet, chaste kiss. When he pulled away, he smiled at her.

"Looks like we've got one hell of a ride in store for us." Clare nodded in agreement, wondering how she was ever going to survive high school.


Well, lots of ideas hit me while I was away, but after I watched the premiere, I decided to go with this one, since it's sort of a new beginning type of chapter. I'm excited for Degrassi and I'm excited for more writing! I'm sure every time Degrassi shows a new episode, I'll update.

See you all soon! Reviews are love!

~S.S.