Disclaimer: I don't own any characters from Degrassi. I own only Adelaide, and if you want to use her for your own twisted pleasure just ask! lol
A/N- I have no idea where this story is going to go, or how long it's gonna be. Just a warning! ^^;
Adelaide was staring at Craig while he was eating, and she couldn't help thinking about how incredibly cute he was. She wanted to get to know him better. And she would.
That night, Craig invited Adelaide to his house. Of course, she accepted.
While getting ready, Adelaide couldn't help but get excited. She hadn't liked a guy in forever! Adelaide carefully applied her subtle lip gloss, and headed out the door on her way to Craig's house.
She met him in the garage, and he was smiling at her. They sat down on the couch and Craig's smile faded.
"Ellie told me that your parents abused you. Don't get all mad at me, let me explain first. My dad, before I lived here, he beat me. Joey, he's not my father. He's my stepfather. But anyway, my dad hurt me. I never knew why he did it, I never understood it. I always thought it was my fault, but it wasn't. It was his fault." Craig admitted. Adelaide looked into his eyes, and she saw genuine care in them.
"I'm sorry. You didn't run away. That was so brave. I feel like a coward. I ran away from them. Then, they were found dead. I feel so stupid, and for letting them do that to me for so long. But I thought it was normal for parents to beat their children," Adelaide continued. "You never know when you're a child that it's wrong. I thought it was natural. It sure wasn't."
Craig took Adelaide's hand in his. He carefully kissed it. "Exactly. My father, he's dead. We got into a fight when he tried to apologize to me. But you can't apologize for what he did. It's the unthinkable. My dad was really angry, and he got in his car. He wrecked it. Luckily I didn't see that. When he died, I was actually happy. I laughed at his funeral. They were talking about how he was a dedicated father. What kind of dedicated father hits his children?"
Adelaide nodded, and she saw the hurt in Craig's eyes. He had his heart torn apart, just like hers. They connected. It was amazing, more than she had ever felt for a guy. Ever.
Until the day I die
I'll spill my heart for you, for you
Until the day I die
I'll spill my heart for you
Adelaide carefully settled into Craig's arms. He kissed her on the forehead. Suddenly, Joey walked in. He gave them an approving nod.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your moment of happiness, but dinner's ready," glancing at Adelaide, he smiled. "You may stay for dinner if you'd like. We're having spaghetti."
"Thank you, Mr. Jeramiah." Adelaide whispered. Joey walked back to the house, and Adelaide got up from her very comfortable position. Craig was grinning at her.
Craig pulled Adelaide into his arms, and kissed her full on the lips passionately. Taking her hand, he led her into the house. Adelaide looked around Craig's house. It was a lot more decent than the motel she had been staying in. The house smelled of Spaghetti, and men's cologne. It made her feel safe, and protected. Adelaide sat down at the table, grinning at Joey and Craig. She wasn't going to start eating until they did. What if they say grace? That would be really rude.
But they didn't say grace, they started eating their spaghetti vigorously. Joey tried to make small-talk. His conversation-starter wasn't one that Adelaide admired, it being: "So, where are you staying?"
Adelaide sighed softly, and turned to look at Craig. Craig spoke. "She ran away from her parents. They were abusive. Don't even think about calling the agency. They're dead. As for where she's staying, I don't know. Adelaide?"
She looked at Craig, expression of disbelief in her eyes. When she knew that he wasn't joking, she shrugged and gave in. "The Motel 6. It's all I can afford." Adelaide said in a monotone.
Craig's face softened. 'Why did I have to ask her that question?', he was thinking. Joey looked at Adelaide understandingly, and then his face lit up.
"Well, if you want to, you could stay here with us. I mean, if Craig here doesn't mind." Joey said this last part playfully. Adelaide's face turned grateful, and she turned to Craig. The look on Craig's face was priceless. The smile was probably the biggest smile he had ever smiled in his life.
"Of course I don't mind. Spending time with you is the best thing I could ever do." Craig replied sincerely. Adelaide died inside at this comment. She so loved him! Adelaide had never trusted someone this much. She'd trust him with her life, and she would die for him. Which was weird actually, because they just met. 'Omigod I hope I'm not going to turn into an obsessive freak', Adelaide thought.
As years go by
I race the clock with you
But if you died right now
You know that I'd die to
I'd die too