I know. Two days without an update. But i hope this makes up for it.

Disclaimer - I only wish i owned Degrassi.

About an hour after the girls got to work, the cafeteria was spotless. Paige took this opportunity to work on her homework. Ellie racked her mind for some sort of conversation starter, she needed an icebreaker. Paige beat her to the punch.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Mhm", Ellie consented,barely audible.

"That egg throwing incident, it was almost like you wanted detention", Paige stated.

"That's not a question" Ellie replied.

Woah, Ellie thought impressed with herself, where did that come from? Sure, it wasn't clever,nor romantic, or anything that could lead to Paige and Ellie strolling arm and arm. But it was more than a one syllable grunt, it was a start.

"Why'd you do it?" Paige suddenly asked sternly.

"Lets just say I had my reasons"

"Fine, whatever, don't tell me."

Shit! Now I've gone and made her mad.

"Is this what detentions always like?" Ellie changed the subject.

"You've never had detention?"

"Once. But Raditch was still here, then", she explained.

"Oh, well I usually sit in an empty classroom and try to occupy myself. Usually homework, since I'm normally too busy working to do much of anything else", Paige said.

"Sounds like i have a lot to look forward to"

"I really have no idea what all this cleaning is about"

"Hopefully we don't have to do the basement next", Ellie said playfully.

"What a great idea, Miss Nash!" A voiced came from behind the girls.

Ellie turned around to see Mrs.H standing there with a grin. Paige groaned.

"You must be joking! Did the janitor quit or something?" Paige snapped.

"Called in sick, actually."

"Great."

Mrs.Hatsalakos lead the girls to the basement. Paige gasped, horrifed at the sight in front of them. Cobwebs covered the several tables that occupied the room, most of then falling apart. The floor was coated in a thick layer of dust.

"Why do you need this dirt infested place clean? Isn't it just for storage?" Paige asked angrily.

"We've decided to use the basement for woodshop next year. Might as well get a foot up in cleaning, and I'd appreciate it if you'd watch your tone, Mrs.Michalchuk"

"Yes,Ma'am, but --"

"That's quite enough arguing", Mrs.H said impatiently, "I don't expect you to clean the room spotless, but please get rid of the dust and spiderwebs". Then she left, without waiting for an answer.

Paige crossed her arms in defiance, which Ellie found to be utterly adorable.

"There's a broom over there, on that wall, we can use that to knock the webs down." Ellie reasoned.

"Ugh. Fine. I'll do that. You can sweep up afterwards"

"Anything for you" Once the words left Ellie's mouth she mentally pummeled herself.

"You're looking at the queen of sarcasm. Don't challenge me." Paige retorted.

While Ellie watched Paige knock cobwebs to the floor, she couldn't help but worry that the next time she said something that sincere,she wouldn't be able to pull it off as sarcasm. She didn't know how she was going to survive the next week without spilling her guts to her love. Then,as if on cue, Paige walked up to her.

"Filthy spiderwebs eliminated" She said, holding out the broom by the handle.

Before Ellie could reply, a mouse scurried past them causing Paige to let out an earth shattering squeal, and grab Ellie into a bear hug, holding her close. Ellie grabbed her waist tightly in reaction. When the mouse was out of sight, Paige looked into the face of the girl she currently had her arms wrapped around. As aqua met Honey brown, and their eyes locked, both girls' cheeks were tinged fushia. Paige immediately attempted to back away, but found herself unable to move from the other girl's grasp.

"Um, hon, you can let go now"

Ellie prevented Paige from saying anything more by placing a finger to the floxen haired beauty's lips. She had no idea what had come over her. All her nervousness was gone. When the object of her affection had pulled her close, so close they were practically cheek to cheek, she was overcome with a feeling. A feeling as if she was on the top of the world, her rose colored hair whipping in the wind. She was practically floating. The extra heat radiating off of the body firmly pressed against her own caused mircro-sized beads of sweat to form on her forehead. Before she could come to her senses, the lovestruck teen lowered her finger. Paige opened her mouth to protest, but before she could make a sound her lips were pressed against the redhead's. Ellie allowed the kiss to linger a moment longer before pulling back and finally releasing Paige's waist. Paige took one huge step back, her face twisted into a shocked expression. Her eyebrows were raised nearly to her hairline.

"I'm sorry, Paige" Ellie gasped "I shouldn't have done that".

Paige continued to stare at her, speechless.

"I don't know what came ov--,I mean I got so caught up in the --, I'm just really sorry" Ellie stammered.

Nobody talked for what seemed like eternity, but was only a few short moments in reality. Those two minutes of silence, Ellie was sure, were the most uncomfortable minutes of her life. She lost all of her nerve, and her hands began to shake uncontrollably. She could feel her knees start to buckle. If someone didn't break the silence soon, she was going to break.

"Say something" Ellie pleaded; no answer.

"Please Paige! she screamed "SAY ANYTHING!"

Mrs.Hatsalakos appeared in the doorway to announce that it was time for lunch. Paige pushed past Ellie and her principal, neither looking nor talking to either of them.

"Come on, Miss Nash."

As Ellie walked back to the cafeteria her legs felt like jell-o. Was Paige going to tell her friends she kissed her? She shivered at the thought. She wasn't planning on staying in the closet forever, but this was not how she wanted to come out to the world, or atleast her world. When lunch was over, the girls retreated back to the basement to finish cleaning. Ellie swept the floor as Paige sat in a corner, still silent. Not a single wordwas spoken until Mrs.H arrived back to tell them that their detention was over, and they were free to go. Once they got outside the school, Paige walked away as fast as possible. Ellie was determined to talk about what happened, but when she finally caught up with her she said the only words she could manage, "Please don't tell". Paige considered he request. She was sure if she did tell Alex would have a fit. She didn't want that. She nodded her head in agreement, "Ok" she said meaningfully. Ellie stopped, allowing Paige to speed ahead. As she watched the young blonde disappear from view, she felt her heart give a great leap. It would probably, no definately, never happen again, but she had kissed Paige Michalchuk! Noone could take that from her. That moment would always belong to her.

And there you have it, chapter three. Prepare for Paige's thoughts on the incident in the next chapter. And please, PLEASE review. x Much love as always.