Chapter One

Clare was awoken by a light beeping sound signifying that she'd received a new text message. She opened her eyes slowly, rubbing them as she sat up. She yawned softly and stretched her arms, forcing herself to get up and begin the day. She reached over grabbing her phone off of her light pink nightstand and read the text message. A smile instantly formed upon her lips, as well as her cheeks transforming into a soft red color.

From : Eli

Good morning beautiful. I dreamt of you, it was sensational. Much like any occurrence with you is. 3

Clare couldn't help but smile and blush, she loved Eli with all of her heart. Of course, they had their problems. But their love conquered all, and that's all that mattered to the both of them.

After Clare replied to Eli's text, she got out of her bed and made it before slipping out of her silk blue pajama pants and white tank top and replacing it with a pair of tight fitted light denim skinny jeans, along with a red floral top. She slipped on a pair of black flats and grabbed her denim jacket as she made her way downstairs and into the kitchen.

Her step brother, Jake, was sitting at the counter eating a muffin. To this day Clare still found it weird how her and Jake had dated and in fact almost had sex. And now he was her brother. However, things weren't awkward. They'd both gotten rid of any lustful emotions shared for each other and replaced them with nothing more than brotherly and sisterly love.

"Sup Clare-bear?" Jake asked, once he saw her standing in the doorway. Clare immediately rolled her eyes at his nickname. She hated that nickname.

"Don't call me that, ass." She muttered, as she grabbed a bottle of water. Jake snickered a bit. This was how their morning normally went down.

After arguing a bit more with her step brother, Clare headed to Degrassi.

She walked down the sidewalk, approaching the school. She held onto her small bag which contained all of her belongings needed for school and her personal self as well.

She brushed one of her curls behind her ear, she continued to walk into the parking lot, growing closer to the school. She kept her eyes down on the pavement, still half asleep. She didn't exactly like mornings. She looked up, searching for Eli. He was always there, waiting for her. She bit her lip and pulled out her phone, planning to send him a text asking if he was actually coming to school today.

Before she pressed the send button, she went someone grab her waist from behind. She jumped, surprised. She quickly turned around and felt her face light up, as well as her heart flutter when she saw Eli. He responded to her with a smirk.

"Hello Edwards." He said softly, looking into her light blue eyes that he could stare at for hours.

"Hi Goldsworthy," She replied with a smile, she leaned into him, pecking him softly on the lips. His smirk grew more obvious. "I was just about to text you." She laughed slightly.

Eli nodded, understanding. "Yeah, sorry about that." He apologized for his lateness, "My dad's car had difficulties turning on." He shrugged his shoulders. Clare nodded. Eli reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. He showed it to Clare.

"NYU wanted me to submit another piece of writing of mine. Just to be sure that the classes they placed me in are completely right for my level." He said, then glanced up into her eyes.

"What do you think?" He asked. He always needed her opinion on his writing. It was the only opinion that truly matter to him.

Clare skimmed through the paper, it was well written, like all of his normal works. But after she finished reading it, a wave of sadness went through her body. She closed her eyes and bit her lip, fighting back a random urge to cry. Eli looked at her, nervously.

"Is it that bad? I can rewrite it.." He began to freak out over his paper, Clare opened her eyes, shaking her head and smiling weakly.

"No, Eli. It's good. Really good." She said, looking at him, he raised an eyebrow at her. She continued, "It just….it kinda hit me that this is really happening." She said, in almost a whisper. Eli looked a bit confused.

"What are you talking about?" He asked her, moving his hand up to her cheek, gently stroking it. Clare sighed.

"You're leaving to go to college and soon I will be, too." She said. "I just thought we had more time. I didn't think the day would come that we'd have to face not being with each other." She said. Eli nodded, now understanding her. He had the same feeling.

"I know, Clare. It kills me inside. I really don't know what I'm going to do without you." He said, wrapping his other hand around her waist, holding her closer. She smiled at their closeness. She paused for a moment, an idea appearing in her mind. She looked at him.

"Are you doing anything after school?" She asked him.

"Hanging out with you." He replied, already answering her next question. She grinned.

"Good. Meet me right here after school." She stated. "We can go back to my house and watch movies. Just you and me." She said softly, he nodded happily.

"Sounds perfect, gorgeous." He said, and they shared one more kiss.

They walked into the school, hand and hand. Not a care in the world, but for each other.

Hiiiii guise. ^^

Comment? Let me know if it's worth writing a second chapter.

I have some ideas and such that I'd just adore to create for you to enjoy. :3