A/N: Sorry to leave you guys hanging, I've been unbelievably busy. But anywho, here is chapter 5 : )
Chapter 5:
Adam quickly passed his room, reviewing all the events that had led up to the kiss. He couldn't believe it, had they really kissed? He took his index finger and touched his lips ever so softly, unable to believe that Liv's lips had in fact been there only moments ago. But, what was she thinking? Did she enjoy it? Did she regret it? The unanswerable questions were driving him insane. He passed faster, now mumbling to himself. Should he call her? Was that too pushy? Should he wait till tomorrow and confront her at school? Was that too awkward? Did she even want to talk to him? Adam sighed loudly, throwing himself onto his bed and lying there, not thinking, not talking, just lying there quietly, staring up at the ceiling. He sat up after a while, looking to his night stand to grab his phone before his confidence had faded. He dialed Liv's number and waited, getting more anxious as each ring passed. He sighed with defeat as he got her voicemail, hanging up the phone and putting it back on the night stand as he closed his eyes, hoping that soon enough, sleep would overcome him.
Liv sat in her bed, her knees tight to her chest as she held them there. What had she done? That kiss meant nothing, right? Did Adam feel that way? How did she feel about Adam? Truth was, she didn't know. Before that night she had never considered Adam anything more as a good friend, someone to talk to when things got rough, someone to go to with anything, any problem she had. Somehow Adam could always make it right, or at least put a smile on her face. He was a great friend. Friend. That word replayed over and over in her mind. Friend. Was that all he was? In her mind, yes. Adam was always just a friend. Liv wasn't looking for anything but friends, as she still was mourning over Fitz, about how she missed him, missed being with him. But, what compelled her to do that? What made her kiss Adam? The timing? The pull that seemed almost undeniable? Whatever it was, it happened, they kissed. The vibrations of her phone interrupted her train of thought, and Liv got up to see who it was. She sighed once she saw Adam's name, and debated picking it up. She let out an even louder sigh and let it run to voicemail, unable to think of what she could, or should say to him. She then walked into the bathroom, turned on the shower as hot as she could take it and got undressed, getting inside.
"Hurry up, Liv. We'll be late!" Eli shouted, banging on her bedroom door.
"Calm down! I'm almost ready!" Liv answered, running the brush over her hair one last time. Liv then sighed, and opened the door just as Eli was about to bang on it again.
"What could have possibly taken you so long?" he shouted.
"Do you really want me to answer that?" she questioned, raising a brow.
"On second thought…" he trailed off, turning his back to her and heading down the stairs, Liv following along after him. She debated on staying home that day, faking an illness, a cold even. But, she knew it was wrong, and no matter how awkward it got between them, Liv knew she had to talk to him sooner or later, so why not sooner? Just get it over with. They both piled into the hearse, Eli starting it up as he drove smoothly, every few minutes sneaking a glance at his sister, observing her. He knew something was off, he just couldn't put his finger on it.
"Is everything alright, Liv?"
"Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?"
"You just seem, off. Ever since last night…" he trailed off again, waiting for a response. It took Liv as minute or two to gather her words.
"I'm perfectly fine, Eli."
"I can tell when you're off, you know. You're my sister." she turned to him, a brow raised.
"Oh? You think you know me so well?"
"I do, in fact, I probably know you better then you know yourself." Liv rolled her eyes, crinkling her nose. "See, right there. You crinkle your nose when you get frustrated. It means I'm getting somewhere. You'll start massaging the bridge of your nose soon too." he chuckled at his wit as she growled, fighting the urge in fact to massage the bridge of her nose, an old tactic she had come up with when she was younger. "Just tell me."
"It's none of your concern."
"Of course it is, I'm your brother."
"But you are not me. Just because you know my habits doesn't make you qualified to be my therapist."
"I'm just trying to help." his tone of voice got louder.
"I don't need your help!" Liv shouted back in response. Eli pulled into his usual parking space and undid his seatbelt.
"Then I guess you can find your own way home!"
"Oh, what a punishment! Of course I can!" Eli gritted his teeth at her tone of sarcasm and jumped out of the car, slamming the door shut as he walked his way to the school, his shoulder tense. Liv huffed, rolling her eyes as she quickly massaged the bridge of her nose, getting out of the car and walking into Degrassi. She swung her backpack over her shoulder and walked to her locker, stardled for a minute once she was Adam leaned against her locker.
Eli hurried off to his locker and mumbled curses to himself as he put in his combination, opening his locker and taking out a few books.
"Eli?" he jumped a little, though relaxed once he heard Clare's voice. "Is everything alright?" he took a deep breath, relaxing as he shut the door with ease, holding his books.
"Fine. Everything is fine" he managed to crack a small smile. "How about you?"
"I'm doing well." they were silent for a moment, and Eli finally opened his mouth.
"I had fun last night, almost like old times." Clare nodded.
"Yeah, I did too. And it got me thinking, Eli, about what you were saying," she stopped for a moment, collecting her thoughts. "I liked the feeling I had last night, with you. There was no pressure, we were just having fun."
"Exactly."
"And like I said, it got me thinking," she paused again, looking to him. "Eli, I want us to stay friends." Eli swallowed.
"Friends?"
"For the time being. I don't want to rush things. I'd greatly appreciate it if you'd agree." he took another deep breath, keeping quiet for a moment. "Eli?"
"Friends. Of course. For the time being."
"I'm so glad you understand." the bell rang, and Clare put on a kind smile. "I'll see you around?" Eli nodded. "Great." she walked past him and off down the hall, leaving him there, unable to move. Friends? Just friends? He'd worked so hard and all she wanted to be was friends? He kicked his locker, rushing out the doors of Degrassi and pulled his phone out of his back pocket, dialing a number.
"Hey, it's me. You think I could come by?"
