For those of you that are giving this story a chance... Thank you. I'm glad you are all liking this. Anyways, since it's close to the end of the school year and I want to get my grades up, I won't be updating a lot. :/ I will update as much as I can though. Enjoy.
BTW: Don't own Degrassi.
Summary: Though Eli and Clare are best friends, Eli can't help but fall for her. The thing is, Clare is dating K.C. After a horrible break up between the two, Eli tries to fix her broken heart. Along the way K.C. comes back to try to win her heart. Will Clare fall for Eli or will she run back to K.C.?
Clare
She ran as fast as her feet carried her. She didn't bother to look back or stop. Once she reached Eli's porch, she stopped and tried to catch her breath. She then knocked on the door, hoping that he'll be here. The door swung open and he stood there with an angry look across his face.
"What do you want?" he said coldly.
Clare winced. She has never heard Eli speak so coldly, especially towards her. She had a feeling she had crossed the line. Instead of answering his question, she fell down and starting crying. She couldn't take it anymore. K.C. was actually cheating on her and it was with Jenna. Jenna was supposed to be her best friend. How could she do this? Did she not have a heart? Then there was K.C. He said he loved her and she believed him. How long has this been going on? Why was this even going on? So many questions she wanted to ask, but she couldn't face him. She couldn't look at K.C nor Jenna's face at the moment. It angered her.
She felt so betrayed and felt so stupid. Eli was her best friend, she should have listened to him. Why didn't she believe him? It was because she thought K.C. was the perfect guy. Before Jenna came along, he always walked her to class. He would randomly text her cute messages, surprise her with flowers, and he took her on romantic dates. Now, Clare was lucky if K.C. would text her hi now and then.
"Y-You were right," she cried out, "H-He is cheating on me and it's with Jenna. Gosh, I'm so stupid."
She felt Eli wrap his arms around her. He placed her head on his chest and started to stroke her hair. He kissed the top of her head and let her cry. Clare clutched his shirt and began to sniffle. She was so heartbroken. It was hurting her so much. On top of that, it was their third-year anniversary. How could he do this to her? Why would he do this to her? What did Jenna possibly have that she didn't?!
Sure, Clare wasn't classified as the 'sex appeal' of the girls at Degrassi. She didn't wear flashing clothes and tried to show off her breasts. She didn't bat her eyes and twirl her hair like a bimbo to get attention. She thought it was all about personality. Why didn't guys go for the girls with the wonderful personality?
"Shh, Clare, it's OK. I forgive you," Eli said cooed.
"Eli, I should've listened to you."
"It's OK, it's OK. You didn't know. Now come on, let's get up and go in the house."
Clare nodded her head and stood up. Eli took her hand in his and guided her in the house. He closed the door behind her and walked over to the couch to have a seat. Clare dragged her body over towards the couch and sat next to him. She laid her head on his shoulder and began crying loudly. Eli wrapped his arms around her tightly and let her cried. His shirt began to soak up as the tears streamed out.
"Clare, it'll be OK. Please, don't cry."
"He hurt me, Eli and it's our third-year anniversary! Three years, Eli! I've been with him for three damn years! How can I not cry?" Clare snapped.
Eli stared at her. Her blue eyes looked so sad and hurt. They were red and puffy from crying. Eli touched her teary cheek to wipe the tears away.
"Clare, I know it hurts. Look, K.C. doesn't know what a wonderful person you are. You are beautiful, smart, and so full of life. Any guy will be lucky to have you."
Clare blushed and bit her lip to hide her smile. She threw her arms around Eli. He was such a great person and she was thankful to have him in her life.
Clare's phone started to buzz. She took it out of her pocket and looked over at the caller I.D. She sighed and shook her head. It was K.C. calling. She answered her phone and wiped the remaining tears away.
"Hello?"
"Clare, where are you? Where did you disappear to?" K.C. asked.
"K.C., we need to talk. Meet me at the park."
"Er, OK. Bye."
Clare hung up and looked over at Eli. He was playing with the ring on his finger. He then wiped his bangs out of his face and looked up at Clare.
"You're actually going to go talk to him face to face?" Eli questioned.
"Yes, breaks up over the phones are a bold move. Care to come with me?"
"Um, sure," he said getting off the couch.
Clare got off the couch next and the two walked out of the house. They hopped into Morty and drove off to the park. Once they arrived, they sat in the car and waited for K.C. to show up. While waiting, Eli played some music and the two began to sing along. When K.C. showed up, Clare took a deep breath and stepped out the car. She looked over sadly at Eli, then he stepped out of the car, too. They walked over towards K.C. who had an confused look on his face.
"What's going on here, Clare? Why did you leave and ask me to meet you here? And what's Eli doing here?"
"I asked Eli to come, because I didn't want to be alone. I left because, I saw something I wasn't supposed to. The reason I asked you to meet me here is connected to the reason I left. K.C., you're cheating on me and with Jenna too. How could you do this to me?"
"How did you find out?! Did Eli tell you?!" K.C. snarled.
"Yes, Eli told me, but I didn't believe him. I saw the message Jenna sent you."
"Oh gosh, Clare. I never meant to hurt you."
"Yeah, but you did, K.C."
"Look, I was going to stop eventually. I love you Clare and I want us to be together."
"No, K.C. You cheated on me and with my own best friend! You didn't even try to hide it. I honestly can't be with you anymore."
"So, what are you saying?"
"I'm saying we're through, K.C."
Clare grabbed Eli's hand and they walked back towards Morty. They hopped in the hearse and drove away, leaving K.C. standing there, motionless.
Eli
He spent all day with Clare. He took her out to the movies, dinner, then to an ice cream parlor. He wanted her to feel special and not think about K.C. and what he had done to her. Of course, she cried a few times, but he eventually made her cheer up.
Eli was so in love with her. Everything about her made him fall in love. She was absolutely beautiful, smart, and she understands him. No other girls has understood him. Clare always kept Eli on his toes. She was basically his sun, she always lit up his day.
Seeing her break down today was heartbreaking. He didn't understand how someone could cheat on her and with Jenna? Jenna wasn't the type of girl he'd go for. She was a blonde bimbo. She did any and everything to get a guy attention. She was a backstabbing whore.
Eli took out his phone and sent a text to Clare.
Eli: How are u feeling?
Clare: Much better. Thanks for an amazing day. :) You sure know how to make a girl feel special.
Eli: My pleasure. Any plans for tomorrow?
Eli stared at the phone, waiting for it to go off. Clare didn't reply back until five minutes later.
Clare: After church it's a girls day with Alli. I told her about K.C. and Jenna. She's dying to know the details.
Eli: Bummer. Guess I'll see you Monday then.
Clare: Or you can see me later on tomorrow night. Mom and Glen are going to a hotel.
Eli: Sounds like a plan.
Clare: Night Eli.
Eli: Night beautiful.
Eli tossed his phone aside and stared at the ceiling. Things were going perfect. He was upset for Clare, because she was heartbroken. Then again, he was happy because he might have a chance. He hope he as a chance. Maybe one day the two can get together. He can show Clare how perfect they are for each other. Right now, he needed to help her fix her broken heart.
