Reflecting: Past and Present Chapter 2: Eli, a degrassi fanfic

A/N: I still don't own Degrassi… I wish it were back already. And where are the mini's? I miss those.

It's the same concept, just kind of rambling about stuff. Haha. I hope you enjoy this too. I didn't think it was fair to only hear from only one half of the couple :p

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is...
You

Eli watched as Clare and his mother took pictures together. His mom absolutely loved Clare. She always wanted her to come over the house. And when Clare would spend the night in his room and she would join them for breakfast the next day, she was even happier.

Yes, that's right – CeCe Goldsworthy loved it when Clare slept over.

She also loved it when Julia would spend the night, too.

Julia…

Sometimes it was hard to admit, but it really had been a year since Julia passed away.

A whole year since him and Julia were at the beach.

A whole year since him and Julia would study at his place.

A whole year since him and Julia made fun of each other for something stupid.

A whole year…

He would be lying if he said he didn't miss her. He still did. She was taken from the world too soon.

He still visited her once in a while.

Julia has a special place in Eli's heart and Clare knew that. Just like K.C. had an impact in Clare's life, Julia had an impact in his.

They were a good match. Eerily similar to one another.

Did he love her? Of course he did. Was he in love with her? He's not too sure. But he did see himself with her for a long Clare came along.

And he saw himself with her forever.

He wouldn't tell her this just yet, but he could see their future together – a house, two kids, going to their parents' houses for whatever reason.

It was shocking to see how much could happen in a year.

Eli had transferred to Degrassi after Julia's passing…

He was getting help for his hoarding problem…

He had found a best friend (and a brother) in Adam…

His writing had become a bit wordy, which Ms. Dawes was not too fond of…

"And who are these two lovely girls posing by the chimney?"

Bullfrog had just entered the living room and stood next Clare. Eli laughed at the scene – his girlfriend was squished between his parents as his mom took pictures like there was no tomorrow.

If this were to happen any earlier in the relationship, he knew the she wouldn't be comfortable with the distance. But now, Clare had gotten used to their antics as she linked arms with CeCe and rested her head on the woman's shoulder.

CeCe smiled at the contact and looked at Eli – She's a keeper.

Eli nodded – I know.

"Eli! Stop staring at how gorgeous I am and start joining us in these pictures," Bullfrog announced.

He got off the couch and stood next to his dad. CeCe set the camera on the tripod and put the self-timer on. They took about four sets of pictures

The first set – Eli, Bullfrog, Clare, CeCe.

The second set – Bullfrog, Eli, Clare, CeCe.

The third set – Bullfrog and CeCe.

The final set – Eli and Clare.

The first two pictures of them looked awkward since they just stood there, side by side. They displayed affection for each other here and there, but it was always awkward when their parents were around.

CeCe rolled her eyes, "Baby boy… hold her like you love her."

"Don't make me and your mother show you how PDA is supposed to look like…" Bullfrog smirked.

Eli immediately put an arm around Clare's waist as she did the same.

"Getting warmer…" Bullfrog commented.

Clare hesitantly put her other arm around him, hugging his waist. Eli moved his arm from her hips to her shoulders.

They made eye contact – I love you.

"Perfect," CeCe whispered.

The flash had gone off, but neither of them noticed.

Oh yes, Eli could get used to this.

A/N: So yes? No? Review and let me know? It's always great to hear from you all. I may/may not have another story in mind but I'm going to take a bit of a break from writing just to relax. Haha. I wish you all a Happy Holidays!