A/N: Sorry I've been M.I.A because I'm like a Clare equivalent super genius (so I hear) and I've been in school on Saturdays for AP Psychology, AP English, AP Government AP French lessons are murder and putting in extra hours for my Concert Choir class and Glee club. I'm like always super busy and since I procrastinated for colleges looks like I'm going to a State University or a school of rolling admissions… but I did get an interview for Oxford and that was heavy on my mind and of course boy drama -.- I don't do real life drama, or guys/girls who want to cause it, that's why I watch Degrassi to watch other peoples drama … Okay I'm going on uncontrollably … So without further ado …

Chapter Two

Clare's POV

I woke up to the sun shining through my window and the smell of bacon frying and cinnamon pancakes, dad's specialty. Ever since my mom and dad worked out this weekly thing it's been much more serene around here though I wish they'd be peaceful here together like a real family.

I know they weren't telling me all the details but I guess I have to live with their decision, I just hope it wasn't that one of them were cheating, I'd been cheated on before … not that great a feeling, nothing hurts more than infidelity.

My thoughts were interrupted by a light tapping on the door,

"Clare, honey you need to get up now hon." I heard my father say.

"I'm up dad, just getting ready to get in the shower."

"Okay, don't take too long."

I looked at the clock at the side of my nightstand, 7:00 a.m. Well that gives me 30 minutes to shower, 20 minutes to eat and then bike to school by 8:15.

"Our god is an awesome god he reigns from heaven above with wisdom power and love our god is an awesome god." Hillsong sang out loud on the radio as I picked my outfit.

A white blouse covered in red flowers, a black skirt that sat under my bosom and a candy red cardigan. The skirt was originally Darcy's but what she doesn't know can't hurt her.

I walked down the short staircase and entered the kitchen to find my dad on the phone speaking in whispered tones, "Helen, you can't go to California for a month, Clare needs someone to look after her, and I'm going to Dallas for two weeks… NO I WON'T LET HER MISS TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL TO COME WITH ME… No I'm not going to meet hookers what is wrong with your mind Helen. A month at that center might do you well because baby you're delusional!"

"Hey dad" I said pretending I heard nothing at all.

"Hey Clare," he answered in a strained voice looking down but when he looked up his face was composed as if nothing happened. A lot was going on I could see that now I just wish I knew what…

"Here eat your breakfast" He handed me a plate and a glass of milk.

Breakfast seemed tense, but I didn't know what to say to lighten the mood my dad didn't notice me in the kitchen before and I didn't know how to help the situation.

"Hey Clare, you know how your mom and I are supposed to be on a rotating schedule?"

Here it comes…

"Uh-huh yeah dad, why?" I asked.

"Well your mom isn't going to be around for about a month and I'll be going to Texas for two weeks so I was wondering if you could call Mrs. Torres and stay there with Gracie?"

"Adam, dad."

"Who's Adam?" he questioned

Mrs. Torres must be introducing Adam as Gracie again, she'll probably never learn to let it rest but I guess I understand if my daughter became my son I'd be at a loss for awhile too.

"Adam is Gracie dad…he's an FTM" I responded.

"Oh, I thought they were twins, kind of weird they're the same person…" he faded into thought.

"Ha-ha dad, I'm sure it's a common mistake when his mom has him dressing up as a girl every once in awhile."

"Well now that I know Adam is a boy I think I'd be more comfortable with you staying here alone, if you're up to it?"

"Umm, sure I can do that. I'm a big girl now."

"Okay, I think you better get going to school Clare bear, don't want to be late."

Eli's POV

The sun blazed through my window; damn it that means its time to wake up or I should've woken up already.

I looked at my clock, 8:00… DAMN!

I grabbed my jacket and slid on a pair of skinny jeans, I grabbed my eyeliner and headed out the door and into Morty.

I sped down the roads and when I stopped at the red light on Queen Street I quickly applied the liner and swished my hair three times to the right.

The light changed and I swerved into the parking space that caused all my problems with Fitzy, I didn't even want to think about it.

It was 8:12, damn I'm good.

I saw Clare dismount from her bike and walk over to Adam on the staircase; I was making my way over to them when I felt someone grip my arm.

I turned around and saw a head of black hair with a light olive green headband with matching shoes.

"Hiiiii, Elijah" she said with a smile.

I totally forgot her name, Jennifer, Janelle, Jessie…

"Jessica, right?"

"No, actually Jezebel." She looked a little sad, it was kind of cute.

"Oh, yeah right…"

"So, you wanna meet up for lunch this afternoon?" she asked.

I'm sure Clare and Adam wouldn't mind, I looked Jezebel over one more time…yeah Adam definitely wouldn't mind.

"Yeah, sure. I usually sit with my girlfriend Clare and my best friend Adam. They won't mind."

Adam POV

"Who's that over there with Eli?" I asked Clare as she gushed on about having her house to herself for awhile.

She looked disoriented.

"I don't know?" she stated it as if it were a question.

"Hey Eli, get over here" I screamed to him he looked up and held up a finger signaling me to wait.

Oh hell no Eli, I don't wait.

I grabbed Clare by the wrist and dragged her over towards them with me.

I got a closer look at this girl dressed in a pair of blue boot cuts, olive green converse and a black shirt with a Super Junior logo plastered on it. She had a nice rack that's about it, she looked like she stepped out a porn magazine except she didn't have great curves and her teeth could use a gap fix.

"Oh hi, you must be Adam and Clare" she said with a smile.

"Uhh, yeah that w-we are!" Clare said noticing this mystery girl had her arm around Eli.

"I invited Jezebel here to join us for lunch today."

"Hi, Jezebel" I said to her looking at her arm trying to indicate that what she was doing was inappropriate especially since I'm sure Eli made it known he was with Clare.

"Yeah hey Jezebel," Clare glanced down at her watch "…Oh gosh I think we're all late…"

I looked around the car park and she was right while we were going through the motions of salutations everyone had scattered and no doubt were inside by now.

"Dude, you could totally date her. She doesn't know anything about your secret this way you can make an impression on her before anyone can sway her from you when they reveal that you're missing some parts."

I looked at him incredulously.

"Eli, I think she's already got her mind made up."

"What 'cha mean?"

"Dude she was hanging all over you in the parking lot you've had to see Clare's face she looked like she was about to explode. Watch it Eli, I've seen this kind of stuff happen on Television; Its been on Waterloo Road, Eastenders, Grange Hill, Skins, Skins US, I'm telling you girl comes in and captures your interest and bam you've got her in missionary position but then when your girlfriend finds out and you end up caught in a fire, in a fight that lands you in the hospital or with one hell of a kick in the baby maker."

"You sound so paranoid. I'm going to tell your mom to block BBC Canada and keep you away from dramatic television, stick to MMA this is reality not some TV Show. I'm pretty sure I won't end up in the sack with the new girl." He defended.

"I saw you looking at her breast dude I'm not blind, just be glad Clare didn't notice! Don't do anything stupid" I slammed my locker shut and headed towards Mrs. Suave for my weekly session.

"I won't, MOM!"

He's definitely going to do something stupid. I'm always right and he always does something stupid.

Eli POV

Silly Adam, I'm not going to do anything stupid.

End Chapter Note :

Okay that's the end of that chapter. I'll try to get something up again tomorrow, It's 9:48 pm and I just decided to type this out as I got in from music practice (which started at 1 pm.)

What'll happen next will Adam be right? When will Fitz appear? What's Jezebel's next move? How will Clare deal with her thoughts? WHAT THE HELL AM I WRITING NEXT?

Until next time...

Shady3

P.S. || Oh yeah I suggest you people get to watching Waterloo Road and Skins (UK or US) whichever floats your boat… good stuff||