hey guys! i'm really sorry i haven't updated in a while. it's just with school, friends, boys, and my family i don't have free time where im actually awake. i also havent had any inspiration lately. BUT i have so new found inspiration because i've been talking to my crush alot and we slow danced at homecoming therefore i came up with some added fluff for this chapter and the next. this chapter takes place a few weeks later by the way. alright imma shut up now haha.

*****Clare's POV*****

Why hasn't he asked me yet? We've been dating for a month now, you'd think he would want to ask me. Sigh. Maybe he hasn't asked me because he doesn't like dances. It's homecoming for Pete's sake! He needs to ask me! I could ask him I guess...no. No, I shouldn't. He's the guy in this relationship so he should do the asking. Right? Right.

I was so deep in thought I didn't see or hear Eli sit down beside me on the bench infront of Degrassi.

"Clare!" he yelled making me jump.

"W-what? I'm sorry!" I replied.

"Geez, think about me enough?" he chuckled being his usual cocky self.

"What makes you think I was thinking about you?" I countered.

"Well do you think about anything else?" he smirked.

"Okay, anyways, did you want something?" I asked growing annoyed at the fact he busted me.

"Oh, I don't know.." he trailed off as he leaned in and pressed his lips against mine ever so lightly.

I smiled into the kiss before he pulled away and turned on his "serious face" as he calls it.

*****Eli's POV*****

"Okay, Clare. Time to be serious." I stated trying to overcome my nerves.

"Do we have to?" she asked sarcastically. Man, I love how my sarcasm has rubbed off on her.

"Yes. Now, are you aware that there is a homecoming dance next week?" Sigh. Here I go.

"Yeah...what about it?" she asked trying to sound nonchalant.

"Well I was thinking it'd be..interesting to go, but there's just one problem."

"What's the problem?"

"I do not believe I have a date. I was thinking about asking my girlfriend, but I don't quite know how to ask or what she'll say. Could you help me?" I smirked.

"Well first off you should have flowers. Secondly you're doing fine without them suprisingly, and lastly I think she'd say yes." she stated before smiling and giving me a quick peck on the lips.

"Why, Miss Edwards! Whatever will my girlfriend say?" I teased.

"Oh, just shut up and let me enjoy the moment." she smiled playfully hitting my arm.

I closed my mouth and made a gesture similar to zipping my mouth and locking it shut before pretending to throw the key away. Clare just rolled her eyes before going into planner mode and asking me all types of questions like "What time are you getting me?" or "What color tie are you going to wear?" or my personal favorite "Is it too dorky to color coordinate?"

See? This is why I love Clare. She isn't embarassed to be her overbearing, plan ahead, brilliant self. Next week at homecoming, I'm going to be there with the most amazing girl in the world. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Feeling totally accomplished and maybe a bit smug, I couldn't help but smirk as I listened and occasionally answered Clare's questions. You'd think the average girl would run out of questions by now, but nope. Not my Clare-bear. One day, I promise I will teach her how to just live in the moment and let destiny take the driver's seat of our lives for a little while.