Note: I would like to thank everyone who reviewed. Here is the final installment of Cheeky with Clare's point of view narrating.

Title: Cheeky

Why was I irked with the picture of me wearing my old uniform, up in Eli's locker?

Like I told him, it was strange seeing who I was then. Now I don't regret ever wearing my uniform to school at all.

I think it really has to do with the fact that by me wearing that uniform, I was putting up a facade. I had always stood by my statements that I didn't care what people thought of me. To some extent it really is true but behind the uniform, I was really insecure. I was honestly scared to truly let myself out of my shell.

Ever since I was little girl, my beliefs were a part of my growing up. Catholic school helped more by reassuring me that God was the one true being who would not harm you in any way. For me nothing bad happened but when Darcy began to 'lose her way' I wasn't so sure if I could truly live according to the beliefs I was raised upon.

And that scared me.

So I hid behind the uniform. It was almost a protection for me; a protection from the world. I wasn't attracting attention from my mousy looks to me hiding behind every book I had my nose in. So when I found out about the gifted program and my parents deciding it would do me good to attend a high school with 'such academic advancements' I panicked. I was being sent to the place where my beautiful strong sister was transformed to a depressed and lost girl. So I held onto the uniform even tighter and when my mom said it was fine for me to wear it at Degrassi, my grip to the uniform became more firm.

But it was at Degrassi that I learned to really let go. It was not an easy transition at all. And with Darcy in Kenya, it was even more difficult. From everything she went through, she was still someone I looked up too, so entering high school as a naive 14-year-old girl, it was hard.

As embarrassing as it was, the vibrator incident really did open my eyes. I was so clueless when it came to the issue of sex. I never even knew what a vibrator was! It freaked my mom out, who began to believe I was having sex but I was honestly just curious and tired of not knowing the truth. From our 'sex talks' or whatever one wants to call them, it actually made my decision to save my virginity for marriage even greater.

As for my other improvements, Degrassi really did help me become stronger and independent. From sticking up for Connor to the Shep, writing my Fortnight fanfiction, changing my look, I was changing.

Then there was K.C.

Alli asked me once if I regretted having a relationship with him. I didn't even hesitate to say no. K.C. was one of the people who actually made me become who I am now. He was definitely not the major contribution but he was a great part of my transformation. He really did see past my act of trying to pretend I wasn't scared of what people thought of me. When he dared me to go up and sing in front of the whole cafeteria, I was seriously shocked. From then on I tried desperately to not like him. But then he asked me to the dance, flirted with me, and the next thing we kissed and I had a boyfriend.

It honestly gave me so much confidence because I always thought someone would have to be insane to find me attractive. Of course our relationship didn't last. I felt betrayed by Jenna but more with K.C. He was the one who wanted me out of my shell and give him my full trust. And I did. So it hurt to see him leave me for someone who was prettier, more adventurous and so not me.

Regardless of all of that, it didn't stop me from growing. Realistically it made me grow more. The summer before my sophomore year was a great transition from a naive girl to maturity. Now I know I still have a lot to work on but I can honestly say I was more grown up. I was stronger than ever and I did truly believe I was my own individual. Finally.

Then he came along.

Eli Goldsworthy.

I honestly thought K.C. threw me for a loop but Eli was multiple loops. I did things with him I would never do:

I skipped school. Screamed in public. Stayed out at night (almost missed my curfew once!). Made me believe in public displays of affection (sometimes). Shared my secrets and fears with him (to this day he really is the only person who knows about the whole issues with Darcy). I even laid in a bed with him, without feeling guilty.

I was innocent regardless of what I had been exposed to. He knew it too and he respected me. The first time I had told him about my promise ring it was before we ever got together. The issue did not come up again until later when we were kissing and I felt his hands lightly touch the skin that was exposed when my blouse rose slightly. I tensed up which he took notice up which led us to have a conversation about how we need to be open about everything, especially when it came to the intimacy portions of our relationship. It was hard because in the end I am only human. And a teenage human at that. Even though I do have my catholic beliefs, I am a teenage girl, in love with her boyfriend, who can't seem to get enough of his kisses.

He has done a lot for me. So as I am waiting for Alli to arrive at the Dot, and already ten minutes late, I contemplate on what I should get him for his birthday.

As I sip my coffee I hear heels clicking behind me, as they slowly approach. Or should I say she.

"I know I know! I'm late but it was for a good reason I swear!" Alli tells me as she sits down on the opposite side of me.

"Well it better not be because you were kissing Drew," I say sarcastically.

"No that is not the reason," she said with a small blush. "I mean Drew was there but it was because we were talking to Adam and I found out some very interesting information."

"And that would be?" I asked as I sipped my coffee.

"That Eli wants you to dress up as a school girl!" she exclaimed, which caused people to turn and look at us.

"Alli! Yes announce to the world why don't you! And school girl makes it sound so..."

"Sexy!" she smiled widely.

"No, vulgar!"

She rolled her eyes at me, "Clare there is nothing wrong with spicing up your love life."

"Do you honestly hear yourself? What are we, 30 or something? No, we are 15, there is no need to spice up our love life. You're making it sound like I'm going to strip for him or something," I told her, a bit freaked that she thought the uniform was for my sex life, which was nonexistent.

"So you're telling me he actually just wants to see you in your uniform just to see?" Alli asked as she crossed her arms.

"Ummm yes."

She scoffed at me with another roll of her eyes. "Wake up and smell the coffee Clare! Eli wants to see you in his uniform because he thinks it's hot. It turns him on and he wants you!"

"Are you ready to order?" Peter asked Alli, who looked uncomfortable. Great, just great, he heard her.

"Oh goodness," I mumbled as covered my face with my hands in embarrassment.

"Hot chocolate please," Alli said sweetly but knew she was enjoying my embarrassment.

"Coming right up," Peter said and practically ran away.

"Alright Clare he's gone, you can come out now."

"Alli you cannot say those things! Listen I am not going to put the uniform for-for-for...sex," I whispered.

"Clare you cannot be such a prude. You and I both know heavy make out sessions happen between you and Mr. Gloom so don't try and act all innocent and deep down inside you know you want to as well," she said with a smile.

Peter walked back to our table and placed the steaming mug of hot chocolate in front of me and looked towards me, "Refill?"

"Uhhh no thanks I'm good," I blushed and watched him turn away uncomfortable from out conversation. "Listen Alli, I am not going to put on a show and be a naughty school girl for Eli okay?"

"Fine Clare whatever. But his birthday is coming up so what are the plans?"

"I want to get him a cake. I'm trying to see if there is a place that can bake the cake in the shape of Morty," I explained to her.

Alli looked at me with a bored expression as she sipped her drink, "That's it? You should jump out of the cake then that would be different!"

"You are impossible and I'm going to leave now," I said as I placed a few bucks on the table.

"Oh come one Clare! Don't be a chicken! You should wear the school girl outfit and jump out the cake!" she yelled out to be as I walked out of the Dot cheeks blazing and throwing her one more glare as I rushed out.

What was so special about this uniform anyway? It was ridiculous that Eli would want to see me in it.

But there I was staring at it. Taunting me. Screaming at me. Begging me. The unflattering uniform that gave no shape to my body as it just sat and hung from my shoulders. And here I was peeling off my top and jeans and slid on the white collared blouse then the jumper and sweater. Then came the knee high socks and black loafers.

I cringed at the uniform and gave a small chuckle as it contrasted against who i was now. But I wondered could one photo hurt?

"Clare you are fifteen, no where near the age of dressing up for your boyfriend." I huffed as

I continued to stare at myself. I grab my phone and quickly dial a number, "Hey Alli, can you come over? I need your help."

"I can't believe we got matching piercing," Eli smiled as we walked back to Morty. "Best birthday present ever."

"It took awhile to decide what to get you; it started off with a cake and somehow I knew this would be perfect," I smile as he quickly kisses my hand that is firmly in his grasp. We finally get into Morty and turn to Eli. "Wait, I have one more present for you."

"Clare, you are spoiling me," Eli grinned.

I open my purse and pull out an blue envelope. "Ok so this needs to stay between you and me."

Eli is just about to open the envelope when he stops and looks at me. "What?"

"What's inside this envelop needs to stay between you and me. No one else can see it," I tell him and I feel my cheeks begin to redden.

"Clare..."

I'm starting to feel embarrassed and I know my face is visibly red, "Eli, just open it."

"No. Whatever is in here is starting to make you nervous so just tell me what it is."

I let out a sigh, "You have been begging to see me this way and now you won't take it!"

Eli continues to look at me confused and I feel self-conscious and stupid even more so I blurt out:

"It's me in my uniform, okay! It seems that every male wants to see his girlfriend look sexy and seductive because it 'spices things up' or whatever. And you have been teasing me with the other one so I gave in and I put the damn thing on. Now you are looking at me like you want to laugh but Eli that is ot making me feel sexy and wanted so just give it back and let's go!"

I put my hand put without looking at him, waiting for him to give me the envelope back. Instead I hear paper being ripped and shreds of paper being placed in my hand. I look at my hand and see it's the picture in tiny pieces.

"I didn't even look at it. Obviously it makes you uncomfortable and I would never want to make you feel that way. Clare I love you. All I want is you. You drive me crazy you know that? And the good crazy. You don't have to be this seductress if you don't want to be because at the end of the day I want you the way you are."

I finally look up at him, "But you said..."

"Clare I don't want to make you be this person you are not. The girl in the uniform in my locker gives me a part of what I missed. I'm not gonna lie, it's cute as hell," he said with a chuckle. "But the girl, in front of me right now, with the newly pierced ear is what I want the most. Never doubt how much I want you. Plus you don't even realize but you are sexy."

I laugh, "Shut up."

"I'm serious," he says as he looks at me.

I sigh once more as I lean over and wrap my arms around his neck. "I love you," I whisper in his ear.

He responds back by giving me a kiss on my neck as I pull back and he starts the car. I put my seatbelt on and realize how lucky I am. Maybe one day our relationship will be filled with more. I am broken out of my thoughts as he begins to laugh.

"I cannot believe you actually were gonna give me a picture of you in your uniform,"

"Eli," I warned him but he just laughed and I couldn't help but smile as he held my hand. "You ass," I joked which only made him laugh more.