Another one-shot. I hope you really like this one. I know it seems like Eli spills out his heart all sappily. I'm working on it. I just that most of the songs that fit well with Eclare are practically that. This is really short drabble with Eli's thoughts about Clare. It was too tempting- I couldn't resist. No dialogue this time, sorry. I tried my best to go in order of how the season has showed events so nobody gets confused. – It kind of makes it out of order from the song.

I don't own Degrassi or the song. If I did, I think I'd be pretty rich and wouldn't be even thinking about writing this FanFic.

Song: "Everything About You" by Sanctus Real

Eli's POV

Clare Edwards. Even her name made my heart flutter. I wouldn't tell anybody about that though. I might tell Clare but it would take a lot to work to say it. I have a reputation as the tough guy you don't want to mess with and I wouldn't want anybody to think otherwise. I've been turning into a real sap lately, but that's just her affect on me.

"Why does this Clare Edwards make me smitten and lighthearted?" you might ask. Well it's just her. Everything about her. She's such a person, it's ridiculous. But that's what makes me insanely attracted to her.

Ever since I met her she's taken my breath away. It was one of my first days of school at Degrassi. I was in the parking lot driving my hearse. I heard a crunch. I knew I had broken something, so I thought I should get out of the car and at least talk to the person. I handed them to her. I looked into her eyes. They were blue and intriguing. I got lost in them. All I could do was tell her she had pretty eyes, which was a complete understatement. Her eyes were beautiful, not just pretty.

After our first kiss for the Romeo and Juliet scene, I turned cold. I didn't want to. I loved Clare but I felt as if I couldn't be with her. I loved her too much. I didn't want her to get hurt like what happened with Julia. I couldn't let myself live if anything happened to Clare. I knew she was upset and confused, and I hated that that was the effect on her. I eventually couldn't take it any longer. I came out and told her that I killed Julia. I really thought I had. I mean, she wouldn't have left during the night if we hadn't got into that terrible fight. She wouldn't have been near the car that ran her over. She'd still be alive. Clare reassured me that it wasn't my fault. She brought sunlight into the cold darkness. Her loved filled me all around. The confusion went away. It was my first real breakthrough.

She's done everything for me. She tried to keep me from fighting with Fitz. She told me it' make things worse. I tried dealing with it on my own, without her. It was such a big mistake. I really regret it. I should have listened to her. Maybe if I had, he wouldn't have been going out for Clare. The whole Vegas Night fiasco wouldn't have been as bad. We wouldn't have been on lockdown. The school's policies wouldn't have been as strict. I could have still worn whatever I liked. I could kiss Clare at school whenever I wanted to. Gosh. I really messed up. It affected everyone, not just me. She knew of my mistake, but didn't judge me. She forgave me. That's pretty amazing, I must say.

When Clare turned rebellious, it really hurt me. I still loved her, but it wasn't the same. I felt as if I didn't know her anymore. She was becoming somebody she wasn't. That's really the only mistake she has on her record. Since that has gone by, I have gotten over it. I know Clare is back to normal and that's all I could ever want.

She asked to spend the night. It was sudden and surprising to me. I felt just awful turning her away. If I let her in, things might have gone too far. My room was absolutely awful. Ever since Julia died, I couldn't throw things out. Everything I'd ever gotten was in my room. I was embarrassed of it. If Clare saw it, she wouldn't treat me the same. She'd find out the real me. I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

She invaded my privacy. She snuck into my room and found out accidently. I wish she would have found out a different way. Someday, I would have told her. I was just unready. It was hard to grasp and accept. Her questions began to fade about it. She finally understood why I kept resisting her. She seemed clearer on the subject and I felt like it helped her. It chased away my fears of being judged by her. She even helped me clean up the mess. My room is clean now, and it feels like the best feeling in the world. It seems like it's been forever since my room was clean. With my room clean I am more than happy for her to come over. The embarrassment went away. I am much more open.

Simply, Clare is radiant. She brings color into my dark world, making everything better. She glows. She always leaves a positive feeling on everybody she sees. She takes my breath away. I love it whenever she calls for me. I'm just as glad to help her. It's the least I could do. I mean, I'm not afraid anymore. She always remains with me. She's taken the negative out of me and is accepting with open arms. Her compassion for others is ridiculous. But that's what makes me love her. She gives great hugs and is a great kisser. She's absolutely beautiful.

Everything about her just makes me fall more in love with her. It's hard to even put it in words.

You like? Sorry some of the wording was odd. I wanted it to fit the song. Don't forget to please review, it is highly appreciated. :)