Hello, and good morning to all of my lovely readers. Or good afternoon. Or night? Lol. You get the point. So, I'm starting to think that I should get on some type of schedule. Like updating once a week. What do you all think? Is a week too long to wait? Tell me in your reviews. Anyways...here is chapter 2!

Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi, much to my dismay. But I kinda own Ethne haha. :]

Chapter 2:

I walked through the doors of my class, only to stop right where I stood. At the front of the class was the new girl, Ethne. Suddenly, I felt claustrophobic. I felt like wherever I went, this girl was already there. Like she was my own personal hell, sent to ruin me.

I took my seat, and sat my books down.

"Class, we have a new student." The teacher informed us. She handed Ethne a calculus book. "I'll show you where to sit." Mrs. Tripp instructed. She led her around the room to the empty desk right beside me. "Clare, Please make Miss Ethne feel welcome."

My mouth flew open. Yeah, right, I thought.

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, because she's made me feel sooo welcome." I muttered.

Ethne twirled a lock of hot pink hair around her finger.

Mrs. Tripp sighed and walked away.
"Now class, today we're working on coefficients. Take out your math books and turn to page 277." She ordered.

I did as I was told, and pulled out some scratch paper to take notes, trying to forget about the unfortunate events that were occurring.

"Psst." Ethne whispered, attempting to get my attention.

I tuned her out completely.

"Clare." She whispered.

"What do you want?" I asked, coldly.

"We got off to a bad start in English today. I want to be friends, Clare."

My head was spinning. This is the same girl form earlier, right? I wondered. She smiled in encouragement. I was completely and utterly confused. Did this girl have multiple personalities, or is she genuinely sorry? I had to think about it for a second.

"Umm..." I murmured.

"Please?" She begged.

I suddenly remembered that old, familiar saying: Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

"Sure." I finally answered.

What a better way to figure out this girl's true intentions, than to pretend to be friends with her. After all, she's just using me to get what she truly wants, right? Right?

I pondered that thought for a second.

But she's not smart enough to pull off a plan that brilliant. And like I said earlier Eli would never go for her. Right?

I immediately felt scared, that maybe, just maybe I was not right. And that this girl was that brilliant. I thought about this until the bell finally rung, dismissing us. I started packing up my things. Just as I was grabbing my binder to leave, it fell to the floor. Before I could pick it up, Ethne was already holding it out for me.

"Thanks." I murmured.

She grinned. "Wanna walk home together?" She asked, innocently.

"Um...I ride home with Eli. Sorry."

Her smile fell.

"Oh. Okay." She answered, sadly.

I don't know why, but for some reason I instantly felt horrible.

"You can ride with us, if you want." I offered.

"Kay!"

We walked out to the hearse together, where Eli was already waiting for me. When he saw Ethne with me, he shot me a look.

"I said she could ride home with us."

Eli's eyebrows furrowed, and his expression became confused.

Ethne got in the back seat.

"I'll explain later." I whispered to him.

He nodded, and we got in the car to go home.

Home was the same as usual. Parents arguing. Boxes being packed.

I sighed and ran up the stairs to my room.

My room was filled with empty boxes that my mother left for me to pack my things in.

I started packing. I was in the middle of filling a box with old porcelain dolls, and other prized possessions, when my mom called me down stairs.

"What is it?" I asked.

"There's someone here to see you!" She called.

I ran to the door expecting it to be Eli.

It wasn't.

"Ethne?"

"Hi, best friend!"

I ignored her greeting entirely.

"How do you know where I live?"

She thought about it for a moment, no doubt making something up.

"I...umm.." She stopped, and changed the subject. "Do you want to hang out?" She asked.

"You didn't answer my question." I pointed out.

She ignored me.

"I thought we could paint our nails. Or watch a movie?"

She was weirding me out. I had goosebumps that wouldn't leave, and I creepy feeling I just couldn't shake.

"Some other time, Ethne. I'm packing boxes." I answered.

She nodded. "See you later then." She muttered.

"Bye."

I walked inside, and locked the door, still a little freaked out.

"Who was that?" My mother wondered.

"Just a girl from school." I reassured her.

"Oh, okay." She went back to what she was doing.

I went back upstairs, and grabbed my cell phone that was sitting on the desk. I dialed Eli's number.

He answered on the first ring.

"Hello?"

I was out of breath.

"Eli, did you happen to tell Ethne my address?"

There was silence on the other line.

"No. Why?"

The goosebumps came back.

"Did Adam?"

"I don't think so. Clare what's wrong?" He pressed.

"She just showed up. Wanting to hang out. When I asked how she knew where I lived, she wouldn't answer."

"Weird." He replied.

"Yeah." I agreed.

"Well, listen I have to go finish packing, kay? I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, Clare. Bye, Love you.

"Love you." I answered, and then clicked the end button.

I sat on the edge of my bed, thinking about everything ; taking it all in. I finished packing, did my homework, and then went to bed, eager to find out the answers to all of my burning questions the next day.

Little did I know... When I finally got my answers, I'd wish I'd of never even asked...

To Be Continued.

Kay, so I know I ended it leaving you wanting more...but I'm eager to here what ya'll think. Any suggestions? Is Ethne creeping you out yet? What do you think she's up to? Anyways, REVIEW and let me know.

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