Sorry for the delay in the updates! Senior year is becoming more stressful especially since the end of the school year is coming up soon! I've been so busy with my Senior project trying to finish my essays and what not. Here is the third installment of "What Gives Me Strength". Enjoy! Read and Review!

As always, I do not own Degrassi.

Eli's POV

As I walking to my locker the next day, I felt someone grab my wrist from behind. I turned around seeing Imogen smiling at me "Hey Eli!" she said, I smiled at her "Oh hey. Didn't notice you behind me. How goes it?" I asked, she shrugged "It's going alright but I have a little problem" she stated, my eyebrows furrowed wondering what problem she could possibly have, she just got to Degrassi. "Ah, what's up?" I asked "Uhm, well, you're passing Calc right?" she said, I nodded "Mhm. Solid A" I responded "Well, see, I'm having the hardest time with this section we're learning. I was wondering if you could maybe, you know, tutor me?" she sounded kind of shy about it, I looked over at locker seeing Clare waiting for me and giving me a certain look "No problem. Today at 4? At the Dot?" I questioned her, she nodded "Perfect!" she exclaimed and gave me a quick hug.

I walked over to Clare "What was that about?" she asked "She asked me to tutor her in math so I accepted" I stated "Elijah Goldsworthy tutoring a student? My oh my, what has this world come to?" she said jokingly, I rolled my eyes "Listen, I know you're not too fond of her but if you would like, you can come join us at the Dot at 4?" I said "I could use some help" I said again. She chuckled "I thought you were her tutor" she said "Yes but I know that you are way better at Calc than I am" I said kissing her temple, she nodded "Alright. Deal. I'll catch you later" she gave me a little squeeze on the shoulder and walked to class..

"Tutoring Imogen?" I heard a voice from behind, I turned and saw Adam.

"Yeah, she asked. I thought she was really smart in Calculus. I could have sworn I saw an A+ on our quiz yesterday" Adam shrugged "Maybe this is her way of stealing your heart away? You know, typical girl plan. You spend a lot of time with each other and well you realize that you two are perfect for each other.. you know, that type of stuff" I looked at me surprised "Well, for your information, I told Clare she could come with us today" Adam nodded "Ah, so the girlfriend is there for you to help Imogen keep her hands off of your? Sounds good" he said. I punched his arm playfully "Why don't you come also? It could be like a… I don't know. Study group" Adam shook his head "Okay Goldsworthy"

Clare's POV

"Yeah so I guess Imogen asked Eli to help her study for Calculus. I swear, I think she's up to something!" I said to Alli.

"Listen Clare, as much as I would agree with you with this whole 'Yep, she's a homewrecker' crap. I have to say, she's new to the school, maybe she wants friends? Eli is as weird as her by the looks of it! She's probably only talking to him because she thinks they can easily hit it off" Alli said while drawing hearts all over notebook.

"Okay, I suppose, but still. I've noticed she always looks at him in a creepy way. Like she's tempted to take him away from me but she can't because I'm always with him" I looked down at my pencil that was in my hand "Maybe I'm just overreacting" I finally came to the conclusion. Alli smiled a little "Don't over think it, Clare bear. It's probably not even a big deal" Alli said going back to drawing in her notebook.

I looked at the clock that was on the wall "10 minutes til Dawes and I can finally see Eli" I whispered softly.

As I walked to class, I bumped into someone causing the person to fall flat on their butt. "Oh I am so sorry!" I said not realizing the person I hit was Imogen, she looked up at me and smiled "It's totally cool!" she said and I helped her up. "Don't worry about it" I heard her say again, I smiled back at her "So you're friends with, Eli?" she asked, I was confused for a second. Friends? Did she not know I was dating him? I shook the thoughts off my head and responded, "Yep. Best of friends" she let out a little smirk "I really like him. Something about him just makes me go…" she put her both hands over her heart "swoon" she giggled.

I gave her a weird look "Sorry, this might totally be weird for you to have to listen to my little crush on him" she said placing her hand on my shoulder. I nodded "It's fine but I uh think Eli has his eyes on someone" I said in response to her little "swoon" motion "Oh" she said softly. Was this girl really this stupid? Is it not obvious that I'm Eli's girlfriend! I'll play along with her though; maybe this was part of plan to get my boyfriend, to play stupid. I mean that is how girls tend to get guys now a day's right?

"Well I heard Eli is tutoring you today at the Dot and well he invited me and Adam if that's okay with you. He kind of needed help and he asked me if I would be there to help if he had any problems" I said smiling "Uh yeah sure, I guess" her smile soon turned into a frown, I knew she wanted alone time with him, but she's not quite getting that today.

"Cool. I'll see you at the Dot at 4!" I smirked knowing that I've pissed her off. I walked into Dawes room and saw Eli smiling at me "Wow, coming in a minute before the bell rings? Who knew Clare Edwards could be SUCH a rebel" he said smirking, I smirked back "Just had some business to deal with" I said while looking back outside the classroom door. "Some business, eh?" he said expecting a much more detailed answer "Don't worry about it" I turned back around to face him "Everything is under control" I finished and turned back around.

Again, not really happy with this chapter but I really felt the need to write which is weird. Anyway. Thanks for reading! Please review! :)