A/N - Okay. Hey! (: How is everyone today? Good? Good. Me too.. Except my damn laptop got an 'infection'.. Oh well. Here is the update! There will be cute flashbacks at the beginning of chapters on a few of them anyway. Hehe!

IMPORTANT NOTICE - I realize that Alli and Clare aren't old enough to drive yet. But in my state, after 14, when you get your permit, you are allowed to drive yourself to school. And occasionally around town, without an adult in the car. So I don't want negative reviews about it. Kay? Kay.

I will NOT be the kind of person who wont update until a certain amount of reviews are given. But I will at least try to get 50 reviews within the first 10 chapters. Can I at least have that? Pretty please? *bats eyelashes* (:

ANYWAY. Onto the story…

Disclaimer - I do not own Degrassi. I do own a pretty sexy lamp though.. (;

She may not remember her best friend from preschool perfectly. But neither did he. Clare Edwards meets and old friend, at a new school. Will their old relationship turn into something more then they ever imagined?

September 10, 2000.

"Okay class, snack time!" Mrs. Anderson announced, getting out boxes of animal crackers and juice boxes.

"Yay!" a few kids squealed. Clare rolled her eyes, obviously annoyed by their childish reaction to snacks.

Eli, her new best friend, saw her reaction and smirked, sitting down next to her at the table.

"Hi." he grinned slightly when Clare turned and noticed him. "Hello." she smiled slightly and folded her hands in front of her on the table.

Mrs. Anderson placed a juice box, and a small plate of animal crackers in front of her. And then placed the same in front of Eli.

"Wanna share?" he grinned, looking up at her through his dark bangs. Clare's lips curved into a smile and she nodded, dumping her plate onto his, and scooting it in the middle of both of them. Eli glared playfully and shoved one into his mouth.

Chewing obnoxiously, Clare giggled at him and did the same.

Eli then picked one up and brought it to her lips, smirking. Clare opened her mouth enough for him to get it in, and giggled after swallowing.

She did the same to Eli, and they continued feeding each other throughout the snack time.

Then Mrs. Anderson stated 'Nap time.'

Eli chose a mat beside Clare and turned to watch her fall asleep.

'Shes cute.' was all that was running through his mind until his eyes drifted closed and he fell asleep.

So here's another day, I'll spend away from you

Another night, i'm running a broken avenue.

Chapter II

September 1, 2010

"Come on, Clare!" Alli squealed, waiting at the bottom of the stairs in Clare's living room.

Alli was practically Clare's adopted sister, and lived there half the time, so it wasn't strange if she was there this early in the morning.

"Alli, its the first day of high school. I want to look good.." Clare stated, trying to get black and blue checkered vans on her feet.

"You look perfect! Come on! I don't want to be late on the FIRST day!" Alli stated, slightly annoyed.

Clare rushed down the stairs finally, and swung her over sized navy and green bag over her shoulder. Checking the mirror to make sure she looked okay. She ruffled her short curly hair and smiled in satisfaction at what she saw.

She turned around and eyed Alli's outfit. Her friend wore a short, acid washed jean skirt that came well above her knees, and a thin loose pink v neck that hung off her shoulders, revealing the why spaghetti strap tank top she wore under.

She wore matching pink ankle boots, and had a sparkly pink designer bag, complimented with giant diamond hoops.

Clare looked down in shame at what she wore. She felt under dressed and embarrassed at her black skinny jeans, black low cut v neck, and black and blue vans.

Before Clare had time to address her problem, Alli had dragged her out the door, and into the white convertible that they shared.

Alli dug around in her bag and groaned in frustration. Clare smiled a bit and tossed her, her keys. Alli grinned and shoved them in the ignition. And finally after getting out of the small neighborhood, she sped to the new school.

To say Clare was nervous would be an understatement. Her palms were sweating slightly and her breathing was hitched. Alli pulled into the parking lot, and stepped out of the car, making sure to slam her door shut hard enough to make the heads turn to look at her.

Alli smiled proudly and hooked arms with Clare as soon as she got out of the car. She pressed the button to lock it, and they both strutted into the building.

They knew exactly where they were going. They had gotten a tour a few weeks back.. But it was still nerve wracking to see it filled with random people you've never met before.

They walked to the lockers they were assigned too. At least they were close to each other.

Alli grinned when she noticed this and opened her locker. Clare on the other hand had trouble with her combination..

After all that was done, they both headed separate directions, to their first classes.

Alli went to Science, and Clare went to advanced English. When she finally found her class, she opened the door, slightly early, and chose a seat smack in the middle of the classroom.

Only a few kids where there so far, and the teacher wasn't there yet.

She glanced around the classroom. Noticing book shelves after book shelves of classic books like Romeo and Juliet, and more modern stories like Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk.

The classroom door opened, and in walked the teacher, as well as a few other students.

She remained quiet until the teacher noticed her.

"You must be Clare, right?"

"Yes mam." Clare replied quietly.

"Oh its such a pleasure to meet you! My name is Mrs. Dawes. It will be wonderful having you in our class this semester, especially after the potential I've heard you had." Mrs. Dawes stated proudly.

Clare blushed under the stare she was getting from some of the students around her and whispered, "Thank you."

The door to the classroom was once again slammed open. Clare turned her head to look back at the person walking in.

A tall boy, with perfect jet black hair, and the most amazing green eyes Clare had EVER seen in her life walked in.

Everything he wore was black, from his shoes to his guy-liner.

He took Clare's breath away.

End of Chapter II

Oh my word! What's going to happen? Hmm? (:

I hope you enjoyed! I really enjoy writing this story for some reason. I think its cute.

I will be updating every Thursday or Friday from now on. Sorry if its a delay but i know that school is going to be stressful when im trying to review and get ready for more Algebra.. Ughhh. Anyway.

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