NB: I haven't been sure about Darcy's age or the Canadian drinking law but who really waits till they're legal before drinking alcohol. Thanks to those that have reviewed so far. Here's the latest chapter and I hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters or lyrics used.

Lyrics are Field Of Innocence by Evanescence

This is an Darcy centred chapter

I still remember the world
From the eyes of a child
Slowly those feelings
Were clouded by what I know now

Where has my heart gone
An uneven trade for the real world
Oh I... I want to go back to
Believing in everything and knowing nothing at all

I still remember the sun
Always warm on my back
Somehow it seems colder now

Darcy woke up with a banging headache. She looked down at herself and realised she was still wearing the clothes from the previous day. She rolled over to look at the clock on her bedside table. She knew she had to get ready for school; the question was whether or not she was going to attend today. She reluctantly got out of bed and headed for the shower. She stayed in there longer than usual, letting the water wake her up. Once she was ready she looked at her phone and saw the amount of missed calls and voicemails. She thought that now was as good time as any to listen to it. They were mainly from Peter and one from Manny. She yawned during the last of Peter's messages and dragged herself off to school.

As she walked up the front steps, she could see eyes looking at her. They felt like they were piercing through her skin and could read everything. Even though she was sure they didn't know anything more than her just losing her virginity, everyday at Degrassi felt like another day where they seemed to know a little bit more.

She saw Mr Simpson walking past and he noticed her. He smiled at her and nodded his head. Her mind went back to a couple of days ago when she told him what happened to her. She also remembered that she would have to see Miss Suave today. Attending school seemed more and more of a bad idea. She stopped in the middle of the corridor and started to breathe heavily. She knew she wasn't having a panic attack; she just needed to focus. All she could see were people looking at her and whispering. She felt a hand touch her on her shoulder and she jumped. For that brief moment her heart seemed to skip a beat. She heard a familiar voice but she didn't feel any comfort from it.

"Hey Darcy. Where were you yesterday? Why didn't you answer your phone? Did you get my messages?" Peter quizzed.

Darcy turned around to face Peter. Many thoughts rolled through her mind on how she could answer his questions. Luckily for her the bell rang. it was a double-edged sword as her head was still hurting and all she could think of was 'did it have to be so loud'. "I'm fine. Err, I'm gonna be late." This was all she could muster as she hurried to the classroom.

Media immersion was her destination and she was dreading it. She felt uncomfortable because Mr Simpson knew her secret and she didn't want to talk about it. She rolled her eyes as she saw Derek and Danny take the seats next to her.

"Great." She mumbled. The last thing she wanted was them two annoying her. They noticed her, looked at each other and started grinning. This was going to be a long class, Darcy thought to herself. The both of them started whispering to each other. Darcy looked at them but they seemed to be getting louder. She was trying her best to concentrate on what was on her screen but nothing seemed to work.

They continued and Darcy couldn't take it any more. She hit the table. "Will you two just do us all a favour and shut the hell up." Darcy shouted. Everybody turned and looked at her.

"Darcy." Mr Simpson said.

Darcy's face fell to instant embarrassment.

"Everybody else continue with your work. Darcy can you come with me outside the classroom?"

Darcy followed Mr Simpson out the door.

She looked at Mr Simpson and was trying to think of something to say. "Mr Simpson I'm sorry for that, please can I go to the bathroom?"

Mr Simpson gave her a sympathetic look and nodded. Darcy walked off before he had the chance to get a hall pass for her.

She walked into the bathroom and splashed water on her face. She stared at the mirror and looked at her reflection. She was trying her best not to cry but she felt the tears forming in her eyes. Her hands were shaking and she was struggling to gain any composure. After a few minutes, she plucked up the courage to go back into class and she ignored everybody until the bell rang.

When the bell rang, Mr Simpson walked up to Darcy as everybody was leaving the class.

"Darcy, can I have a quick word?" He asked.

Darcy was dreading this, but what could she do. She nodded and let him continue.

"I know you're going through a tough time, but you can't keep having these outbursts. You need to talk about it and I'm here for you, but in this circumstance I believe Mrs Suave is the best person to speak to and you need to tell her so she can help you properly."

Though she was listening, it wasn't really sinking in. She just wanted him to finish, so she could leave.

"Ok Mr Simpson, can I go now? She asked.

"Yes. Remember what I said." He shouted as she walked away.

As her other classes rolled by, Darcy kept checking her watch. The more she checked on the time, the more it seemed to tick slower. She painted a façade for most of the day to avoid questions. She couldn't help feeling that she had a better time yesterday when she skipped. Laughing and joking with Alex helped her and it was a surprising feeling. Her arms were folded on the table and she rested her head on them.

Manny was trying her best to get Darcy's attention, without being noticed by Mrs Kwan. It was either a case of Darcy not noticing or just ignoring her. Darcy felt something hit her and she raised her head, looking round for the culprit. She eventually saw Manny waving at her, finally getting her attention. It's hard to think that someone sitting a desk next to you could be so oblivious.

"Are you ok Darcy, you seem slightly out of it?" Manny mouthed.

"I'm fine." Darcy mouthed back.

Manny looked at her unconvinced by her answer.

"Don't worry, I'm doing ok." Darcy tried to sound more convincing guessing that it didn't work the first time.

Darcy looked at the clock on the wall behind Mrs Kwan's desk wishing for it to quickly turn. The next bell would be for lunch a chance to get out of school. Unfortunately, it dawned on her that it was Friday and that meant lunch at the Dot.

The lunch bell rang and everybody gathered their books to leave class. When Darcy and Manny walked out, they spotted Peter waiting for them. During their journey to the Dot, Darcy felt nothing but awkwardness. Anytime either of them asked her a question, she would give monosyllabic answers.

While they were sitting in the Dot, Derek and Danny were walking in. They spotted Darcy and couldn't resist saying something to her. It would be unlike them to be quiet and let an opportunity like this slip.

"Hey Darcy, you gonna give us another freak out?" Danny asked.

"Yeah, Darcy. Bite me please." Derek stated.

Danny and Derek laughed with each other.

"Shut up you two and go annoy someone else." Manny stepped in.

Danny and Derek walked over to the counter, as Manny looked at Darcy.

"What was that about?" Peter asked.

"Nothing." Darcy said. "I'm going out for some air." Darcy got up from her seat.

"Do you want some company?" A concerned Manny asked.

"No, I'm fine. I just need some time alone. I'll see you at school." Darcy said as she quickly walked out of the Dot.

After watching Darcy walk out, Manny turned to Peter. "How has she been?" Manny asked.

"You'll probably know more than me. Her moods are swinging back and forth. Today it seems like she's avoiding me completely." Peter replied.

"She wasn't with it in class. I still don't think she's told her parents or Mrs Suave." Manny and Peter looked at each other like they were searching for hope of what to do next.

Darcy was so eager to get out of there that she forgot to eat anything. This hadn't crossed her mind as she was spaced out. She turned a corner and instantly hit a passer by.

"Watch it." The other female said.