I'm super sorry for not updating earlier! I've just had a lot going on and I didn't want to put something up that you guys wouldn't like. But good news is, after this Thursday I think, I'm outta school and I got my laptop fixed! *does a little dance* So thank you for putting up with me :P LOL

Disclaimer: I think we established I don't own Degrassi, but here it is again.

Steal Your Heart Back

Clare POV

Her head was pounding. She had taken Advil about an hour ago, but it hadn't helped the constant pain along her scalp. Unfortunately for Clare, in two hours, she had to go to Drew's BQQ, for Adam. If it were up to her, she would just stay home for the afternoon, hidden under her lavender duvet. Just then, her parents started their screaming again, much to Clare's dismay. It was stupid for her to think that her parents could get along for a couple of days. Getting her hopes up then and then having her parents crush them like that, left little mood for partying. With that thought, she fell into a deep slumber; her parent's bickering, fading in the background.

"Clare!"

Who was waking her up now? Slowly, she peaked one eye open to see Alli, standing over her bed, with her hands on her hips, looking quite scary.

"Clare, I know you're awake. You've stopped snoring." she sing songed.

Kicking off the covers and sitting up, she yawned, "Ugh, fine. I'm up.".

Eyeing Clare carefully, Alli casually asked, "So planning on going in your SpongeBob jammies?" trying to keep in a laugh.

Oh, yeah. Alli was going to be mad when she told her she wasn't planning on going anymore.

"I'm not going anymore…" she mumbled, while looking at the plush rug under her toes.

Raising a perfectly waxed eyebrow at her tired looking friend in front of her, Alli sat down next to Clare.

"Why not? Are you alright?"

No. No, she wasn't. Her parents started up their fighting again, and the massive pounding in her head from listening to it all night, made everything worse. Then there was how Eli had found another girl. A girl who was much prettier than, herself. And how, because of their breakup, she never saw one of her best friends. Her life was screwed up and she felt empty.

Not in the mood to be questioned, she simply replied, "Just tired."

But from the look Alli was giving her, Clare knew she didn't believe her. Heck, she didn't believe herself either. Anybody could hear the sadness and exhaustion in her voice. And everybody could see how her skin no longer glowed, but was dull and worn looking. Her eyes told a story of heartbreak and had darkened to the color of the sky before a storm.

"I know something is wrong, Clare. Talk to me; I'm your best friend." looking at her watch she said, "It's one thirty on a Sunday and here you are in your pajamas." softening her voice, "Just tell me what's wrong."

So Clare did. She told Alli everything; from her feelings about Eli and Friday night, to her parents, and Jake. When she was done, a weight was lifted off her shoulders. It felt good to talk to Alli about what had been on her mind for a long time.

"You still love him, don't you?"

"Yeah…"

Getting off Clare's bed, she looked down at her with a devious smile on her face, "Well, you won't get him back, looking like that."

Alli walked over to Clare's closet, opened it up, and rummaged through. She pulled out floral print dresses, jeans, flowy tops, and sweaters; putting them on the bed and looking at Clare, she held up each piece of clothing, scrutinizing them, then throwing some left and others right.

"Um, Clare?"

"Yes, Alli?"

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry for, saying all those bad things about Eli and if he makes you happy then, there should be nothing stopping you." Alli whispered, while looking at Clare with apologetic eyes.

Opening her arms for a hug, Clare replied, "Thank you, Alli. That means a lot."

When both girls had finished hugging, Alli shoved Clare into the bathroom, adjacent to her room, throwing clothes in her arms.

Whilst in the bathroom, she got a good look at the outfit Alli, picked out for her, and seemed to think better not to fight her on it, knowing she would win.

Coming out, moments later, Alli squealed, "That looks perfect on you! Eli won't be able to take his eyes off of you in that!"

Looking down, she determined it wasn't that bad, just something she doesn't always wear. And the blue in the top really brought her eyes out.

"Now, just let me do your hair and a little makeup, and you'll be set!"

Eli POV

It was hot out. Like really, hot. He was really regretting wearing black skinny jeans in this heat. Just looking at everyone else in shorts and t-shirts, made him sweat even more, so he grabbed his drink and headed into the air conditioned house to look for Adam.

Trying to find him inside wasn't hard. Adam was stretched out on the couch, with a hand held fan pointed towards his face. Hearing, the clunk of Eli's combat boots, Adam looked up at his friend.

"Hey dude. Where's Imogen?" Adam asked looking around, as if expecting her to pop out of the china cabinet suddenly.

Eli knew Adam didn't like Imogen. That's why she wasn't with him; well that and he needed a break from her clingy behavior.

Shrugging his shoulders, he simply said, "Dunno. Probably out with her friends."

When he said that, Adam sat up and made room on the couch for him and handed him another fan. Eli gladly accepted it, closed his eyes and enjoyed the cool air.

Ding dong!

"Man, I really don't want to get up." Adam laughed.

"I'll get it." Eli said, feeling sorry for Adam. He was dressed in his usual of attire of jeans and long sleeve top with another over it. It couldn't be easy for Adam.

Again? Eli thought, when Clare and her friend Alli stood in front of him. Moving aside he opened the door further, to let them in. He always seemed to see Clare everywhere.

"Hello Eli." Clare smiled at him.

Her voice was so angelic; it was like bells. But the thing that always caught his attention, were her eyes. And they were staring into his like they used to, full of love and admiration.

"Hey Clare. You look…pretty." Pretty? She was much more than that. She was gorgeous.

"Thank you."

Turning around, he led them back to the living room where Adam was.

"Hey guys!" Adam goofily smiled. "It's about time you showed up. I think Drew already ate all the hotdogs."

At that both girls giggled.

Suddenly, Alli pointedly looked at Adam, "Show me where the drinks are?"

"Um, sure?"

When both of them had stepped outside, he looked at Clare.

"So what's up?" he smirked.

"Not much…"

Before he could stop himself, he mumbled "I miss you."

Clare looked up at him in shock. He shouldn't have said that, Eli thought. Then Clare smiled.

"I miss you too."

So like/dislike? I'm hoping you like it! Haha but I need to go to bed now, seeing as I have school in the morning. Reviews are much appreciated :) Btw, I'm sorry it's short but I promise the next chapter will be longer!