Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi, sadly…

A/N: Oh my god, I didn't think you guys would like this story so much! Almost fifty reviews for the first chapter, my little wish came true! Well, just like you guys wanted, here is chapter 2! Oh and I forgot to mention (thanks to CarmeLatte for reminding me) that Eli is OOC in this story. Now that you know, we can move on!

This story is inspired by the song Get Up, Get Up, Get Up by Barcelona.

Crawling on Ashes

Summary: It was, Clare rather thought now, those two last words—"even me"—that had sent her feet walking out of the room without her even realizing it. Was he so promiscuous? More importantly, was she really so undesirable?

Chapter 2

I stayed the night with Adam last night.

He told his mother what happened; well he sort of stretched the truth about me having sex with Eli. He told her that I went to a party with Alli and a guy forced himself on me. I was in Adam's bathroom, getting ready for school. As weird as it is, I had borrowed some of his old clothes that his mother surprisingly kept hidden in a box in her closet.

I found this to be really weird to be honest, but… it's Adam's old clothes, for when he was Gracie… I didn't feel comfortable with wearing guy clothes, as comfortable as they looked.

I fixed the short sleeve purple top that I wore and then shifted my jeans, trying to get them to fit right. They were a little loose, but it didn't matter.

I pulled the black sweater on, zipping it up only half way and exited the bathroom.

"Are you ready?"

I nearly jumped ten feet in the air, and sighed heavily, finding Adam standing next to the bathroom. I smiled faintly and nodded, tucking my hair behind my ear. He placed a hand on my shoulder and I blinked up at him.

"It'll be okay Clare, maybe he won't show up to school today." Adam stated.

I had hoped that would be the case, but I know I would only be hoping for something that isn't likely going to be true.

Adam and I walked down the stairs, his brother and mother waiting patiently for us.

"Is everybody ready?" Audra asked us.

"Yes ma'am." I smiled faintly at her.

Audra smiled in return, and I followed everybody out the front door. Adam and I sat in the back, while Drew made his way to the front. The car ride to school was silent. I stared out the window and watched the world go by. The school soon came into view and I suddenly felt the urge to open the door while the car was moving, and jump out.

I wasn't ready to face him.

I didn't want to.

I could already imagine the look he's going to give me, that stupid smug smirk plastered on his face.

I closed my eyes, trying to blink back the tears that were threatening to fall down my cheeks.

"Clare."

I turned my attention towards the source of the noise and Adam said, "Are you coming?" I cleared my throat, now realizing that we had stopped in front of the school. I unfastened my seatbelt and opened the door.

"Thank you Mrs. Torres." I said.

"It's no problem at all Clare; will we be seeing you again tonight?"

"Oh no, I have to get home today, thanks again for letting me stay the night." I responded.

Audra smiled at me and I watched her drive off. I stared up at the school and sighed shakily. Adam took my hand in his and I smiled at him. We walked up the steps, and through the doors. Adam led me to my locker, and I trailed behind him, keeping slow steps while I bowed my head, feeling all eyes on me, people whispering, and laughing amongst each other.

We came to a complete stop and I smiled at Adam as I started to twist the combination to the lock. I felt kind of relieved, because Eli would normally be standing at my locker to talk to me every morning, but this morning, he wasn't around.

I sighed softly.

After grabbing my English binder, I closed my locker door and jumped, finding an all too familiar face staring me down.

I turned around quickly and said, "Let's go to class Adam."

I grabbed his hand, and dragged him to English.

It didn't take us long to arrive there, because I almost ran. We sat in our usual seats, though I begged Adam to take the seat in front of me, so Eli would have to sit somewhere else. I refused to stare at the back of Eli's head, if I did; I probably would've picked my pen up and stabbed it.

To my surprise, Eli hadn't shown up yet.

I don't know why I was surprised about this…

Knowing him he's probably roaming the hallways and making out with some chick. I shuddered at the thought. The tardy bell rang, and the door to the classroom was closed. Ms. Dawes walked to the front of the classroom and held her hands together announcing, "Today class, we will be watching the play A Raisin in the Sun, afterwards once the movie has come to an end, you will be partnered up in groups of three and will read the play, and answer the questions that are written on the board here."

I smiled inwardly.

A Raisin in the Sun is probably one of my favorite plays; I was excited for this assignment.

"Miss. Edwards." I blinked up in surprise.

"Yes?" I asked.

"Have you seen Mr. Goldsworthy? It's not like him to be late."

I cringed at the mention of his name.

As if on cue, the door opened, and everybody shot their heads towards the back of the room in unison once it slammed shut. I did the same, and peeked through my hair. There stood Eli, switching glances between Adam and I, probably wondering why Adam was sitting in his seat. I turned to face the front as Eli took a seat behind me.

I chewed on my bottom lip, nervously.

"Mr. Goldsworthy, it's so nice of you to join us, I hope you have a good excuse for being late?" Ms. Dawes question, crossing her arms across her chest.

"That's not really your business is it?" Eli responded.

I felt my spine tingle at his hoarse, husky tone.

"Hm, well since you see it that way, you have detention after school." Ms. Dawes stated. I heard Eli snort, clearly not caring whether he had detention or not. Ms. Dawes moved the T.V. that was on the stand in the corner of the room towards the middle of the classroom. Everybody whispered amongst themselves as she set up the T.V. and searched for the DVD in the cabinets sitting horizontally next to her desk.

"So Clare."

I stiffened in my seat.

"Are you not going to talk to me now?" Eli whispered in my ear.

I couldn't speak, I wanted to get Adam's attention, so we could talk, but I couldn't say anything, the only thing escaping my lips is small whimpers.

"Ignoring me now Clare? That's not very polite." Eli continued to whisper.

I bit the inside of my cheeks and swallowed hard. The lights in the room were soon switched off and I leaned forward in my chair, somehow that didn't stop Eli from "tormenting" me. I felt his hand grip at the back of my loose jacket and he tugged me back.

I whimpered when my back came in contact with the chair.

Somehow I believe having Adam sit in front of me was probably the worse idea I had ever come up with. Eli's fingers ghost up and down my side. With each stroke, he would inch his fingers closer and closer to my right breast. I tried to move forward, but Eli's free hand clenched the back of my hair, and he whispered harshly, "If you move again, I'll make this even harder for you, just relax, I'm not going to hurt you… unless you want me to."

I bit the inside of my bottom lip, and felt the tears weld in my eyes.

The other classmates, including Ms. Dawes were too busy watching the movie, while Eli was busy giving me a hard time.

I wanted to scream.

Hell, I wanted to raise my hand and tell Ms. Dawes that Eli was touching me inappropriately, but I somehow trusted that Eli was going to do something to keep my mouth shut.

His hand moved over my breast, and he cupped it, giving it a hard squeeze.

I whimpered and clenched my legs together. As much as I hate this right now, I'm glad that we sat in the row next to the wall, and then nobody could see what's going on. My thoughts were interrupted when Eli started to massage my breast.

I started to lightly sob, feeling the tears begin to gather at the corner of my eye. Eli leaned up and whispered, "It feels good doesn't it Clare? You like this don't you?" I squeezed my eyes shut, biting my bottom lip. Eli smirked against my ear, and his thumb and index finger tease my nipple through the shirt I wore.

"I take that as a yes." Eli purred.

The tears managed to fall from the corners of my eyes, no matter how tightly shut they were, they still managed to fall.

"Adam." I whimpered, softly.

He did turn around though, and Eli pulled his hand away from my breast. Adam's eyes grew wide and I could see the worry glazed in them. I whimpered and started to sob uncontrollably.

"Ms. Dawes." Adam called.

She turned to him as I held myself, clenching the sleeves of the jacket I borrowed.

"Can I take Clare outside really quick?" Adam asked. Ms. Dawes averted her gaze from Adam, to me and then she nodded.

I didn't bother in waiting; I got up and stormed out of the classroom, not caring about the eyes that were on me, all the students wondering what was wrong.

The second Adam and I were outside; I had burst into a series of sobs.

"I can't do this." I cried.

"Clare, I know it's hard, but… just think, after this class you won't be seeing him again for the rest of the day." Adam placed his hands on my shoulders.

I looked up at him, sniffling.

I shook my head and lowered my gaze.

"That's not going to stop him Adam." I argued back. I watched him narrow his eyes at me, giving me a confused look. I choked on a sob and looked up at him. I whispered, "I-in the classroom… Eli he… he was t-touching me, and he… he—

"Did he threaten you?" Adam growled.

I shook my head quickly.

"N-no, he just… Adam please don't do anything." I begged him.

Adam sighed heavily and looked away after dropping his hands from my shoulders. I sniffled and leaned back against the wall. He wrapped his arms around my shoulders and I held onto him. I felt so weak, felt so vulnerable. I wish I could remember what happened at the party, remembered exactly what happened.

Because none of this would've happened.

I sobbed freely in Adam's shoulder.

"It's going to be okay Clare, I promise." Adam whispered.

"I-I hope so."

The bell rang, but I remained in Adam's arms.

The hallways soon started to fill up with students, and the door to Ms. Dawes's room opened. Of course, Eli had to be the first one out. Our eyes connected, blue with green, clashing with each other's. I could swear I saw a spark connecting our eyes, just like in anime's when two characters glare at each other and that random spark shoots from their eyes in complete anger.

"Get out of here Goldsworthy." Adam growled.

Eli snorted and said, "Don't worry Adam, I wasn't going to do anything to Clare-bear here." With that, he disappeared into the sea of students.

I walked back into the classroom to gather my things, and then I walked out, hugging my binder close to my chest.

I headed to my locker and almost stumbled on my own two feet.

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

Eli smirked.

I pushed him from the front of my locker and he only leaned down and whispered, "When you talk in that frosty tone, it turns me on."

I blushed and opened my locker after shakily twisting the combination on the lock.

Eli muttered a "hn" and he turned around and walked away. I sighed and tossed my English binder inside, grabbed my History binder, and headed to class.

End of Chapter 2

I didn't want this chapter to be very long, but not too short either. As you can see, Eli is dark and twisted, enough said. So, reviews? Possibly the same amount for the first chapter? :D I'll be happier than a bird with a french fry if that happens!

Goodbye for now!