Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi! I own my story.

A/N: -sigh- You guys do know that Julia couldn't be pregnant with Eli's kid right? They never had sex, as it was said in Masquerade… kind of made me sad reading those reviews –tear- Only one person actually remembered that Eli and Jules never had sex –sigh-. I mean, remember Julia's a slut… Seriously, that really didn't make my night… I felt as if none of you remembered what happened in the last story…

Seriously, you have no idea how upset I felt about this, I know jokes are jokes, but it only made me more upset with the "I'll kill you" jokes… I'm not too proud to be reading stuff like that. Yes, I can take a joke, but when it comes to stuff like this, it's not funny, especially after reading misunderstood reviews. PAY ATTENTION, that's all I have to say… anyway… here's chapter 6.

Unmasked

Summary: Sequel to Masquerade; You know what's awesome? Clare and I are together. You know what I find hilarious? Julia and KC's stupid jealousy. You know what sucks about that though? The drama that came along with mine and Clare's relationship.

Chapter 6 – Pressure

"You look less tired."

"Yeah thanks Alli, I guess. I kind of slept during my first class." Clare responded, laughing nervously as she twisted the combination to her lock, opening her locker. She grabbed her history book and Alli said, "Wow Clare, never thought you would sleep during class, well anyway. I heard we have new students, who are they?" Clare closed her locker and turned to her friend. She said, "Adam Torres and his brother, if I remember correctly he said his name was Drew."

"Oh, okay." Alli stated. She added, "Here comes your man." Clare turned around as Alli scurried off. Eli walked up to Clare and wrapped his arms around her waist. She smiled up at him and he said, "If Julia comes up to you today, be prepared." Clare blinked a few times. She asked, "What do you mean?" Eli moved away from Clare and sneezed, then said, "She came up to me before I went to class and," he paused for a second, then leaned down and whispered, "she kind of told me she was pregnant."

Clare narrowed her eyes.

"Attention much?" She questioned.

"I know, I mean she has problems with KC, but then she comes to me about it –sigh-." Eli walked around Clare and opened his locker. He tossed his books inside and grabbed the other that he needed.

"Good morning Clare."

Clare turned around and smiled big.

"Oh, good morning Adam, how are you today?"

"I'm good. How are you today?" Adam responded. Clare smiled, and said, "I'm good." Adam turned to Eli and laughed saying, "Eli you look like crap." Eli flashed him a sarcastic grin and muttered, "Thanks." Adam said, "Well I'm going to head to class. I'll see you guys later." Adam waved them off and Clare turned back to Eli.

"Are you feeling a little better?" Clare asked as Eli walked her to class. Eli shook his head and responded, "I have a pounding head ache, and I'm cold…" Clare frowned and she said, "Maybe you should just go home. You know, you don't want to be the cause of other people getting sick." Clare laughed a short laugh. As they stood in front of the classroom, Eli turned to her and said, "They can get over it. I mean it's not like I'm sneezing on them."

Clare rolled her eyes and Eli leaned down to kiss her cheek. Clare turned around and entered the classroom. She sat in her seat and waited patiently for Mr. Purino to start class. Clare looked towards the door and watched Julia walk in; it looked like she was crying, not that Clare cared by the way. The tardy bell rung, and soon enough the door was closed. Mr. Purino said, "Okay today we're going to review for the test. I'm going to assign you partners to study with. Keep your voices low. If I can hear your conversation, you're talking to loud."

Clare sat and listened for her partners name to be called.

"Clare Edwards and Julia Clemmons (1)."

Great! Clare mentally groaned and she glanced over at Julia and noticed that she had the same look on her face.

Clare tried not to roll her eyes. Mr. Purino finished assigning partners, and everybody started to move around, Julia walked over to Clare and sat down in the empty seat in front of her.

The two stared at each other.

"Look I'm not too fond of being partners with you either, so let's just get this over with." Julia said. Clare sighed and she opened her book. For the rest of the class period the two would snap at each other, stay quiet, ask each other questions, snap at each other, and stay quiet again. Clare closed her notebook when she noticed that there was only five minutes left of class.

Clare gathered her things and Julia asked, "Is Eli sick?" Clare turned around and responded, "I think so." Before Julia could continue the conversation, Clare turned tail and she quickly walked out the door once the bell rung.

She waited for Eli to exit the classroom and smiled at him. He only groaned and muttered, "Clare I think I'm going to go home." Clare laughed a little and she said, "Okay." Eli walked with her to the lockers and said, "I mean… I might leave later though. Probably at lunch."

"Eli if you're wanting to leave now, then it's fine. You need some rest." Clare stated as she put her history book in her locker, and then grabbed her science book. Eli said, "Well, I still want to see you until then, so I'm not leaving until lunch."

Clare smiled and she got up on her tip toes and kissed his cheek. Clare looked over Eli's shoulder and smiled at Adam who was walking up to them.

"Hey Adam, ready for science?" Clare said.

"Oh joy." Adam said sarcastically. Clare laughed and of course, Eli walked her to class. He kissed her cheek and watched her walk into the classroom, sit next to Wesley, and Adam. He walked into his own class and sat in the back like he normally did.

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"Well it seems like you both got the right answers." Wesley stated.

"That's good, I slaved over this assignment." Adam laughed.

"It wasn't that hard." Clare giggled as she checked her answers with both Wesley's and Adam's papers. Wesley said, "I don't think we're going to be doing anything today, seeing as we have a substitute. I think we should just relax and talk." Clare and Adam nodded in agreement.

"So, Adam, I heard Drew is your brother, is that true?" Wesley asked. Adam cleared his throat and said, "Well, he's my step brother." Clare blinked a few times. She asked, "He's your step brother?" Adam nodded.

"My mom is married to his dad."

"Oh, makes sense." Clare responded.

She reached into her pocket when her phone started to vibrate. Clare smiled; taking note that Eli had just sent her a text.

Do you have any pain killers?
Eli

Clare blinked and she placed her phone down on the counter, opened her purse and rummaged around, she smiled a little, finding a small bottle of ibuprofen. Clare grabbed her phone and quickly texted him back; I do, why do you need them?

Clare moved around to the other side of the table, leaving Wesley and Adam to their conversation. She opened her phone when it vibrated.

I have a headache, a pain killer sounds good right now, and you :P
Eli

Clare smiled a little and she quickly texted him back, then reached over and grabbed her binder. She opened it to an empty page and started to draw little hearts. Wesley laughed and said, "Clare you're like a little girl." Clare glanced up and she blushed.

I love you too Clare
Eli

After moments of cute texts, and small conversations between Wesley and Adam, the bell rung and the classroom soon dispersed into the hallways. Clare gathered her things and she waited for Eli. He looked worse than he did before. Clare frowned and she handed Eli two ibuprofen, which he took and dry swallowed them. Clare said, "Eli there is a water fountain right behind you." Eli shrugged his shoulders and he walked with her to her locker.

As usual, Clare stuffed her books into her locker as well as Eli. They walked to the study hall, and Eli dropped his stuff on the table, and crawled on top of one, laying down flat on it. Clare laughed a little and she sat down in front of him. She reached up and rubbed his neck. Eli turned his attention to her and smiled weakly. She brushed his bangs away from his face, taking a better look at his dark green eyes.

His body temperature was warmer than it was this morning. Clare said, "Eli you have to go home. You're running a fever." Eli shrugged. He said, "I feel fine, I just have a headache, and besides the fact that I am cold."

Clare laughed, "Do you want my jacket?"

Eli thought about it, he was actually considering it, but her jacket wasn't his style. He shook his head and scooted off the table and sat down next to Clare, he leaned into her and she wrapped her arms around him, keeping him close to her. Eli moved his arms around her waist, and laid his head on shoulder. Clare rubbed his back and leaned her head against his.

"You're so warm." He murmured.

Clare smiled a little and she hugged him closer to her. Eli sighed and he closed his eyes, he tightened his arms around her waist, not wanting her to leave nor pull away. Clare giggled and she ran her fingers through his hair, rubbing the back of his head.

"Hey Clare." Eli murmured.

"Yes?"

"Do you want to come over today?"

"And do what?" Clare asked.

"Hang out." Eli responded.

"Sure. I'll have to let my mom know though."

"Okay." Eli muttered.

Clare moved a little, which caused Eli to tilt his head up. He gave her a questioning look and she smiled softly. Clare leaned in and she kissed him chastely. She whispered, "Maybe kissing you will make you feel better." Eli managed to flash his signature smirk and he pulled her closer to him, he kissed her lips, and he mentally cheered when she didn't pull away. Fuck being sick, Eli was going to get a kiss from her, and he finally got one.

Clare pulled away and she leaned her head on his shoulder.

"I'm hungry." She muttered.

Eli laughed at her random statement and said, "We can always get something to eat for lunch." Clare looked up at him and smiled. She said, "The Dot?" Eli shrugged his shoulders and nodded. He said, "I'll pay okay?" Clare smiled and she nodded. She kissed him again and pulled away before the kiss could intensify. She wasn't really in the mood of getting sick, even though the last kiss could've passed his sick germs.

"When we go to your place, you better be feeling better." Clare stated.

"Why?"

"Because I don't want to get sick." She responded.

"Who says you'll be getting sick?" Eli asked.

"Well… normally when we go to your place, we um… you know."

"Hook up?" Eli smirked.

Clare blushed and nodded. Eli said, "I'm pretty sure I'll be well by the end of the day." Clare smirked softly and she leaned in to kiss him yet again.

End of Chapter 6

I have an important announcement! For those of you who like the story Lust for Blood, I will be typing up another story just like that one, but it will be much better, and make more sense. I will NOT be deleting Lust for Blood, but I will be posting more chapters to the other story, and have you decide whether you like it more or not. I will try and update the other incomplete stories as soon as possible! Anyway, I do apologize for this chapter being so short. I'm really not feeling well, hence, I think I'm getting sick. So there will be longer updates and such.

I will be posting the second chapter to Phone Sex today, but that's all I will be updating.

Me being sick is rare, so it's practically the sign of the Apocalypse -_-...

Anyway, reviews are great. Until then, I'll see you soon. If you have one-shot suggestions, requests, etc. leave me a PM, I'll get back to you. I'm working on a two-shot between Eli/Clare/Fitz, so this story should be really really good n_-. Again, see you soon!

(1) Clemmons: Thanks to pavedwithbadintentions, she gave me the last name to Julia's ugly butt.