A/N: sorry late update! I have been sick lately and school is bull. But here is my best (= surpise at the end! :D

Eli's POV

January 6, 2011. Today's the day before school starts again after winter break. Clare and I are still going strong, even though it's only been a month or less. It doesn't matter. I like her, a lot. I actually even forgot about Julia for a bit just then and there. She's been so supportive, making me happy and not to sound cocky, but I've also done my fair share of planting a smile on her face. Let's just hope this keeps up. I don't really need more drama in my life. I only need my family, friends, and most importantly, Clare, to make my life truly complete.

Clare's POV

School starts today. I slowly open my eyes, irritated at the bright sun peakin through my curtains. I sit up on my bed, only for my morning to be turned better as I saw a new text from my boyfriend, Eli.

Good morning, beautiful, I'll pick you up at 8:15 :)

I smiled at his small gesture to make me happy and averted my gaze onto my alarm clock that stated it was 7:15 am. I groaned that school was returning today for I will be faced with rumor drama around the halls, ignorant teachers, and homework. I was only grateful for school because I got to see my friends, my boyfriend, and that I will be enrolled in drama class again for the second semester.

See you then emo-boy ;)

I quickly texted back Eli before grabbing two towels and heading into my shower to get ready for school. Nothing can ruin this semester. Nothing.

NO POV

Eli pulled up by Clare's house, waiting for her to come out. He checked his reflection in the side mirror, trying to make sure he would look good when she sees him. He never really cared much about his appearance nor what people thought, but he just wanted to for Clare. Just her.

"Trying to look good for me Goldsworthy?" a soft voice said, followed by a loud muffled chuckle not long after.

"Only for you, baby Edwards" Eli responded, giving Clare a smile and a kiss through the window before opening his door and running to the other, opening the door for her.

"In you go, milady." He said, smiling. The two then made their way to Degrassi for a new day.

.-.

The couple soon reunited for lunch at the picnic tables outside, silently eating. Usually, they would be talking or kissing even, but the air that day just had a weird, twisted feeling to it. Clare was the first to break the silence.

"Eli, have you seen Adam? He seemed so invisible today, I haven't seen him."

Eli thought and realized that she was right. Adam seemed to be MIA all day. "Come to think of it Blue Eyes, I haven't even heard Adam all day. No mocks of me being whipped for you" Clare blushed at the words "No comic book bonding times, nothing. I wonder if he's okay. But I heard that he was in attendance though from Dave. Maybe he had other things to do."

With Eli's words, Clare felt fine, less worried of Adam, but she still had that pang of worry in her. She brushed it off and went on for the day.

.-.

The last period of the day. Eli sat in math class, agonizingly waiting for the final bell to ring so that he can bolt from the school and spend some time with Clare. During winter break, the couple barely saw each other with Clare all the way in Thunder Bay, a few hours away, visiting her grandmother for the holidays. Their only communication was through FaceRange, webcamming, and an occassional long distance phone call that lasted half an hour, if they were lucky.

Clare was already at her locker by the time Eli got out of class and after rushing to put his books away, he rushed to his girlfriend, twining their fingers together to walk out of the school. As the couple passed by the school office, Eli couldn't bother but to sneak a peek that Adam was at the office after missing out on them all day. He was about to call him over when he saw a familiar figure with their back turned to them. Eli quickly brushed the thought of who it was out of his mind and just waded off with Clare to their secret spot just nearby.

.-.

Nightfall dawned on them and the couple retreated towards home for another wretching schoolday ahead. Their makeout session during their four hours together practically made up for two weeks apart and their lips were swollen and numb. Clare gave Eli a quick kiss on the cheek before going on over into her home.

.-.

The next day, everything was normal. Same routine in the morning, going to school. But, when the couple entered the doors of Degrassi hand in hand near the main office, they saw Adam. But not just Adam. With Adam, was Julia giving a smug grin. Eli was staring in awe while Clare stood there with a smile, not knowing who she was facing.

"Hi, you must be new. I'm Clare Edwards" Clare stuck her hand out, a smile upon her lips.

"Hi Clare, my name is Julia. Julia Campbell. Oh you know, Eli's ex-girlfriend." Julia spat out but with a sweet tone.

"O-Oh, hi Julia." Clare said, stuttering unknowingly.

"So ,how have you been, Elijah?" Julia said, finally acknowledging Eli's presence within them.

"What are you doing here?" Eli spat out, anger wrenched in his tone.

"Woah, chill there Eli. I transferred from Bardell for the art program here. It's way better, did you know?" Julia said, somewhat or sarcasm in her voice.

All throughout their small confrontation, Clare stood there, shocked; while Adam stared in disbelief, mentally slapping himself for not knowing she was Eli's Julia. The four stood there, all eyeing each other.

Oh, this'll be good.

A/N: There you go! (: Yes, Julia is now going to be attenting Degrassi from this chapter on. More drama will be ahead, trust me (;

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