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Don't Own Degrassi

It has been a week since Eli and Clare have hung out. He knew that she was slowly falling for him. Honestly, the more they hung out, the more he was actually starting to like Clare. He was really starting to feel guilty as they got closer. She shared a few of her secrets with him and Eli even shared a few secrets with her. This bet was suddenly the last thing he even thought about.

Today was a beautiful Saturday and Eli was sitting in the basement of the Torres' playing Call of Duty with Adam. The two were into the game until Drew and Dallas stepped in front of the TV.

"Move!" Adam and Eli said in unison.

Drew looked at Dallas and Dallas unplugged the TV. Eli and Adam grew angry and stood up, tossing the controllers aside.

"What the hell was that for?" Eli asked.

"I was kicking ass! What is y'all problem?!" Adam yelled.

"Eli, how far are you with Clare?" Drew asked, smirking.

"Yeah, Goldsworthy. Time is ticking. Tick-tock, tick-tock," Dallas said teasingly.

Eli sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He didn't want to be apart of the bet anymore. He didn't want to take something so precious from Clare. If she ever found out about this bet, it would crush her into little pieces. He don't think he could ever see those beautiful, blue eyes shed tears. He don't think he could take that pain.

"I-I can't go through with this, guys," Eli said.

Drew and Dallas' eyes bulged. Then, the two began laughing wildly. Drew wiped a tear from his eye and finally stopped laughing. Dallas shook his head, still laughing.

"Damn Eli, you mean to tell me Edwards got you falling in love?" Dallas asked.

"N-No, I'm not in love with her. I just don't want to hurt her."

"Since when did you care about people's feelings?! Just a few weeks ago, you hurt Marisol by screwing her and ditching her," Drew reminded him.

"Clare is different, guys. S-She's a lot different from those other girls. She carries herself like a woman should. She's sweet, kind, and her virginity is precious to her. It should be taken by someone she's madly in love with."

"Dude, when did you turn all sappy?" Dallas asked, laughing.

"You know the rules Eli. You drop the dare and your reputation will go down the drain, along with your friends and Clare," Drew said, smirking.

"Why Clare?" Eli asked.

"You drop the dare then we'll tell Clare. Don't forget we do keep these things recorded," Drew said.

"You would never!" Eli yelled, causing Adam to flinch.

"Eli, come on, you know how I am," Drew said, shaking his head.

"Why Clare? Why can't you leave her alone? Can't you pick another girl?" Adam asked.

"Stay out of this Adam!" Drew yelled, "Eli, are you going to do the dare or what?"

"Remember what you're risking if you don't" Dallas reminded.

"Eli you don't have to do this," Adam said, "I'll still be your friend through it all and I'm sure Clare would understand."

Eli stared at Dallas and Drew. How could people be so cruel and enjoy making people lives miserable? The dares were fun at first - when Eli didn't care. Now, he cared and Clare was having that effect on him. He took a deep breath, making his final decision.

"I'm still doing the dare."

Drew and Dallas yelled "Yes!"

"I knew you still had it in you buddy," Drew said, smacking Eli's back.

"Yeah, let's go to Jake's and tell him the news," Dallas said.

Eli, Drew, and Dallas began walking up the steps until they realized that Adam wasn't coming.

"Yo Adam, you coming?" Drew asked.

Adam ignored them. Eli ran back down the stairs and looked at Adam, who was pissed.

"Adam are you-"

"Why are you so worried about what others think of you? Why are you willing to hurt an innocent girl to save your reputation and your so-called friends?" Adam asked.

"Last time I checked, you was apart of this group Adam. We do these type of things. We can't change that for one girl," Eli said.

"Eli, you like her. Think about what you're doing."

"I don't like her," Eli growled, "I'm doing this bet whether you like it or not! I don't need you to tell me what to do or to make me feel guilty, Adam. You're not my only friend!"

"You know what, Eli? I'm not your friend at all," Adam said calmly.

"Yo Eli, are you coming or what?" Dallas called out.

"Coming!" Eli called out, walking away from his only real friend.

/.../

Clare was spending her Saturday at the library, reading books. Jenna and Alli had asked her to go shopping so she could tell them details of her and Eli. Clare kindly declined the offering, rather reading than gossiping.

A happy sigh escaped her lips. She was happy that Eli was finally noticing her for who she really was instead of a stuck-up bitch. She don't know why the sudden change of heart, but she liked it. She liked all the time her and Eli were spending with each other. He made her feel happy; happier than she has ever been. They had things in common and he understood her. She was starting to like Eli more than she used to. Each day she liked him more than the day before. He wasn't the same Eli he was weeks ago. She was glad he came to his senses that he really liked her.

Clare's phone began to buzz in her pocket. She took it out to see that it was a text from her good friend, Adam. She opened the text.

Lunch at The Dot? -Adam

Sure, what time? -Clare

Now? -Adam

Clare grabbed the books she was reading and decided to check them out. Once she did, she placed the books in her bag. She then remembered she had to text Adam back.

I'm on my way. -Clare

Clare walked out of the library and headed towards The Dot. She loved hanging with Adam. He was such a sweet friend and was open-minded. The two has been close since their sophomore year of school. When Adam first told Clare he was transgender, Clare immediately accepted him.

Clare made her way to The Dot and saw Adam was already there. He looked a little upset. Clare walked in The Dot and Adam instantly spotted her. She smiled and walked over towards Adam, taking a seat.

"What's wrong? You seem upset," Clare said.

"Nothing," He lied.

"Come on, I know when someone is upset. I also know when someone is lying. What's wrong, Adam?"

"It's Eli."

"What about Eli?" Clare asked loudly, earning a few stares.

She blushed and softly apologized to the other customers. She looked back at Adam. A waiter came to their table to take their order. Clare order a burger and a coke. Adam ordered chili cheese fries and a Sprite.

"Now, what about Eli?" she asked quietly.

"Clare, do you like him?"

"Of course I do, Adam. I've always liked him, you know that."

"I know, I know. It's just, I want you to be careful. Okay?"

"Okay," Clare said slowly, dragging out the 'a'.

"I'm serious, Clare. Eli isn't who you expect him to be. Just be careful and make sure you stay pure."

"Is that what this lunch is about, Adam?"

The waiter came to their table with their food. He sat them on the table and walked away.

"Huh?" Adam asked.

"Is this lunch to tell me to not lose my virginity?"

"No, Clare. I just want you safe. That's all. This lunch is to talk to you and let you know that I'm looking out for you."

Clare took a bite of her burger. After she swallowed her food, she smiled at Adam. He was such a good friend. He always looked out for her.

"Thank you for wanting to keep me safe, Adam, but I'm a big girl. I can handle this and I'm sure Eli isn't going to do anything to hurt me."

Clare and Adam finished eating their food, getting on a different subject. Once they finished, they split the bill and walked out of The Dot.

"I gotta get home, Adam. I'll see you later," Clare said, hugging him.

"See ya," Adam said.

/.../

He was so close! He wanted to tell his best friend, his now only friend, that Eli was going to break her heart. He was going to charm the pants off her, take her innocence, then leave her to drown in her tears. He seen Eli, Jake, and Drew do that to many girls. Adam couldn't join the dare because of his 'problem', but he always helped pick out the girls. At first Adam thought it was fun, because he was finally cool. Now that he was getting older, more mature, he realized this was foolish. It was very immature and they were hurting girls for no reason.

If Adam was going to bust Eli, he had to do it in a sneaky manner. Eli had two months to get Clare's virginity, which mean Adam had two months to plan how he was going to get Eli to tell Clare. He didn't want to tell Clare herself.

"How am I going to do this?" Adam asked himself.