A/N: Merry Christmas [Eve] Everyone! Haha, I hope everyone has a good time and gets lots of presents! If you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoy the rest of your break. :) I celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve at midnight (well technically it's already the next day sooo…), I'm really excited to see what I got. :D It's seven in the morning right now, and I can't sleep, so I'm typing this up for you.(: Hopefully I'll get it done before falling asleep. Haha. So as a Christmas present from me to you, I give you guys and gals a new chapter that I'm going to try and make long, since I'm always making you wait. Aha. Enjoy! :) Btw, I've decided to stop putting who's POV's are occurring at what times. Makes it more fun. ;)
Disclaimer: I own a pair of brown eyes, but sadly I do not own Degrassi.
It was Monday, and we all know what that means, right? Yep, you guessed it, school. A place where we "learn new things everyday." Psh, yeah right. I'm pretty sure I have all the information I need, thank you very much.
Usually I was okay with Monday's, mostly because I got to see Clare…and all of my other classmates of course. But today was different. Today was Nick's first day at Degrassi and I was anything but thrilled. I was almost certain he would try and hog Clare all day by playing dumb. I can just imagine it now…
"Clare, do you know where locker 312 is?"
"Clare, can you help me find Ms. Oh's classroom?"
"Hey Clare, do you know where the cafeteria is?"
"Oh Clare, I was wondering if you could hold my hand, it's getting pretty lonely..."
Pathetic. Like Clare would ever hold his filthy hand. She'd have to be drunk out of her mind to even consider it. And I was positive Clare had never and would never drink any alcoholic beverage.
"Knock Knock." Someone said from the other side of my bedroom door. I rolled my eyes because I already knew who it was. I took my time putting on my shoes and grabbed my backpack that was slumped in the corner of my room.
I opened the door.
"Oh good, you're ready. I wouldn't want to be late on my first day at Degrassi Community School." Nick said while rolling his eyes. Did I mention he spent the night yesterday? Yeah, and I'm his ride to school today. This outta be fun.
"Yeah whatever. Let's just go already." I said while pushing passed him and trudging my way down the stairs. I heard Nick follow.
"Well, someone clearly did not wake up on the right side of the bed this morning. What? Couldn't find your eyeliner?"
I ignored his comment; it's not like I cared what he thought.
If you couldn't tell, I was still furious with him for everything he said yesterday. Because of him, after Clare finished talking on the phone and came back, the room was filled with heavy tension. No one was talking and it was beyond awkward. Moments later Clare claimed that her mom needed her home right away.
"Turns out we have a church fundraiser tonight." She had said before speed walking out the room and shouting a quick goodbye. I knew she was lying because sometime during the car ride to my house she said something along the lines of her parents being gone for the day and not coming back until tomorrow.
Way to ruin everything Nick.
I walked into the kitchen and grabbed my keys from the counter. Besides me and Nick, the house was empty. Mom was working, along with dad who was at the radio station.
"Eli, let's go!" I heard Nick shout from the doorway.
I rolled my eyes. This day was certainly turning out to be peachy.
I awoke this morning feeling oddly…happy. It was probably because last night, for the first time in weeks, I had finally gotten a good night's sleep. I was starting to think that maybe my mom and dad should go on "getaways", as mom liked to call it, more often.
After going to the bathroom to, well, use it and brush my teeth and hair, I started rummaging through my closet to decide on what to wear for the day. It ended up being a jean skirt with white leggings to go underneath, a pink shirt that buttoned up at the top, and a black jacket that fit a little big to go over it. And to top it all off, I wore my pink flats.
I looked in the mirror and was satisfied. I decided to not wear any make-up today. I would go for a natural look.
I smiled and walked downstairs and into the kitchen. I put two waffles in the toaster and waited till they popped back up nice and toasty. While I waited for them to cool off, I pulled out a plate, cup, and the syrup. I poured myself a glass of milk, before putting the milk carton away, and grabbing the waffles to place them on my plate. I put the syrup in a zigzag form on my waffles and calmly walked to the dining table.
While I sat there eating breakfast, I huge smile formed on my face. I couldn't help but think that this day was turning out to be quite good.
I literally jumped out of the car as soon as it was parked. The car ride to school with Nick was torture. The whole way here he was trying to change the radio station I was listening to. He wanted to listen to rap. Everytime he changed the station I would change it back and say,
"This is MY car, and in MY car we listen to MY music. I'm not gonna listen to all your crappy songs. No chance in hell."
You know what his response to that was? He would look at me for a few seconds, contemplating what I had said, and then he would turn his attention back to the radio while his disgusting hands changed the station again. How can he speak English when he clearly doesn't even understand it?
"Aren't you forgetting something?" I heard Nick say from behind me.
I rolled my eyes and kept walking. No I wasn't forgetting anything.
"Hey genius," Nick walked in front of me, "you forgot your backpack." He said while pushing it up against my stomach.
"I know you want to get away from me and all, but you're gonna feel really stupid when you walk into class and your teacher asks you to turn in an assignment, but uh you won't be able too. Why? Because you being the smart person you are forgets to bring the only thing you need to have at school." And with that being said, he turns and walks away.
I was at my locker getting my books out when Alli ran up to me, clearly excited about something.
"Oh my god Clare, have you seen the new guy? Ahh, he is so hot!" I raised an eyebrow at my overly excited friend.
"No Alli, I haven't seen him. I didn't even know there was a new kid in school today." I stated calmly.
"Well there is and trust me he is so cute! A lot of girls are talking about who's gonna be the first one to become his girl…" Alli abruptly stopped talking. Now her focus was on something behind me. I looked at her questioningly before turning around.
Only to be met by a pair of warm brown eyes. I jumped back slightly, and caused myself to almost slip.
"Whoa whoa, didn't mean to give you a heart attack." Nick said while grabbing my shoulders to help steady myself.
I laughed,
"Sorry it's just, you scared me. I didn't expect to see you standing there."
"You didn't forget I was coming here today, did you?" He asked
To be honest, I actually did, but do I tell him that?
"Oh shoot, sorry Clare, I have to go. I was supposed to go to the office so they could give me my schedule."
"Oh, yeah that's fine…" I looked at him curiously, "but do you even know where the office is?"
He looked down shyly, "Um, no."
I giggled, "Well Nick, would you like me to tell you?"
He looked up and smiled, "Yes please."
I smiled back before telling him, "You go all the way down the hall and then turn to the right and there should be a door on the left. That's the office." I finished.
"Sounds simple enough. Thanks Clare."
I smiled, "It's no problem."
He grinned before turning around and walking down the hall, disappearing into the crowd of kids that had started piling in.
I sighed, and turned to my left to see Alli, mouth hanging open, eyes wide, looking at me.
"What?" I asked
"What…was… that?" she questioned, pointing down the hall to where Nick had once been.
"Oh, that was my friend Nick. He's new here." I said nonchalantly, shrugging
"I thought you said you didn't know him!" Alli yelled
I winced from her loud tone.
"Alli, calm down, will you? Yes, obviously I do know him. We met a couple days ago at The Dot. I saw him again yesterday when I went to Eli's house. Apparently they're cousins."
"Whoa, WHAT!" Alli shouted
Again, I flinched.
I noticed a group of girls staring. I smiled apologetically and they continued with their chat.
"You went to Eli's house, a guy's house, and you didn't even tell me!" Alli resumed
"Actually Alli, I did tell you. Yesterday, when you called? Yeah. If I recall correctly my exact words to you were 'Alli, you'll never believe it; I'm at Eli's house' and all you said was 'that's great Clare' before you started ranting on about Drew again."I explained
"Oh my god Clare, I'm sorry," Alli said while pulling me into a hug,
"I should've payed attention to what you had to say instead of only focusing on myself. God, I am such a horrible friend."
I immediately felt guilty. My intentions were not to make Alli feel bad; especially make her feel like she was a bad friend. Alli was my best friend, she helps me through everything. No way could she ever be a bad friend.
"Don't worry about it Alli, it wasn't even that important." I stated
"Nun-uh Clare. Right now, you have my full attention. I want you to explain every detail of what happened yesterday. And do not leave anything out." Alli linked her arm with mine as we walked down the hall to our first period class together. All the while I started telling her of what happened yesterday, not leaving anything out, just like she'd asked.
I was excited once the bell rang. I got to go to my second period class, my only class with Clare. I hadn't seen her at all this morning, and for some reason that made me upset. I rushed to my locker and grabbed my journal and the other necessities I need for English.
When I got to the classroom, there were only about three other kids there. None of them being Clare. I sighed and took my seat. I'm such a loser, I realized.
There were two minutes before the tardy bell was supposed to ring, and everyone was already in class and in their seats. Everyone except Clare. I started becoming uneasy.
One minute left. Where was she? I looked at the door. The halls looked almost completely empty, with a few kids running to get to their class on time. I put my head down on the desk. Calm down Goldsworthy, she'll be here any second, I told myself.
I was right. Ten seconds later, I heard the chair from behind me being pulled out, and a sigh as someone sat down.
I turned around and was greeted by a pair of big blue eyes. She looked tired and out of breath.
I was about to ask her why she was almost late, when the bell rang.
"Alright class, I'm hoping to see everyone here and in their seat…" Ms. Dawes trailed off once a kid, wearing baggy pants, a loose t-shirt, and a beanie walked in.
He handed the teacher a note.
"Well class, it looks like we have a new student joining us. This is Adam Torres." Ms. Dawes said, while gesturing towards the kid obviously named Adam. He gave the class a shy wave, clearly uncomfortable.
"Now Mr. Torres, why don't you take a seat," Ms. Dawes looked around the room, "right over there." She pointed to an empty desk, just to the left of Clare.
He nodded and walked over. As he was walking past me an article fell out of the notebook he was holding and landed by my desk.
I picked it up, and my eyes widened
"Whoa, is this the new limited edition of The Goon?" I asked, surprised. I thought I was the only one at this school who liked comics.
"Yeah, I just got it yesterday. You read?" He questioned, seeming interested
"Dude, yes! We have got to hang-out sometime and check these out together." He smiled
"Yeah, sure. How about— "
"Mr. Torres, Mr. Goldsworthy, is there something you would like to share with the class?" Ms. Dawes inquired
We both shook our heads silently.
"Then I presume we will not hear any more of your chatter back there or you will both get detentions." And with that she started back with her lesson.
I looked back at Adam to see him rolling his eyes.
I could tell this was the start of a beautiful friendship.
After second period, the rest of the day was a blur. I had almost been late to class and I was not too pleased with that. It was because after the first two minutes of first period, Nick walked in. Turns out we have Media Immersion together. It wasn't very fun though because he sits on the opposite side of the room from me.
Back to the point, after first period, Nick thought it would be funny to mess around with me. So he asked if he could walk me to class. I blushed and said sure, completely clueless. That is until he asked to grab my books. I handed them to him and what does he do? He runs away with them! Not only that, he runs all the way to the other side of the building, with me chasing after him. It was fun at first, until I realized I only had two minutes to get to class.
He realized this too and quickly handed me my books, said a quick "see ya later", and then we both ran off in different directions.
Now, it's the end of the day, and I'm getting ready to go home. As I close my locker I see Nick heading my way.
"Hey, you weren't late to class, were you?" He asks
"No, I wasn't. I barely made it though. I had like, ten seconds to spare."
"Oh, well, sorry about that. I guess I lost track of time?" He said it more as a question than statement.
"Yeah, I guess you did." I laughed
He smiled.
"Are you walking home?" He suddenly asked
"Uh, yeah. Why?"
"I'll walk you home." He said with a smile
"Are you sure?" I questioned
"Yeah, it's no problem really." I grinned, as he started texting someone
"So, you ready to go?" He asked once he finished texting.
"Mhmm," I said while yawning
"You're tired?" He asked. Even though I slept well yesterday, I actually was still sort of sleepy.
"Yeah, a little." I replied
"Close your eyes then." He said. I quirked an eyebrow up, confused by his suggestion.
He rolled his eyes, playfully, and laughed.
"As if you're sleepwalking," He said, "Just hold my hand and I'll lead the way while you close your eyes and get some semi-rest."
"Semi-rest? Really?" I laughed
He nodded his head and smiled. I smiled too. The idea was absurd, but who knows? It could work.
I closed my eyes and stuck my hand out, "Lead the way." I said
He grasped my hand, and for what felt like the millionth time that day, I smiled again.
I was laughing with Adam as we were walking down the hall. It was the end of the day and we were getting ready to leave.
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw I had a new text from Nick. I sighed and read it:
Hey, I don't need a ride after school. I'm walking.
That's weird, why would he wanna walk? Whatever, at least I don't have to suffer another car ride with him. I texted him back with an 'Alright, cool.'
"Hey Adam, do you need a ride?" I asked my new friend
"Uh, sure. That'd be cool. Thanks."
As we walked down the hall I heard laughter. We turned the corner and I stopped walking. I stuck my arm out to keep Adam from walking further too.
Clare and Nick.
Nick and Clare.
Walking hand in hand,
And I was almost positive Clare wasn't drunk.
A/N: This is my longest chapter yet, WOOT-WOOT! Haha, it might not be that long, or that good (probably rushed), but I stayed up from seven in the morning to ten in the morning working on it, it took lots of effort. Aha, anyways, just wanted to ask, how are you guys liking it so far? I brought in Adam! Yay! I just couldn't leave him out. :) Haha, another thing I wanted to remind you guys about, I know that this chapter had more Nick and Clare, and probably like, no Eli and Clare but this is an ECLARE story, not a Clare/OC story. It's starting out with Clare and Nick, but you guys just gotta trust me…That's all I'm saying. BTW, I tried my hardest on this, honestly I did, so sorry if it still sucked. I'm tired so I'm just gonna post this and get it over with. Oh and please, as a Christmas present to me, review! Even if you hated this. ;]