Hey everyone. Time for my daily update. After watching the recent episode of Degrassi, I wanted to write an Adam x Clare friendship fic, because they are so cute together. I hope you like it!

Enjoy!

Clare sighed as she closed her locker. Without Eli around, it felt like Clare had no one to talk to. Alli was off hanging out with K.C., Jenna, and Drew and Connor was hanging out with Dave and Wesley.

Crestfallen, she made her way into the cafeteria. The food wasn't great, but she was too hungry to care. Just then, she saw Adam sitting in a corner, looking lonely. Clare quickly bought a salad and made her way over to him.

"Hey." She greeted, sliding in next to him. He looked up at her and smiled.

"Hi, Clare." The two sat in comfortable silence. "I'm surprised you aren't outside with Eli." Adam commented, taking another bite of his pizza. Clare shrugged.

"He wasn't in school today." Clare had hoped she sounded nonchalant and the sadness hadn't crept into her voice. Adam laughed. "What?" Clare asked, confused. Adam turned to her and cocked a brow.

"Nothing, I was just wondering whether I was going to be the best man or maid of honor at your and Eli's wedding." She playfully pushed him and rolled her eyes, but a blush made its usual appearance on her cheeks. She was at least thankful that Adam had a sense of humor.

"That obvious, huh?" Clare asked, forking at her salad when Adam smiled and nodded. "Besides, I don't know about best man necessarily, but you can definitely be the Man of honor." Clare giggled when Adam's face lit up.

"Really?" He asked. Clare nodded.

"Yeah, since Alli probably won't be there half the time. She'll probably run off with Drew and make out somewhere." Clare joked. Adam nodded knowingly, a smile adorning his face.

"And I take it Dead Hand will be playing at your wedding?" Adam teased, earning a small snicker from Clare.

"Don't you know it! And I'm sure I'll have to arrive in a hearse and have a black dress and bouquet." The two erupted in laughter at the thought of such a ridiculous wedding.

"I'm not even sure he likes me." Clare sighed, popping a leafy vegetable in her mouth. Adam groaned.

"Of course he likes you! No more talk of that. I have to figure out where you'll have your wedding reception." Adam pretended to think hard.

"The cemetery." They answered in unison and started to laugh again. Clare wiped the tears from her eyes as smaller giggles escaped.

"Ah, I can picture it now." Adam sighed. Clare bumped his shoulder playfully with hers. Adam stiffened when Bianca's curly locks came into view as she walked down the center of cafeteria. He really wasn't in the mood to deal with her. But fate had other plans because she slowed to a stop when she saw him.

"Do you need something?" Clare asked curtly, feeling bold. She could sense Adam's fear rolling off of him in waves. Though normally she would stay quite and ignore her, she felt like Adam needed someone to come to his rescue.

"Just trying to figure out what the hell you are." She responded, disgust evident on her face as she stared at Adam.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm a guy. But I'm not so sure about you." Adam retorted. Clare chocked back a laugh, which only came out as a snort. Bianca rolled her eyes.

"Freaks." She mumbled, walking away. The weight of having her around was instantly lifted.

"Well isn't she a pleasant lady?" Clare commented sarcastically.

"Eli is definitely rubbing off on you." Adam laughed, shaking his head. He took another bite of his pizza.

"So, how are things going with your mom?" Clare asked, finishing off her salad. Adam shrugged.

"She's…getting better. Don't think she'll ever stop hoping for her daughter to come home though." Adam scratched the back of his neck.

"Just give her some time to adjust. I'm sure she'll come around." Clare offered a smile and laid her hand over his. Adam smiled and gave her hand a small squeeze before pulling away.

"You know, I've never had a girl as a friend before. When I was younger, I preferred to hang out with the boys." Clare nodded thoughtfully and smiled. "You're a good friend Clare. Eli and I are lucky to have you." Clare blushed at the compliment.

"Thanks, Adam." The two finished off their lunch and started to head to class. Neither really had any classes together, but Adam decided to walk her to class.

Clare gave him a thumbs-up before she turned and walked into her history class. She knew it wouldn't be easy being Adam's friend, but she knew that she wouldn't let him down. He was her friend now, and nothing could change that.

Another cheese-tastic ending! But I actually liked this piece. I might post another chapter later tonight, so be on the look-out. Review?

~S.S.