A/N: Hi, I know my updating has been off. I won't promise to update regularly because I have finals coming up. I have to study, study, STUDY. How do you all like the story so far? Is it good? Anyways, this chapter focuses on Clare, Tristan, Bianca, and Drew. I hope you all enjoy!
BTW: I got one of these ideas from Thatgurlangela. So, I hope you all enjoy.
Dislaimer: I don't own Degrassi. If I did, Fimogen would be endgame!
(Clare)
Ring!
Ring!
Ring!
Ring!
"Hello, you've reached Eli. I'm not near my phone at moment, so leave a message after the beep."
BEEP!
Clare sighed into the phone before saying, "Eli, I've been trying to get a hold of you for a while. I don't know where you've been, but call me. I love you."
Clare hung up her cell before placing it on the nightstand. She sighed, thinking about how many times that she has called Eli and how many times he hasn't answer. Then, Clare realized that she could always go surprise Eli! She was going to leave as soon as she got out of school on Friday and go surprise Eli at his dorm.
Now that she had it all figured out, she was a little giddy. She was going to get the chance to see her boyfriend face to face. Honestly, she couldn't wait. A grin spread across Clare's face.
Even though it was only Wednesday, Clare decided she needed to pack everything now. She was grateful that Jake left the truck for her, too. She decided that she was going to drive. It was going to take 7 hours and 52 minutes to get there, but if she stopped to eat and take bathroom breaks it was going to take a little longer than 7 hours. All she knew was that she was going to arrive in New York by Saturday morning.
She went into her closet and grabbed her suitcase, packing clothes that would last for the weekend. As she packed, she thought about what she was going to tell her mom and Glen. She was going to let them know that she was staying over Alli's and Jenna's for the weekend. Then, Clare was going to have to tell Jenna and Alli to cover for her. She was going to tell them all that Thursday.
Clare laid on her bed, exhausted from school, packing, and all of that excitement. She closed her eyes, not bothering to change out of her clothes, and went to sleep.
(Tristan)
Tristan walked into the school, looking around for his friends. With him being out sick for those couple of days, he had a lot to catch up on. As he walked over towards his locker, he spotted Maya standing by hers. He saw Maya looking angrily down the hall. He followed her gaze and saw what she was looking so angry at. Miles and Zoe were kissing!
Tristan gasped and stormed over towards Maya, snapping her out of her gaze. She looked at Tristan and sighed heavily.
"What the hell did I miss?" Tristan asked.
"Miles was cheating on me with Zoe. I found out and he broke up with me," she said, trying not to cry.
"Want to talk about it?"
"Honestly, no, I don't. I just need to be alone for a while," she said softly, closing her locker and walking away before Tristan could speak.
Tristan put in his combination and opened his locker. He grabbed his books and closed his locker. He was about to walk down to Chewy's locker until he saw Chewy walking with Zig and his posse! Tristan stood still, his mouth agape at what he saw. He was only of school for a couple of days! How much did he miss in those two days?
Tristan walked over towards Chewy, Zig, and his posse. The gang looked at him. He studied Chewy and saw him wearing what Zig wears! He was wearing a leather jacket, a gray T-shirt, and blank pants with all black Converse.
"Chewy, what the hell are you wearing?" Tristan asked examining him, "And why are you hanging with them?"
"Watch your mouth, blondie!" a girl with green streaks snapped.
"It's okay, Grace," Chewy said, stepping up, "You guys go on without me, I'll catch up with you in a minute."
Grace eyes Tristan menacingly before nodding her head. Grace, Zig, and another guy - whose name Tristan didn't know- walked away. Chewy looked at Tristan, pulling his hair away from his eyes. He smirked at him, tucking his hands into his pocket.
"I was only gone for two days! I come back and Miles is with Zoe. You are hanging with Zig now? What the hell!"
"Those are my new friends. They understand me," Chewy said.
"What about me, Maya, and Miles?" Tristan asked, feeling a pang of hurt shooting through his body.
"Look, Miles and I were friends since we were in diapers. Now, we've grown apart. You and Maya are welcome to join me with the gang. They're cool people."
"N-No thanks. I like the clothes I wear," Tristan chuckled.
"Chewster," Grace called out, coming half way down the hall, "We're about to cut class for a couple of hours. You in?"
Chewy looked over at Tristan who had fear in his eyes. Tristan couldn't believe what he was hearing! Winston was going to cut class? What?!
"Yeah," Chewy said, walking away from Tristan, "I'm in."
Tristan sighed, now he was all alone. He had no friends, nor anyone to talk to. It was beginning to feel lonely with Owen being gone, now. He didn't realize how much he missed his brother until all of his friends left him. Times like this he wished he had Tori. She'd never leave his side. Those two were close since diapers.
Tristan thought about how he actually missed Eli, too. When Eli was here, he had friends, because he was in a play. Suddenly, Tristan came up with an idea! He was going to come up with a play and he needed help. He knew just the right person.
...
"Sure, Tristan. I'd love to help you!" exclaimed Becky as she flung her arms around the younger boy.
"Great, thanks Becks," Tristan said, awkwardly hugging Becky.
"We need to talk to Simpson and see if he'll approve. Have you thought of an idea yet?"
"Nope, that's why I need your help. I have no idea how to write and direct a play."
"Well, you came to the right person," Becky smirked, "We can have Imogen help with the sets, again. Adam can promote our play and I'm sure he can get a few of his friends to help."
Tristan smiled. Now, he had a friend and who knows, maybe he might develop a new hobby. This school year may not be so bad after all.
(Bianca)
"You sure you don't want to come out tonight, B?" asked Ellen, Bianca's roommate, "It'll be a great chance for you to mingle and meet new people. Possibly some hot college men."
Bianca thought about it for a while. It did sound tempting, but the more she wanted to, the more looked at her engagement ring. This ring symbolized that she belonged with Drew. They were supposed to be getting married right after he graduated from high school. That was their dream future, but now that she was in college, she didn't know if she wanted to.
Her roommate, Ellen, had told her that she should have broken it off with Drew the moment she knew she was going to college. She told her that she was going to want to explore and see things in the college life. Ellen was right. She did want to explore and to do so, she couldn't be tied down.
Bianca fiddled with her engagement ring. She sighed as she tucked a curl behind her ear. She replayed the times she and Drew had in her head. There has been some good times and bad. There were times were Bianca thought they weren't going to make it, but they did. She did love Drew with all of her heart, but maybe they were drifting apart. They were miles away, doing their own things and living two separate lives. Maybe it was time for her to let go.
"I'll meet you there. There's something I need to take care of."
Ellen smiled, nodding her head and closing the door behind her. Bianca grabbed her phone and sent Drew a text. Her heart pounded against her chest. She grabbed her laptop and signed on to Skype. She waited for Drew to come online and when he did, she clicked call. The laptop rang and when it picked up, Drew's face was on the screen. He was grinning until he seen how Bianca was looking.
"Hey B. What's wrong?"
"Drew," she sighed, "I need to tell you something."
(Drew)
Today was tiring for Drew. He was busy working hard to make sure his grades were good and keeping up with student council. They were already planning for yet another dance. Drew was exhausted.
He flopped on the couch in the basement and turned on his phone to check the time. When he looked at his homescreen, he smiled at the picture of him and Bianca. They were hugging on her graduation day. A big grin was on her face as he was kissing her cheek. His thumb ran across the screen as he stared at the picture. He missed her.
Then he laughed, remembering how he overreacted on Monday. When she told him that she needed to tell him something, he thought that she was going to break up with him. All she wanted to tell him was that she had a couple of days off and she was coming home soon.
Drew smiled, happy that he was going to see his fiancé soon.
"Drew," Audra called from the kitchen, "Dinner is ready. The boys are already up here. Come eat."
Drew walked up the basement steps and went into the kitchen. He sat at the table with Dallas, Adam and his parents. Today, Audra had made baked chicken with pasta and tomato sauce drenched on top. She also made garlic bread sticks. The boys dug in, getting admonishing looks from Audra.
After the delicious meal, Drew's phone vibrated. He had a text from Bianca. He opened the message. It read: Are you busy? We need to talk. It's urgent. Get on Skype.
Drew gulped. He sent Bianca a text telling her that he would Skype her after he washed his plate. Once he was done, he went back down the basement and grabbed his laptop. He signed in on Skype and saw Bianca was calling him. He clicked answer and as he saw her beautiful face, a huge smile spread across his face. When she didn't return the smile, his smile faded. He looked at her face and saw that she wasn't smiling. She actually looked very sad.
"Hey, B. What's wrong?"
"Drew," she said sighing heavy, "I need to tell you something."
Drew felt his heart pound against his chest and his hands began to form sweat. He knew what was about to happen, but he wished he could prevent it from happening.
"W-What is it, B?"
"Drew, you've been my rock for a long time. You helped escape Anson and you took me out of the bad life. You and your family put me on the right track. I am so thankful for all of you, but I think it's time for us to go our separate ways. I love you, Drew, but I need to be on my own and explore things-"
"You mean guys," Drew said with venom.
"Please, don't be mad at me. I love you, I really do, but it's time for us to go our separate ways."
"Yeah, okay," Drew said, clicking the end button on Skype. He shut down his laptop and shut off his phone, not wanting to be bothered for a while. He placed his hands in his face and tried not to cry, but he couldn't help it. The tears cascaded down his face and he didn't bother to wipe them away.
Footsteps came down the steps and he looked up to see Dallas. He sat on the couch and put his arm around Drew, patting his back sympathetically.
"Want to talk about it?" Dallas asked.
"B-Bianca broke up with me. She wants to see new guys," he mumbled.
"Aw, Drew. I know that you love her. It's going to hurt, but it'll get better."
"No, it won't. The woman who I thought I was going to marry dumped me to be with new guys."