A/N: This is a one-shot but if you like, I am pretty open-minded. But if you just like as a one-shot, that's cool :) And I am quite aware people have probably made one of these case scenarios but I wanted to do a version of my own. Also, don't let my description get in the way of how you picture Eli as a clean-cut saint and Clare as the dark badass. Imagine them the way you want to imagine them! Enjoy :)

Clare's POV:

My feelings about this school are so far not bad. I get the occasional intimidated glances from people, mostly the girls. I guess they're not used to the image of me lurking around the halls. If they don't get used to me, hell with them. I did meet two new possible friends, though. His name's Adam and he's a little out of touch with his manliness but I could care less. The other was a fashionista, surprisingly, and her name was Ali. She seems superficial but turns out she isn't all that bad. Her older brother's too much on the neurotic side if you ask me.

I'm let down that I haven't met any potential guys yet. It's not like I'm expecting to find my soul mate because let's face it, I already found him. But now Julian's dead and there's nothing I can do about it. I wish he and I never fought. Then he wouldn't have driven his car into the night and got into that big car accident.

Clare, stop thinking about the past. This is the year where you need to start and fresh and clean. No more getting bullied and no more guy interests.

All of a sudden, a retainer flew out of nowhere and landed right where I accidently stepped on it. That's not disgusting at all. I looked in the direction where it came from and my eyes caught on a guy coming out of his Volvo. He wore a sweater vest with a collared shirt and a nice pair of jeans. Now he definitely had potential. But he's not my type.

(Eli's POV)

I couldn't have felt better than ever. I finally had the courage to stand up to the guy who stole Jenna away from me last year. KC deserved it, though. I simply told Drew that I was going to take pills for my insomnia attacks. When Drew made the "You're going to sleep better with those pills," KC's dirty mind assumed otherwise.

He spread rumors that I was getting enlargement pills for my… jewels. Doesn't he know that I'm a strong believer and I'd never make such a disgusting sin? Besides that, I still find it really disturbing. I'm glad I finally found out when Bianca was trying to touch my area. She and KC both need to get their mind of the gutter! I don't know what Jenna sees in him but that's not my problem.

"Dude, the look on that jackass's face was priceless when you stuck it to him," Drew excitedly said as I was driving out of the student parking lot. Adam was in the back, hanging out. I offered to drive them home today.

"He deserved it," I replied. He really did. I was done being nice guy to him especially when he made such a jerk move. I confronted him and his little girl insecurities under his big ego. He tried to make up a fake apology but I wouldn't buy it. I told him if I really wanted Jenna, I could've done it without those pills.

"And now, you're a new man without that piece of crap," Drew referred to my retainer. I finally don't have to wear it. It's perfect timing because how embarrassing is it to wear a retainer during your junior year?

I stopped the car and gave a good look at my piece of plastic. It did give me some good memories from sophomore year. Not just the ones that involved the KC/Jenna drama.

"Maybe I should keep it just in case…" I grabbed the retainer then Drew shook his head and tried to reach for it. Our hand collision resulted in the retainer flying out and getting stepped on. There goes my reason for keeping it as a momentum.

I quickly got out of the car and saw the girl with a peculiar outfit looking at my broken retainer. She had auburn, short hair, huge headphones around her neck, a black headband, gray long-sleeved shirt, and dark black skinny jeans. Not your usual Degrassi girl but she literally could stop traffic.

(Clare's POV)

I grabbed the shattered pieces of the retainer and said, "I think it's dead."

"It's okay. I don't need them anymore," he proudly claimed. Confidence looked real good on him.

Another guy came out of his car and he had brown, semi-spiky hair and a very athletic look on him. I'm getting the feeling he's one of those phony jocks. Odd bromance pairing if I might say so myself.

"It lived a good life," I added which made him flash this sexy crooked smile. That smirk caught me a little off guard but not enough to make me zone out. "You have a cute smile," I admitted. This made him smile even more. Shit, is he blushing? That's seriously too adorable.

"Thanks. Uh, see you around?" he awkwardly said as his hand went through his hair.

"Count on it," I smiled. He nodded and went into his car with his friend. I walked away and heard them drive away.

I'd make sure I'd see him again. I'm curious about this mysterious gentleman who had an extremely hot smirk. But I knew there was definitely more to him.

(Eli's POV)

I went back into the car and drove away. Her mysterious, dark façade caught my eye.

"Who was that?" Drew nudged my arm and winked. He shouldn't be doing that when I'm driving. We could seriously get in a car accident.

"Clare Edwards, she just transferred today," Adam said. I forgot he was in the back, not going to lie.

"Eli's got a crush!" he teased.

"If anyone's got the crush, it's you on that Ali Bhandari," I fired back. This made his eyes go down. She's got guys lined up which makes Drew a little self-conscious I guess. I felt bad for throwing on him but finally, he's off my back.

I'm not sure if I liked Clare or not. All I knew was she was certainly a breath of fresh hair which intrigued me.