Hey guys! I hope you like it :) Spoilers for Frostival. And I don't own degrassi. Unfortunately.

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"Clare Diana Edwards!"

The auburn-haired girl spun around, confusion painting her features. "Alli? You scared the heck out of me!"

"That's your own fault for not being more aware of your surroundings. Now would you please explain to me what the heck is going on? I leave for three days and everyone loses their minds!"

Clare raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about?"

"Don't play coy with me, Clarebear! Eli is running around the school like a lost puppy dog. Fiona is skipping, literally skipping everywhere she goes. I just saw Jake and let me tell you, he did not look happy. Plus, Adam is walking around like he has the weight of the world on his shoulder. And when did Holly J get here?"

Clare went to respond, but Alli wasn't through yet. "Imogen's smile was so big, I swear it almost blinded me! Not to mention, you look like you're about to puke. So, will someone please tell me what the heck happened while I was gone?!"

"I do not look like I'm about to puke!" The redhead retorted defensively, crossing her arms over her chest. "But if you must know, the frostival was a bit... eye-opening. For everyone."

Alli looked at her expectantly. "Well? Don't keep me waiting! Details!"

"Fiona and Imogen are now dating, which is probably why they're so happy. They had a moment on the Ferris Wheel, and boom! True love. Jenna told Jake she just wanted to be friends, so he feels a bit led on. And um, what else happened.. Oh! I maybe sorta kissed Eli. And Adam is worried about Drew because he's in love with Bianca, but can't do anything about it with Katie in rehab. And finally, Holly J came to help Fiona because their family lost all their money."

"Whoa whoa whoa, pause, rewind, play. You kissed Eli? And I'm just now hearing about it?"

Clare's shoulders slumped, "I was hoping you missed that part. I'm sorry! You were on a technology free vacation, how was I supposed to tell you? Smoke signals? But yes, we kissed."

"Well? How was it?" Alli asked, smirking as her best friend's eyes lit up.

She sighed dreamily. "It was perfect. But I told him to go have fun on his family trip and that we'd talk when he got back."

"But if he's back now, why aren't you two lovebirds off in a corner somewhere celebrating? I'm willing to be it was you he was looking for."

"I might be possibly avoiding him just a little bit..."

"Clare! You can't do that to the poor boy! He's been pining after you for months. Yeah, he messed up, but so did you. And I think he deserves a second chance. I know I was the one who encouraged you to break up with him in the first place, but he's good for you. And I was wrong. So go get your man!" Alli ranted, waving her arms around.

The redhaired girl grinned, "You're totally right, Alli! I've gotta go find Eli. We'll catch up more later!"

"Yeah, yeah, bye!"

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"Eli!"

"Clare? I've been looking all over for you! Where have you been?"

The girl held up a hand, indicating him to wait as she regained her breath. "Sorry, I was talking to Alli. She just got back. But that's not important. I need to talk to you."

Eli nodded. "That's why I wanted to find you."

"I love you, Eli. More than anyone. I think we've both made mistakes, but we're better together than we are apart. You make me feel like I can do anything. I don't care that you're bipolar. We can work through anything as long as we have each other. So please, forgive me. I'm so sorry I left you in the hospital, Eli. I'm so sorry." Clare confessed, her eyes watering as she played with her hands nervously.

The black-haired boy reached forward and took her chin in his hand, tilting her face up to meet his. "I should never have put you in that position, Clare. I was sick and hurt and you got caught in the middle. You have nothing to be sorry for. But, I'm sorry too. For everything. And for the record, I love you too." He wiped her tears away and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips, pulling away to smile softly at her.

"Does this mean we're back together?" Clare asked timidly, a red tint to her cheeks.

"Twist my rubber arm, girlfriend."

She giggled, pulling his arm around her shoulder and linking their fingers together. She liked being close to him. "Of course, boyfriend."

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