I know Sean doesn't come back until the very last day of summer (Here Comes Your Man Part 1 Episode) but for the sake of this story, he's been back for a while.

DISCLAIMER: I Don't own anything Degrassi, or any brand names you may come across, and there will be a few I'd imagine... blah, blah, blah – you know the deal.

So, without any further ado, here's my fourth story: Road Trip!

"ROAD TRIP!" Manny grabbed hold of Emma's elbows and lunged forward, shouting seemingly random words in her face.

"Woah, word vomit!" Emma mused to Sean, who sat opposite her on the bean bag chair, intently watching a Lakers v Celtics basketball game.

"No, that could be a good idea!" Sean said slowly. He turned his attention away from the screen and joined in the brainstorming session with the two girls.

"It's exactly what we need to cure the summertimes blues!" Manny exclaimed, clapping her hands together simply.

"A road trip?" Emma asked, sceptically arching her eyebrows. "We don't have the money!"

"Oh money schmoney!" Manny scoffed excitedly. "It'll be so absolutely fricken' awesome!" She clapped her hands again and screwed up her face with delight.

Sean had to smile at Manny's simpleton ways. She was easily pleased, and planning this road trip had turned her into a small child. He turned his attention to Emma, who was still looking cynical.

"Come on, Em, it'll be the perfect way to break this boredom." He threw up his hands and waved them around.

Emma was inclined to agree with Sean. This summer had been so dull. She, Manny, Sean, Toby, JT and Liberty were all starting grade twelve in the fall, and the hype about approaching graduation had soon worn off, leaving them stuck in the middle of a heatwave. Shame the action wasn't as hot as the temperature.

"But you two are forgetting!" Emma started, wanting to sound the least precocious as she could. "It costs money to embark on a road trip! Money for motels, gas, food, drink... other stuff!"

"Yeah, but Em-"

"Oh, and where are we gonna get a car?"

"Jay's Civic!" Sean piped up.

"Uh, that means inviting Jay..." Emma pointed out.

"So, invite Jay!" Sean said nonchalantly. Emma had to remind herself that Sean didn't know about her and Jay, and she had to remain calm. But seriously, going on a road trip with Sean, Manny and Jay would seriously be awkward. Half the participants knew, and the other half were walking on eggshells, fearing the secret coming out.

Emma exchanged a look with Manny. She'd managed to keep Sean from finding out about her fumbles with Jay at the ravine for almost a year, she didn't need it coming out now. But Manny was no help.

"Perfect! Oh, I can't wait!" She enthused, jumping off the sofa happily.

"But, we don't even know that Jay will agree. I mean, Sean, sure. But me and you? He doesn't even know us!" Emma lied nervously. Manny flashed her a momentary look, before turning back to Sean. Thank God she acted casual.

"Seany... can you talk to Jay for us?" Manny pleading voice was sugar coated, then syrup coated, then had glacé cherries thrown at it.

"Sure!" Sean agreed all to easily. Emma's heart sank. She really didn't want to go on this road trip, which Manny fully understood, but she still found herself being dragged into it.