AN: This is my first Degrassi story and I know I'm a little late to the game, but I recently started re-watching the series and I couldn't shake the idea for a story, so I decided to start one. I know the characters may seem a little OOC at times, but I wouldn't be able to write the story without altering them a little bit. Although, in my opinion, I haven't necessarily changed them, I'm just shedding light on a side of them that we don't really get to see in the show. Anyways, that's all for my rant. Hope you enjoy the story!
Chapter 1
The bell rings, signaling the end of yet another torturous school day. Jay quickly shoves his work into his backpack and heads toward his locker, wanting to get out of this prison as soon as humanly possible.
When he got to his locker, he quickly shoved what he didn't need into his locker and tossed his homework into his bag. He surveyed his locker, ensuring he had everything he needed, which wasn't an easy task, considering the mess that was his locker. When he was satisfied that he had everything he needed, he slammed the locker shut and headed for the parking lot.
He reached his baby in record time, giving her orange body a quick pat of affection. He loved this car. He had busted his ass to make enough money to buy it and because of this, he treated the car as though it was a living, breathing entity, rather than a hunk of metal designed to get him from point A to point B.
As he got into the car and put the keys into the ignition, he heard the passenger door open and close.
"Hey, easy on the door!" He said angrily, turning to see who was determined to take his baby's door of its hinges.
Alex. He should have known. Who else would be brave enough to not only invite themselves for a ride, but also slam his door? Sometimes Jay wondered how he had ever dated her. Don't get him wrong, she was one of his best friends, basically family, but the woman was infuriating and had no respect for his baby.
"Oh get over yourself," Alex replied gruffly. "It's just a car."
Jay glared at her.
"Okay, okay... Whatever. Just chill out, dude."
"What do you want Alex?" He asked, making no effort to conceal his annoyance.
He wasn't in the mood for her snide remarks right now. He was too focused on the fact that he was most likely going to fail his classes and have to repeat his senior year. Jay couldn't bear the thought of having to spend another year at Degrassi. The people, the drama, the schoolwork, he couldn't do another year of it. Just thinking about it made him want to punch something, or someone.
"Why so snippy? Is it your time of the month?" Alex said with a smirk.
"Look, Alex, I'm really not in the mood for your sarcasm right now, so could you just tell me what it is you want."
"Jeez, what's your problem today, man?"
"Nothing. Just sick of this place," he said shortly.
He felt bad for snapping at her, so he had resorted to short, to the point sentences in an effort to avoid shouting at her. It wasn't her fault he sucked at school.
"Then let's get out of here. We can hangout at The Dot for a while, my treat," she replied thoughtfully.
Jay reached out his hand and felt her forehead, which earned him a glare.
"You feeling okay? Since when do you offer to pay for anyone?" He asked with a smirk.
"Shut up. You're clearly having a shitty day, and I'm just trying to be a good friend. Now start the car and drive."
"Whatever you say, boss."
The drive to The Dot is a quiet one. When they arrived, they picked a table near the back, away from the crowd. Jay wasn't a fan of this place. It wasn't the place itself he had a problem with. It was all of the people from Degrassi. This was where everyone came after school. It was bad enough he had to spend eight hours a day with these people; he felt no need to extend his time around them.
"So," Alex began calmly, "what happened today that's got you so grumpy?"
"Kwan is a tyrant, that's what. At this rate, I'm going to be stuck at this place for the rest of my life!" he all but shouted, his anger at the situation getting the best of him.
Spinner was headed to their table to take their order when he heard Jay's outburst. He knew that feeling all too well.
"Kwan is the devil," Spinner interjected.
"Eavesdrop much?" Alex asked snidely.
"Whoa, calm down, I was just agreeing with him," Spinner replied, holding his hands up in surrender.
"What do you know about Kwan being awful anyways?" Jay asked. "Didn't you get a B on the last test?"
"Yeah, but only because I got a tutor."
"A tutor?" Jay asked skeptically.
"Yeah, you know… had a someone with a brain help me study?" Spinner replied sarcastically.
"I know what a tutor is. I'm dumb, but I'm not that dumb."
"You never know," Alex said with a smirk.
Jay glared at her. "When I want your opinion, Alex, I'll ask"
"Well, anyways, all I was trying to say was that having Emma tutor me totally saved my ass with Kwan. I know she's the last person you probably want help from, but you should give her a chance. She's not as bad as people think… So, can I take your order? My boss is my new Kwan," Spinner said, shuddering for dramatic effect.
Jay couldn't help but chuckle at that. The world was full of Kwans.
"I dunno, man. Emma Nelson? Besides, even if I did want her to tutor me, which I'm not saying I do, somehow I doubt Greenpeace would be willing to help me," Jay replied. "As for the order, we'll just have fries."
"Think about it and let me know. If you change your mind, I'll put in a good word for you with Emma."
"Yeah, I'll get back to you."
Spinner nodded and left to put their order in.
Jay couldn't believe he was actually considering asking Emma Nelson for help. What had the world come to? He let his head fall into his hands, slowly sinking his way toward the table. Alex just laughed and rolled her eyes. Jay wished for a black hole to drop down and suck him into it, but no such luck.
