You Raise Me Up

by emoteen06

After JT and Manny hit a roadblock, JT gets a shock at school, and what's got everyone at Degrassi worried and angry? CHAPTER 3 NOW UP!

1. Getting Older, Getting Wiser

"You Raise Me Up"

Chapter ONE "Getting Older, Getting Wiser"

JT and Manny hit a major roadblock in their relationship, and JT must make a quick decision. Will it destory them? Is the one for JT someone he's known forever, and he just doesn't realize it? Please R & R!!

Disclamier: I do not own Degrassi:The Next Generation, The-N, CTV, Epitome or any of the characters of Degrassi: The Next Generation. I live in the U.S., I love Degrassi, and I love to write. I'm creative, I have plans/ideas/storylines for the characters and I hope you enjoy reading my fan fiction!

Reason for title: Since every Degrassi episode is named after a song, I wanted to pick a song title for this story. It will eventually make sense as to why I chose this song. Remember, there's still ALOT MORE TO COME in this ongoing series!

Time: It's set in the 4th/5th season.

Ready? OK, Enjoy the 1st Chapter!!!

"Manny", JT said from a crowd. He ran through the crowd and caught up to her. They had been going out since the semi-formal, and they were now in Grade 10. "Hey JT", Manny said. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and they walked into Mr.Simpson's class. "JT and Manny. Never thought I'd see that coming", Toby said. "Thanks Toby, you're a pal", JT said shaking his head. "So, are you to going to that party this weekend..which would be Saturday night..Which would be tomorrow?", Toby asked. "Well....", Manny said. "Hey why not?", JT said. "Craig...and Ashley...they'll both be there. Won't they?", Manny asked. "So what if they are?", JT asked. "JT, there's alot you don't understand..but...I guess we can still go", Manny asked. "Great, that's only tomorrow!", JT said. "It'll be fun", JT said staring into Manny eyes and similing. Manny smiled. "Okay class enough with the talking, let's get started on our work", Mr.Simpson said.

Brrrrrrinnnggg The lunch bell rang and the students of Degrassi poured into the cafeteria. Ashley and Ellie were walking the same way JT and Manny were and Ashley bumped into Manny. "Sorry", Manny said in her Canadian accent. "Watch where you're going", Ashley said. "She hates me"...Manny said. "She doesn't hate you", JT said. "Yes, she does. I slept with Craig, and then I got....she hates me", Manny said. "You got what?", JT said. "I got them split up", Manny said quickly. "I got them split up", Manny said. "Don't even worry about it", JT said. "Let's just go get lunch okay?", Manny said.

"Now what are you going to tell your parents?", Manny asked while they were walking home. "That I'm going our for pizza with you..and Tobes is tagging along.", JT said. "Okay, I'll tell my parents that I'm going to the movies with you...and then maybe you should tell your parents the same", Manny said. "You're right. Me. You. Movies.", JT said. "That way if either of our parents call each other, the stories match", Manny said. "Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow then", Manny said. "Yeah. Tomorrow", JT said. JT leaned in and soon he and Manny were in deep kiss. JT broke away. "I'll see you later", Manny said. She walked to her front door and went inside and JT headed home.

Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep JT's alarm clock went off, and it was 8:00 in the morning. He went downstairs to find a note from his parents.

JT,

Your father and I are going to be out for the day with Kelly and Mike. They called us at 5:00 this morning and invited us on to their boat. We won't be home until late so if you go out be safe and leave us a note just in case we get home earlier. We would have woken you up, but we figured you wouldn't mind with a note. With all our love, Mom & Dad

"Awesome". JT said. He ran to his telephone and immediatley called Toby. "Hello?", Toby asked. "Tobes, It's me. Mom and Dad are gone for the WHOLE day, man, you've gotta come over.", JT said. "Are you serious?", Toby said. "Yeah, can you have Ash bring you over?", JT asked. "Ash is out with Craig, actually...but I guess I could walk", Toby said. "Why is Ashley with Craig? Are they back together?", JT asked. "Doubtful. They needed to talk privately.", Toby said. "Ohhhkay", JT said. "Well, I'll be over soon", Toby said. "OK", JT said. He hung up the phone and went upstairs to get dressed. The thought of Manny coming over crossed his mind a thousand times, but he wasn't sure if he should call her or not. He decided not to because he would be with her all night, and besides, if his mom or dad found out his girlfriend was in the house, let alone, his room, he would be dead. About 20 minutes passed and the doorbell rang. "Come on in Toby", JT said. Toby and Ashley came inside. "Oh, hey Ash", JT said. "I thought you were with Craig?". "Well, I got back after you called Toby, so I figured I'd drop him off, but, I do need to talk to you", Ashley said. "Me?", JT asked. Ashley and JT went upstairs into JT's room. "JT there is something you need to know, and I want you to get the truth, because I don't think you are", Ashley said. "What's going on?", JT asked. "You know Manny had sex with Craig, right?", Ashley asked. "Yea,why?", JT asked. "Well, is that all you know?", Ashley asked. "Yea", JT answered. "Well, there's more. Manny was pregnant", Ashley said. "What?", JT asked, standing up. "Whoa...Wh...Wait a minute. WAS?", JT asked. Ashley nodded. "So, she's not anymore?", JT asked. "No, JT", Ashley said. "So, wait. She was. So, she had an abortion?", JT asked. "Yes, JT. Craig and Manny had sex, Craig got her pregnant, and Manny had an abortion", Ashley said. "JT shook his head. "No, no, she would have told me. Manny wouldn't just not tell me something like that", JT said. Ashley, almost in tears, said " JT, I tried to warn you. You're going to get hurt and don't say I didn't try to help you", she said, walking out of the room. JT followed, but he ran down the stairs quicker than Ashley. "Toby, go with Ashley. I'm leaving, so you're all leaving", JT said. Toby and Ashley went into their car and JT slammed the front door. He went upstairs, grabbed his keys and left.

It was now night time, and Loud Music could be heard from down the street. The party at 4234 Aller Street was the place to be. JT and Manny walked in together and saw many familar faces from Degrassi. "JT, let's go get something to drink okay?", Manny asked. "Yeah", JT said. "Hey guys", Paige said. "Oh hey Paige, I guess there are alot of people here", JT said. "Just to let you two know, all the rooms upstairs are vacant for the entire evening", Paige said, smiling. She walked off and while Manny was talking to another friend, Paige pulled JT aside. "So now that you're with Manny I guess you'll be big man on campus now, eh?", Paige said. "Paige, Manny and I haven't had sex", JT said. "Not yet..", Paige said, walking off. "What did she want?", Manny asked. "Nothing. Nothing important. Why don't we go dance?", JT asked. "TOBY, TOBY, TOBY", the crowd shouted. Toby was drinking as many beers in a row as he could. "Toby, what are you doing?", JT asked. "Having fun", Toby said. "Tobes your breath smells...bad", JT said. "Come on, just try one", Toby said. JT looked around at everyone drinking. He popped open the bottle and drank it down. "Okay that's enough...phew!", JT said. Before anyone realized it, the party had gotten out of hand. People were on the floor passed out, people were upstairs, and it was all very chaotic. JT felt Manny grab is hand. "Let's go upstairs, it's quiter", Manny said. They entered what looked like a master bedroom. "I'm having a really great time", Manny said. "Yeah, me too", JT said. Manny grabbed JT's face and started to kiss him. JT put his arm on Manny's shoulder. She started to lean back, but they continued to make out. She took off JT's blouse, which he was wearing over a white T-Shirt. His hands moved to her back and now they were definently in a comprimising postion. She started to unzip his pants, and JT let go and jumped off the bed. "Okay, what was that?", JT asked. "I thought you were ready..", Manny said. "Ready? Ready for what? Ready for sex?", JT asked. "Yea!", Manny said. "What--What made you think that?", JT asked. "You came up here!", Manny said. JT grabbed his shirt off the bed. "So. That doesn't mean I was gonna sleep with you!", JT said.

"Why were you kissing me then?", Manny asked. "Okay, first of all, you kissed me. Second of all, Making out and having sex are two very different things", JT said. "Then maybe you're just too immature to have sex!", Manny said. "Me, Immature? I wasn't the one who slept with someone else's boyfriend, got pregnant, and had an abortion!", JT said. "What?! Who told you!", Manny asked. "So it is true. You killed an innocent child because YOU were immature.", JT said. "I could not raise a child at my age", Manny said. "Then maybe you shouldn't be having sex at your age", JT said. "Whatever, JT. I thought you were cool, but I guess I was wrong", Manny said. "I can't be with someone like you...You and I, we are different people...and I should have known better. We're breaking up, Manny, and don't come back to me because I'd rather be by myself than with someone like you.", JT said. "Fine, JT. You could've had it...you would have had the best time of your life and you would have been a man. But I guess you're just a little boy still", Manny said. "You know what, Manny? The rumors are true. You ARE a Slut.", JT said. He put on his shirt and slammed the door.