Chapter 1 What About Emma Nelson?
It was a warm sunny day at Degrassi Community High School. Everybody just got back from their weekend and ready to start a brand new week. Manny and J.T. are officially dating and by the looks of it can't get enough of each other. Toby and Kendra are going strong and so is every other couple at Degrassi. It seems like everyone of paired up that is except Emma. Her and Sean broke up exactly two weeks ago and even thought they broke up she misses him but doesn't forgive him for dissing her like that. They broke up because he changed and not in a good way. He's hanging out with a whole different crowd, the kind of crowd that's not scared of living on the edge and live to get in trouble. As you probably noticed that the total opposite of Emma and that is mostly why they broke up.
Emma: He's changed so much.
Manny: Ah hah, but so has everybody else at Degrassi.
Emma: Yeah look at you.
Manny: I've changed but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I mean look at me. I'm popular, look hot, and have a great boyfriend. Yes I do! Don't I bay-bay?
Emma: I've heard and seen you Manny, but look at me. I look that same and act the same and am not all that popular as always.
Emma said trying to make J.T. and Manny feel sorry for her, but they weren't really listening. She wanted some kind of sympathy but there they were kissing and speaking a language that Emma couldn't understand. They were boyfriend/girlfriend words and Emma was sick of it and it was only one day. How much worse could it get? Emma stood up and tried to get their attention. She literally pulled them away from each other.
Emma: Would you listen to me? Here I am pouring out my heart and there you are kissing each other like you haven't seen each other in years when it's only been a day.
Manny: I'm listening but just don't know what to say.
Emma: I don't know. Maybe you can give some kind of advice.
Manny: Okay I got it. Try not being so much like you.
Emma: Is that supposed to make me feel better because here I am feeling horrible?
Manny: The first one! Just change.ooh I have a great idea but I don't know if you'll go for it.
Emma: Come on spit it out!
Manny: Get a makeover. Oh this will be so much fun. We have so much shopping to do. As you probably noticed I'm an expert when it comes to style.
Emma: Do you think that it will make that much of a difference?
Manny: Duh of course it will. You'll feel and look like a whole different person and who knows maybe Sean will want you back.
Emma was kind of hurt by those last few words and Manny realized that it was kind of harsh. She meant it but that's not the way she wanted to say it but Emma sure got offensive and started preaching about the subject.
Emma: So is looks all that matters to a guy?
Manny: Not all guys.
Emma: Well I'm not going to change my whole image just so I can impress a guy. I mean there's more to a girl than how much skin she's showing. We have a mind of our own and opinions about life. We just don't get enough credit for being girls.
Manny: I agree with you Emma but just calm down and chill for a moment. This isn't a protest against girl power. It was just my advice and I'm not forcing you to take it.
Emma: I know, I know but I wonder if that's all I can do.
Manny: As a last option you can join the cheer squad. I'll put in a good word about you to Paige, You'll be sure to get in.
Emma: No thank you. I am not the cheerleader type. I'll stick to being Emma Nelson, the girl I was meant to be and always will be.
Manny: Do whatever you want but at least think twice about getting a new look. It could turn out to be that best thing.
Emma: I'm not totally hating the idea and will think about it. Got to get to class. Manny: All right I'll see you at lunch. Come on Sugar Bear! You can walk me to my first class.
J.T.: Anything for you my princess, Can I carry your books too?
Manny: Sure knock yourself out.
Then Manny and J.T. made their entrance into the school hallways as boyfriend and girlfriend so everybody could see them and that's exactly what they did. They were surprised by the couple and wondered just how long they were going to last and one of those people was Craig. He oddly wished that he were in J.T.'s place. She has moved on but he really hasn't even though he was with Ashley now. Ashley was already in class along with Ellie so Craig was walking with Marco.
Marco: it's strange to see Manny with J.T. but I guess it's good that she found somebody to settle down with.
Craig: But it is shocking that she's with J.T.
Marco: J.T.'s a nice guy.
Craig: That's exactly my point. He's a little out of her league.
Marco: Craig, since when do you care who Manny is going out with?
Craig: I don't care who she dates, but it's him Marco.
Marco: Tell me if I'm crazy but it sure does sound like you are jealous. I can't believe you're jealous of J.T., Craig.
Craig: Why? How could you come up with a stupid prediction like that?
Marco: Because you've shown all the signs of it.
Craig: That's crazy talk no insane talk! Let's just drop the subject okay! There are more important things in this world than them.
Marco: Fine, wouldn't want to get you anymore upset than you already are.
Craig: Me, upset? No way! I'm with Ashley and couldn't be any happier. See here I am being happy, doing a happy dance.
Marco: Please stop before you embarrass me and I've heard and know you are in love. Everybody knows. I guess Cupid came to Degrassi early this year.
At lunch time Emma, Toby, Kendra, Manny and J.T. sat outside to enjoy the lovely day but Manny and J.T. could care less about the weather. All that matters was that they were together. Okay now it was getting a little overboard. They already seemed like Newly Weds.
Emma: I'm all alone. (She said while looking at the happy couples at the table.)
J.T.: We've heard!
Emma: So now you think it's true?
J.T.: No, it's not true. I mean look at your loving family and us as friends.
Manny: Yeah just because you're single now doesn't mean you'll be single for the rest of your life. So many people care about you and that means a lot.
Emma: I guess you're right.
J.T.: Oh I know we're right. Now can we please talk about something else?
Emma Sure, Toby, Kendra how are you two doing?
Kendra: Oh great like always.
Toby: It's been a while too. Next Monday is our 3-month anniversary.
Kendra: No it isn't!
Toby: Yes it is. I think I would remember.
Kendra: No. (Then she saw Paige standing in front of her with her hands on her hips and she stopped arguing with Toby.)
Paige: Continue if you must?
Kendra: Oh we're finished for now. (She said while giving a stern look to Toby.)
Paige: I just wanted to officially invite you to my dance party on Saturday. There will be a live rock band there, so you got to come. (She said while passing out the invitations,)
Manny: J.T., Emma aren't you so excited?
Emma: Yeah! It will be so much fun! (Paige looked at her and realized that she was invited.)
Paige: Oh yeah Emma forgot you were invited. May I just remind you that this is a High School party, so I suggest to dress to impress. Maybe you can get some tips from Manny.
Manny: Paige how dare you have the nerve to say that!
Paige: Hun, this is Paige you're speaking to. There is such thing that we call Freedom Of Speech, so I can say what I want whenever I want. See you on Saturday okay so bye-bye.
Then she strutted off to her perfect boyfriend, Spinner or well I wouldn't call him perfect. Around him she was innocent but that was just a front and didn't fool Emma or Manny.
Manny: Paige is just being Paige. She has no idea what she is talking about so just ignore her but I do wish she would shut up.
Emma: No she's right. I need a change and am going to start with my look.
Manny: Does this mean what I think it means?
Emma: Yep, Manny make me over.
Manny: Okay today right after school meet me at my locker, and we'll head over to the mall. So much to do and so little time but we'll pull it off.
Emma: Okay I'm ready!
Okay that was the first chapter of my third fanfic. It would probably make more sense if you read Somebody New Maybe first. SO send in your reviews soon. I'll try to add more chapters as soon as possible.
It was a warm sunny day at Degrassi Community High School. Everybody just got back from their weekend and ready to start a brand new week. Manny and J.T. are officially dating and by the looks of it can't get enough of each other. Toby and Kendra are going strong and so is every other couple at Degrassi. It seems like everyone of paired up that is except Emma. Her and Sean broke up exactly two weeks ago and even thought they broke up she misses him but doesn't forgive him for dissing her like that. They broke up because he changed and not in a good way. He's hanging out with a whole different crowd, the kind of crowd that's not scared of living on the edge and live to get in trouble. As you probably noticed that the total opposite of Emma and that is mostly why they broke up.
Emma: He's changed so much.
Manny: Ah hah, but so has everybody else at Degrassi.
Emma: Yeah look at you.
Manny: I've changed but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I mean look at me. I'm popular, look hot, and have a great boyfriend. Yes I do! Don't I bay-bay?
Emma: I've heard and seen you Manny, but look at me. I look that same and act the same and am not all that popular as always.
Emma said trying to make J.T. and Manny feel sorry for her, but they weren't really listening. She wanted some kind of sympathy but there they were kissing and speaking a language that Emma couldn't understand. They were boyfriend/girlfriend words and Emma was sick of it and it was only one day. How much worse could it get? Emma stood up and tried to get their attention. She literally pulled them away from each other.
Emma: Would you listen to me? Here I am pouring out my heart and there you are kissing each other like you haven't seen each other in years when it's only been a day.
Manny: I'm listening but just don't know what to say.
Emma: I don't know. Maybe you can give some kind of advice.
Manny: Okay I got it. Try not being so much like you.
Emma: Is that supposed to make me feel better because here I am feeling horrible?
Manny: The first one! Just change.ooh I have a great idea but I don't know if you'll go for it.
Emma: Come on spit it out!
Manny: Get a makeover. Oh this will be so much fun. We have so much shopping to do. As you probably noticed I'm an expert when it comes to style.
Emma: Do you think that it will make that much of a difference?
Manny: Duh of course it will. You'll feel and look like a whole different person and who knows maybe Sean will want you back.
Emma was kind of hurt by those last few words and Manny realized that it was kind of harsh. She meant it but that's not the way she wanted to say it but Emma sure got offensive and started preaching about the subject.
Emma: So is looks all that matters to a guy?
Manny: Not all guys.
Emma: Well I'm not going to change my whole image just so I can impress a guy. I mean there's more to a girl than how much skin she's showing. We have a mind of our own and opinions about life. We just don't get enough credit for being girls.
Manny: I agree with you Emma but just calm down and chill for a moment. This isn't a protest against girl power. It was just my advice and I'm not forcing you to take it.
Emma: I know, I know but I wonder if that's all I can do.
Manny: As a last option you can join the cheer squad. I'll put in a good word about you to Paige, You'll be sure to get in.
Emma: No thank you. I am not the cheerleader type. I'll stick to being Emma Nelson, the girl I was meant to be and always will be.
Manny: Do whatever you want but at least think twice about getting a new look. It could turn out to be that best thing.
Emma: I'm not totally hating the idea and will think about it. Got to get to class. Manny: All right I'll see you at lunch. Come on Sugar Bear! You can walk me to my first class.
J.T.: Anything for you my princess, Can I carry your books too?
Manny: Sure knock yourself out.
Then Manny and J.T. made their entrance into the school hallways as boyfriend and girlfriend so everybody could see them and that's exactly what they did. They were surprised by the couple and wondered just how long they were going to last and one of those people was Craig. He oddly wished that he were in J.T.'s place. She has moved on but he really hasn't even though he was with Ashley now. Ashley was already in class along with Ellie so Craig was walking with Marco.
Marco: it's strange to see Manny with J.T. but I guess it's good that she found somebody to settle down with.
Craig: But it is shocking that she's with J.T.
Marco: J.T.'s a nice guy.
Craig: That's exactly my point. He's a little out of her league.
Marco: Craig, since when do you care who Manny is going out with?
Craig: I don't care who she dates, but it's him Marco.
Marco: Tell me if I'm crazy but it sure does sound like you are jealous. I can't believe you're jealous of J.T., Craig.
Craig: Why? How could you come up with a stupid prediction like that?
Marco: Because you've shown all the signs of it.
Craig: That's crazy talk no insane talk! Let's just drop the subject okay! There are more important things in this world than them.
Marco: Fine, wouldn't want to get you anymore upset than you already are.
Craig: Me, upset? No way! I'm with Ashley and couldn't be any happier. See here I am being happy, doing a happy dance.
Marco: Please stop before you embarrass me and I've heard and know you are in love. Everybody knows. I guess Cupid came to Degrassi early this year.
At lunch time Emma, Toby, Kendra, Manny and J.T. sat outside to enjoy the lovely day but Manny and J.T. could care less about the weather. All that matters was that they were together. Okay now it was getting a little overboard. They already seemed like Newly Weds.
Emma: I'm all alone. (She said while looking at the happy couples at the table.)
J.T.: We've heard!
Emma: So now you think it's true?
J.T.: No, it's not true. I mean look at your loving family and us as friends.
Manny: Yeah just because you're single now doesn't mean you'll be single for the rest of your life. So many people care about you and that means a lot.
Emma: I guess you're right.
J.T.: Oh I know we're right. Now can we please talk about something else?
Emma Sure, Toby, Kendra how are you two doing?
Kendra: Oh great like always.
Toby: It's been a while too. Next Monday is our 3-month anniversary.
Kendra: No it isn't!
Toby: Yes it is. I think I would remember.
Kendra: No. (Then she saw Paige standing in front of her with her hands on her hips and she stopped arguing with Toby.)
Paige: Continue if you must?
Kendra: Oh we're finished for now. (She said while giving a stern look to Toby.)
Paige: I just wanted to officially invite you to my dance party on Saturday. There will be a live rock band there, so you got to come. (She said while passing out the invitations,)
Manny: J.T., Emma aren't you so excited?
Emma: Yeah! It will be so much fun! (Paige looked at her and realized that she was invited.)
Paige: Oh yeah Emma forgot you were invited. May I just remind you that this is a High School party, so I suggest to dress to impress. Maybe you can get some tips from Manny.
Manny: Paige how dare you have the nerve to say that!
Paige: Hun, this is Paige you're speaking to. There is such thing that we call Freedom Of Speech, so I can say what I want whenever I want. See you on Saturday okay so bye-bye.
Then she strutted off to her perfect boyfriend, Spinner or well I wouldn't call him perfect. Around him she was innocent but that was just a front and didn't fool Emma or Manny.
Manny: Paige is just being Paige. She has no idea what she is talking about so just ignore her but I do wish she would shut up.
Emma: No she's right. I need a change and am going to start with my look.
Manny: Does this mean what I think it means?
Emma: Yep, Manny make me over.
Manny: Okay today right after school meet me at my locker, and we'll head over to the mall. So much to do and so little time but we'll pull it off.
Emma: Okay I'm ready!
Okay that was the first chapter of my third fanfic. It would probably make more sense if you read Somebody New Maybe first. SO send in your reviews soon. I'll try to add more chapters as soon as possible.