Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi nor any of its characters.
A/N: Well for starters I'm not even sure where I'm going with this. I just felt bored and decided to write a story. The more I write though the more that I'm into it. However this story is more about Marco and his friends and not just him. Though I won't really include much on some of the younger classmen at Degrassi. Also these events take place after Marco and Tim break up and he decided to go for Dylan. So that means he's still in the Twelfth grade.
Pairings: OC/Marco, OC/Paige, Ellie/Spinner, Paige/Alex, Marco/Tim(for a little while), Tim/Jay, Hazel/Jimmy(for a little while), OC/Hazel, Sean/OC
OC List-
Joshua McDonald- A fun loving tease whom can't seem to decide what or who he wants.
Michelle McDonald- A wild brunette who loves to have fun but can't deal when things get serious.
Kenneth (Kenny) Howard- A jock bent on becoming successful. He can almost get anything he wants with his charm.
Deidra Samuels- A young girl from the south pacific. She isn't as innocent as she seems.
Aaron Andrews- Quiet and smart. He's from Alaska. Theirs more than meets the eye.
Yeah a lot goin on. But those may change as the story progresses.
Chapter 1- Unfaithful
-Saturday-
Marco sat alone at the Dot sipping on a diet coke. He felt bad for what he had done to Tim a few weeks ago. The atmosphere in the dot didn't help either. It was bustling with couples and the like. So loud and not a good place to think.
"Hun cheer up its no that bad." Paige said as she sat down along with Hazel in tow.
"But Paige," He paused. "I broke up with him for Dylan and I caught him cheating again." Marco replied with a heartbroken sigh.
"Woah he did it again?" Paige asked quite shocked at her brother's behavior. She thought he would've known better by now. "He never said anything about it to me." She said as she put a hand on Marco's shoulder.
"Well duh your one of Marco's closet friends." Hazel chimed in as she shook her finger at Paige. "I doubt he would want to tell you being his little sister and one of his best friends."
"Uh whatever." Paige retorted then turned her attention to Marco again. "You can always try things with Tim again."
Marco only gave her a sigh. "Paige you know I can't he practically hates me now." He sulked on. Someone had just come into the Dot, causing that infernal ringing to chime through the establishment.
"Ooo moving on." Paige said as she checked out the guy who just walked in. Both Marco and Hazel turned around also to see whom she was referring to. He was tall, tan skin, messy brown hair, average build, and gorgeous green eyes. "I've never seen that hunk of man around here before, I'm going to introduce myself." She said to them as she went over to the guy. "Well hello their handsome I don't believe we have met." Spinner frowned as he handed the guy a menu. Paige paid Spinner no mind as she focused all of her attention on the guy.
"Um..no I'm new here." He replied as he took the menu. "Now if you will excuse me I'm quite hungry." He said not trying to be rude to her as he left her at the counter and took a seat not too far from Hazel and Marco.
Spinner only laughed then stopped when Paige gave him that famous death glare of hers. She returned to the table and sighed. "No such luck, he's gay." Paige said with a roll of her eyes.
"Really now and he told you this?" Hazel asked as she looked over the menu. Not sure if she was hungry enough for some fattening fast food.
"Well who would turn down this?" Paige replied in a rather cocky tone. That sent a small twinkle of hope in Marco's gut but he wasn't sure if he was ready to move on again.
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-Sunday-
Ellie poked Marco's side and looked at him trying to figure out what was wrong. "Marco come on spill." She said as she turned him so he could face her. "I'm your best friend you can tell me anything."
"I…I broke up with Dylan." Marco said plainly. Frankly he wasn't up for discussing this matter. He wanted to erase that whole memory. The mere image made him feel like crying again. Then Tim's words stung like a needle. 'Go back to your cheating EX! You were made for each other…' They left a pang in his head and he couldn't help but look down. Marco could feel the tears forming in his eyes.
Ellie only looked at Marco and shook her head. "I told you to be careful." She reminded him with a stern tone in her voice.
"I know and I feel so stupid…" Marco said as he pulled his legs up and placed his head on his knees. Today wasn't a good day either. He just wanted to go home and sulk.
"Hey stop wait a minute!" Paige called after her brother who neared Marco and Ellie. He didn't look very pleased either. "Back off Paige." He said to her as he stood in front of Ellie and Marco.
"What do you want?" Ellie questioned rather annoyed as she noticed Marco hadn't even bothered to look up. "Well spill it blondie."
Dylan only glared at her. "Its none of your business so why not but out?" He retorted with a sneer as he looked at Marco. He saw that Ellie hadn't even made a motion to leave. "Well I….I came to apologize." He said as he stooped to Marco's level.
"And…" Was the only reply that came from the Italian.
"I didn't mean to do it again Marco and I know it's hard but can you forgive me?" Dylan asked. He didn't know what to do now. He had ruined something good again. He wasn't sure but Marco was one of the best things that had ever happened to him. Only he felt different when he was with another guy. Like something that Marco didn't have.
"I did before and look where it got me." Marco said rather emotionlessly. "Just stay away from me!" He yelled as he stood and walked away. Dylan went to give chase but Ellie grabbed his shoulder and shook her head no. "Leave him be, if he wants to be with you he'll decide. You can't force these things."
Paige had a smug look on her face as she glared at her brother. "Come along hockey shmuck." She said as she dragged him away. "How could you do something like that again huh?!" She ranted and raved at him. "You know Marco's sensitive and he really cares about you! I can't believe you Dylan. Just leave him alone and don't…" She wasn't sure what to say then. Her eyes stopped as she looked at her brother who looked like he was on the verge of tears. "I didn't mean to…." She went to touch him but he pulled away.
"I know I screwed up okay?!" He yelled back as he opened his car door and slammed it. He didn't need them telling him how bad he made things and how much worse he made Marco feel. Personally Dylan had had enough of this. He just drove off without a word and turned off his cell phone.
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Marco stood in the parking lot looking up at the blue sky. At least something was good about this day. He sighed and closed his eyes as he hugged himself for warmth. Really he didn't see how Ellie had talked him into coming here. He opened his eyes and went to go tell Ellie he was ready to leave when he walked straight into a brick wall. Or so he thought.
"I'm terribly sorry." The guy apologized and helped Marco up. "I wasn't paying attention ya." He said with a smile. "You'll be alright huh?"
Marco looked at him. It was the same guy from the Dot the other day. He was pretty much lost for words and only nodded at him. "I..I have to go." He said rushing off towards Ellie.
The guy scratched his head and shrugged. He didn't mean to hurt the little guy. "Joshua you comin?!" A girl's voice called from one of the many vehicles. He couldn't even see her at first but followed where her voice came from. "Yea sis I'm here, I ran into someone and I only wanted to make sure they were ok."
She shook her head. "I swear sometimes you are so clumsy." She slid into the driver's seat and cranked up the brand new Convertible her father had purchased recently.
"Am not…" Josh replied rather hurt. "You are the one who's clumsy Michelle." He climbed into the passenger side and rubbed his arms. "Why did we move here again? Its too cold."
Michelle only eyed him as they pulled out of the parking lot. "Because daddy got a new job here remember and besides I thought you liked to meet new people." She replied as she tried to find a radio station to her liking, as she was unfamiliar with any of the radio stations in Canada.
"Ya but so far the people here seem to just look at me and stutter." Josh replied as he picked up his jacket from the back seat and slipped it over his shoulders. "And then the girls here all talk funny to me like I'm some kind of treat or something."
"Get over yourself." Michelle replied, as she didn't find any station. "Your not that hot. Then again you are my twin."
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Ellie sat on Marco's bed staring at the ceiling fan listening to him babble on about something. She was tuning in and out to his conversation but she couldn't help but think of someone who had caught her eye earlier that week.
Marco glanced at Ellie and frowned. "Ellie…" He shook her shoulder. "Ellie!"
"Huh what?" She sat up a little confused.
"You weren't listening to a thing I said…" Marco said sadly.
"Something about thongs?" She questioned trying to think back.
"What?! No!" Marco replied quickly. 'Why would I ask her about thongs?' he thought.
"Sorry." Ellie replied with a sigh as she looked at him. "You like someone." She pointed out with a grin as she inched closer to him and looked into his eyes. An easy way for her to tell if he were lying or not.
Marco backed away and looked at her. "Me..no I'm done with relationships." He replied sternly as he looked at her. God he hated that look she gave him. It was like she could see right through him.
"Liar."
"Am not!" Marco's cheeks flushed a bit when he thought back on today. He indeed did like someone but he wasn't about to tell Ellie yet. Hell he didn't think he would ever see that guy again.
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Kenny sat in his apartment talking on his cell phone with his father. His dad had sent him up here to practice playing hockey for a change. He wanted his son to be well rounded in different sports.
Deidra sat in her room on the neatly made bed. She wasn't sure if she should be sharing an apartment with a guy. Her family had sent her here since things were getting worse back home. They sent her money every week and all she had to do was stay out of trouble and pay the rent. She only sighed and picked up a picture and looked at it. It was she, her mother, and two little sisters. They were all back home on one of the smaller islands of Hawaii. She felt a tear fall on her cheek and quickly wiped it away. 'Home sick already….' She thought as she brushed away her musings and turned her attention to a door that just slammed.
Kenny tossed the cell phone in the passenger seat as he buckled up and drove off from the complex. His father had pissed him off again and a good drive always made him feel better. In his haste to leave he forgot to see if his roommate had dropped in yet. Though he could careless. Having someone paying half the rent made things easier. Other than that he had to focus on playing hockey.
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Monday: Degrassi Community SchoolBoth Joshua and Michelle stood in the front office getting everything taken care of. They both turned to see who had just walked into the office.
Deidra carried a small handbag that matched her outfit. A backpack in the shape of a white bunny. She looked rather innocent and got looks from everyone she saw. Most of them were good. She loved the attention.
Kenny opened the office door and stood behind both Joshua and Michelle. He was feeling rather impatient and wished they would hurry.
Josh grabbed a slip of paper and his books and stood to the side out of the way. He would rather wait for Michelle and see if she had the same schedule as he did.
Michelle took her paper and smiled at Kenny. "Sorry to make you wait." She said to him with a slight pout. Josh only shook his head and headed for the door.
"Well, you can make me wait any day." He replied with a lame pick up line. A grin formed upon his cheeks. It seemed his morning had brightened up rather considerably.
Marco opened the office door and ran smack dab into that same brick wall. This time he tumbled back and caught himself on the door.
"You ok ya?" Josh asked as he held back the door. It had one of those annoying springs that flung the door back immediately if nothing was holding it.
Marco looked up and felt his stomach flutter. "I…I'm fine." He said as he entered the office and tried not to look at anyone.
Josh only shrugged and headed out of the office followed by Michelle and Kenny. He looked down at the slip of paper. "Media something…?" He couldn't even tell what the last word was. "Mr. Simpson."
"Well I'll see ya around." Michelle said to Kenny as she waved goodbye and caught up with Josh. "Well I've got Literature you?"
Josh only shook his head and went to find his classroom. While Michelle did the same.
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Ellie sat next to Spinner as she twirled her pen between her fingers boredly. She wondered what the kid was thinking. He had a rather serious look on his face. Though she could tell he was biting down on his tongue ring repeatedly. He must've done something because he looked very guilty. Though oddly cute in his black buttoned shirt. The top three buttons were undone and he wore a tie. She had to admit he had gotten rather cute over the years.
Spinner was completely oblivious to Ellie's staring as he chewed on his tongue ring. He hadn't done his homework and Mrs. Qwan said that if he didn't turn it in on time more detention.
Mrs. Qwan was out in the hallway with another student and brought her in. She smiled politely and introduced her, "Class this is Michelle McDonald. She'll be with us for the rest of the year." The class all said hello in a sort of weird monotone. "I believe there is a seat in the back near Ellie."
Ellie sat up when she heard her name and noticed the new girl. She diverted her eyes to Spinner for a moment then back to her. The girl took a seat next to her and smiled politely.
"I'm Michelle." She said with a sickening smile.
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Kenny read over his schedule and huffed as he brushed by Marco and exited the office. "Er…" He paused and looked around. "I'll find the gym somewhere around here." He muttered as he scratched his head and started going down numerous hallways.
Marco brought up the attendance paper the substitute had sent him to bring. He gave the receptionist a meek smile before he left and headed back to Mr. Simpson's class.
Josh finally found the classroom and took a seat next to an empty one. He saw the same girl from the diner a couple days ago. He only smiled at her and turned his attention to the substitute who only eyed him. That lady looked rather evil. Old wrinkled hands and those tiny glasses old people usually seemed to wear. Her gray hair pulled back in a bun with a few stray hairs dangling in her face. She didn't dare smile as she pointed to the assignment on the bored and continued reading her novel.
Hazel poked Paige's side with her pink fluffy pen. This got her one of Paige's glares. She only rolled her eyes and pointed at Josh. "Duh." She muttered only to be shushed by Mrs. Winthro.
Paige looked and only smiled. She then frowned slightly when Marco took his seat next to him. She had nothing against Marco but she wanted this to be her conquest.
Marco hadn't noticed Josh next to him until he turned and nearly fell out of his chair. This was just great he wasn't sure how he was supposed to get work done now.
Josh gave Marco an inquisitive look before turning back to the computer. He tried doing the assignment. Well the parts of it that made sense to him anyway. He poked Marco's shoulder and whispered, "Can you help me?"
Marco only cut his eyes over and sighed. "Sure…" He whispered back as he explained what they had to do. He kept whispering things to him and hoped he would understand.
Hazel only giggled at Paige's reddening face. "There are other fish in the sea."
Paige only rolled her eyes at Hazel and tried to finish the assignment.
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Deidra sat in Armstrong's math class next to another new kid. Apparently they were doing some sort of group math puzzle thing.
Aaron had completed the assignment with ease and didn't bother trying to talk to Deidra. He felt no need to socialize right now and watched her pout.
"Aww come on." She pouted again. "Talk to me!"
"No…" Aaron said as he continued to ignore her.
She only huffed and crossed her arms. "Your no fun…"
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Kenny found the gym after about ten minutes of his leave from the office. He was told he had to sit out today. Even to his protest. It was an all guy class to. He didn't feel like watching. Hell he wanted to play.
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Ellie copied down the homework assignment and looked at the clock. The bell rang and she gathered her things. "Spinner…?" She looked down at the sleeping boy. She shook him rather harshly.
"What?!" He jumped up with a start and looked around. Papers glued to his face and each fell lightly in his little frenzy.
This got a laugh out of Michelle as she left the door.
"Nice for you to join the world of the living Mr. Mason." Mrs. Qwan said to him as she erased the board including the homework. She started writing the assignments for her more advanced classes.
"Come on sleeping beauty." Ellie said as she dragged him out of the classroom much to his dismay.
"But I didn't get the homework!" He said rather frantically.
"Here take it, I made a copy." Ellie said handing him the paper and walking away.
"Thanks…" Spinner said before she disappeared into the crowd. He noticed a number on the paper also and a smile formed on his face.
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"Oh thank you so much ya." Josh said to Marco as they left the classroom. "I'll see you later…Marco?"
"Yeah its Marco." He replied. "You to Josh."
"Someone's happy." Hazel said jabbing Marco in his side with her fluffy pen.
"Gah!" Marco jumped and stared at her. "You should know that thing hurts jeeze. And? Can't a guy be happy about anything anymore?"
"Well yeah but hmm…" Hazel paused when Paige came between the two of them.
"Come on you two its time for lunch." Paige said as she dragged the both of them into the lunchroom.
Jimmy sat at a table waiting for them. His crutches leaning on the table next to him. According to the doctor his legs would be better soon if he kept up his physical therapy. He wouldn't have to be in a wheelchair anymore. Only he would have to try learning to walk again. He could really only run but nothing to strenuous on his legs. It was fantastic news when he hard about his miracle recovery.
The day went on pretty much like that. Everyone heading towards home after the final bell rang.
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Marco decided to walk home by himself today. He wanted some time to jus think about things. He was brought out of his thought by the sounding of a horn. He turned to see who it was and sighed.
"Marco please just talk to me!" Dylan shouted from the car as he pulled to the curb and stepped out. "Marco…"
"What?!" Marco shouted. "Why can't you just leave me alone huh?!"
Dylan's eyes flared as he went to say something but couldn't. "Because…" He whispered. "I love you…"
"Yeah and every other whore in your dorm."
"Marco…I really mean it I'm sorry but I still love you."
"Then why did you hurt me like that?" His eyes pleaded for an answer as he looked up at Dylan.
"I…I don't know."
"Wrong answer." Marco said as he turned and walked away. That was the same answer he had given him the first time. This would be the last time.
"No wait!" Dylan called after him.
Marco ignored the call and ran off towards the park. Hopefully he could just get away from everything for an hour or so and just think. No Dylan, no boys, no school, just no anything. He took a seat on a bench and stared up at the cloudy sky.
A/N: not really sure if I want to truly complete this story. I really want to I'm just hoping I'll have time. If you haven't guessed yet this story isn't really just about Marco. I'm trying to not have it be that way but from the way I'm writing it seems so but I'll change that. Oi and sorry for any spelling/grammar mistakes. This computer's spell check is…whack! Be prepared for Chapter 2- Umbrellas and Chocolate. Hehe please R&R I love criticism. No flames though. They will be ignored! So don't waste your time. But just lemme know if I'm doing something wrong or whatever and just let me know what you think!
