-1DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN DEGRASSI OR ANY OF IT'S CHARACTERS

CHAPTER 2

Sunday afternoon arrived quicker than Emma had expected. It was already 1:30pm and Sean was due to arrive in only half an hour. Emma paced around the room trying to decide what to wear as her best friend Manny Santos sat on the bed watching her. "Em, why are you freaking out and going all coo-coo bananas? This is Sean we're talking about. Remember him? The love of your life since Grade 7. What are you getting all worked up about."

Emma continued to pace as she pulled outfits out of her closet and flung the ones she considered possibilities on her bed. "Exactly. This is Sean we're talking about. Knowing that he's leaving me in two weeks for the army has stressed me out a bit. He's always leaving…first when he moved back to Wasega beach, then when he went to jail and now to the Army. I don't know if I can handle him leaving again." Emma sat down on the bed picking out two of the outfits out of the one she had chosen out."

Manny suggested that Emma choose the pink top with a pair of blue jeans. She remembered that Sean had commented to her that he loved when Emma wore that shirt. "Listen, I've been your best friend for a long time Emma. I've seen you when you've been up and I've seen you when you've been down.. No matter what you decide I'll be here for you. I just want you to think back over the past 6 years and remember when you've been happiest in your life. Was it when you were with Sean or was it when you were alone."

It only took Emma seconds to realize when she had been happiest in the last 6 years. Of course it was when Sean was by her side. She felt so safe and protected. That was half the reason she didn't know if she could handle him leaving. Who would protect her when he was away in boot camp and then doing his 6 months of training. Just then she heard Sean's car pull up outside. "He's here Manny. Thanks for the advice."

"Anytime. Call me when you get back."

Emma grabbed her book bag and walked upstairs and went outside to meet Sean. She opened the door to his red Honda Civic, got in and planted a kiss on his cheek.

"Nice to see you Emma. What's with the book bag?" Sean asked nervously. "You aren't planning on skipping town or anything on me are you?"

"Of course not silly. It's a nice sunny winter day so I thought we'd go for a walk in the ravine. It's been a while since we've been out there and I figured it would be a good place to talk. I brought along some hats and mittens in case we get cold."

A walk in the ravine Sean thought. There were good and bad memories associated with the ravine. He remembered the day when he and Emma had went to collect garbage and ended up having a great makeout session until it was interrupted by someone passing by. The ravine also brought memories of her and Jay being together. With the good and bad memories lingering on his mind he really had no idea what Emma was going to tell him she decided.

They drove to the ravine and arrived approximately 10 minutes later. There were no other cars parked in the parking lot which wasn't surprising as it was the middle of March and still a bit cold for hanging out in the Ravine. They got out of the car and headed to the first trail they found. "Did you have anywhere in particular you wanted to walk today Emma" Sean asked.

"I brought along some hot chocolate in my thermos and a thick blanket and thought maybe we could have a winter picnic. I know just the spot. Follow me." Emma replied.

She raced up ahead on the trail teasing him to catch her. Sean, not being one to pass up a challenge, gave her a few seconds to get ahead and then started running. It didn't take long to catch up with her and before they knew it they were both out of breath.

Breathing heavily, Emma wished she had packed a large bottle of water rather than hot chocolate. Didn't look like she would be that cold at all. She looked around and then realized they were in the exact spot she wanted to be. This was the place that her and Sean had made out a few years ago. "We're here."

Sean remembered this spot. He also remembered they're make out session not realizing at the time that he would make the stupid decision to break up with her shortly after. Was that why she brought him hear? To break up with him in the spot that brought back memories of their last break up?