A/N: I'm so nice, I decided to give you guys this chapter, but it's short. :P
So, did you guys watch the episode? If not, please stop reading this Author's Note, and do not read the bottom one either. However, before I start talking about the episode, I'll talk about tennis! Tennis was amazing today! So, I wasn't exactly good or great at serving the first few days. (I couldn't get it over the net. :P) BUT TODAY, this varsity guy was there, and he showed me how to hold the racquet when serving, so now I know! The coach even saw me serve and told me I did great. ;)
Anyways, the episode! My Eclare feels, guys. I'm just freaking out over them! Eli was being protective, Clare's MRI is clear, and she's fighting! Did you guys love that puppy that Drew had?! I want that puppy! Also, I think my Tristan / Miles heart broke because of Miles / Zoe. :( Yes, I know it's Miles x Zoe in this story, but I ship Tristan / Miles. Don't judge me. It's Camaya, but I also ship Winya, so? I'm mad that Winston wasn't in the episode or the promo! I don't want him to be a background character, because he has so much potential! :(
{Rivas Mansion}
{Zoe Rivas}
Zoe took a breath as she sat down on her bed. She rested her head in her hands, sighing to herself. She felt light-headed, dizzy, sick. She was stressed out. Nothing's going right. Everything is wrong. My sophomore year at Degrassi shouldn't be like this! Zoe fell back onto her bed, feeling her eyes sting with tears. You messed things up with Miles, nobody like you because of your bitchy attitude, and you probably ruined your chances of befriending anyone. Zoe took a breath. You need to fix things. You need to...you need to start with Miles.
#
{Degrassi Community School}
Zoe shut her locker door. She ran her fingers through her hair, and held her purse close to her. She furrowed her eyebrows as she looked towards the entrance of the school. Miles was walking in with Winston. Here goes all that I've got. Zoe waited until Miles and Winston separated. They headed to their own lockers. Zoe took a breath as Miles walked down the hall towards where she stood. Let's do this, Rivas. "Miles!" Zoe called out as Miles came near. She saw him sigh. Oh, no.
"If it's an explanation, I don't want one." Miles said bitterly. He walked past Zoe, not even looking at her. Zoe pursed her lips and furrowed her eyebrows. I messed up badly. How am I supposed to fix this?! She turned her head, and saw Winston walking down the hall with Maya. Winston. Winston will listen, right? He can't be as bad as Miles. Zoe waited until Winston and Maya walked past her before she began following them. She kept her distance, but made sure she could see Winston. Zoe smiled when Maya entered a classroom.
"Winston!" Zoe called out. Winston stopped at a set of lockers, and turned. He furrowed his eyebrows when Zoe approached him. "Listen, I know class starts in a few, but I really need you to listen to me." Zoe spoke quickly. "Could you give me a minute?"
"After you stood up my best friend?" Winston asked sarcastically. "Sure, why not?" Winston shook his head. Zoe pouted a bit, and her bottom lip quivered. "Fine, fine," Winston sighed, "you have a minute." He began. "I really have to get to class."
"I'm sorry that I stood your best friend up," Zoe sighed, "but could you...convince him to talk to me?" Zoe asked. "I have a real, legitimate reason as to why I stood him up." Zoe began. "I just need his time, but he won't give me any." Zoe sighed. "Winston, could you please talk to him, for me?" Zoe asked. "I just want things...to work." She said softly.
Winston sighed as he rubbed his neck, "Okay," he began, "I guess...I could put in a word for you." Winston began. "I can't promise that he'll listen, or that anyone else will listen." Winston continued. "Do you really like him?" Winston asked, furrowing his eyebrows.
Zoe nodded, "A lot." She said softly. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Zoe smiled, hugging Winston tightly. Winston rose his eyebrows as he awkwardly hugged Zoe back.
"I really should get going." Winston spoke as he let go of Zoe. Zoe nodded as she let go of him. "I can't promise anything, but try to lay off for now?" Zoe nodded eagerly as Winston nodded. He turned, leaving Zoe. Zoe smiled as she turned to walk to class. Things need to work this time. I can't go on with my sophomore year with Miles hating me, and having no real friends. Nobody likes me because I'm a bitch. I need to change that. Zoe took a breath. Starting with Miles.
{Winston Chu}
Winston sighed as he walked out of the classroom with Miles. "She really tried talking to you, huh?" Winston asked, looking over at Miles. Miles nodded. "Why'd she want to talk to you?" He asked.
"She wanted to explain, most likely." Miles scoffed. "Why would she do that? Get all excited over a date, and then leave me hanging?" Miles sighed as he slipped his hands into his pockets. "It's quite silly." Miles added. Winston shrugged as they entered the cafeteria. She has a real reason. Winston furrowed his eyebrows. Even though I don't know it quite yet. "How about you?" Miles asked. "How's your love life doing, Chewy?"
Well, I don't think I like Maya as much as I did before, but I don't quite know how I feel about anything right now. "Me? Love life?" Winston rubbed his neck. "The only girl that actually talks to me is Maya," he began, "and she's taken." He reminded Miles. Miles rose an eyebrow, and smirked. "It's just...a bunch of other people notice me, but Maya's the only girl that actually talks and listens to me."
"You have a crush on her, don't you?" Miles asked.
"No, I don't," Winston protested, "she's dating Cam."
"Just because she's dating your good friend Cam doesn't mean you can't have a crush on her, Chewy." Miles laughed as they fell in line. "I mean, you can't do anything about it, but you can have a crush on her."
"Well, yeah, I did have a crush on her." Winston sighed. "Or...well, I kind of liked her, and she knows that." Winston added. "She's fine with it, but Cam doesn't know." Winston shook his head. "I don't think I like her as much anymore, so that's something, right?"
"You'll get there, promise." Miles nodded slightly. The two left the line with their lunch, heading to the table. "She is cute, isn't she?" Miles smiled. Winston nodded slightly. Miles laughed, shaking his head at Winston. "Don't worry, you'll get over her." Miles began. "Degrassi is full of girls." But they're not like her. "Maybe you can trick one into liking you." Miles laughed as they sat at the table with Cam, Maya, and Tristan.
Winston rolled his eyes at Miles. "Are you two fighting?" Maya laughed, looking over at Winston.
"Chewy here doesn't appreciate my girl advice." Miles shrugged.
"Telling me to trick a girl into liking me isn't advice." Winston scoffed.
Maya and Cam laughed, while Tristan smiled at the two. "Having girl trouble?" Tristan asked.
"Not really-" Winston began.
"How can Chewy have girl trouble when there's no girl that he's into?" Miles asked, glancing at Maya, and then at Winston. Winston laughed sheepishly.
"Yeah, no girl trouble," Winston said sarcastically, glancing at Maya. Maya shook her head, laughing softly, "just Miles teasing me about my non-existent love life." He shrugged. Cam and Maya laughed along with Tristan. Miles smiled at Winston, and Winston smiled back. Yup, got to keep your love life on hold for now, Winston. You need to help someone else out. He turned his head a bit, and spotted Zoe across the cafeteria. She was sitting with her friends, some people Winston didn't recognize. She was laughing and smiling at something they had mentioned. I wonder what Miles sees in her. Winston turned, looking over at Miles.
Miles began going on about embarrassing memories of Winston. Winston shook his head, laughing gently. I wonder what Zoe sees in him. Winston took a breath as he looked over at Cam and Maya. They're so happy. Obviously they see a lot in each other. Winston furrowed his eyebrows, watching as the two laughed at Miles's stories. How do they do it? Find love so easily?
"Chewy, did that really happen?" Cam asked. Winston turned, looking at Cam. "You cried watching Toy Story 3 in theaters with Miles?"
"It's a sentimental movie!" Winston argued. "When they were in the fire..." He sighed.
"He started crying and wiped his tears on my shoulder." Miles laughed. "You lost man points that day."
"Whatever," Winston scoffed, "some girls dig sensitive guys." He argued. Miles and Tristan laughed, while Cam and Maya smiled at him. Winston took a breath, smiling back. Maybe Zoe does deserve to be happy. Everyone deserves happiness, right?
A/N: I apologize for how short it is. :P
Anyways, tomorrow is Friday, so I should be able to update. :)
5 + Reviews this time. ;)