Well I just want to say thanks for the reviews again!
As you read my story I'm sure a lot of you will think that's not right and stuff. I know that. But it's a fan fiction so that means it doesn't have to be. But I try to stay as close as possible to the real Degrassi.
Episode Four "The Big Picture"
"Hey Toby," Kendra Mason greeted him.
"Kendra! Hi," Toby responded.
"I ah, got you a birthday present," Kendra said handing Toby a medium-sized neatly wrapped box. Toby took it from her and opened it. It was the complete boxed set of season one of his favorite anime, Ashahara.
"Wo! Thanks a lot Kendra," Toby said overjoyed. Both of them stood there. Toby knew what he wanted to do. But would it be right?
"So I'll see you later then?" Kendra asked.
"Yeah, later," Toby sighed, watching as she walked away.
"Later," Toby sighed.
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"After leaving me alone with mall security for four hours until my mom came to get me, you're lucky I'm even talking to you at all Hazel," Paige vented.
"Sorry Paige. But I told you it was a bad idea," Hazel replied.
"Yeah well I'm not mad at you just so much as I'm mad at your sister Jayson," Paige said.
"Sam is sorta weird. I cant really figure her out," Jayson replied.
"Give me five minutes alone with her. I bet I can figure her out," Paige said angrily. Jayson began laughing and stopped when he noticed Emma and Manny walk by.
"Hey Emma, wait up," he said.
"Hey Jayson," Emma greeted.
"Hey," Jayson replied.
"So what's up?" Emma asked.
"Well actually I wanted to talk to you about signing up for method acting class. They say it should be fun and I've already seen you act before," Jayson replied.
"Ah, I don't know. I mean no. I cant," Emma replied.
"Oh, okay. Well if you change your mind," Jayson said walking backwards away from them.
"Em, what's up? You love acting and directing stuff. Just as long as your heard," Manny said concerned.
"Manny nothings up. I just don't think it's a good idea is all," Emma replied.
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"I don't know man. I heard Ashahara stuff is pretty expensive. If she's willing to spend that much money on you it must mean something," J.T. said.
"Thanks a lot man. You're so caring...not. I just think she wants to be friends and that's all," Toby replied.
"Well she has to think you're pretty creepy after finding those condoms in our locker. But-
"But J.T! I told you not to talk about that anymore. I don't want Spinner or somebody to hear you. Then I'll get pummeled and it'll be your fault," Toby exclaimed
"Sorry. Maybe you should try acting different," J.T. said stuffing a can of spray cheese into his locker.
"Different?" Toby asked.
"Yeah. You know, cool," J.T. suggested.
"Oh and now you say I'm not cool. Is that it?" Toby asked.
"No, no....yeah pretty much," J.T. replied.
"And the insults just keep coming.
"Tobe, all I'm saying is that if you want Kendra to notice you, and I know you do, then you need some help. And I think I know just who can help us," J.T. said shutting his locker.
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English
"Okay why don't we all take turns reading aloud. Ah, Emma why don't you start," Ms. Kwan suggested. Emma cleared her throat and stood up.
"Sadie looked anxious as she approached the blue collared male she had been savoring over all day. She knew she had a boyfriend. But somehow, this guy, this man, made more sense. Somebody who actually liked what she liked and wasn't afraid to show....it," Emma stopped reading and looked around.
"Emma, is something wrong?" Ms. Kwan asked.
"Um, do you think maybe I can read a different part later on. I'm not feeling too well right now," Emma lied.
"Sure. Why don't you continue Sasha," Ms. Kwan said.
"Em, I know something is wrong. Is it Jayson?" Manny asked. Emma remained quiet.
"It is isn't it?" She asked.
"Manny could we talk about it later?" Emma whispered.
Manny sighed and slouched down in her seat.
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J.T. and Toby neared the lunch room and spotted Sean. He was at his locker cleaning a few things out.
"Come on," J.T. said.
"Wait. Sean! You think Sean is gonna help me?" Toby asked.
"Sure," J.T. replied.
"And what makes you so sure I want help from him?" Toby asked.
"It's the only way. Come on," J.T. replied.
Sean stopped cleaning his locker when he noticed Toby and J.T. standing in front of him.
"What?" Sean asked.
" We need your help," J.T. replied.
"Sorry not interested," Sean said shutting his locker and beginning to walk. J.T. and Toby looked at each other and started to walk
"Wait. Sean we need you how to teach Toby how to be cool," J.T. blurted out.
Sean stopped walking and turned around.
"You," Sean began looking at Toby "Want me to help you become....cool?" Sean asked.
"No. But J.T. thinks it's a good idea," Toby replied.
"You gotta be kidding me," Sean laughed. He turned around and began to resume his walk towards the lunch room.
"It's the only way. We just figured you being the chick magnet you are you might wanna help us. Guess we were wrong," J.T. sighed.
"We?" Toby whispered.
Sean stopped walking and turned around. He looked Toby up and down before answering.
"We have a lot of work to do....but what the hell," Sean agreed
"Yes," J.T. cheered.
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Manny entered the girls' washroom and looked under the stalls.
"Emma. I saw you come in here. I wanna talk," Manny said.
Emma exited her stall and faced Manny.
"I think I'm in love with Jayson," Emma replied.
"WHAT!" Manny exclaimed. Emma passed her and headed for the exit. Manny followed.
"I know I know. I'm dating Sean and daydreaming about another guy. How low is that?' Emma asked.
"But how? I mean we just met Jayson. It's not like we've known him long enough for you to even.....oh my gosh. You haven't known him that long and you're daydreaming about him. Emma!" Manny said finally catching on
"I can't help it and I don't know why. I want it to stop," Emma said.
"Well, do you..like Jayson?" Manny asked.
Emma sighed and pulled Manny to a corner.
"I think so. That's the problem. But I like Sean too," Emma replied.
"But you like Sean more right?" Manny asked.
Emma sighed and looked down. She used to.
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"Okay, first things first. Who are you trying to impress?" Sean asked.
Toby was going to respond when Kendra walked up to him.
"Hey Toby. Mind if I ask you something?" Kendra asked.
"Kendra! Yeah sure," Toby said. Kendra took a deep breath and sat down next to Toby.
"Well, I don't wanna be a flake or anything. I know it's your birthday and you probably wanna spend it with your family....actually forget it," Kendra nervously laughed.
"Wait Kendra.." Toby said.
"No, ah, it was stupid.," Kendra said getting up. Toby was trying to stop her when Sean grabbed his arm. Kendra gathered hers bags and left.
"Sean! What'd you do that for?" Toby asked.
"You can't say or do anything until I teach you a little something about women," Sean replied.
"I don't see what there is to teach," Toby said.
"Okay, first off: you have to lose those loser clothes. Chicks like a guy who looks rough. And we have to do something about your hair," Sean replied.
"What's wrong with my hair?" Toby asked.
"What isn't wrong with your hair?" Sean asked.
"Look Toby, he knows what he's talking about," J.T. said.
"Meet me at my locker after school. But make sure you find a way to get Kendra to be alone with you tonight first," Sean said.
"I can't believe this is happening. My best friend Emma Nelson is actually in love with two guys," Manny joked.
"I know. I'm a horrible person. Manny what do I do?" Emma asked. Both girls carried their lunch trays to a table and sat down.
""Well if you ask me I think you should take the acting class with Jayson," Manny replied.
"Manny! Are you nuts. NO!" Emma exclaimed.
"Emma it's the only way. If you take the class with Jayson and nothing happens then you'll know that you and Sean are meant to be together," Manny replied.
"And what if something does happen?" Emma asked.
"Then we have a problem," Manny said sipping some Coke.
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"No Jayson. I haven't been telling people you and I are dating," Paige said nervously.
" Paige we aren't dating and never will okay!" Jayson shouted angrily, walking away.
"What's with him today. He's usually so calm and cute," Paige said.
Jayson walked the halls angry. It was obvious Emma liked him. But could he do anything about it? NO. Why? Because that idiot boyfriend of hers was in the picture. Normally he wouldn't have let anything like that stand in his way, but Emma was different. He had to stand back and give her some time to come to him. And she would eventually
"Jayson!.....Jayson!" someone called him. He turned around to see Emma running towards him.
"Emma, whoa slow down," Jayson laughed.
"I'll do it!" Emma exclaimed.
"Do what?" Jayson asked.
"I'll join that class with you," Emma replied.
"Really? That's awesome. Come on it's about to start," Jayson said grabbing Emma's hand.
"Hey Kendra," Toby greeted.
"Toby," Kendra said less than thrilled.
"What's wrong?" Toby asked.
"Nothing," Kendra replied with a halfhearted smile.
"Oh. Well listen, like you said earlier it is my birthday and you're right I do want to spend it with someone special. So would you maybe wanna come over tonight?" Toby asked.
"Really? Yeah, yes I love to!" Kendra said excitedly. Kendra hugged Toby and began to walk away.
"Ha, I still got it," Toby said beginning to walk coolly.
"Have what?" J.T. asked, surprising Toby.
"Nothing," Toby replied spotting Sean.
"So did you make the date?" Sean asked.
"Yeah, she's coming over tonight," Toby replied.
"Okay, lets head over to my place. You need a new wardrobe," Sean laughed at Toby's outfit.
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Emma looked around. There were a lot of unfamiliar people in the class. She eased up when she saw Jayson approach.
"Hey, Emma," Jayson greeted.
"Hi Jayson. So this is it huh?" Emma asked casually.
"Yeah. Looks kinda lame so far," Jayson replied.
So far so good Emma. Just keep your cool and don't let anything happen between me and Jayson, Emma thought.
"Ah, well hello everyone. My name is Ms. Kwan for those of you whom I don't know. Today were going to begin a bit of improve acting. I want you all to find a partner and I'll come around and hand you a scenario," Ms. Kwan said in a mouthful.
"Partners?" Jayson asked.
"Yeah, sure," Emma agreed.
"Hi Emma, Jayson. For you two I have a scene from a classic love tale. Enjoy," Ms. Kwan said.
Oh my god. Kwan! Are you trying to ruin me? Emma thought.
"Well this is odd," Jayson said scratching his head.
"No, no it's fine. Let's just start from the beginning," Emma replied.
Jayson flipped his booklet to the first page and began
"Victoria, I have never loved another human being as much as I love you," Jayson read.
Emma looked at her lines.
"Ah, Richard I'm so glad to hear you say that. I want you as well," Emma read without feeling. Jayson started to laugh.
"What?" Emma asked,
"Nothing. Well it's just you read it like a robot. No passion," Jayson admitted.
"Okay. Ill do the next line. Richard I love you. Kiss-.....me," Emma trailed. She stopped reading when she felt her self indulged in a kiss with Jayson. She didn't know how to stop. She didn't even feel as if she wanted to. All she knew was that she was kissing someone who wasn't her boyfriend and she was enjoying it.
Craig looked through a glass window in the hall. NO! Was that Emma kissing Jayson? Somebody who wasn't Sean! He picked up his camera and began to flash away with it.
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"You got the look, you got the hair, but what about the attitude?" Sean asked.
"I don't have an attitude," Toby replied.
"We know," J.T. and Sean said in unison
Sean jumped off of his bed and walked over to Toby.
"Just don't try so hard with her. Make her wonder what it would be like to want you," Sean said.
"This coming from a guy who's broken up with his girl twice," Toby said.
"Look I think you need to push boundaries. Get her to wonder and then go for it," Sean replied.
"You mean?" J.T. asked.
"Yep," Sean replied.
"Get her to wonder and go for it," Toby said looking at himself in a mirror. "here goes"
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"Listen Emma...about the kiss," Jayson started.
"What about it. We were just rehearsing that's all," Emma cut him off.
"I know but didn't you feel something?" Jayson asked. Oh she felt something all right. His tongue down her throat.
"Let's just forget it happened okay," Emma said sitting down.
"Ms. Kwan, I came to ask you about my English photo diary," Craig said entering the room.
"Hey Craig," Emma greeted. Craig looked at Emma then at Jayson
"Yeah," he replied.
"Yes Craig. Lets step outside," Ms. Kwan suggested. Craig put his backpack and his digital camera down and exited with Ms. Kwan. Emma walked over to the desk and picked up the camera.
"Should you be doing that?" Jayson asked.
"Craig's like one of my best friends. He definitely wouldn't care," Emma replied scanning through the photo's on the camera.
"Oh my god!" Emma exclaimed.
"What?" Jayson asked.
"I have to go," Emma replied putting the camera down and rushing out a second door to the classroom so as not to alert Craig.
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Ding Dong.
Toby jumped up from the couch and answered the door
"Kendra come in," he greeted.
"Hey. It's so quiet. Where is everyone?" Kendra asked.
"They're out picking up birthday stuff," Toby replied.
"Huh, interesting," Kendra said sitting on a nearby sofa.
"So," Toby said.
"So," Kendra repeated.
Suddenly Toby was nervous. Forget being cool. How was he gonna be normal?
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"Oh my god. Are you sure?" Manny asked.
"Yes Im sure. Craig has a picture of me and Jayson kissing," Emma replied.
"I can't believe you kissed him Em," Manny said.
" I know, I know," Emma said pacing back and forward.
"So what are you gonna do?" Manny asked. Emma thought for a moment before answering.
"No Manny, it's what you're gonna do," Emma said with a grin on her face.
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Tick-tock-tick-tock.
Toby and Kendra sat. Both nervous. Both not knowing what to say to the other.
"Hey you want a soda?" Toby asked, breaking the silence.
"Yeah. Sure," Kendra replied.
Toby got up and pulled two Sprite cans from his fridge and walked back to the sofa. This time he sat right next to Kendra.
"So Kendra. I never got a chance to thank you properly for the Ashahara dvd," Toby said.
"Yes you did," Kendra smiled.
No," Toby started as he put his Sprite can on the table in front of him "I didn't"
Toby closed his eyes and leaned into Kendra. The two began to kiss.
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Ding dong.
"Manny?" Craig said surprised. What would she be doing here?
"Hey..Craig," Manny said trying to sound excited to see him.
"I thought you hated me," Craig said letting Manny in.
"So did I," Manny said underneath her breath.
"Excuse me?" Craig asked.
"Nothing. Listen Craig we need to talk," Manny said looking around.
"Yeah.." Craig replied.
"I think we sorta left off on the wrong foot, you know," Manny said continuing her search for the camera.
Craig began to follow her.
"Ah I think so too. I didn't mean to hurt you," Craig started.
"But you did you stupid bastard," Manny mumbled.
"Huh?" Craig asked.
"I said I know you didn't. But you did," Manny said. She stopped when she finally spotted the camera on a table in the living room.
"You know what. I'd love a glass of...milk," Manny said.
"Yeah, coming right up," Craig said walking to the kitchen. Manny hurried into the living room and picked up the camera. How the hell was she supposed to work the thing? She began fumbling around with the various buttons until she had accidentally taken a picture...with the flash on!
"Hey what are you....." Craig trailed.
"I..." Manny started.
Craig walked over to Manny and grabbed the camera. It was already on the picture of Emma and Jayson kissing.
"Emma sent you over here didn't she?" Craig asked. Manny didn't speak.
Craig looked at Manny.
"And all the stuff you said. About wanting to talk....." Craig trailed. He sighed and looked down at his camera. He pressed a small red button and instantly the photo was gone. He held the blank screen up to Manny.
" I suppose this is really what you wanted huh?" Craig said sounding heartbroken.
Manny said nothing. She didn't know what to say. She just left Craig and walked out.
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Kendra and Toby continued to kiss until.
"Wait, stop," Kendra said breaking the kiss.
"What? Did I do something wrong?" Toby asked.
"No....well...no... I have to go," Kendra said getting up.
"Kendra," Toby said.
"Just, forget this ever happened," Kendra said exiting. Only a few minutes latter did Toby's dad arrive with Ashley and her mom.
"Hey Tobe, we got you a good cake!" his dad said
Toby just stood there as if he wasn't really in reality. Time passed and before he knew it they had brought the cake to him and were singing. He only caught the last part
"Happy birthday dear Toby....Happy birthday to you!" they sung with enthusiasm.
Yeah, some birthday.
Well that's the end of another episode. Anyways I'll try to have another one up this week, but it might be a while before I get anymore (at least a week)
Next Time:
It's Romeo and Juliet in primetime and Emma and Ms. Kwan are the directors. The leading man, Jayson. The leading woman, Paige...no Ashley..no Terri.....no Manny? Sounds confusing!
As you read my story I'm sure a lot of you will think that's not right and stuff. I know that. But it's a fan fiction so that means it doesn't have to be. But I try to stay as close as possible to the real Degrassi.
Episode Four "The Big Picture"
"Hey Toby," Kendra Mason greeted him.
"Kendra! Hi," Toby responded.
"I ah, got you a birthday present," Kendra said handing Toby a medium-sized neatly wrapped box. Toby took it from her and opened it. It was the complete boxed set of season one of his favorite anime, Ashahara.
"Wo! Thanks a lot Kendra," Toby said overjoyed. Both of them stood there. Toby knew what he wanted to do. But would it be right?
"So I'll see you later then?" Kendra asked.
"Yeah, later," Toby sighed, watching as she walked away.
"Later," Toby sighed.
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"After leaving me alone with mall security for four hours until my mom came to get me, you're lucky I'm even talking to you at all Hazel," Paige vented.
"Sorry Paige. But I told you it was a bad idea," Hazel replied.
"Yeah well I'm not mad at you just so much as I'm mad at your sister Jayson," Paige said.
"Sam is sorta weird. I cant really figure her out," Jayson replied.
"Give me five minutes alone with her. I bet I can figure her out," Paige said angrily. Jayson began laughing and stopped when he noticed Emma and Manny walk by.
"Hey Emma, wait up," he said.
"Hey Jayson," Emma greeted.
"Hey," Jayson replied.
"So what's up?" Emma asked.
"Well actually I wanted to talk to you about signing up for method acting class. They say it should be fun and I've already seen you act before," Jayson replied.
"Ah, I don't know. I mean no. I cant," Emma replied.
"Oh, okay. Well if you change your mind," Jayson said walking backwards away from them.
"Em, what's up? You love acting and directing stuff. Just as long as your heard," Manny said concerned.
"Manny nothings up. I just don't think it's a good idea is all," Emma replied.
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"I don't know man. I heard Ashahara stuff is pretty expensive. If she's willing to spend that much money on you it must mean something," J.T. said.
"Thanks a lot man. You're so caring...not. I just think she wants to be friends and that's all," Toby replied.
"Well she has to think you're pretty creepy after finding those condoms in our locker. But-
"But J.T! I told you not to talk about that anymore. I don't want Spinner or somebody to hear you. Then I'll get pummeled and it'll be your fault," Toby exclaimed
"Sorry. Maybe you should try acting different," J.T. said stuffing a can of spray cheese into his locker.
"Different?" Toby asked.
"Yeah. You know, cool," J.T. suggested.
"Oh and now you say I'm not cool. Is that it?" Toby asked.
"No, no....yeah pretty much," J.T. replied.
"And the insults just keep coming.
"Tobe, all I'm saying is that if you want Kendra to notice you, and I know you do, then you need some help. And I think I know just who can help us," J.T. said shutting his locker.
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English
"Okay why don't we all take turns reading aloud. Ah, Emma why don't you start," Ms. Kwan suggested. Emma cleared her throat and stood up.
"Sadie looked anxious as she approached the blue collared male she had been savoring over all day. She knew she had a boyfriend. But somehow, this guy, this man, made more sense. Somebody who actually liked what she liked and wasn't afraid to show....it," Emma stopped reading and looked around.
"Emma, is something wrong?" Ms. Kwan asked.
"Um, do you think maybe I can read a different part later on. I'm not feeling too well right now," Emma lied.
"Sure. Why don't you continue Sasha," Ms. Kwan said.
"Em, I know something is wrong. Is it Jayson?" Manny asked. Emma remained quiet.
"It is isn't it?" She asked.
"Manny could we talk about it later?" Emma whispered.
Manny sighed and slouched down in her seat.
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J.T. and Toby neared the lunch room and spotted Sean. He was at his locker cleaning a few things out.
"Come on," J.T. said.
"Wait. Sean! You think Sean is gonna help me?" Toby asked.
"Sure," J.T. replied.
"And what makes you so sure I want help from him?" Toby asked.
"It's the only way. Come on," J.T. replied.
Sean stopped cleaning his locker when he noticed Toby and J.T. standing in front of him.
"What?" Sean asked.
" We need your help," J.T. replied.
"Sorry not interested," Sean said shutting his locker and beginning to walk. J.T. and Toby looked at each other and started to walk
"Wait. Sean we need you how to teach Toby how to be cool," J.T. blurted out.
Sean stopped walking and turned around.
"You," Sean began looking at Toby "Want me to help you become....cool?" Sean asked.
"No. But J.T. thinks it's a good idea," Toby replied.
"You gotta be kidding me," Sean laughed. He turned around and began to resume his walk towards the lunch room.
"It's the only way. We just figured you being the chick magnet you are you might wanna help us. Guess we were wrong," J.T. sighed.
"We?" Toby whispered.
Sean stopped walking and turned around. He looked Toby up and down before answering.
"We have a lot of work to do....but what the hell," Sean agreed
"Yes," J.T. cheered.
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Manny entered the girls' washroom and looked under the stalls.
"Emma. I saw you come in here. I wanna talk," Manny said.
Emma exited her stall and faced Manny.
"I think I'm in love with Jayson," Emma replied.
"WHAT!" Manny exclaimed. Emma passed her and headed for the exit. Manny followed.
"I know I know. I'm dating Sean and daydreaming about another guy. How low is that?' Emma asked.
"But how? I mean we just met Jayson. It's not like we've known him long enough for you to even.....oh my gosh. You haven't known him that long and you're daydreaming about him. Emma!" Manny said finally catching on
"I can't help it and I don't know why. I want it to stop," Emma said.
"Well, do you..like Jayson?" Manny asked.
Emma sighed and pulled Manny to a corner.
"I think so. That's the problem. But I like Sean too," Emma replied.
"But you like Sean more right?" Manny asked.
Emma sighed and looked down. She used to.
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"Okay, first things first. Who are you trying to impress?" Sean asked.
Toby was going to respond when Kendra walked up to him.
"Hey Toby. Mind if I ask you something?" Kendra asked.
"Kendra! Yeah sure," Toby said. Kendra took a deep breath and sat down next to Toby.
"Well, I don't wanna be a flake or anything. I know it's your birthday and you probably wanna spend it with your family....actually forget it," Kendra nervously laughed.
"Wait Kendra.." Toby said.
"No, ah, it was stupid.," Kendra said getting up. Toby was trying to stop her when Sean grabbed his arm. Kendra gathered hers bags and left.
"Sean! What'd you do that for?" Toby asked.
"You can't say or do anything until I teach you a little something about women," Sean replied.
"I don't see what there is to teach," Toby said.
"Okay, first off: you have to lose those loser clothes. Chicks like a guy who looks rough. And we have to do something about your hair," Sean replied.
"What's wrong with my hair?" Toby asked.
"What isn't wrong with your hair?" Sean asked.
"Look Toby, he knows what he's talking about," J.T. said.
"Meet me at my locker after school. But make sure you find a way to get Kendra to be alone with you tonight first," Sean said.
"I can't believe this is happening. My best friend Emma Nelson is actually in love with two guys," Manny joked.
"I know. I'm a horrible person. Manny what do I do?" Emma asked. Both girls carried their lunch trays to a table and sat down.
""Well if you ask me I think you should take the acting class with Jayson," Manny replied.
"Manny! Are you nuts. NO!" Emma exclaimed.
"Emma it's the only way. If you take the class with Jayson and nothing happens then you'll know that you and Sean are meant to be together," Manny replied.
"And what if something does happen?" Emma asked.
"Then we have a problem," Manny said sipping some Coke.
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"No Jayson. I haven't been telling people you and I are dating," Paige said nervously.
" Paige we aren't dating and never will okay!" Jayson shouted angrily, walking away.
"What's with him today. He's usually so calm and cute," Paige said.
Jayson walked the halls angry. It was obvious Emma liked him. But could he do anything about it? NO. Why? Because that idiot boyfriend of hers was in the picture. Normally he wouldn't have let anything like that stand in his way, but Emma was different. He had to stand back and give her some time to come to him. And she would eventually
"Jayson!.....Jayson!" someone called him. He turned around to see Emma running towards him.
"Emma, whoa slow down," Jayson laughed.
"I'll do it!" Emma exclaimed.
"Do what?" Jayson asked.
"I'll join that class with you," Emma replied.
"Really? That's awesome. Come on it's about to start," Jayson said grabbing Emma's hand.
"Hey Kendra," Toby greeted.
"Toby," Kendra said less than thrilled.
"What's wrong?" Toby asked.
"Nothing," Kendra replied with a halfhearted smile.
"Oh. Well listen, like you said earlier it is my birthday and you're right I do want to spend it with someone special. So would you maybe wanna come over tonight?" Toby asked.
"Really? Yeah, yes I love to!" Kendra said excitedly. Kendra hugged Toby and began to walk away.
"Ha, I still got it," Toby said beginning to walk coolly.
"Have what?" J.T. asked, surprising Toby.
"Nothing," Toby replied spotting Sean.
"So did you make the date?" Sean asked.
"Yeah, she's coming over tonight," Toby replied.
"Okay, lets head over to my place. You need a new wardrobe," Sean laughed at Toby's outfit.
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Emma looked around. There were a lot of unfamiliar people in the class. She eased up when she saw Jayson approach.
"Hey, Emma," Jayson greeted.
"Hi Jayson. So this is it huh?" Emma asked casually.
"Yeah. Looks kinda lame so far," Jayson replied.
So far so good Emma. Just keep your cool and don't let anything happen between me and Jayson, Emma thought.
"Ah, well hello everyone. My name is Ms. Kwan for those of you whom I don't know. Today were going to begin a bit of improve acting. I want you all to find a partner and I'll come around and hand you a scenario," Ms. Kwan said in a mouthful.
"Partners?" Jayson asked.
"Yeah, sure," Emma agreed.
"Hi Emma, Jayson. For you two I have a scene from a classic love tale. Enjoy," Ms. Kwan said.
Oh my god. Kwan! Are you trying to ruin me? Emma thought.
"Well this is odd," Jayson said scratching his head.
"No, no it's fine. Let's just start from the beginning," Emma replied.
Jayson flipped his booklet to the first page and began
"Victoria, I have never loved another human being as much as I love you," Jayson read.
Emma looked at her lines.
"Ah, Richard I'm so glad to hear you say that. I want you as well," Emma read without feeling. Jayson started to laugh.
"What?" Emma asked,
"Nothing. Well it's just you read it like a robot. No passion," Jayson admitted.
"Okay. Ill do the next line. Richard I love you. Kiss-.....me," Emma trailed. She stopped reading when she felt her self indulged in a kiss with Jayson. She didn't know how to stop. She didn't even feel as if she wanted to. All she knew was that she was kissing someone who wasn't her boyfriend and she was enjoying it.
Craig looked through a glass window in the hall. NO! Was that Emma kissing Jayson? Somebody who wasn't Sean! He picked up his camera and began to flash away with it.
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"You got the look, you got the hair, but what about the attitude?" Sean asked.
"I don't have an attitude," Toby replied.
"We know," J.T. and Sean said in unison
Sean jumped off of his bed and walked over to Toby.
"Just don't try so hard with her. Make her wonder what it would be like to want you," Sean said.
"This coming from a guy who's broken up with his girl twice," Toby said.
"Look I think you need to push boundaries. Get her to wonder and then go for it," Sean replied.
"You mean?" J.T. asked.
"Yep," Sean replied.
"Get her to wonder and go for it," Toby said looking at himself in a mirror. "here goes"
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"Listen Emma...about the kiss," Jayson started.
"What about it. We were just rehearsing that's all," Emma cut him off.
"I know but didn't you feel something?" Jayson asked. Oh she felt something all right. His tongue down her throat.
"Let's just forget it happened okay," Emma said sitting down.
"Ms. Kwan, I came to ask you about my English photo diary," Craig said entering the room.
"Hey Craig," Emma greeted. Craig looked at Emma then at Jayson
"Yeah," he replied.
"Yes Craig. Lets step outside," Ms. Kwan suggested. Craig put his backpack and his digital camera down and exited with Ms. Kwan. Emma walked over to the desk and picked up the camera.
"Should you be doing that?" Jayson asked.
"Craig's like one of my best friends. He definitely wouldn't care," Emma replied scanning through the photo's on the camera.
"Oh my god!" Emma exclaimed.
"What?" Jayson asked.
"I have to go," Emma replied putting the camera down and rushing out a second door to the classroom so as not to alert Craig.
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Ding Dong.
Toby jumped up from the couch and answered the door
"Kendra come in," he greeted.
"Hey. It's so quiet. Where is everyone?" Kendra asked.
"They're out picking up birthday stuff," Toby replied.
"Huh, interesting," Kendra said sitting on a nearby sofa.
"So," Toby said.
"So," Kendra repeated.
Suddenly Toby was nervous. Forget being cool. How was he gonna be normal?
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"Oh my god. Are you sure?" Manny asked.
"Yes Im sure. Craig has a picture of me and Jayson kissing," Emma replied.
"I can't believe you kissed him Em," Manny said.
" I know, I know," Emma said pacing back and forward.
"So what are you gonna do?" Manny asked. Emma thought for a moment before answering.
"No Manny, it's what you're gonna do," Emma said with a grin on her face.
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Tick-tock-tick-tock.
Toby and Kendra sat. Both nervous. Both not knowing what to say to the other.
"Hey you want a soda?" Toby asked, breaking the silence.
"Yeah. Sure," Kendra replied.
Toby got up and pulled two Sprite cans from his fridge and walked back to the sofa. This time he sat right next to Kendra.
"So Kendra. I never got a chance to thank you properly for the Ashahara dvd," Toby said.
"Yes you did," Kendra smiled.
No," Toby started as he put his Sprite can on the table in front of him "I didn't"
Toby closed his eyes and leaned into Kendra. The two began to kiss.
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Ding dong.
"Manny?" Craig said surprised. What would she be doing here?
"Hey..Craig," Manny said trying to sound excited to see him.
"I thought you hated me," Craig said letting Manny in.
"So did I," Manny said underneath her breath.
"Excuse me?" Craig asked.
"Nothing. Listen Craig we need to talk," Manny said looking around.
"Yeah.." Craig replied.
"I think we sorta left off on the wrong foot, you know," Manny said continuing her search for the camera.
Craig began to follow her.
"Ah I think so too. I didn't mean to hurt you," Craig started.
"But you did you stupid bastard," Manny mumbled.
"Huh?" Craig asked.
"I said I know you didn't. But you did," Manny said. She stopped when she finally spotted the camera on a table in the living room.
"You know what. I'd love a glass of...milk," Manny said.
"Yeah, coming right up," Craig said walking to the kitchen. Manny hurried into the living room and picked up the camera. How the hell was she supposed to work the thing? She began fumbling around with the various buttons until she had accidentally taken a picture...with the flash on!
"Hey what are you....." Craig trailed.
"I..." Manny started.
Craig walked over to Manny and grabbed the camera. It was already on the picture of Emma and Jayson kissing.
"Emma sent you over here didn't she?" Craig asked. Manny didn't speak.
Craig looked at Manny.
"And all the stuff you said. About wanting to talk....." Craig trailed. He sighed and looked down at his camera. He pressed a small red button and instantly the photo was gone. He held the blank screen up to Manny.
" I suppose this is really what you wanted huh?" Craig said sounding heartbroken.
Manny said nothing. She didn't know what to say. She just left Craig and walked out.
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Kendra and Toby continued to kiss until.
"Wait, stop," Kendra said breaking the kiss.
"What? Did I do something wrong?" Toby asked.
"No....well...no... I have to go," Kendra said getting up.
"Kendra," Toby said.
"Just, forget this ever happened," Kendra said exiting. Only a few minutes latter did Toby's dad arrive with Ashley and her mom.
"Hey Tobe, we got you a good cake!" his dad said
Toby just stood there as if he wasn't really in reality. Time passed and before he knew it they had brought the cake to him and were singing. He only caught the last part
"Happy birthday dear Toby....Happy birthday to you!" they sung with enthusiasm.
Yeah, some birthday.
Well that's the end of another episode. Anyways I'll try to have another one up this week, but it might be a while before I get anymore (at least a week)
Next Time:
It's Romeo and Juliet in primetime and Emma and Ms. Kwan are the directors. The leading man, Jayson. The leading woman, Paige...no Ashley..no Terri.....no Manny? Sounds confusing!