A/N: Ah, back writing. I'm so happy. Anyway, disclaimer, I don't own
degrassi, I just like to make up stories about it.
Act II
Scene I: Emma, Manny, Toby, and J.T. are sitting in Emma's room, two days later. None of them had seen J.T. or talked to him until that very afternoon. J.T. and Manny sat on Emma's bed, Toby on the floor, and Emma at her desk, surfing the net. J.T. described what was happening over the past three days.
J.T.: So anyway, after I wrote my testimony, they asked me if I would mind appearing in court.
Manny: You said yes, right?
J.T.: Well, of course I did, although I didn't really want to.
Toby: Why not? If it were me, I'd be more than willing.
J.T.: Would you? Would you like to have all this attention on you? Would you like being known as the kid who got raped by his school nurse? (Toby bowed his head and wouldn't face J.T.)
Emma: But he didn't rape you.
J.T.: So? What difference does that make? It's what people are saying no matter what's the truth. [Emma shrugs and reluctantly turns back to her screen. (research homework)]
Emma: I guess you're right. People think what they want to- Hey! I got another e-mail. (Everyone looks at her attentively as she reads. Emma's eyes race across the screen and with the more she reads, the more intense the letter gets. When she finishes, she stares at the screen, surprised and not knowing what to think of it.)
Manny: Who's it from?
Emma: I...don't...know...It doesn't say.
Manny: Okay, so what's it say?
Emma: (Emma continues to stare at the screen and reads the letter out loud.)
"Dear Emma,
We don't know each other personally, but I have seen you around school and I know that you are very open minded, so I figured it might be a good idea to come to you about this. You see, after the recent...events at degrassi, I've been sort of feeling like an outcast there. Everyone keeps talking about Nurse Tripper and about how gay guys are such perverts. While I don't in any way condone what Nurse Tripper did, I can't help but feel hurt by those comments. You see, I am gay. And nobody knows. After what's happened, I feel even more isolated, even ashamed. I'm not a pervert or child molester, but how can I reveal who I am now that everyone's become like this? I've decided I won't do it, unless the opinions of the people in Degrassi change. Understand? I need your help. I can't think of anyone else to do this for me. I realize this is a huge favor to ask of you, but I just don't know what to do. I hate living this lie, and I hate going to a school where everyone hates me. Please help me. If your answer is no, I'll understand. If your answer is yes, then you know what to do.
Thanking you in advance, Silent At Degrassi"
(Emma looks up from the screen. Everyone looks back her, silent and solemn.)
End Scene.
Act II
Scene VII
(Marco sat at his new computer. He stared at the "Message Sent" box on his screen. His hand still lay on the mouse, his mouse still in the same position from when he last clicked it. He couldn't believe he had actually sent that letter. He'd written it over and over these past days, but each time, he lost the nerve to send it. There were so many things that could go wrong. What if Emma said no? or What if she went through with the campaign and matters got worse? What if it did work? Then he'd have to come clean about everything. He'd have to tell everyone the truth- his friends, his parents. It was so scary to him, but at the same time, what a relief! He could finally act like himself. No more lies, no more denial. He could finally stop pretending to check out girls and Ellie could go out with other guys. It all seemed so great, but at the same time, impossible.
There was no way Spinner and everyone else would change...On the other hand, Emma had made things possible before... maybe there was still hope. He smiled when he thought of Emma. She was a very passionate girl. He figured that if he were straight, he might actually go for her, if Ellie were taken of course. Ellie was his soul mate, and just his type.... Hmmm, his type. Marco was not sure what that was yet. This was all pretty new to him. He knew that he liked Sean, well, not exactly. He's just really attracted to him. But no, his type was more the artsy type with creamy pale skin, deep, thoughtful eyes and dark, wavy hair...His type was more like-)
Marco: 'Woah, Marco, man don't even go there. You know it's useless, so don't even bother. Just think about the letter, your chance for freedom. It's going to be great. You might finally have a chance to be yourself- for real.'
(And with that, Marco felt much better. He was taking a risk with all this but he decided it was worth it. However, he didn't want to think of all the consequences. For the moment, he was content with putting all his hopes on Emma. Nothing else mattered.)
End Scene.
I know, I know, it's short. I'm really sorry but that's all I could get out. Don't worry, though. I'll compensate by updating much sooner than last time. Look for the next chapter some time early this week, I promise. Much luv, Vickie.
Act II
Scene I: Emma, Manny, Toby, and J.T. are sitting in Emma's room, two days later. None of them had seen J.T. or talked to him until that very afternoon. J.T. and Manny sat on Emma's bed, Toby on the floor, and Emma at her desk, surfing the net. J.T. described what was happening over the past three days.
J.T.: So anyway, after I wrote my testimony, they asked me if I would mind appearing in court.
Manny: You said yes, right?
J.T.: Well, of course I did, although I didn't really want to.
Toby: Why not? If it were me, I'd be more than willing.
J.T.: Would you? Would you like to have all this attention on you? Would you like being known as the kid who got raped by his school nurse? (Toby bowed his head and wouldn't face J.T.)
Emma: But he didn't rape you.
J.T.: So? What difference does that make? It's what people are saying no matter what's the truth. [Emma shrugs and reluctantly turns back to her screen. (research homework)]
Emma: I guess you're right. People think what they want to- Hey! I got another e-mail. (Everyone looks at her attentively as she reads. Emma's eyes race across the screen and with the more she reads, the more intense the letter gets. When she finishes, she stares at the screen, surprised and not knowing what to think of it.)
Manny: Who's it from?
Emma: I...don't...know...It doesn't say.
Manny: Okay, so what's it say?
Emma: (Emma continues to stare at the screen and reads the letter out loud.)
"Dear Emma,
We don't know each other personally, but I have seen you around school and I know that you are very open minded, so I figured it might be a good idea to come to you about this. You see, after the recent...events at degrassi, I've been sort of feeling like an outcast there. Everyone keeps talking about Nurse Tripper and about how gay guys are such perverts. While I don't in any way condone what Nurse Tripper did, I can't help but feel hurt by those comments. You see, I am gay. And nobody knows. After what's happened, I feel even more isolated, even ashamed. I'm not a pervert or child molester, but how can I reveal who I am now that everyone's become like this? I've decided I won't do it, unless the opinions of the people in Degrassi change. Understand? I need your help. I can't think of anyone else to do this for me. I realize this is a huge favor to ask of you, but I just don't know what to do. I hate living this lie, and I hate going to a school where everyone hates me. Please help me. If your answer is no, I'll understand. If your answer is yes, then you know what to do.
Thanking you in advance, Silent At Degrassi"
(Emma looks up from the screen. Everyone looks back her, silent and solemn.)
End Scene.
Act II
Scene VII
(Marco sat at his new computer. He stared at the "Message Sent" box on his screen. His hand still lay on the mouse, his mouse still in the same position from when he last clicked it. He couldn't believe he had actually sent that letter. He'd written it over and over these past days, but each time, he lost the nerve to send it. There were so many things that could go wrong. What if Emma said no? or What if she went through with the campaign and matters got worse? What if it did work? Then he'd have to come clean about everything. He'd have to tell everyone the truth- his friends, his parents. It was so scary to him, but at the same time, what a relief! He could finally act like himself. No more lies, no more denial. He could finally stop pretending to check out girls and Ellie could go out with other guys. It all seemed so great, but at the same time, impossible.
There was no way Spinner and everyone else would change...On the other hand, Emma had made things possible before... maybe there was still hope. He smiled when he thought of Emma. She was a very passionate girl. He figured that if he were straight, he might actually go for her, if Ellie were taken of course. Ellie was his soul mate, and just his type.... Hmmm, his type. Marco was not sure what that was yet. This was all pretty new to him. He knew that he liked Sean, well, not exactly. He's just really attracted to him. But no, his type was more the artsy type with creamy pale skin, deep, thoughtful eyes and dark, wavy hair...His type was more like-)
Marco: 'Woah, Marco, man don't even go there. You know it's useless, so don't even bother. Just think about the letter, your chance for freedom. It's going to be great. You might finally have a chance to be yourself- for real.'
(And with that, Marco felt much better. He was taking a risk with all this but he decided it was worth it. However, he didn't want to think of all the consequences. For the moment, he was content with putting all his hopes on Emma. Nothing else mattered.)
End Scene.
I know, I know, it's short. I'm really sorry but that's all I could get out. Don't worry, though. I'll compensate by updating much sooner than last time. Look for the next chapter some time early this week, I promise. Much luv, Vickie.