Chapter 6 Hanging With A New Crowd
Emma woke up late Thursday morning and had to rush and get dressed but now that came easy for her. While she was getting ready she kept thinking about last night and how she yelled at her parents. She knew she was disrespectful and did regret some of what she said but she's glad that she came out and told them how she really felt. Emma knew she had to tell them or else she would just have to keep it bottled up inside of her and she knew it would make her insane eventually. She wore some new clothes and styled her hair quickly and ran downstairs. Emma didn't bother putting on a jacket to cover up her clothes because frankly she didn't care if her mom saw her. Why bother trying to impress her parents when they wouldn't try to understand her?
Spike: Emma I just wanted to let you know that I'm sorry for last night.
Emma: Oh I know you think you are!
Spike: Sweetie, I am sorry and that's the truth. So are all right with each other?
Emma: Sure mother.
Spike: Where did you get that outfit?
Emma: From the mall like all the other girls. Now can I please leave?
Spike: Not dressed like that!
Emma: I knew this was coming so I'll change at school. I'm going now.
Spike: If you must?
Emma: Someone I once knew said that is was important so I must go now!
Emma said that while closing the door and then left the house. She was upset with her mother so she lied to her by saying she was going to change because she wasn't. She liked the way she dressed and it wasn't against school dress code so no harm was being done. Emma stopped by Sean's house to see if he wanted to walk her to school and he said yes.
Sean: Why are you so quiet?
Emma: I just am! There's not much to say.
Sean: Something's not right so tell me what's wrong?
Emma: Absolutely nothing! Okay!
Sean: You're hiding something and not good at it so I'll ask you again what's wrong?
Emma: My parents! They're wrong, wrong about everything!
Sean: Really? That's a new one.
Emma: They're not perfect you know. They make mistakes just like everyone else.
Sean: I never said they were perfect but compared to my excuse of a brother they seem perfect.
Emma: Well at least you can get away with stuff. My mom told me I can't wear this but I'm not going to listen to her. Not this time.
Sean: You're not?
Emma: And why do you sound so surprised?
Sean: Because this is you we're talking about. You are the perfect daughter, role model, and student and every parent would want a kid like you in their family so I guess that's why I sound surprised.
Emma: I'm not going to throw that away but I can live on the edge too, just like you. I'm not perfect so stop thinking I am.
Sean: I just haven't gotten used to this phase you're going through. I'm still kind of surprised by this whole thing.
Emma: Phase, Sean? Oh this is no phase, but just the real me so you might want to get used to it.
Sean: I'll try Emma but it might just take awhile but I will try.
What was that promise Emma made to herself? Oh yeah she said she was still the same person but just looked different. From the looks of it I think she forgot about that little promise to herself but it that really a bad thing? You be the judge of that.
Manny: So you and Sean seem happy. Now we both have boyfriends and maybe someday we can have a double date.
Emma: We are happy and maybe but do you think. . . (She said and took a deep breath and just paused.)
Manny: Do I think what, Emma?
Emma: That I can't change because that's what my mom and Mr. Simpson think and this morning I got the same feeling from Sean. I feel so stupid thinking that I could change. I mean who did I think I was fooling?
Manny: Anything is possible and anybody can change if they try. You've changed so there's your proof right there. I've noticed so why can't you?
Emma: I've never thought of it that way. Finally something positive from a good friend.
Manny: You really think so?
Emma: Duh that's why I said it! Manny, I know we have had our share of silly fights but that was in the past and this is now.
Manny: Okay then let's make the best of it. Come on Emma let's go accessorize as best friends.
Emma: Ah yes the important thing of a girl's life. (She said and they giggled and strutted off.)
Manny was caught by surprise when Emma called her a good friend. I mean she knew that they used to be best friends but she thought that all changed once she changed from adorable to hot. But then she realized that it hasn't and this is just a fresh new start. Manny was glad that they were best friends again but now she knew she could never tell her about her night with Craig because if she did she could kiss their friendship away. Meanwhile Sean was in 10th grade auto shop along with Jason, Bradley and Alex just hanging out.
Jason: Yo, Sean so saw you hanging with that Emma girl. So are you dating her now? I mean again.
Sean: Actually we are! So do you have a problem with that?
Jason: No, not really since she changed and all but I sill wonder why her.
Sean: I like her a lot so that's why. Is that what you wanted to hear?
Jason: Sure but you don't have to get all offensive. I was just asking.
Alex: So do you want to go take a drive after school? Maybe we can hit the mall.
Sean: Okay it's something to do.
Alex: And you can bring your little girlfriend if you really want to. Sean: I'll ask her but you better make her feel more welcome than this. I know that might be hard for you so I'm just letting you know now.
Jason: Now why would we do something like that?
Sean: Because I know you guys.
Sean and J.T. caught up with Emma and Manny at lunch. They all hugged each other well the couples. Ashley walked by with Craig but Manny didn't notice him but he stared at her hoping they would meet eyes but they didn't. Again Ashley noticed it but didn't say anything. She wouldn't want to get him upset all over again but she had a feeling that something was going on between them or something did. She hoped she was wrong because she really did love Craig and believed with all her heart that he was the one but a girl could still wonder.
Sean: Guess what?
Emma: What?
Sean: I told Jason and the others about you and me.
Emma: And what did they say?
Sean: Nothing that bad. So do you want to go with them and me to the mall after school?
Emma: I don't know. They are. . .
Sean: They are what?
Emma: They wouldn't like me. That's why you broke up with me in the first place. You know because of them.
Sean: Come on just give them a chance like you did for me. You won't regret it.
Emma: I sure hope not and I'll go for you only.
Sean: Fine but it will be fun. I mean you're going to be with. It's a sure thing.
After school she called her mom to ask her if she could go but she was planning to go any way. She wasn't going tell her mother who she was going with or else she would definitely say no. Then she would give a huge speech about how she has been changing. She slowly dialed the phone number.
Spike: Hello!
Emma: Hi mom!
Spike: Oh it's you Emma. I wasn't expecting to hear from you right now.
Emma: I want to go to the mall after school well actually right now and just wanted to ask you if I could go.
Spike: Yeah that sounds okay but whom are you going with?
Emma: Oh with um. . . um Manny and probably J.T. just to hang. I did all my homework so I have nothing else to do.
Spike: Okay that's fine. So what time are you planning to come home?
Emma: I don't know maybe around eight but I'll call you if I'm going to be late.
Spike: Ah how responsible. I see you took my advice. (Emma really didn't like that little comment but didn't really say anything. She didn't want to get into another argument.)
Emma: Sure I guess but I have to go so we can get going. Bye!
Spike: Wait Emma I love you.
Emma: Me too!
Then she hung up and met Sean and his friends on the front of school and hope Mr. Simpson didn't see them. Now that she saw them she wasn't too sure about this.
What will happen at the mall? Will Emma find out a secret about Sean? Read next chapter okay and review this.
Emma woke up late Thursday morning and had to rush and get dressed but now that came easy for her. While she was getting ready she kept thinking about last night and how she yelled at her parents. She knew she was disrespectful and did regret some of what she said but she's glad that she came out and told them how she really felt. Emma knew she had to tell them or else she would just have to keep it bottled up inside of her and she knew it would make her insane eventually. She wore some new clothes and styled her hair quickly and ran downstairs. Emma didn't bother putting on a jacket to cover up her clothes because frankly she didn't care if her mom saw her. Why bother trying to impress her parents when they wouldn't try to understand her?
Spike: Emma I just wanted to let you know that I'm sorry for last night.
Emma: Oh I know you think you are!
Spike: Sweetie, I am sorry and that's the truth. So are all right with each other?
Emma: Sure mother.
Spike: Where did you get that outfit?
Emma: From the mall like all the other girls. Now can I please leave?
Spike: Not dressed like that!
Emma: I knew this was coming so I'll change at school. I'm going now.
Spike: If you must?
Emma: Someone I once knew said that is was important so I must go now!
Emma said that while closing the door and then left the house. She was upset with her mother so she lied to her by saying she was going to change because she wasn't. She liked the way she dressed and it wasn't against school dress code so no harm was being done. Emma stopped by Sean's house to see if he wanted to walk her to school and he said yes.
Sean: Why are you so quiet?
Emma: I just am! There's not much to say.
Sean: Something's not right so tell me what's wrong?
Emma: Absolutely nothing! Okay!
Sean: You're hiding something and not good at it so I'll ask you again what's wrong?
Emma: My parents! They're wrong, wrong about everything!
Sean: Really? That's a new one.
Emma: They're not perfect you know. They make mistakes just like everyone else.
Sean: I never said they were perfect but compared to my excuse of a brother they seem perfect.
Emma: Well at least you can get away with stuff. My mom told me I can't wear this but I'm not going to listen to her. Not this time.
Sean: You're not?
Emma: And why do you sound so surprised?
Sean: Because this is you we're talking about. You are the perfect daughter, role model, and student and every parent would want a kid like you in their family so I guess that's why I sound surprised.
Emma: I'm not going to throw that away but I can live on the edge too, just like you. I'm not perfect so stop thinking I am.
Sean: I just haven't gotten used to this phase you're going through. I'm still kind of surprised by this whole thing.
Emma: Phase, Sean? Oh this is no phase, but just the real me so you might want to get used to it.
Sean: I'll try Emma but it might just take awhile but I will try.
What was that promise Emma made to herself? Oh yeah she said she was still the same person but just looked different. From the looks of it I think she forgot about that little promise to herself but it that really a bad thing? You be the judge of that.
Manny: So you and Sean seem happy. Now we both have boyfriends and maybe someday we can have a double date.
Emma: We are happy and maybe but do you think. . . (She said and took a deep breath and just paused.)
Manny: Do I think what, Emma?
Emma: That I can't change because that's what my mom and Mr. Simpson think and this morning I got the same feeling from Sean. I feel so stupid thinking that I could change. I mean who did I think I was fooling?
Manny: Anything is possible and anybody can change if they try. You've changed so there's your proof right there. I've noticed so why can't you?
Emma: I've never thought of it that way. Finally something positive from a good friend.
Manny: You really think so?
Emma: Duh that's why I said it! Manny, I know we have had our share of silly fights but that was in the past and this is now.
Manny: Okay then let's make the best of it. Come on Emma let's go accessorize as best friends.
Emma: Ah yes the important thing of a girl's life. (She said and they giggled and strutted off.)
Manny was caught by surprise when Emma called her a good friend. I mean she knew that they used to be best friends but she thought that all changed once she changed from adorable to hot. But then she realized that it hasn't and this is just a fresh new start. Manny was glad that they were best friends again but now she knew she could never tell her about her night with Craig because if she did she could kiss their friendship away. Meanwhile Sean was in 10th grade auto shop along with Jason, Bradley and Alex just hanging out.
Jason: Yo, Sean so saw you hanging with that Emma girl. So are you dating her now? I mean again.
Sean: Actually we are! So do you have a problem with that?
Jason: No, not really since she changed and all but I sill wonder why her.
Sean: I like her a lot so that's why. Is that what you wanted to hear?
Jason: Sure but you don't have to get all offensive. I was just asking.
Alex: So do you want to go take a drive after school? Maybe we can hit the mall.
Sean: Okay it's something to do.
Alex: And you can bring your little girlfriend if you really want to. Sean: I'll ask her but you better make her feel more welcome than this. I know that might be hard for you so I'm just letting you know now.
Jason: Now why would we do something like that?
Sean: Because I know you guys.
Sean and J.T. caught up with Emma and Manny at lunch. They all hugged each other well the couples. Ashley walked by with Craig but Manny didn't notice him but he stared at her hoping they would meet eyes but they didn't. Again Ashley noticed it but didn't say anything. She wouldn't want to get him upset all over again but she had a feeling that something was going on between them or something did. She hoped she was wrong because she really did love Craig and believed with all her heart that he was the one but a girl could still wonder.
Sean: Guess what?
Emma: What?
Sean: I told Jason and the others about you and me.
Emma: And what did they say?
Sean: Nothing that bad. So do you want to go with them and me to the mall after school?
Emma: I don't know. They are. . .
Sean: They are what?
Emma: They wouldn't like me. That's why you broke up with me in the first place. You know because of them.
Sean: Come on just give them a chance like you did for me. You won't regret it.
Emma: I sure hope not and I'll go for you only.
Sean: Fine but it will be fun. I mean you're going to be with. It's a sure thing.
After school she called her mom to ask her if she could go but she was planning to go any way. She wasn't going tell her mother who she was going with or else she would definitely say no. Then she would give a huge speech about how she has been changing. She slowly dialed the phone number.
Spike: Hello!
Emma: Hi mom!
Spike: Oh it's you Emma. I wasn't expecting to hear from you right now.
Emma: I want to go to the mall after school well actually right now and just wanted to ask you if I could go.
Spike: Yeah that sounds okay but whom are you going with?
Emma: Oh with um. . . um Manny and probably J.T. just to hang. I did all my homework so I have nothing else to do.
Spike: Okay that's fine. So what time are you planning to come home?
Emma: I don't know maybe around eight but I'll call you if I'm going to be late.
Spike: Ah how responsible. I see you took my advice. (Emma really didn't like that little comment but didn't really say anything. She didn't want to get into another argument.)
Emma: Sure I guess but I have to go so we can get going. Bye!
Spike: Wait Emma I love you.
Emma: Me too!
Then she hung up and met Sean and his friends on the front of school and hope Mr. Simpson didn't see them. Now that she saw them she wasn't too sure about this.
What will happen at the mall? Will Emma find out a secret about Sean? Read next chapter okay and review this.