Title: New Beginnings

Rating: PG-13

Summary: JT and Emma, the new freshman at Pittsburgh University, meet up with the experienced sophomores Paige, Spinner and Craig. (General, Drama & Romance)

Disclaimer: I don't own the "Degrassi" characters. But I own the story and all other characters. And if I quote something, I will give proper credit.

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Chapter Six: Party Hardy

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I don't know if any of you watch G vs. B Hawaii but I watched it tonight to see which Degrassi members joined...

JAKE AND LAUREN!!! (aka CRAIG AND PAIGE)

Sorry, I find that really freakin weird/cool. Jake has a girlfriend! UGH! "Vanessa" of 9 months... Woooptie Dooo... lol I hope he cheats down in Hawaii and "Vanessa" breaks up with him. Lol I know that's mean. And it probably won't happen but still... He NEEDS to be single... ;)

Sorry again, I just HAD to share that little piece of info with you...

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NOTE: First, I want to say THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for all the great reviews! =) It means a lot! The second thing, in a review, someone asked me about Manny. She is not in my story. She is at a different college. She might pop up later for a visit but I'm not sure yet. ;) lol And JT is single... But he has his eye on Faith so ya never know! ;) lol But thanks again, keep on reading and enjoy!

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Ah! I'm so excited to be typing up this chapter right now. It's 11:13pm. Thank God I get to sleep in tomorrow! Well until Dawson's Creek comes on anyways. Lol Hope you like this chapter as much as I do!

Also, I have in here Jetz' is in walking distance from the campus. I have no idea if it really is so for the sake of the story, we're going to say that it is. Lol ======================

They walked in silence. Craig had a million thoughts racing through his mind while Emma just watched him and listened for the occasional word or two that would come out of his mouth. She didn't even know where she was going and prayed that Craig was still sane enough not to get lost.

It was a bit dark out. The street lights were on and the night side to Pittsburgh was beginning to show. People were walking really fast down both sides of the street. Some were playing the saxophone, guitar and singing while others were just sitting on a bench in hardly any clothes talking to people passing by. About ten minutes later they came to the club. "Jetz'" it read. The green lights looked just perfect that outlined the building and the letters.

"This is a closed party so the guards won't take your ID." Craig said, waiting in the small line to get in. "But usually, it's an under 21 night club."

"Oh okay. That explains a lot then." Emma said back to him. 'Well at least he said something to me tonight. I thought he had lost his voice on the way here.' "So have you thought about what you're going to say to Alexia?"

"Somewhat." Was all he said.

"Okay.." Emma mumbled walking into the club. The dance floor was dark but in some areas lit up. There were people everywhere and the music was loud. The bar was in the back corner and people were lined up getting their free drinks.

"Who threw this party anyways?" Emma asked, shouting to Craig who was standing right next to her.

"Some seniors. They're brothers and their dad own's this place. So they throw a party or two every month." He shouted back.

"Oh, well... That's pretty cool." Emma said, impressed.

They walked to the bar. Emma ordered a Pepsi while Craig ordered a bottle of beer.

"I didn't know you were the one to drink." Emma said, smirking.

"Normally I don't. Sometimes I'll have one or two if I'm nervous, stressed or mad about something." He answered back.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." She assured him. "You'll do fine. I know that because I've seen you when you're mad and on a rampage. Remember that time with your cousin Anna who was at our school for a week?"

"Oh man, how can I forget. She drove me insane!" He laughed; taking a sip of his drink. "You know I'm really glad you came here instead of going to Boston. You're one of my best friends and I didn't want that to change."

"Well I'm glad I came here too actually. It feels like it's going to be a great experience." She said.

The music was still loud but Usher's "Yeah" came on.

"Aw I love this song." Emma said taking a sip of her Pepsi and singin along to the words.

"Well then, let's go dance!" Craig said, giving her a grin, taking her hand and leading her to the floor.

Emma smiled and followed.

Once they were on the dance floor, they didn't pay attention to anything else but each other.

Paige and Spinner were sitting at a table enjoying their drinks and the party 'scene'. They noticed Emma and Craig on the dance floor.

"Ah ha yessss!" Paige exclaimed. "Just look at the way they're dancing! I don't even think the strongest man could pull them apart. Heck, you can't even try to fit a piece of paper between them."

"Okay, Paige, we get the idea." Spin said.

"I told you they would fall for each other once he saw her again."

"Babe, they probably aren't together like that. They're just dancing and having a good time right now."

"Yea well... School hasn't even started yet. Changes are going to be happening." Paige said. She took a sip of her drink. "But not with us." She finished.

"Hey! Does that mean you're still going to be hogging my bathroom whenever you sleep in my dorm?"

"Oh shut up. You always take all the covers." She said giving him a sexy grin.

Spinner winked and leaned in for a kiss.

More loud fast music followed Usher's song. Emma and Craig kept dancing as if no one else was in the room with them. After about twenty minutes, a slow song came on; Jessica Simpson's "Take My Breath Away".

"May I have this dance?" Craig asked, taking a bow and holding out his hand.

"Why of course!" Emma smiled and moved closer to him.

He wrapped his arms around Emma and held her close, as if he never wanted to let her go. And with her arms around his neck, she seemed the same way.

Once they were together, there was nothing that could break them apart. They moved like one. Not caring about anything except them, as if they were on "cloud nine". But before Emma knew, they were pulled apart.

"Excuse me? Craig, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING??!! I LET YOU COME TO A PARTY WITHOUT ME AND THE NEXT THING I KNOW YOU'RE ALL OVER SOME OTHER SLEEZY THING?????!!!!!!!! I THOUGHT YOU KNEW BETTER!" Alexia yelled, with a "pissed off" look on her face.

Craig, pretty much in shock of what just happened and now completely pissed off about what Alexia just said about Emma let it all out.

"HOW CAN YOU STAND THERE, AND ACCUSE ME OF THAT WHEN YOU WERE DOING THE EXACT SAME THING?!?!!? I'M NOT THE ONE THAT HAS BEEN SLEEPING WITH PRACTICALLY EVERY JOCK ON CAMPUS AND I HAVEN'T BEEN THE ONE CHEATING! You have been using me ever since we started dating! I'm not stupid! I know what you've been doing all along! And it took me up until now thanks to Emma whom by the way is NOT a sleezy thing! She is an amazing, beautiful friend and one of the people closest to me! It took me up until now to realize that you are nothing but a SLEEZY, INCONSIDERATE, CHEATING, SLUT who doesn't give a shit about anything except getting what she wants! And you know what, I'm DONE! I am so sick of you it's not even funny! And I hope you rot in HELL!"

Since the scene was already created and even though the music was still going, people on the dance floor stopped to watch this all go down.

"Awe Craigy poo, you don't really mean that do you? I'm just a girl who got jealous of a little competition. That's all." She said taking a step closer to him.

"Oh really now? If I didn't mean that then would I do this?!" The next thing Emma knew was that she was in the arms of her long time friend and a pair of soft, gorgeous lips were being placed right on top of hers. She returned it soon after she realized what was going on. It was the most amazing kiss she ever had in her life. She never wanted it to end. It was hott but gave her goose bumps. After what it did seem like forever Craig finished and was in awe. Just as Emma was.

Alexia saw the entire thing and was "mouth open wide". "Well, if you feel that way then we are THROUGH! Have fun with your toy over there. At least mine are trained and more mature." She said walking away with most of the guys who were with her before.

"Go to hell Alexia!" Craig yelled. "What are you all staring at? Get back to your party!" He yelled to the remainder of the people who were still looking and being nosy.

And he stood there. For what it seemed like minutes. When he finally turned to Emma, she was just standing there too, staring right back at him.

"Emma, I am so sorry. I just got caught up in the moment. Please forgive me? I am so sorry I pinned that on you. That wasn't even supposed to happen. And for what she said, she's a crazed psycho."

'Great... the best kiss of my life and it wasn't supposed to happen.' "Yea, no problem. Glad I could help you get rid of her." She said flatly.

'The best kiss of my life and it wasn't supposed to happen. Nice Craig. REAL nice. But she doesn't want that. Just your friendship. So it's not going to happen. I mean she just freakin moved here. I can't make a move on her like that.'

"Emma," Craig started but was cut off.

"Really," Emma managed a small, fake smile, I'm glad I could help. But I'm going to get a drink right now so excuse me. She said walking away; leaving him alone on the dance floor.

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Ah... I hope you liked this chapter. For some reason, I think I should have made it turn out differently but this way, it'll help with some other things that are going to happen. So just bare with me and please keep reading and reviewing! Thanks.

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