Chapter 15

Written By Degrassicutie1

"So what's going on with you and Craig?" JT asked, curiously.

"Well he found this love letter that he thought I wrote, but I told him I didn't. I felt bad so we're going to get a bite to eat after school." said Manny.

"I thought you hated him," said JT, disappointed.

"I did, but I want to start over, just as friends." Manny replied. "Thanks for caring."

"No problem at all," said JT.

"What's the deal with you and Paige? Are you seeing each other or not?" asked Manny.

"Well we don't know what to do now. I guess we're just keeping our distance from each other for now." said JT, sadly.

"JT, pucker up because you and Paige are a great couple. I, for one, think that you have seriously matured this year. I mean, your look is so hot and your voice has gotten deeper and you don't even goof off as much as you used to!" exclaimed Manny.

"You really think so?" asked JT.

"Yeah! The JT I used to know would stalk girls around like crazy and annoy them," said Manny.

JT's smile turned into a frown when he heard this because he found it offensive.

"No offense, but you're cool now!" said Manny.

"Thanks Manny, you're much better to have as a friend than a girlfriend." said JT.

"You too," said Manny. Then the two of them share a hug. They were so happy to have one another as friends.

"Jimmy and I have a hilarious story for you Toby," said Ashley. "Go on, Jimmy."

"Hazel and Paige wanted to go to the mall and I bumped into Ashley. Ash hugged me because I'm such a good friend and that's all. But some idiot at Degrassi took those pictures and now everyone thinks we're a couple!" Jimmy chuckled.

"Dead hilarious, if only people knew it was simply a friendly gesture." Ashley said while laughing.

"I wish we could just find the idiot who started this." said Jimmy.

"Well why were you being so friendly like that in the public? You know that anyone at Degrassi could see you." said Toby.

"Is it so bad for friends to hug?" asked Ashley.

"Well it's your fault for displaying your love for each other like that!" screamed Toby.

"Whoa Toby, that was pretty intense." Emma said out of nowhere.

"Oh please," said Toby.

"You're all wondering why I'm here, aren't you?" said Emma. "I couldn't help but listen to your conversation."

"But you did anyways," said Jimmy.

"I'm starting to think that the person who took those pictures is the same person that got Sean in trouble and told everyone about Marco and wrote those horrible things on Marco's locker." said Emma.

Ellie and Marco suddenly joined the conversation. This was the kind of conversation that interested everyone. Besides everyone was wondering about it!

"I think that this person is looking for a lot of attention, so it has to be someone who isn't very popular." said Marco.

"And hates all of us," said Ellie.

"I think we have to put a stop to all this drama once and for all," said Ashley.

"And make this person pay for what they did." said Jimmy.

"We're all obviously not friends, but we need to get this person, so are we going to do this?" asked Emma.

Ellie, Marco, and Ashley agree to do something about it. This person needed to be stopped as so as possible.

"Jimmy?" Emma asked.

"I guess I'll help you out," said Jimmy.

"Good. What about you Toby? Toby? Too-byy?" Emma shouted. "Where did he go?"

"He's been acting super weird lately," said Ashley. "But it's just because he lost JT and Kendra. Maybe he just feels left out."

"Yeah, poor Toby." said Emma.

"I can't believe Jimmy and Ashley are still getting it on in front of my eyes," said Hazel.

"They're hanging with Emma Nelson?? Am I noticing some geekiness in your ex and his ex ex-girlfriend?" asked Paige.

"There is something wrong with this. Jimmy can't be in love with Ashley. This school has become a victim of rumors and we need to get the person who started it." said Hazel.

"You're right, but what are you going to do about Jimmy and Ashley?" asked Paige.

"I think I owe them both an apology," said Hazel.

"Meanwhile, I don't know what to do about JT or Spinner." said Paige.

"Hey Paige." Spinner greeted.

"Hi Spin." replied Paige, tears falling.

"Look, you kissing JT was wrong, but I still love you and I know you still love me." said Spinner.

"Actually Spinner, I—

"I want to get back together." Spinner said interrupting Paige.

"Me too, I miss you." said Paige, unsure.

"I'll see you later, honey bee." said Spinner.

"Paige, are you sure you don't want JT?" asked Hazel.

"I don't know, Hazel. I don't know. But I'm not ready to get back together with Spinner, I just might like JT." said Paige, confused.

"Marco, can we talk?" asked Dylan.

"There is nothing to talk about, okay?" Marco said and paused. "My dad kicked me out and now I'm living with Ellie, so are you happy now?"

"Oh, that must really suck." said Dylan.

"Gee, you think? Unlike you, I don't have it easy with my parents!" Marco shouted. Then he left, angrily.

"Marco! Marco!" screamed Dylan, but Marco had already left.

Dylan slams his fist into the locker. Spinner and Jimmy walk up to Dylan's locker.

"Yo Dylan, you okay?" asked Spinner.

"Just fine," Dylan said calming down.

"You seem pretty mad," said Jimmy.

"This has to do with Marco, I'm guessing." said Ashley.

"Not just Marco, the jerk who did this to Marco's locker and humiliated both of us!" Dylan replied.

"We're trying to find out who is spreading all the rumors, because we think it's the same person," said Jimmy.

"Oh really? I could just take this little twit and smash him to pieces with my bare hands and—"

"Dylan! Chill out." said Ashley.

"Sorry." said Dylan.

"So who else is in this?" asked Spinner.

"Emma, Ellie, Marco, me, Ash, and hopefully you and Dylan." said Jimmy.

"I'm definitely in!" Dylan yelled.

"Me too," said Spinner. "But what about Paige and Hazel? And Manny? And Toby? What about Craig?"

"Spin, we can't have more losers help out. Manny the tramp? JT?" asked Jimmy.

"I myself refuse to work with Manny," said Ashley.

"I won't do anything with JT, he almost got my girl friend," said Spinner.

"So they won't have to do anything with you, but they can still help out!" said Dylan.

"Okay," Ashley and Spinner responded.

After school, Manny and Craig get a milkshake, a burger and fries at the Dot.

"How have you been doing, Manny?" asked Craig.

"Let's see: you broke my heart and now JT is like, my only friend." replied Manny.

"I'm really sorry Manny, I really messed your life up."

"Yeah, you did. You knew you had a girl friend and you decided to be with me behind her back."

"But you were hitting on me and telling me that you can keep a secret."

"You were the one in a relationship and you were responsible! You should have told me no! This isn't my fault!"

"I know that it's my fault, but you were responsible too! You knew I was with Ashley and you should have waited until we were over, which wouldn't have been so soon if you hadn't interfered."

"No one bothers you Craig, but they bother me! They call me a tramp and they say cruel things about me!"

"Manny, I'm sorry. I said I was sorry so why don't you believe me?"

"Craig, I do believe you. I just don't want to get hurt again. It's just so hard."

Manny began to cry so Craig sat beside her and patted her on the back. She scooted in and leaned her head on his shoulder.

"It's going be okay Manny. I'll help you get through this." Craig said.

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