Chapter 3: A whole New look

"So where are you from again?" Manny asked.

"Oh, I'm from Arizona. It's really different here. I mean in Arizona, we don't have this much green. Like trees and all that." Desiree commented flipping through a J-14 magazine. Manny kept her eyes on the road, she had driven many times before and this was no big deal.

"Okay we're here! Come on, we've got a lot of work to do." She said looking Desiree up and down. "Oh yea, this will be fun."

They desended the stairs to Manny's bedroom. Desiree flung herself onto the bed, "wow I love you room."

"Really? It's nice isn't it?" Manny said admiring her room. It was pink and black. Everything matched and she had pictures of half naked men all over her room. From her queen sized bed to her two door closet, her eyes swept.

"It's so big…." Desiree sighed dreamily.

"Not really, I just know how to accessorize and make it seem bigger than it really is. Anyway so what part of town do you live in?" She questioned flopping herself onto the beanbag.

"Um…what's the name of my street again?" Desiree asked herself, "Oh yea! Cherry Maple."

"You live down next to Jimmy then."

"Who?"

"Oh, right you don't know too many people. So any interesting people you want to tell me about?" Manny looked devilish.

"Well, there was this one guy, but he is a total ass."

"Who?"

"Sean Cameron."

"He's not bad! He was me ex-best friends' ex. If that makes sense…"

"Who is your ex-bestfriend?"

"Emma"

"I know her, she is in our first period right?"

"Yeah. Well enough about her…stupid tree hugger…Do you think this looks good?" Manny admired herself in her mirror, holding up a tube top that had #1 Hottie written across the front.

"Why is she your ex- best friend?"

"Long story, well let's say I haven't had the best reputation since I started at Degrassi high…I'm pretty much known as a school slut. I'm not proud of it! I mean, this guy was so entrancing, like he saw through me. But whatever, I have Derrick now, and he is great. I love him so much."

"Aww, that is so cute."

"Yea, okay here are some clothes you have to try on. Your about my size, you know you have a nice figure. Why do you hide your gorgeous legs under this sick skirt? Show some skin." Manny sounded scandalized. "Here take this and put it on. Red will bring out your cheeks more, and the denim skirts are my favorite."

The top was red and had a strap that wrapped around her neck. It cut off five inches before her belly button and was shaped like a halter. The denim skirt resembled the same one many was wearing. When Desiree stepped out of the washroom Manny was waiting for her.

"You look so good. Now all you need is a bit of a touch up." Manny had pulled out an oval bag and wrenched her hand into the bag. She pulled Desiree onto the bed and began to apply make up. A half-hour later Manny squealed "Finished!"

Desiree got up from the bed and walked over to the mirror

"Oh my gosh." She gasped.

"I know, I know. I am good." Manny praised herself. "Well we still have another hour 'til I have to pick up Derrick, what do you wanna do?"

"What can we do?"

"Come on, Let's do some last minute shopping."

"But you said we only have an hour." Desiree wondered.

"Trust me, I can be done in less than an hour." And with that Manny grabbed Desiree's wrist and they jumped into Derricks jeep.

This had probably been the best day Desiree had ever had. She had never skipped school before, she had never met anyone like Manny before and for once she didn't care what might happen if they were caught. She was just enjoying herself. They spent only 45 minutes shopping and Manny had bought about 5 alphits for Desiree.

"Hey babe." Manny exited the jeep and kissed Derrick softly on the lips.

"Where did you go?" Derrick asked.

"I had a little project to do."

"Well what was that?"

"Come on out Desiree!" Manny demanded. And then Desiree stepped out of the Jeep and almost everyone was watching as she walked around to meet Derrick.

"Hey." Desiree grinned.

Derrick was speechless, she was beautiful. From her jet black hair to her full lips and green eyes. She was almost an exact clone of Manny, only with colored eyes.

"Well, what do you think? Am I good or what?" Manny gave a mischievous smile.

"Is this the tenth grader? In Simsons class?"

"Yup!"

Across the parking lot catcalls were being shouted. Desiree turned and waved, as did Manny. Derrick didn't like Manny being so nice to the guys and wanted to show them she was taken. He wrapped his arms around her waist and began to gently kiss her neck. She gave a small moan and whispered "Derrick…no…not now, wait until later." He became a little upset and released her. He got into his jeep and Manny jumped into the passenger looking a little confused.

"Hey, Desiree let's go." Manny yelled over the sound of the engine. But Desiree wasn't paying attention because Spinner had pulled up in his car and was starting up a conversation.

"Desiree!"

"Oh what?"

"Are you coming?"

"Don't worry Manny I can give her a lift." Spinner called back.

"Okay whatever. See you Des, call me." And Derrick sped off.

"What is your problem Derrick?" Manny asked irritated at his attitude.

"There's no problem." He answered in an unconvincing tone.

"Fine." Manny said and lounged into the beanbag for the second time that day.

Derrick sat on her bed and turned the stereo on. Manny got up and walked over to him, she lifted her leg over him and sat down on his knees. She began to kiss his lips softly. Then she pushed him down on the bed, but he wasn't showing any signs of wanting to carry on with this like he usually would.

"What's the matter babe?" She whispered into Derrick's ear. "Whatever it is let me make it better." She began to caress his cheek.

"Can you really?" He asked in a playful voice.

"Watch me." She replied.

A/N: Okay, well here is where the rated "R" will come into play. In the next chapter, so I will warn you now. There will be a lot of action lol. Please review! I love getting them!