Note: As I stated in the first chapter that will likely be one of the only chapters in script format. The rest of the chapters from now on will be in story format and they will also build up to the romance part in complete story transgression form(plot-climax-ending,etc). This is also my first story so give a girl a break. I'm not stating I'm the next Danielle Steel of romance novels this is just a honky dorey teen angst romantic mystery dramatic with a little humor in the mix kind of tale. Sadly there aren't enough columns to explain that so I'm going to put it in General column and you can decide which category it fits well into yourself. Helpful insight reviews will be gladly appreciated. Thanks : )

Chapter 2: Fame

It's another perfect but oddly warm end of January day. Ashley decided to have her lunch outside because it was just too nice to eat indoors. Just as she was about to sit down she noticed a bright yellow flyer posted on the school announcement board. She read it to herself.

Think you have what it takes to in the next J.T. Yorke & Liberty Van Zandt Degrassi Production?

Do you have talent? Drive? Dancing abilities? But most of all do you have the vocal chords to go with it?

Well if any or all of the above apply to you and you have a talented friend as well join us today 4:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you in Room 2B for a brief discussion explaining our production.

Free Punch and Cake.

Ashley glanced over the flyer for a while.

"Might as well go, I don't have anything else planned for today." Ashley says out loud to her self.

"Go where?" Ellie asked

"Here." Ashley points to the flyer

Ellie skimmed over the note. "Oh that, you know the only reason most people are trying out is because there's a rumor going around."

"What rumor? Ashley ask. I hope it's not like there last play. I don't think I could live down the reputation of having some kind of social disease" Ash says in disgust.

" Nah, nothing that major just that the whole reason there doing this is because some big Hollywood directors are going to be there."

"Directors, I know the last show those two wrote was good but it wasn't exactly Hollywood material. I saw someone in the back nodding off."

"That's why it's a rumor. Anyway I'm not going, I have a meeting with my group."

"Yeah Craig told me about it. But I'm going to go even if the rumor turns out to be true it could be laugh to see what those two are going to come up with now"

" Well don't say I didn't warn you when half of the school shows up."

Ash snickers before taking a seat at a bench. "I seriously doubt it."

"Oh my God, can you believe this?" Paige ask while looking at the very long line of students circling around the Degrassi halls.

"I know and it's only been five minutes since the end of the day bell rung" Hazel replies after closing her locker.

"And to think I had to cancel Spirit Squad practice for this." Paige looks at the line and shakes her head. "This line is based on a little rumor."

"Well the rumor seems to be larger then you think." Hazel smiles as they go further down the hall closer to room 2B.

"Believe me huns, this rumor will be over before you know it. I'm sure it was just a ploy to get more people to try out for their production."

"C'mon Paige." Hazel laughs

It's the truth they knew they couldn't get anyone to attend to this one after what happened at the last one. Poor Em's she'll forever be known as the Ravine girl."

"I can't believe that rumor turned out to be sorta true."

"Sorta true no one wants Emma to even breath on them at less then a 80 kilometer radius just goes to show you that J.T. & Liberty productions are cursed. It's weird enough that those two are dating. Paige grimaces. "But there production manges to transform Cause girl into Ravine girl after just one play wasn't coincidental. That's why I'm not trying out for it no matter if the rumor turns out to be true and the star becomes a major Hollywood celeb."

"Hmm, Paige are you having second thoughts? Hazel curiously ask

"No way, I have a date tonight anyways. So the sooner I get back home the sooner I can look stunning for Ma...."

"So the mystery guy has a name. Care to finish that line?"

Paige gives Hazel a look as if she's trying desperately to cover tracks. Just as it looks like Paige is going to buckle down and tell the truth to her best friend, Jimmy shows up.

"So are you ready to go?" Jimmy looks at Hazel waiting for her reply.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss this for the world."

Paige looks at the two. "I know, I might sound a little noisy but where are you guys going and what is it you wouldn't miss for the world Haze?" Paige ask

"Well I got a special invitation from Liberty & J.T. they want me to meet them in 2B before the auditions." Jimmy digs in his pocket and shows Paige the invite.

Paige reads it and hands it back. " Your kidding me. Haze you're not going to go are you? This has to be a trick or something. Remember what I told you about the curse."

"Well I don't have much of a choice they gave me and invite too. I don't know about Jimmy but I'm kinda curious to see if the rumors are true." Hazel answers.

"You can come if you want Paige, really it's not a big deal." Jimmy says.

"As much as I would like too, I just told Haze that I have to get ready for a big date but you two have fun because I know it will be just a big waste." Paige grabs her book bag and walks down the halls to the outside.

"Toby, hey Toby!" Emma rushes to catch up with Toby who seems to be trying to avoid her. Although she wouldn't blame him besides Manny and J.T. most of the school has been avoiding her since she became the Ravine Girl.

"Toby hey, how are you?" Emma ask with a smile.

"I'm surprised you even knew I was around." Toby responds in a harsh voice.

"What's that suppose to mean?"

"Exactly what I just said. Why don't you just leave me alone, half of the school has."

"Hey everyone in the school hasn't been very friendly with me either. It's no fun being labeled the Ravine Girl or my favorite Gonorrhea Girl."

"Well at least you're not labeled as that psycho friend! You know how many people are just waiting for me to erupt and go off the deep end just like Ri.." Toby screams before taking a long pause.

Emma looks at Toby whose trying desperately to hold back the tears. "It's ok Toby." Emma places her hand on Toby's shoulder. "I should have been there for you but I wasn't. I wanted to but every time I did I just felt it would seem fake."

Toby moves his shoulder "Well it's all in the past so don't even bother now."

J.T. runs towards Emma and Toby. "Hey you guys, I know this is short notice but I would really like for both of you to attend the mini meeting me and Liberty set up before four o'clock."

"That's great J.T. but I'm not up for any more school productions especially after what happed at the last one." Emma says.

"That's exactly why I want you to attend it will give you a chance to come out with a clean slate, you can reinvent your name as Ravi.."

"Please don't say that name. I've had enough of that for one day."

"Ok, but you are a great actress. You'll be perfect for the production."

"I can understand why you want Emma but what do you need me for? It's not like you asked me to try out for your last play anyway." Toby said in an annoyed voice.

"I want you there because you had a rough year. I haven't been the best friend since well since forever and I want to make it up to you." J.T. looks at Toby "If this play can transform Emma rep just think what it will do for your's."

"Thanks J.T. you really have a way with words if your script was just as thoughtful as what you said a minute ago then I'm sure you'll be nominated for a Tony any day now." Toby turns around and prepares to walk away.

"Wait I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that!" J.T. exclaims as Toby walks away even faster. "Just come to room 2B anytime today around 3:30 to five ok budd..." Toby walks around the corner out of J.T.'s and Emma sight.

"So what do you say Emma?" J.T. looks desperately at Emma waiting for an answer.

Emma Sighs. "Look J.T. I'm not too sure about this."

"Please, please,please Em's." J.T begs, "Don't make me get on one knee. Do you want me to grovel?"

"Fine, but if anyone gives me any weird looks or even a hint of what happen last time I'm out of there."

"Great, she'll we go out audience awaits." J.T. pulls out his arm waiting for Emma to wrap her arm through it.

"What ever" Emma pushed pass J.T. and walks to 2B.