A/N: This is my first fanfic so sorry if it's not good. Make sure to leave me a review. I do not own any of Degrassi's characters. I do own Jason and Heather Daniels, their children, Chris ( not the same one emma liked on degrassi...you'll see him next chapter) and any other new characters.

Chapter 1: The Times Are Changing

By the end of grade 10, Manuela Santos decided that things needed changing in her life. Over the summer, she moved out of her parents' house. She was now living with Jason and Heather Daniels. She had been babysitting for their kids for over a year now, and felt like a part of the family. She was overwhelmed with joy when they said she could live with them. Things were rough at home and she felt like she needed to get away. Jason and Heather have 3 sons (Jayden, Caleb, and Anthony) and a daughter (Quinn). Jayden is 5 years old, Caleb is 4, Anthony is 2 and Quinn is 5 months old. Manny moved into their basement that was finished off with a darker shade of pink for the carpet. It was much bigger than her bedroom at home. In return, Manny would baby-sit for free when the Daniels wanted to go out at night.

Emma and Manny are still best friends of course. Emma stays over at the Daniels' house a lot and helps Manny baby-sit. The biggest change in Manuela's life, however, is that she is finally over Craig. It wasn't just temporary either. Manny broke up with Craig on the last day of school when she found him and Ashley making out in Craig's garage. She knew that if she just let it go that eventually Ashley and Craig would go further and ruin their relationship. So she ended it.

Spike and Snake let Emma sleepover at Manny's the night before school started.

"What am I going to wear?" Manny whined.

"Oh get over it Manny! Just throw something together and you'll be fine," her Emma assured her best friend. She was sitting on Manny's bed in her new room and Manny was freaking out over the first day of grade 11.

"Easy for you to say! You always look great!" she told Emma.

"Thanks but let's just get your outfit ready. It's getting late and tomorrow's a big day. Oh I know! Why don't you wear that cute new pink shirt? The one that comes off your shoulders a little. And these jeans," she offered, holding up Manny's new jeans that hugged her in all the right places.

"Oh Emma that's great, thanks! And I can wear my pink Tims to match the shirt. Tomorrow is going to be perfect, I just know it." Manny said dreamily. "Well, I guess we should go to sleep now. There's only ten more hours until school starts and I have to get up extra early to get everything ready. Goodnight my best friend in the whole world!"

"Goodnight Manny," she replied, laughing. She turned out the light and they both went to sleep, anticipating the next day. After all, it was going to be perfect.

A/N: Sorry it's so short! I'll write more after I get some reviews.