Strictly Business
Disclaimer: I don't own Degrassi:The Next Generation or any of the characters. I'm just one of their HUGE fans! I don't own Spishack either, I got that from MadTV. Also, some of the characters may act differently than what you know. I'm just trying to have make a "romantic comedy" in a way. I also took away some key events that have happened in the series, for instance: Sean and Ellie never dated, Craig and Ashley never dated in fact, they aren't even friends, Jimmy and Ashley never dated, Paige and Manny never had problems, and Sean and Ashley never hooked up. I know that's a lot taken away but I think the story pretty decent hope you enjoy!
Summary: Degrassi's power couple has just split! When one wants revenge and to reconcile the relationship, will his plan bring him closer to someone unexpected!
Chapter 1: It's Over
(Craig's POV)
"I think it's best if we see other people,"
"WHAT!"
"I said, I think it's.."
"I know what you said, but why Manny why?" I asked completely confused.
"I just don't think we mesh anymore." Manny said nonchalantly
" We don't mesh?" I questioned as his blood began to boil, "What do you mean we don't mesh?"
"Well, we're like... cashmere and flannel," she explained shuttering at the word "flannel". "They just don't go together."
"But Manny, I love you," I whimpered, "and I thought you loved me too."
"I do...love you," she sighed moving her hair behind her ears, "but like I said we just don't mesh, anyways I've already met someone else."
"YOU DID WHAT!" he screamed. Now I was really getting angry. How could she do this to me, I thought things were going so great!
" I said I met someone else," she said obviously getting annoyed.
"Where? When? How?" I asked mostly angry, but slightly curious as to what happened.
"Well, you know this friday was Sully's party, the one you didn't go to." she began to explain while eying him.
"You know I had to help Joey at the dealership!" I whined.
"Whatever, anyways I went to the party with the usual crew of me, Paige and Hazel, and I was wearing this really cute halter I got..." Manny explained before getting interrupted.
"I don't care what you wore, just get on with the story," I said impatiently.
"Fine, anyways so I was at the party, and I was standing with Paige and Hazel when an old friend came up to me. We started talking, and soon enough we were making out in.." Manny said giving a little too much information.
"That's all I need to here," I said through clenched teeth. "So who is this "old friend" of yours?"
"Oh, Spinner Mason," Manny responded dreamily.
"SPINNER!" I yelled, "You're leaving me for Spinner!" You have got to be kidding me, he's the biggest airhead at Degrassi! She leaving me for a guy who has spray cheese and a soccer ball for brains!
"Yeah," Manny said like I obviously should have known. "Spinner's like, only the coolest guy in school, plus he has a hot car, and a VIP entrance to all the big parties around town!"
"So that's what's important to you?" I asked feeling the pain I've been pushing back for this whole converation.
"Duh!" she replied swinging her hair from her shoulders to her back.
"It's not like me and you were gonna be together forever Craig" Manny said looking at her freshly manicured nails.Her comment hit me like a ton of bricks as there was a long akward silence. I could feel my heart jumping into my throat, my eyes and my cheeks were burning and I was beginning to feel out of breath. I did think we were going to be together forever. I thought we had something special, something deep, but to her it was just another high school fling. I could feel the tears forming, as I tried as hard as I could to push them back.
"Oh Craig," she sympathized as she moved across my dimly lit garage to where I was sitting.
"You really DID believe we were gonna stay together forever. That is so cute" She smiled pinching my cheeks, I quickly pushed her hands off me.
"HONK, HONK!" we both turned to the window as a fiery red convertible pulled into my driveway.
"Oooo, that Spin!" Manny squealed. "Gotta go Craig, I hope though that we could still be cool." She said with a little concern
"Yeah right," I huffed under my breath.
"What did you say?" Manny asked curiously
"Nothing, don't worry about it," I answered in a monotone voice.
"Well see you at school tomorrow!" she sang while heading to my door. "Toodles!" and she was out the door, just like she was out of my life. I looked outside the window only to see a full makeout session between that loser Spinner, and the only girl I ever thought I could love. She turned to look at my window, but I quickly turned away. This was going to be a long year.
Ashley's POV
I looked at the MusicWorld Magazine one more time, eyeing the one thing that could launch my career! The new Spishack demomaker 5000. This beautiful, amazing device helps new and aspiring artists (like me) make a demo so they can send it to recording studios, and it's just what I want.. no need. The problem is, it $130.00 and I only have $60. I take my permanent red marker and make a huge circle around it's picture. All I have to do is convince Mom and Jeff to let me borrow some money. I try to brainstorm some ways as I rip the page out of the magazine. Finally after racking my brain for at least half an hour, I realize I just need to go with the flow. I pick up the sheet, take a deep breath, and head down the stairs to the kitchen, where Jeff and Mom are making dinner.
"Why mother, you look so ravishing today!" I gush, "Did you just get your hair done? It looks amazing!" I glide around the kitchen, and head to my next target.
"And Jeff, have you been working out?" I ask adoringly while feeling his biceps, " Your biceps are as hard as a rock!"
"Well I have been pumping iron..." Jeff tried answering obviously believing my lie before my Mom interrupted.
"What do you want Ash?" she asked without looking up from the cutting board
"Hmm. mmm" Jeff cleared his throat, " Yeah Ash, uh what do you want?" I looked at them with my best shocked expression and turned away dramatically.
"Can't your daughter, who loves and adores you both," I said through sobs, " compliment you without getting the third degree?"
"You may be a great actress," she said looking me directly in the eyes , " but you can't fool me."
Busted! I thought to myself. Well I might as well tell her what I want.
"Well... theres this thing that I really want.. no need becuase..." I tried explaining before she interrupted me.
"And what is the name of this "thing"?" she asked giving me her full attention.
"It's called the Spishack demomaker 5000," I said while showing her the magazine ad.
"I've seen the commercial for that," Jeff said looking over my Mom's shoulder "They have the best jingle I've heard since the "Oscar Meyer Weiner" song,"
"I know!" I squealed, happy to know someone has heard of it before. All of a sudden Jeff and I began to sing it together
"Spishack! demomaker 5000,
It makes your dreams come true.." we sang but were abruptly interrupted by my Mom
"Sorry to rain on your parade," she said "But lets get to the main question, How much does it cost?"
"You know, its actually a very reasonable price for this device.." I said avoiding the question.
"How much does it cost?" she asked again.
"I mean, it comes with tapes, CD's, batteries..." I explained trying to stretch the question for as long as I possibly could.
"How MUCH does it cost?" she asked getting a little aggravated.
"and I mean, most things like this are thousands of dollars, maybe even tens of thousands..." I said trying to persuade her.
"ASHLEY ANNE( i dunno her midddle name) KERWIN, HOW MUCH DOES THIS THING COST!" she yelled getting very angry. I knew that I couldn't stretch the question anymore, which was good, because I was running out of things to say.
"$130.00," I quickly said, "but I already have $60.00"
"Ashley, your'e 17 years old," she said cooling down, "I think it's time for you to learn to earn your own money. Jeff and I won't be here forever."
"But Mom!" I whined, "I do have a job"
"Really." she asked unconvinced. "and what is that?"
"Writing the songs for my debut album," I explained, "It preoccupies all of my time."
"Well your'e gonna have to make time." she said.
"But think, when I become big," I said putting my hand on Jeff's shoulder," I can buy you guys your own estate, maybe even an Island!" I decided to try and sweet talk Jeff, maybe he can help me convince Mom.
"I would like my own island," Jeff replied. It's working! I thought excitedly
"No!" Mom sternly answered. "I've put my foot down, you're gonna have to earn that money on your own Ash." Well my chances were thrown out the window.
"Fine," I said, "but you guys can forget about me buying you an island!" Just as I was about to leave Jeff gently grabbed my arm.
"Hey Ashley," he questioned curiously "Do you really think I'm getting buff?" You have got to be kidding me. He must really believe everything I say, if he believed that lie!
"Sure," I answered with absolutely no emotion. If you call fat muscle, I thought and began to laugh as I walked up the stairs. I stepped into my room put on my favorite Ramones CD, and layed on my bed looking straight into the ceiling.
"How am I gonna get $70?" I mumbled to myself.
A/N: Like I said earlier, I was just having fun with the characters so I changed their personalities a little...okay a lot. Also, this is my very FIRST fanfic. It took me a while to build up the courage, so please when reviewing only constructive criticism. Thanks!
