When they were tired of practicing, they stopped to take a break.
"So, how's everything with Ashley so far?" asked Davey.
"She's cute. Really really cute. Has great taste in music." replied Michael glaring at Erica.
"Better than my taste in music?" asked Erica
"Of course not. She listens to alot of classic rock."
"Some classic rock is good." said Stephen.
"Anyone talk to Dean lately?" asked Michael
"Me and Davey see him all the time. He says that his courtdate is this Friday. At noon."
"Who's Dean?" asked Theodora.
"The guy who use to be in this band. The one whos place you're taking." replied Michael.
Davey changes the subject. "Ever thought about changing our name? You know, Dean came up with the name, and to avoid any future lawsuits, we chould change it."
"That's a good idea." said Stephen "How about the Whiplash"
"No.. No.. No.." said Theodora.
"I know. Darts of Pleasure. If you think about it. Our songs are about pleasure. It's a sexual thing." says Erica.
"I like the sound of that." said Davey.
"Cool. Then we're Darts of Pleasure" said Michael.
They went up to Liberty's mumsy and told her that they've changed their name to Darts of Pleasure. Liberty mom nods her head and tells them that she would advertise them as Darts of Pleasure instead of the Automatics. They rehearse somemore and Erica hits her notes as she's suppose to and Davey's hitting those drums just the right way. The whole band is just in sync and they sound awesome. Darts of Pleasure is starting to become one of Toby's favorite bands.
When Erica got home. She started doodling in her notebook for designs for their band name for a t-shirt. She decided to consult Theodora and Michael, so she quickly went over to their house and they thought of designs and such for this t-shirt, so they could sell them for a dollar at the show next Friday. While they are doing this.
Spinner and Paige are at the park, talking. Paige feels that it's important to talk to Spinner, beacuse he wants to support Paige and go to her trial this Friday. She tells him that he might hear things that he won't appreciate, but he'll have to be able to keep his temper cool. Although Paige may say this with such happiness of whatsit. She's relly down about the whole situation, she's been in a bitchy mood about it, and all those memories keeps coming back. You wouldn't be able to say that Paige is having the Best Week Ever.
At Ashley's, she's bragging to Ellie how her and Michael are dating and how he's so cool and so this and so that.
"He's so cute. I'm glad I broke up with Craig for him" said Ashley.
Ellie shows her usual non-expressioned face and says. "I'm happy for you. But me, I'm playing the single card for awhile. I've seen the drummer for the Automatics, and I think he's kinda cute." she shrugs.
"He's names Dave... Or Davey. I can tell him you're interested."
"I can do it myself, thank you."
Part 42+ Today is the day of Paige's courtdate. Spinner and her mom are there with her as well as Dean and his attorney and Paige and her attorney. Erica decided to come to support Spinner when he heard parts of Paige's story that he didn't like. SHe had on a poodle-skirt like skirt with a white button up shirt and a black blazer. Spinner had on jeans a nice shirt with a green tie. Paige had a pink business suit on and Dean had a black suit on.
They went into the courtroom and sat at their destinated seats. The judge came out and sat at her stand. she said something professional about the case. Paige told her story with tears in her eyes. And Dean told his story with no emotional expression on his face. Erica was holding Spinner's hand really tight the whole time. Paige's story wanted to make her cry. But she didn't, because she's a tomboy. She cried when her mother died, though. So she does have a heart.
At the end of the trial. THe judge came back into the court after thinking long and hard during reccess break and said that Paige was very brave to do what she did and that she was proud that she was standing up for herself. But since Paige had no witnesses or any evidence, Dean was... Not Guilty. Not Guilty echoed into Paige's head, Dean smirked at Paige as he walked through the door. Erica wanted to flip out on Dean and beat the crap out of him. But instead, she gave Paige a hug and.. cried with her. "I'm so sorry, Paige" she said.
Davey has been spreading the word that he's having a party his house. This party is celebrating Darts Of Pleasures first gig at Exotic Rose. He was at the Dot Grill with Michael and Stephen. Erica was working her shift Ellie and Ashley are also there. Randomly, of course. Spinner's not there because he asked to take the day off to console Paige. So Erica went from bust gal to waiter. But, I'm guessing it's only for this day. She takes Ashley and Ellie's order and then serves Michael, Stephen, and Davey their food.
"I love a lady in uniform." said Michael.
"Don't you have a girlfriend? She's here you know. Flirting with me isn't a good idea." replied Erica she walked off.
Michael motioned to Ashley for her and Ellie to comeover to their table. So, they went over there and sat with them.
"Hey. What's up?" said Ashley sitting next to Michael.
"Nothing. Davey's having a party at his house. Celebrating Darts of Pleasures' gig at Exotic Rose." replied Michael./
"I thought you were called THe Automatics?" asked Ellie, directing towards Davey.
"We changed it. Since Dean came up with the name, we didn't want any future lawsuits." said Davey, staring at Ellie. "Erica thought of the name. SHe said our songs were about pleasure, so the name's a sexual thing"
"That's nice. What time is your party?"
"An hour after we leave here." said Stephen.
"Alright then. I guess we'll see you there. I think we should get back to our table before Erica get's back with our food." said Ashley.
"Bye Ash." said Michael.
"See you later, Ellie." said Davey.
"Yeah..." replied Ellie.
As Ellie walked away Davey told the rest of the band that he was interested in her. "Well, she's single." said Erica as she walked by.
"Paige, you've got to go to this party." said Terri. "I know you're bitter... But a party's a party. And party's make everybody happy."
"You don't know what I've been through, Terri. And nothing you'll be able to do will make me feel better."
"Screw it. I'm not going to let your bad attitude spoil my party mood. Michael's going to be at that party." she says happily.
"Michael dates Ashley. They've been dating for the past two days or so. She's been gloating about it for ever, now."
"I think you're lying. I'll see you at the party."
"You might."
Terri doesn't know whether to believe Paige, because she can be brutally honest. Or not to believe Paige because she could just be lying to make Terri feel bad because she's in a bad mood. Terri decides that she'll stop by Erica's house, since she'll know for sure who Michael's dating since they're in the same band.
Terri walks to Erica's house not knowing that she's making-out with J.T. before they arrive to the party together. Erica had just gotten off work early because she told her boss that she had to get off early to help her father paint the house. J.T. was waiting to walk her home outside of THe Dot and saw her completely lie to her boss. Although her boss had a feeling she was lying, he let her go anyways because he felt she did a 'days good work.
So, Erica and J.T. are upstairs making-out like it's out of style, when the doorbell rings. J.T. stares at Erica and askes when she got her doorbell changed. Erica said about 3 weeks ago. So Erica answered the door and Terri was there.
"Can I talk to you real quick, before the party?" Terri asked.
"Sure. Come in. Would you like something to drink?" asked Erica.
"Yeah."
"Come into the kitchen. J.T., stay here real quick."
Erica and Terri walk into the kitchen, Erica professional gets Terri a glass of water and hands it to her. "What would you like to talk about, Dear Terri?" asked Erica "I was over at Paige's house, trying to cheer her up before the party..." explained Terri
"Yeah. She's real bitter about that case. I was there." replied Erica. "Continue."
"And she was really being negative. So I told her that I won't let her bad attitude spoil my party mood. Because Michael's going to be there. And she said that he was dating Ashley. Is that true? I thought she was going to play the single card for a while...?"
"Michael and Ashley are dating now. They went on a date and got to know each other. Michael rates her."
"I thought he liked me?"
"He does... as a friend. He told me that you and him really didn't have anything in common. But he would still like to be your friend." Erica explained in a positive tone.
"I can't believe it. I'll never find anyone. Spinner rejected me. Rick beated me. And Michael just dropped me. No one wants to date a fat girl"
"Spinner rejected you?"
"Yeah... Because of Paige. Paige liked Spinner. But Spinner liked me, and so she sabotaged our up-in-coming relationship so that she could have him. From what Ashley told me. She got me drunk so that I would look like an ass in front of him and he would go for her."
"Paige is a bitch. She shouldn't of done that. But you're not a fat girl. You may be a plus size model, but beauty comes in all different colors, shapes and sizes. And if God knew that no one wanted to date a 'fat girl' He wouldn't of created them. Now, don't let this spoil your party mood. Michael is an ass anyways, he's no good for you. Let's go go a go go."
"You're amazing. You're a true friend. Thank you so so so much, I'll remember what you said forever and a day." Terri said, giving Erica a hug.
"Let's go party."
So, Erica, Terri, and J.T. went next door to Michael's house, because Thedora was giving them a ride. So, when Michael answered the door. He asked Erica to come in while Theodora led Terri and J.T. to the car. Michael wanted to talk to Erica about something.
When Erica relized they were the only ones in his house. She felt weird, because she has these weird feelings for him that she can't explain. She seems to think about him constantly and doesn't appreciate the fact that he's going out with Ashley. BUt she swears that she's madly in love with J.T., that she would take a bullet for him. She just cannot explain these feelings for Michael.
"I need to talk to you about something serious." said Michael.
"What?"
"Dean's going to be at this party, and I know that you don't like him at all and have no repsect for him. But he's still our friend, well, me, Davey, and Stephen's friend. YOu have to promise that you won't go crazy on him or try to jump him or anything."
"I won't."
"Because, I know you're a tomboy and all..."
"What's that suppose to mean!"
"It means this." he kisses her. Then smiles. "Thanks."
"Quit kissing me all the time. It makes me a two-timer." she walks out of the house.
They both get into the car and Terri is sitting in the front because she doesn't want to sit next to Michael in the car for she is very dissapointed in the fact that he somewhat led her on. But Erica and J.T.are in the back seat with Michael making-out, once again. Michael gets really jealous so he turns and starts to look outside the window.
"Can't keep your hands off each other can't you?" said Theodora.
Erica stops kissing J.T. and says. "our hands aren't on each other."
"Well, let's calm down a bit before we get to the party."
"Your car. Your rules. J.T., get your hand from under my skirt."
"How'd you go from baggy shorts to skirts?" asked Michael
"I told you... I use to wear skirts and fishnets all the time. This is what I wore to Paige's trial, and I thought I shouldn't change. Except the shirt. See?" she opens her jacket and shows Michael her My Chemical Romance tee.
"Niiice." said Michael. He looks out the window and says. "This is it. This is Davey's house."
"Party tiiiime!" screams Erica.
part 43+ Everyone whos anyone is at Davey's party. Even though Davey goes to Bardell, most people who go to the rival high school Degrassi is there. Michael, Terri, Ashley, Craig, Manny, Paige, Marco, Dylan, Hazel, Erica, Emma, Ellie, J.T. and some others. Dean is definately there. He's there talking to Stephen and some others. Paige hasn't run into to Dean yet. But Dean was the first person that Erica saw. So she automatically turned on her self-control and sat with Ashley, Michael, J.T. and Ellie. When Erica got up to go to the bathroom. she ran into Jay, Sean and Alex.
"Hey Erica." said Sean.
"Hey. I haven't met your two friends yet. Whats up?"
"This is Jay. And Alex."
"Hey, I'm Erica..."
"We know." said Alex. "You're the one who sang that song about that guy Dean, and you fought Manny."
"You were there?"
"Yup. And might I say, job well done." said Jay. He hands a bottle to her. "Want a sip?"
"Nah... I don't drink." she turns to Sean. "Whats this I hear about you and Emma sharing a kiss at Exotic Rose a while back?"
Sean takes a sip of his drink and goes. "Hormones. That's all."
"Is she at this party?" asked Jay.
"Yeah. Why? You guys don't like her?"
"Let's just say, we have some unfinished business."
"Oh really? I hope you understand that any business with Emma is business with me." she turns to Jay. "And I've got a feeling Alex wouldn't appreciate you hitting on girls."
"Who said I was going to jump Emma? Who said anything about jumping Emma?" said Jay.
"I'm just having Emmas back. She's my friend." Erica leans in a whispers in Jays ear. "I think you're kinda cute. WOuldn't want to mess that cute face of yours." and walks away.
Jay has a smile on his face and Alex is wondering what Erica said.
"what the hell is Dean doing here?" asked Paige. "I came to this party to get away from him and now he's here?"
"Paige, look. He won't do anything to you while everyone is here. Just stay with someone at all times and keep your distance from him." said Spinner.
"If you say so. I'm going to go get something to drink" she walks off to the punch table where Craig happeneds to be getting something to drink also. "Hey Paige. Heard about the bad news. I'm so sorry"
"Whatever. It just proves that I'm loose. Loose as a goose named Paige." replied Paige.
"Whats that suppose to mean? That I'm weak because my father chose to beat me?"
"Guess so." she gets her drink and walk off. As shes walking threw crowds of people, she's taking on very promiscuos behavior. grabbing guys butts and calling them cutie and such. SHe's so convince on that she's easy and loose, she might as well play the part. While Paige is being slutty-like. Ellie and Davey are chatting it up. Davey is really into Ellie, they seem to have alot in common. Their both in bands. They both like sophisticated art. They love 90s rock and The Distillers. And they both haven't seemed to be in a civilized relationship in awhile.
"Do you listen to Kittie?" asked Davey. "That lead singer has a amazing voice."
"Oh I know. I was just listening to them before we came to the party. Ashley claims their crappy. But she listens to alot of classic rock. The Ramones are her favorite."
"They're alright, but you shouldn't be expecting a reunion tour for them anytime soon. I'm more of a Doors fan."
"Jim Morrison is an American poet. He's words are beautiful. Kurt Cobain was a poet also. Or atleast I think so."
"Yeah. I hate Courtney Love. She drove him insane. Or killed him herself."
"I like her in the group Hole. But she's just loss it. i can understand her mourning Kurt's death. But he died 10 years ago, she should try and take care of Frances Bean instead of her drug addiction or whatever"
They talked about music and such for awhile, even people started joining in on their conversation.
Craig noticed Ashley from afar and decided to walk up to her.
"hey. whats up?"
"Nothing. Just sitting here with J.T., Erica and Michael." replied Ashley. "How have you been managing?"
"Good. How about you?" asked Craig.
"Great. Me and Michael are getting along well."
"You dumped me for him?"
"Sure. He's never cheated on me."
Erica who was drinking some punch, immediately spitted it out in amazment of what Ashley said. "hahaha. riiight."
"What?" said Ashley.
"What are you talking about, Erica?" asked Michael
"I've got no clue, I think someone spiked the punch."
Manny's been chatting it up with Dean, unaware of what the circumstances might be if she hangs out with him. Dean doesn't mind this at all. He thinks he's so smooth. He's even got a shirt on that says 'Not Guilty'. He's thought of a new strategy, he's going to put a ruphie(sp?) in Manny's drink so that she's completely unconscious.
"You see that guy over there with the redhead?" said Dean
Manny turns around and Dean drops the drink in there. "uh huh" and she takes a sip of the drink. Paige completely saw what Dean did, she was dancing with Spinner and she noticed how Manny was talking to Dean again. Paige thought she got the message clear through Manny the first time. But she guesses that Manny is very hard-headed and doesn't know how to take orders or warnings. So Paige immediately stops dancing with Spinner and starts rushing towards Dean and totally flips out on him.
"Don't you know how to get laid without raping or drugging a girl? What's your problem, why must you continue to abuse girls. YOU'RE A FUCKING ASSHOLE WHO RAPED ME AND WAS GOING TO RAPE MANNY." she turned to Manny. "That's right, he drugged your drink, hun. If you weren't being such a ditz, you would have noticed. Now, what do you think would have happened if I didn't tell you this?"
"I don't believe you." said Manny, rising her cup to her lips. Paige smacks the cup out of her hands. "Are you listening to me! Dean was going to rape you. He drugged your drink." Paige gets overly frusterated and rushes outside. Spinner thinks that a breath of fresh air would be good for Paige, so he starts to hang out with Terri. Manny stares blankly at Dean. Her eyes swell up with tears she walks away and goes towards the bathroom to cry.
"Whoa, don't you knock?" asked Sean while zipping up his pants.
"Sorry. " said Manny. "Iwas planning to sit on the toliet and cry. But I'll just sit in the bath tub instead." she closes the curtain and starts to cry.
"Manny, what's wrong?" asked Sean sitting on the edge of the tub.
"Dean drugged my drink so he could rape me. How could I be so stupid?"
"You didn't know. Who told you?"
"Paige. She saw him put the drug in my drink."
"It's a good thing that Paige told you."
"Yeah..." There was an awkward silence for awhile. Then Manny said. "Sean, could you give me a hug? I could use one right now."
"Sure..." He hugs her, and Manny breathes in the aroma of his clothes and body. And she enjoys it. She feels that Sean makes her feel secure and alot better thanwhat she's feeling now. As she's hugging Sean. Ellie and Davey are leaning in towards each other, they look like they're about to kiss when the next thing you here is a big loud CRASH. Spinner, Erica, J.T., Terri, and Dean run outside to see what the hell that was.
"Paige. What the fuck? That's Spinner's car!" screamed Erica.
Spinner just stands there in shock.
Paige got out the car. "Wow. That felt great."
"GO home Paige! GO home NOW." screams Spinner.
"Here. I'll take you home. I'm not enjoying this party anyways." said Terri.
"Paige..." Erica walks towards Paige and swings her around. "Paige, you're so fucking selfish. Thats Spinners car that he worked hard for. Then you're going to crash it into Dean's because you pissed that you loss the case? Go to hell, Paige, what you did was wrong."
"Erica. C'mon, lets go inside." J.T. says, pulling Erica away.
"I hope you know that you are going to get in alot of trouble." said Dean to Spinner.
"Go ahead. I don't care. If you wouldn't of raped Paige in the first place, none of this would have ever happened." replied Spinner
"We'll see what the police has to say about that." said Dean. Then he walked away.
"What am I going to do? I can't afford to get me and Deans car fixed up." said Spinner.
"DOn't worry Spin. I'll help you. You can have half my paycheck to fix up the car and pay off the insurance." said Erica.
"You sure?"
"Damn sure. You've always helped me in the pass. Now it's my turn." SHe gave Spinner a hug. "I'm going back inside with J.T., talk to you later."
"Alright.."
Erica and J.T. went inside. For a quick catchup on most of the characters, Manny and Sean are making out in the bathroom, Ellie and Davey are in Davey's car listening to some of Davey's cd's and talking, Terri is over at Paige's house, Emma is hanging out with Marco and Dylan, Craig is talking to Stephen about the whole band thing, Dean is outside looking at his car and calling all sorts of people, and Ashley and Michael are flirting and such. Michael isn't really enjoying this, but damnit is he putting on a good act. He knows that he likes Erica, but he wants to see if this thing with Ashley is going to work out or not.
Erica feels the same way that Michael about her. But Erica is for sure that she in definitely IN-LOVE with J.T. She just doesn't understand her feelings right now, that's all.