CHAPTER 21-Dressed in white

Kate POV

I was running to Sean's house with Ashley in a panic. What had gone wrong? We ran up to the door and pounded on it like crazy people. Sean opened it, grinning like he had just won the lottery.

"What happened? We came over as soon as we could!" Ashley said, panting.

"Um, come in." he said.

We went into the room, shocked. Ellie was sitting on the couch, beaming.

"What took you so long?" she asked.

She raised up her left hand. On her ring finger was a silver band.

"Sean and I are getting married!" she squealed.

Ashley and I looked at each other in wide-eyed horror.

"Ellie, you can't, you're too young. It's against the law." Ashley reasoned.

"Well, when we're both 18, then." Ellie said, her smile still intact.

Ashley looked at me, desperate. I leaned towards her.

"Leave it to me." I whispered.

I straightened up and grinned at both of them.

"Oh my god! When did this happen!" I screamed.

Ellie proudly flaunted the simple wedding band and beamed again.

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Jimmy POV

I had come to a decision. I had to leave this school. I missed Manny so much, and I couldn't wait to be back at Degrassi. I even missed my parents, even though they were never home. I called Manny to tell her the good news.

"Manny! God, I can't wait to see you." I said.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"I'm coming home! I'm coming back to Degrassi!" I said.

Manny squealed in delight.

"Jimmy! Oh my god! You're coming back." She said.

"Yeah." I replied happily.

"Um, Jimmy listen, I have to go. But I'll call you later, okay?" she said.

"Why? It's only six there, right?" I asked.

"Right." She said quickly.

She seemed in a rush, so I let her hang up. But I wondered, what could keep her so busy that she couldn't talk to the love of her life?

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Manny POV

I couldn't believe it. Jimmy was coming back! I was elated, but disappointed. This meant that my nightly sessions with Spinner had to end. That night I got into Spinner's car unhappily.

"Spinner. Jimmy's coming back. Tomorrow, actually. So... this is our last night." I said.

"Are you serious?" he asked.

I nodded. Spinner ran his fingers through his hair.

"So I guess I'll have to make tonight count," he said.

He leaned over and kissed me hard on the mouth.

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Kate POV

Ashley and I decided to take Ellie to look at wedding dresses, to just prepare for her big day. As we walked into a shop, Ellie ran ahead as Ashley took me aside.

"What is your plan? Ellie can not get married. Especially not to Sean. Pregnant or not." Ashley said.

"Ash, relax. We are going to encourage Ellie's dream wedding, then we're going to subtly remind her about what she's giving up. The wedding will be off by tomorrow night." I said.

Ashley and I followed Ellie into the store. She had already put a poufy wedding dress on.

"What do you think?" she asked.

"Um...great." Ashley said.

Ellie twirled around.

"Maybe if I put less make-up on I would look more like a bride." Ellie said.

She ran to the bathroom to take off her eyeliner.

"Who would have thought that Ellie Nash would be toning down her look?" Ashley asked.

Ellie came running back in and whirled around.

"I feel so happy!" she said.

I looked at Ashley. I had to admit Ellie was glowing with happiness. Too bad I was about to ruin it.

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Manny POV

I lay next to Spinner, panting.

"Oh god Spinner, that was so incredible. I mean seriously, you outdid yourself." I said, breathless.

Spinner laughed.

"I wish this wasn't our last night." He said.

"Me too. It's been fun. You were...amazing. And I'm sorry it had to end like this. But when Jimmy comes home, it's going to be different. Nothing ever happened between us." I said.

Spinner sighed and sat up.

"Maybe you should go home." He said.

"Spinner! I saved my best for last." I whispered seductively.

I threw my top off and ran my fingers through Spinner's hair. He shivered and kissed me again. I leaned back on his car seat and let Spinner take over.

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Kate POV

Ellie had tried on thousands of dresses and Ashley and I were wiped. After the millionth dress, Ellie looked at us.

"Do you think Sean will let me have my dream wedding?" she asked.

This was my cue. I stood up and went behind Ellie.

"I don't know. I mean, Sean doesn't have any money, your parents have no idea you're pregnant, and they definitely won't be happy about your wedding. How are you going to pay?" I said.

"I don't know." Ellie said sadly.

"Ellie, I have to say I'm impressed. I was sure that you were going to follow in the footsteps of Caitlin Ryan. But no, you're going to be a wife and mother." I said sweetly.

"I can do all three." Ellie said.

Ashley snorted.

"That's what June Cleaver said." Ashley joked.

Ellie bit her lip and looked down.

"I'm tired of trying on dresses. Do you guys want to go out to eat?" she asked.

We both nodded and headed next door to the café. We sat down at a table and chatted. Then I saw three hot guys at the counter checking us out.

"Ashley. Those guys are totally checking us out!" I squealed.

"Okay. They are really cute." She said.

I flashed a flirtatious grin at the guys and they came bounding over.
"Hey," I said.

One of the guys put his arm around me and the other guy put his arm around Ashley. The third guy reached for Ellie but she stopped him.

"Sorry. I'm engaged." She gushed.

The guy backed off and sat down next to her. We flirted for a little bit as Ellie watched on, clearly feeling left out. The guys had to leave after a few minutes and Ashley and I giggled about the guys.

"He was hot!" Ashley said.

"No, my guy was way hotter!" I challenged.

We both laughed as Ellie coughed herself into the conversation.

"Don't you both have boyfriends?" she asked.

"So? It's not like we're getting married." I said.

"Oh. Ellie, she didn't mean it like that..." Ashley said.

"No, I... I get it. It's cool." Ellie replied softly.

Ashley and I looked at each other. Phase one was complete.

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