Good love with the wrong people

CHAPTER 35

Jimmy POV

I was searching all over the campus for Dani. I needed to be with her. It was like being addicted to drugs. I needed her that badly. It reminded me of how I felt when Manny and I first started going out. I was about to give up when I saw a flash of red hair coming out of a classroom.

"Dani!" I yelled.

She rolled her eyes and walked in the opposite direction.

I chased after her.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Jimmy, do you like me? At all? Because I just would rather know." She said.

I placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

"I want to be with you." I said.

She smiled at me

"Good." She said sweetly.

She kissed me and started to back away.

"I have to go, but I'll see you at dinner, okay?" she asked.

I nodded and Dani ran off. I cheered as I turned back to my dorm.

"Jimmy!"

I turned around and was met with lips.

"I missed you so much." Manny breathed.

"Hey Manny." I said, surprised.

"I know, it's a school day, but I had to see you. The separation has been so hard." She said.

I nodded slowly and Manny beamed.

"Today is all about us." She said.

She bit her lip, waiting for my response.

"Okay." I said.

"Great! I made dinner reservations. Let's go!" Manny squealed.

She grabbed my arm and made a dash for the parking lot.

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Sean POV

Ellie was working late again. I was so sick of being alone in my crappy house. I wanted to be with someone. I ran out of my house and headed towards Emma's. She and I were friends now, especially since I was going back to Degrassi next week. I knocked on her door hesitantly, wondering how I would be received. Emma swung open the door, smiling. She grinned wider when she saw who I was.

"Sean! Come in!" she said.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

She nodded and I stepped inside. Her house looked exactly the same. It was sort of comforting.

"So Sean, how was that rainforest book I lent you?" she asked.

"It was good." I lied.

She smiled.

"Are you here about next week?" she asked.

I nodded slowly.

"Sean, you have nothing to worry about! Everyone is excited about having you back." She said.

I stared at her, relieved.

"Enough about school. Do you want to watch a movie or something?" she asked.

I nodded again and we sat together on the couch. I tried to concentrate on the screen, but all I could think about was the sexy coconut smell surrounding Emma. She leaned over, and I caught myself looking down her shirt. I froze. I was married! I shifted in my seat, desperate to get out. But I was stuck. What was wrong with me?

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Ashley POV

It was David's class today. I had been dreading this all week long. Seeing him was torture. David seemed to avoid looking at me, and I avoided looking at him. I couldn't concentrate. All I could think was, I kissed him yesterday. Finally, the most awkward class of my life was over. Or so I thought.
"Miss Kerwin, can I please speak with you?" David asked.

I went over to his desk as all of the students filed out. David stood and leaned against his desk.

"Ashley, I know you're upset about what happened. But I thought about it, and I've come to a decision."

I held my breath in anticipation.

"My job can't keep me warm at night. I want this." He said, reaching for my hand.

I pulled my hand away.

"I have to think." I whispered.

David nodded and I ran away. I ran into my dorm room, breathing deeply. I looked at my cell phone, which was ringing.

"Hello?"

"Ashley, finally. We haven't really seen each other since summer. I miss you." JT said.

"Sorry about that. It's just that college is hard." I said.

"It must be. You don't have time to see Prince Charming." He said.

I gave a hollow laugh.

"But really, I miss being with you." JT said again.

He was clearly waiting for that to be returned, but I couldn't say it.

"JT, there's something we need to talk about." I said.

"Okay…" he said.

"I don't think we should date anymore. I just don't feel the same way about you anymore. I'm so sorry." I said.

"Fine. But Ashley, this isn't the end." JT said angrily.

"Yes it is. Goodbye, JT." I said, and hung up.

I ran out of my dorm, and headed for the teacher's offices. David was about to lock his up, but I pushed him inside and shut both of us in there together.

"Ashley? You've made up your mind already?" he asked.

I nodded.

"I want this too." I said.

I gave him a kiss and we smiled at each other.

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Jimmy POV

Manny had exhausted me with her endless chatter. I tiredly went up to my dorm. Manny wanted to come up and make-out, but I told her I had an early class tomorrow. I was about to open my door when I remembered Dani. I had completely stood her up. She was never going to forgive me. I heard footsteps, and Dani came running up to me.

"Jimmy, I am so sorry! I totally forgot about dinner. I was at the library, and-"

I cut her off.

"I forgot too. I suck." I said.

Dani kissed me.

"We can make it up to each other." She said.

I kissed her, but I felt like scum. I knew that stuff like this was going to keep happening and that eventually I was going to have to make a choice between Dani and Manny.

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