Turmoil

CHAPTER 40

Kate POV

I ran up to the room, brushing away tears. I couldn't believe I had kissed Ben. I was out of control. Outside the door, I composed myself. Craig would never know. I opened the door, to see Craig watching TV on the bed. I climbed in bed next to him and kissed his cheek.

"How was it?" he asked.

"Depressing." I said.

He kissed the top of my head.

"Want me to cheer you up?" he asked.

I nodded.

"Well, we're leaving tomorrow night, and I have a surprise waiting for you there." He said.

I smiled, waiting for him to go on.

"And…I'm going to tell you what it is tomorrow night." He finished.

I groaned in frustration. Craig laughed and kissed me. Craig was wonderful, what was I thinking when I kissed Ben?

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Ashley POV

I pulled in front of Degrassi, intimidated by what I had to do. I put my car in park and went inside. It was hard to find JT through all of the throngs of kids, but I eventually spotted him.

"What?" JT asked rudely.

"I need to talk to you." I said.

"About your illegal relationship with your teacher?" he asked.

"JT, don't. I just came here to make sure we were okay." I said softly.

"No, Ashley. We're not okay. I loved you, and I meant it the time I said it." He said.

"I did too." I replied.

JT shook his head and sighed.

"We both know why you're really here. To make sure I won't tell anyone." He said.

I shook my head.

"I was trying to make it up to you, but now I've changed my mind." I said.

I turned on my heel and left JT alone in the crowded hallway.

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Sean POV

I was pacing the floor in front of my house. Emma was supposed to be here by now. Then I saw a flash of Emma's gold hair whip around a corner.

"Hey Sean." She said.

I smiled and kissed her. We broke apart, realizing that we were in public and went inside. Emma sat on the couch and motioned to the empty spot next to her. I sat down next to her. She leaned over and kissed my neck. She moved her lips to my ear.

"Do you have something?" she asked.

My eyes widened and I pulled back.

"Emma, are you sure?" I asked.

She nodded. I slowly got up and went into the bathroom for the condoms. When I came back in, Emma was pulling her skirt down.

"Hey, that's my job." I joked.

Emma rolled her eyes and ran her fingers through her hair. I sat down next to her and kissed her. Suddenly, a screech of tires broke us apart. Emma and I stared at each other, confused.

"It's Ellie!" I said.

Emma's eyes widened and she jumped up. Emma slipped her legs into her skirt. I rushed her out to the back door. I heard the front door open, and Emma ran off into the night. I ran out to the living room. Ellie was standing there, beaming.

"I got off early today. I know things have been weird since…you know. So I bought you a present." She said sweetly.

Ellie set a bag down in front of me. I looked at her, and she smiled encouragingly. I took out a book on Auto repair and set it on the table.

"I thought you'd like it." Ellie said.

I nodded and stood up.

"I have a lot of homework." I said.

Ellie wasn't listening. She was looking at the box of condoms a few feet away.

"Why is that out?" she asked.

I froze. What now?

"I…was hoping that we could…" I said.

Ellie smiled and kissed me.

"Sure." She replied.

Ellie tousled my hair playfully. I leaned in, but I remembered my promise to Emma.

"But…I'm kind of tired now." I finished.

Ellie nodded.

"Okay." She said.

Ellie went into the bedroom, leaving me to contemplate that close call.

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Jimmy POV

Dani had avoided me ever since I brought up sex. She seemed afraid of where we were going. I finally tracked her down in the library.

"Jimmy, don't you get it?" she sighed impatiently.

"D, you have to talk to me." I said.

Dani stood up and grabbed me by my collar. She led me behind a stack of books and kissed me.

"I'm not ready for sex." She said bluntly.

My heart sank, but I nodded like it was okay.

"That's fine." I said.

She smiled. I couldn't tell her the truth. Which was the fact that I wasn't as into her as I thought I was. I didn't know what happened.

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Ashley POV

David had left me a note under my door to get me to meet him in a park a few miles away. This was it, I could feel it. My proposal night. I borrowed a dress of Kate's, because I couldn't wear one of my punk rock outfits for this. I could barely drive, I was so excited. As I pulled over, I could see David on a blanket in the grass. David jumped up at the sight of me and ran towards my car. I opened my car door and locked it. David ran up to me and gave me a passionate kiss.

"Friendly today, aren't we?" I said.

"I missed you so much today." He said.

I smiled in happiness.

"I can't believe you did all this for me, David." I said.

"I'm so happy we're here. Like this, I mean." He said.

We sat down on the blanket. David poured me some champagne and handed me a glass. I took a sip and peered over at him through the glass. He seemed really nervous, that much I could tell. David suddenly reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box.

"Ashley, this was supposed to be really romantic, but I just can't wait. I feel so stupid doing this, you'll probably say no, and I'm your teacher, so…"

"David, what is in the box?" I asked softly.

David wiped sweat off his forehead. He opened the box to reveal a beautiful diamond ring. I gasped.

"David." I breathed.

"Marry me." He said.

I brought his head to me and kissed him.

"Yes." I said.

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