No more tears

Craig POV

Sophie had broken my heart, but I wasn't going to give up on us. I had written her an incredible love letter, and taped it to her locker. I had stayed up all night to write it, because it had to be perfect. Sophie was perfect, so she needed a love letter to match. I was prepared to do whatever it took to win her heart. She and I would be so happy together. I pictured us together, making out on my couch, having lunch together, going to parties as a couple. I couldn't wait to see her reaction.

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Sophie POV

As I got to my locker, I saw Jimmy leaning against it. I ran up to him and kissed him. He looked at me, clearly upset.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I know why you ditched me yesterday." He said coldly.

"What? I didn't ditch you!" I said.

Jimmy shook his head and thrust a piece of paper at me. I glanced at it and saw that it was a letter. From Craig.

Dear Sophie,

Since the moment we met, I was drawn to your beauty. But as I got to know you, and I liked you even more. As you got used to Degrassi, you also found a boyfriend. I swallowed my jealousy with the consolation that I had Ashley, but you Ashley pales in comparison to you. I love you, for real. We were meant for each other, I know it. I felt it when we kissed yesterday. I know that it was just more than a kiss, although you may not feel the same way. But you should, because I love you more than I thought it was possible to love someone. Please, just consider me.

Love,

Craig

I looked up at Jimmy.

"Craig kissed me, I didn't kiss him. You don't understand." I said desperately.

"It's over." He said stiffly, and left me.

Swallowing back tears, I ran to look for Craig I found him alone by a bench strumming his guitar. He looked up at me, and brightened. His smile slipped off his face as I threw his guitar to the ground.

"Craig, you never give up, do you? Jimmy dumped me. He found your stupid love letter to me!" I shouted.

"Sophie, but now we can be together!' he said.

"Craig, even if I did love you, which I don't, I would never date you. You never think about the consequences of your actions. All you care about is yourself." I said.

Tears streamed down my cheeks as I rushed to the bathroom. I wiped off my face and tried to calm down before homeroom. Manny came in.

"Hey." She said.

"Jimmy broke up with me." I cried.

"What? But you guys were totally in love!" she cried.

"I know, but… things change." I said.

"Hey. There's a party tonight. We could dress up…buy some hot outfits. That would cheer you up." Manny suggested.

I nodded and we walked to class.

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Ellie POV

After Sean had left, I decided to take a job at a record store to help pay the rent. Since I was interested in music, this job was like a dream come true. I had also gotten to know Chris, who worked there and was a 10th grader who went Degrassi. He apparently went out with Emma, but that was over. I had gotten to really like him, and we had a lot of flirty banter passed between us during the workday. One day, it seemed like my luck was changing after we were closing shop.

"Hey, Ellie, wait up!" he called.

I turned around and Chris caught up next to me.

"I was wondering, do you want to come to a party I'm spinning at tonight?" he asked.

I nodded happily. Chris kissed me on the cheek and left, and I continued to walk home. I mentally ran through my wardrobe, trying to figure out what to wear. I realized that I dressed punk, and that wasn't his thing at all, but I really wanted to impress him. Chris was sweet and fun, and I really needed some fun right now. So I decided to dress like a normal person tonight. I was tired of being a pessimistic punk who slouched into class and only had two friends. I changed directions and headed to the mall.

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Manny POV

I had decided on a tight black tube top and a pair of low rise jeans for tonight, but Sophie was still vacillating between outfits. I hadn't really pried about her break up with Jimmy, but I had a feeling that Craig had gotten involved some how. Craig. Just saying his name made my heart ache. I truly loved him, and I was convinced that we were meant for each other last year. But would I ever get over him? I knew he was going to be at the party tonight, and I also knew that this could be my chance to snatch him up. I was still working out the kinks of my plan three hours later, when I approached the party with Sophie. We got in through the crowd, and the music was incredible. I spotted Craig by the speakers, bit my lip, and made my way over to him. Something great was about to happen, I could feel it.