This is my first season 4 fan fic and I live in the USA. Ghost in the Machine is on this Friday and I'm writing based on the episode transcripts of King of Pain, Ghost in the Machine and Mercy Street.

Author's Note: In this fan fic, Paige's trial happens much later in the year, so that's not going to happen in this fan fic. Also, Craig's birthday doesn't come up yet. Let's just say this fan fic is the new version of the season premiere!

Plot: It is the beginning of grade 10 for Emma, Manny, Liberty, JT, Toby, Sean and Chris. Liberty develops a crush on Chris after breaking up with Towerz, which doesn't make Emma so happy.

Sub-plot: Ashley falls for Spinner after growing jealous of Spinner and Paige's strong relationship.

Chapter 1

Written By Degrassicutie1

"Well, this is it. The start of grade 10," said Manny, looking at the brick building.

"Yeah, we aren't the little grade 7's we used to be," said Toby.

"Maybe us, but not you and JT!" said Emma.

Emma, Liberty and Manny laugh.

"Very funny," said JT. "And what's your goal this year Liberty? Trying to get a new boyfriend? News flash, never gonna happen!"

"Shut up! You're never going to grow up because you're always cracking jokes like a little baby! And by the way, I already have a boyfriend!" screamed Liberty, leaving.

"She does have a point. I'll see you later JT," said Manny, kissing him on the cheek.

"Bye boys," said Emma.

"Nice one JT," said Toby.

"Oh shut up for once." said JT, angrily.

"Honey bee! Wait up!" screamed Paige.

Spinner turned around.

"Hey Paige," said Spinner.

"How was your summer sweetie? I missed you," said Paige.

The couple shares a kiss. Ashley was watching.

"Oh hey Ash!" said Paige, hugging her.

"Hi. Uh, sorry to interrupt." said Ashley.

"It's no big deal hun," said Paige.

"Hey guys. Hi Ash," said Craig.

"What's up man!" Spinner screamed.

"Spin, relax. Uh, hey Craig!" said Paige.

"Craig. Long time no see. Then again, is that such a bad thing?" asked Ashley.

"Ash—

"Don't 'Ash' me."

"I thought we were on good terms. I thought the whole battle of the bands thing cleared some air."

"It did, but it still hurts Craig."

"I'm sorry okay? And I really mean it!" screamed Craig. He then left.

"You really need to get over it Ash, it's old news. Seriously," said Paige.

"Let's just think happy things okay? Nothing will ruin my first day."

"Fine. Let's go."

Paige, Ashley and Spinner go to homeroom.

Emma takes a seat in her new homeroom. Chris sits next to her.

"Hey Em," said Chris.

"Well well, look who's come to bother me now."

"We need to talk."

"Yeah, we do. You didn't even try to get me back or even say hi when I was away. That really hurt Chris."

"I know, and I'm sorry. That's why I want to talk to you, work things out again."

"Well I'm sorry too. Sorry that I ever even considered dating you."

Emma turns around to talk to Manny.

"Is everything okay with Chris?" asked Manny.

"Let's just say there isn't anything with Chris anymore," said Emma.

"So who are you gonna date now?" asked Manny.

"No one yet, okay?" replied Emma, annoyed.

"Sorry. I don't want to make you mad, it's the first day!" said Manny.

"You're right," said Emma.

"Welcome to grade 11," said Mr. Simpson, happily.

"Oh yeah, one year away from senior year!" said Jimmy.

Spinner and Craig were nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, and plus, Dylan's in college now so we have full access to the hottest dorm parties!" said Paige.

"We'll meet tons of older guys!" said Hazel.

Jimmy glares at her.

"But there's no one more special to me than my guy Jimmy!" screamed Hazel.

"It's too bad my guy is in college, but is that really a bad thing?" asked Marco.

"I feel your pain. My guy's in grade 10. At least they're both there for us," said Ellie.

"Everyone's hooked up and I'm supposed to watch happily?" asked Ashley.

"It'll be okay Ashley, I promise. It'll be you, me and Marco this year!" said Ellie.

"Yeah, it really will be just the three of us!" said Marco.

"Thanks for being good friends," said Ashley, feeling better.

"Hey Liberty, is everything okay?" asked Emma.

"Towerz called to break up with me," said Liberty, crying.

"We're really sorry about everything," said Manny, sympathetically.

"I'm so stupid and immature for thinking that an older guy like Towerz would like me!" cried Liberty, harder.

"He's such a coward, he couldn't break up with you face to face!" said Emma, laughing.

The three girls laugh.

"Thanks for cheering me up," said Liberty.

"Let's go to class now, we're gonna be late!" said Manny.

Note: I hope you enjoyed my first season 4 fan fic! I'll update the next chapter when I have time!