Nothing Stays The Same

Chapter 19: The Bash Pt.1

Nikkie was still sleeping while the morning sun creeped through the shades. She turned over and cracked open her eyes. She put her hand on her forehead. Her head was throbing in pain. She sat up and got up. She realized she was still in her skirt and shirt. She walked out quietly for Reggie was asleep on the floor. She walked into the bathroom and pulled out a cup from under the sink. She filled it with water and open the cabinet. She pulled out a bottle of Advil. She took out two and took them along with her water. She washed up and brushd her teeth. She looked at the clock and saw that it was 2:00 in the afternoon. She walked into her room and sat at the corner of her bed.

She didn't remember anything that had happened the night before. All she remembered was when Reggie picked her up and brought her in the house. She went back into the bathroom and got into the shower. She got out and slipped on some grey baggy sweatpants and a white wife beater. She let her hair out and she went downstairs. She sat down on the couch. She was feeling suffocated, so she went out on the porch for some air. She sat down the on the steps and stuck her head in her knees. Her headache was fading. She lifted her head stuck it in her palms.

"Nikkie" she heard a voice say. She looked up and saw Jimmy. She got up. She looked down at her feet.

"Are you feeling ok" he asked her. She nodded her head. She sat back down when he came beside her to sit next to her. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder.

"Look, I'm sorry for over-reacting last night" Jimmy said

"I don't blame you Jimmy. I felt horrible last night" Nikkie said

"You should get rest" Jimmy said

"No, I'm ok" Nikkie said. He got up and they went inside. They sat on the couch and started watching TV. Reggie later came downstairs to see them together. He figured that she had forgotten.

"Hey" he said. Nikkie and Jimmy turned around and saw at the foot of the staircase.

"Good afternoon" Nikkie said smiling.

"Yeah. Did you sleep good" Reggie asked Nikkie as he walked towards them.

"Yeah. Occasional headache but I'm good... Thanks for covering for me last night" Nikkie said

"Yeah, Thanks for taking her in" Jimmy said

"No problem" Reggie said "Where's my dad" he asked

'Oh, mom left a note. They went to the office early. Mom's getting her nurse test today" Nikkie said

"Oh, well. I'm gonna run home real quick and get clothes and shower. So I'll be back in an hour" Reggie said.

"Ok, That's cool" Nikkie said. Reggie left.

"Reggie's cool" Jimmy said. Nikkie paused.

"Yeah, he is" Nikkie said slowly. Reggie was great. He did so much for her. Plus what if it came time to confess what had happened that one night. Would it at all be easy to mention his name?


It was the morning of the first day of school. Nikkie woke up and got dressed. She put on her dark blue jeans and a dark forest green tight t-shirt. She slipped on her jean jacket and slipped on her black stilettos. She tied her straight hair into a ponytail. She grabbed her cell phone and walked out into the garage and found her mother getting into her car with Alexa in the back.

"Good luck at school Nikkie" Kayla said

"Thanks. See you later" Nikkie said. Nikkie got into her car and started it up. She drove out of the driveway and drove off to school. Nikkie finally arrived in front of Degrassi. She parked her car in the student parking lot. She got out and saw that Paige, Jimmy and Spinner had already arrived at the steps. She walked over to them.

"It's a whole new year" Nikkie said

"This is it. We have to make this the best year of our lives. It's the last we will have together, as the crew" Paige said

"Oh, don't worry, we will have the year no one will forget. Prom, graduation, plus senior trip and a full summer vacation" Jimmy said. They began to walk into school. Their day was filled with new schedules, new teachers, advanced college prep classes...OH the STRESS!


A month has gone by, school has started out roughly. Paige and Spinner's relationship is on thin ice. There's more arguing than anyone has ever seen.

Manny and J.T seem to have become JUST friends during the summer.

Craig still flys solo, with occasional conversations with that girl Vanessa.

And you know Jimmy and Nikkie still holdin it down together.

ANYWAYS!...

It's October 31. The night of the big halloween bash at a teen night. Nikkie had gotten home from school. She was with Manny and Emma. They had just gotten back from the mall. They went to buy costumes for the big party.

"We have about an hour or two before the party. So we have to start getting ready" Nikkie said

"Ok, um...I'll get ready first" Nikkie said. She went into the bathroom.

Meanwhile...

"Manny, I really like the whole devil and angel idea" Emma said

" I honestly think you and Nikkie will look great" Emma said "Besides, maybe you can find someone new tonight. I heard Park East basketball team is coming as a football team" Emma said trailing off at the last few words, knowing that the teams idea was the most stupidest idea.

"Wow, a basketball team, coming as football players. Total smarties" Manny said

"Lighten up Manny. This is 11th grade. Half of our friends will not be with us next year. Make it worth the year. Add a guy in for fun" Emma said

"I have taught you wayyyyy too much Emma" Manny said

'What can I say, I learn quick" Emma said. Suddenly they heard someone clear their throat. They turned around to see Nikkie by the door. She was dressed in white. She had on a short white rag doll skirt and a white halter top that said "Angel" in black cursive. She had on white strappy heels. She had her white headband on that had a halo attached to it. Her hair was straight and wavy all at once. She had on silver star shandeleir earrings. Along with that she had her white wings on her back. She was an Angel.

"What do you think" Nikkie said

"Amazing" Emma said

"Ok, ok, ok, ok, my turn" Manny said getting excited and running into the bathroom with her bag. She came out to look similar to Nikkie except all in red. She had on a short red rag doll skirt and red halter top that said "Devil" in black sketchy writing. She had her straight hair hanging over her shoulders with the red headband with the devil horns on it. She had on red strappy heels.

"Ok, how do I look" Manny said

"Awesome. Tonight will be hot" Nikkie said.

"I'll be right back" Emma said. After ten minutes, she came back dressed like tinkerbell (A/N: my favorite character). She had on a light soft lime green colored tube dress that had the zig-zag cut at the bottom. She had her blonde hair tied up in a ponytail. She had on her little shiny silver wings, along with her silver strappy heels. She had her wand in her hand.

"Aww, that is so cute, Emma. But hot. Tinkerbell, will never look this hot" Manny said. they all started laughing. They started putting on make-up.

"Ok, we have to go pick-up Reggie and Hazel. Jimmy is getting Paige, Spinner, Craig and Marco. So we'll meet over there" Nikkie said. They all went downstairs. They found Kayla with Alexa. Kayla was dressed as a vixen. She had on a tight red dress showing all her curves. She had on red heels. Alexa was dressed as cinderella.

"Oh, girls. You look amazing. Emma, Alexa was dying for Tinks. But you look great in it girl" Kayla said observing Emma.

"Thanks Ms. S" Emma said

"Nikkie, Manny nice job. I love the skirts" Kayla said sounding like a teenager. "Ok, now me. What do ya think, too much clevage maybe" Kayla said fixing her chest area.

"Kay, their fine. Why are you all dressed for, it's just Alexa and trick-or-treating" Nikkie said

"Actually, Marcus invited me to his halloween party" Kayla said. "But don't worry, Alexa will be staying at Ms. Robbins house" Kayla added.

'Whatever. I have to get people. I'll see you tomorrow. I'm staying at Manny's" Nikkie said

Nikkie and the girls got into the car and left. They went to pick up Hazel first. They arrived in front of her house to find her in a gypsy outfit. She had on the baggy purple genie pants. Along with a light purple tube belly top. She had her hair rapped in a bun with a scarf around it. She had bunches of bangle braclets and dangling earings and she had an anklet that jingles when she walked. On her feet she had light purple heels. And she had one jewel on her forhead. She walked up to the car.

"Oh, Esmerelda. Where is Mr. Hunchback" Nikkie joked.

"Shut up" Hazel said getting into the backseat with the girls. They drove off to Reggie's house. They arrived and all got out of the car. She stood in front of the car. Nikkie reached in and honked it a few times. He walked out the door. He kept his eyes on Nikkie. She was truly an angel sent from heaven.

"Damn. I got a gypsy, a fairy, a devil and an angel as my dates. Damn I score" Reggie said. the girls laughed.

"And who are you supposed to be" Nikkie asked

" I am...Reggie" Reggie said

"Oh, wow. You really not into dressing up" Manny said

"Nah, I'm not a baby" Reggie said going around into the passenger seat.

'And what's that supposed to mean" Nikkie said

"Uh...your babies" Reggie joked as the girls piled into the car.

'Were not babies. It's just tradition. I mean everyone is doing it" Emma said

"Whatever" Reggie said as Nikkie started the car and drove off towards the party!


They arrived about an hour later. They parked and got out. They found Spinner, Jimmy, Paige, Marco and Craig in front of the entrance. Spinner was dressed as a pirate, with the patch and parrot and all. Paige was dressed as Vampira, queen of doom (and drama). Marco was dressed as a zombie. His costume was dirty an full with holes and he put scratches and blood on his face with costume makeup. Craig was dressed as zorro. He had the black suit and cape, along with the mask. And Jimmy...Jimmy was dressed as a CIA officer. He had on all black along with the black vest that said CIA in the back. He had on the belt with the fake gun and handcuffs.

"Oh, so this was the surprise costume" Nikkie said to Jimmy

"Yup" Jimmy said putting his arm around her

"Ok, ya look good tonight. Let me take a picture" Reggie said taking out his motorola camera phone. Everyone got together and he took the pictire and saved it. Soon they were inside. Everyone was dancing and having a good time.


Craig was sitting down by the bar. He was alone until Vanessa came over to him.

"Hey zorro" Vanessa said

"Hey...Vanessa" Craig said looking at Vanessa as for she was dressed up as a belly dancer. Simlar to the bypsy, but she was showing more skin.

"Why are you hear by yourself" she asked him

"Oh, I'm just not in the mood at the moment" Craig said

"Well, I'll help you with that" Vanessa said getting up and pulling him.

"I'm not dancing" Craig said

'Neither am I" Vanessa said pulling him through the crowd and to the other side where there were abandoned room, for the basement party was legally built in a abandoned building.

"What's in here" Craig asked

"Me and...you" Vanessa said as she came closer to him.

"Um...Vanessa. I don't think-" Craig said until she stopped him.

"Craig, you have to let loose. Chill" Vanessa said

"I know, it's just...I'm nervous" He said

"Well-why" Vanessa said with a mischevious smile knowing that he was falling for her.

"Well- I - kind- of- like you" Craig stuttered as he lied and back up because Vanessa kept walking closer to him.

"Well that's good, because I kind of like you too" she said as she softly tip-toed up to him and kissed him and she let him lead. Which he did.


Nikkie was at the bar with Marco while Jimmy talked with Spinner because he and Paige had just stopped arguing again.

"those two will never end it" Marco said

"Tell me about it" Nikkie said

'Have you seen Craig" Marco said

"Come to think of it. I havn't seen him all night" Nikkie said

"We should find him. Jimmy is his only ride home tonight" Marco said

"Ok" Nikkie said as she grabbed her glass. They walked around. There was no sign of Craig. She and Marco split up to look for him. Nikkie went by where there were some empty rooms. She opened every door. All were empty. There was one more. She opened it. And to her surprise... it was another empty room. She closed it and went back to the party. There is where she found Craig dancing with Vanessa.

"Craig...I've been looking everywhere for you" Nikkie said

'Really" he said.

'Yeah" Nikkie said looking at him then at Vanessa

"Oh, Nikkie. This is Vanessa" Craig said introducing her.

"Hi" Nikkie said

"hi" Vanessa said with an attitude as she looked Nikkie up and down with a disguisted face. Nikkie bobbed her head back.

"I'm gonna go" Nikkie said staring at Craig.

About an hour before the party finished Nikkie ran into Craig.

"Can I talk to you" Nikkie said

"Yeah, what's up" Craig asked

"Are you and her...like" Nikkie said

"Me and Vanessa. Well sorta. Me and her are getting to know each other" Craig said. Nikkie felt offended. Something told her she was jealous, but she thought Vanessa wasn't good for him.

"Oh...congradulations" Nikkie said

"Thanks, I should get my stuff, everyone's starting to leave" Craig said walking away. It was like he never liked her. Nikkie had apart of her that missed that boy who liked her. Now that he was with another girl, that part was disappearing.


Author's Note: READ AND REVIEW PEOPLE...PLEASE! REVIEW AS MANY TIMES AS YOU PLEASE!Ok, this dosn't explain too much, but theres more in the next chapter which is PART 2...So look out for that!Ok, Remember that spoiler posts I put up at the end of chapter 17, well things are staying the same...but I'm gonna give you heads up on new characters...and a few spoilers...HERE YOU GO!

New Characters:

Marcus Valdes- Kayla's Business Partner (Wasn't sure of the last names)

Reggie Valdes- Marcus's son

Vanessa- Craig's NEW girlfriend

Rosie- Nikkie's College Roomate (WILL NOT BE MENTIONED TILL LATER CHPTS)

SPOILERS:

Ok, as I said Reggie and Nikkie hook up, but Nikkie dosn't remember. Reggie and Jimmy begin to become good friends.

Craig stays with Vanessa, but Craig and Nikkie begin to have problems because of Vanessa.

Craig and Nikkie have a little bit of time together while she confronts him with her feeling, as he consoles her after she saw her step mother in the most worst position she ever thought she'd see.

Jimmy and Reggie fight after Nikkie's secrets come out. Jimmy can't take the pressure and decided to completely brake the pressue.

Nikkie begins to worry if things will ever be the same...but as it goes down...she and Vanessa fight after Vanessa spills a secret from Nikkie's past.

Nikkie gradually trys to start over again with Jimmy, but she makes decision that took her forever to make...and it splits them up for a while.

THIS IS ALL COMING UP SOON...SO HOLD ON TO YOUR UNDERWEAR PEOPLE...IT"S ABOUT TO GET INTENSE UP IN THIS BITCH

If you not sure what a RAG DOLL skirt is (as described in Nikkie and Manny's costume...here is what it looks like: GO 2 drjays . com and go womens brands-click baby phat, then go to skirts and you'll se a black skirt it says "RAGDOLL MINI SKIRT"...that's the skirt I'm talking about!