Degrassi; Spring 2007, the school year has just ended; Jay, Sean, Emma, Alex; They go on a road trip; From Toronto, Canada to Los Angeles, California; Jay & Sean just got out of jail, they graduated while in jail; Emma graduated from Degrassi, with principal's honors; Alex has been living at home with her abusive mother and boyfriend, she never made it to university; The four of them have a dream, to make something of themselves, in Hollywood; They don't know what will happen when they get there, but they know that the trip there will be unforgettable.
The day before day one, point of views
I had big plans for myself, and I still do. They are just a little different. I know that I should go to college, but I am letting love guide me. I'm a smart girl, if this doesn't work out then I can always come back to Canada and continue my education. I have the support of my parents even, Archie has lived in the moment and my mom has been living life to the fullest since they got back together. I don't want to live by a routine and have some major mid life crisis one of these days. So when Sean told me that he and Jay were going to California and that he wanted me to come I couldn't turn him down. Now that I sit here with a little bit of doubt I realize that this trip is going to be difficult. Jay and Alex are going with us. I don't really fit in with any of them, and Sean and I haven't even spoken in 6 months. Jay and I haven't spoken since the middle of grade eleven, and it wasn't on the best terms. Alex and I are alright, maybe. I don't even know, but I'm not worried about her. I can handle things, I hope. I've got twenty five thousand dollars inherited from my father's parents, and even more in the bank back home. I am going to make the best of this, and I am going to have fun.
I didn't think that she would actually say yes. I still can't believe that she did, I mean, who would have thought that Emma Nelson would just drop everything to travel thousands of miles towards a vague dream, with Sean Cameron, and I can't leave out the fact that I just got out of jail. It doesn't make sense. When Jay and I got out of jail we had nothing to look forward to. Our car customizing and fix-it shop bombed once we got arrested. We couldn't get any work; we didn't have money for college or any interest in going to school. So Jay got this crazy idea that he and could most likely make it in LA. He started researching famous actor's success stories, like Hilary Swank & Johnny Depp. Most people in Hollywood weren't born famous, and had to press their luck. If this doesn't work out, I don't have anything to fall back on. But I am not worried about the future, I live in the now. But only because it is the only way I know how, it's just the way I was raised.
When my mom asked me where the hell I thought I was going and why, I didn't have a clue what to say. I just can't stay here any longer. Being here is sucking the life out of me. I smoke two packs a day just to get over the stress, I'm not proud, but it could be a lot worse. I don't do drugs, but she does, and so does he. My mom and her boyfriend, also known as my two roommates. Hollywood has no interest in me, but I have an interest in California. I joined a postcard trading group online, and the California postcards are beautiful. I can't wait to get there, I'm going to live in San Diego & go to the beach everyday. With my three dogs & significant other. Yeah, I mostly hope to find love there. You don't know who's speaking do you? I know that I've changed, but it's still me, Alex. I'm still a bad ass & I still make out with girls. And…I still haven't gotten over Paige Michaelchuk.
Hollywood! Here I come baby! I can't wait to see Lyndsay Lohan, and I know that Paris Hilton is waiting for a hot young face to suck. This is probably one of my most genius ideas yet. Cameron and I are going to be something big. Emma and Alex though, I don't know about those two. They might get a few porn offers, or better yet, 1-900 commercials. Ha, I'm just playing'. Emma, she's gorgeous, and the only reason why I agreed to drive to LA instead of fly there. I could be there tonight, but it's going to be a pretty cool summer if we have a good time driving. I'm glad that Alex is coming along too, she needs to get the fuck out that hell house. I feel torn up inside about having left her there alone for 6 months. Cameron and I were locked up, and in the same cell. That shit got old fast but the entire time we were there we devised plans and got ripped. My head shots are weak, but the body shots that I took with my mom's Polaroid are going to get me somewhere. Hell, I'm already famous, I've got the ego part down to a T.
I will be updating chapters by days on the trip. I have unsuccesfully written fanfics, ever since my one and only succesful fic, Yeah Right! I have attempted so many times, and could never get it right. But I think that I'll do okay with this one. I am already one Day Two and will upload Day One & Day Two together. I hope that this story is enjoyable. I am a die hard Jemma & Semma fan, so if you are too then you'll like this. My favorite season is season 4 so there might be a lot of reference to that. Enjoii!