Degrassi: The New Era

Season Three

Episode 12

"Love Bites"

Scene 1: Degrassi Community School (Classroom/Hallway). Afternoon

The school bell rings and students begin to fill the hallways. Caleb gathers his books from his desk and approaches Kristin who is exiting out of the classroom. Kristin smiles at the sight of her boyfriend who kisses her on the cheek.

The two of them begins to walk down the hall.

Kristin: I can't believe that we are almost done with high school.

Caleb: At first I thought spending another year here would be depressing, but I actually enjoyed this year. I have the best girlfriend and my grades are actually good.

Kristin: I am so proud of you Caleb.

Caleb stops and pulls Kristin closer into his arms. Kristin has a huge smile on her face as she blushes. Caleb leans in and begins to kiss Kristin.

Caleb (timidly): I love you, Kristin.

Kristin smiles and hugs Caleb. Caleb is upset that Kristin didn't reciprocate his feelings. The couple proceeds to walks down the hall. Caleb is disappointed, but he tries not to show his mood to Kristin.

OPENING CREDITS

Scene 2: Levi's Home. Afternoon

Levi and Brandon are passionately kissing on the bed. Brandon slowly moves his hand from Levi's hip upward, but Levi grabs his hands and moves them down not wanting to excite anything. Brandon continues to try moving his, which forces Levi off the bed upset.

Levi (uncomfortably): Brandon…I'm not ready to do anything more than kiss.

Brandon springs out of the bed upset. Levi is sitting on the edge of the bed feeling as if she let Brandon down.

Brandon (annoyed): Why? I thought you liked me.

Levi: I do like you, but I am not ready to have sex with you. Last time I decided to have sex, I ended up pregnant.

Brandon: Sex is a normal part of a healthy relationship.

Levi starts to grow frustrated due to Brandon's inconsiderate attitude.

Levi: I can't believe that you are acting like this right now Brandon. You know that for the past two years I only been with one other guy.

Brandon (interjecting): Here we go again! I'm tired of you always bringing Dev up. If he's so important to you then how about you get back together with him then.

Brandon grabs his book bag and storms out of Levi's room. Levi looks at the door as if she wanted to go behind Brandon.

Scene 3: Degrassi Community School (Computer Lab). Afternoon

Maxwell is sitting at one of the computers inside the computer lab. Caleb is in the hallway-walking pass when he notices Maxwell sitting alone. He enters the lab and proceeds to take a seat next to him.

Caleb: I haven't seen you around lately.

Maxwell: That's because I'm invisible.

Caleb: Come on Maxwell…You are not invisible. You just need to get out there and be social.

Maxwell rolls his eyes and exhales deeply.

Maxwell: You're like one of the most popular guys at Degrassi. The only reason that you speak to me is because you dated my sister.

Caleb: That is not true. I talk to you because I actually think you are a cool dude.

Caleb pats Maxwell on the back and proceeds to leave out of the computer lab. Lily turns around and taps Maxwell to get his attention.

Lily: I overheard your little conversation and I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. This school is full of judgmental and immature students.

Maxwell: Aren't you the one who told other people secrets?

Lily: You see what I mean…I did one thing wrong and people won't let me live it down. I'm trying to move on, but now I'm public enemy number one.

Maxwell: Maybe you should just use your words more carefully.

Lily: Sometimes I just say things. I don't know how it happens, but I just wish people would take a chance and get to know me.

Maxwell takes a moment to think about how Lily has been treated throughout the school year. He realizes that he is not that different than Lily.

Maxwell: You're right. I shouldn't have judged you. I'm sorry.

Lily smiles and returns to her computer.

Scene 4. The Dot. Morning

Caleb walks into the Dot to see Kristin at the counter waiting for her order. Spinner approaches Caleb who is gazing at Kristin.

Spinner: Quit staring at her and go over there.

Caleb (sorrowfully): I think she wants to break up.

Spinner motions for Caleb to take a seat at one of the nearby booths. Spinner takes a seat across from Caleb.

Spinner: What's going on Caleb?

Caleb: Yesterday I told Kristin I love her and she didn't say it back. She's been spending time with Adrian whose her ex. I don't want to jump to conclusions, but this is the first relationship that I been in where I feel like I'm actually in love. I just don't want to lose her.

Spinner: You know we actually got a lot in common. When I was in high school, I dated a girl who was raped. She was different after that. She felt like it was her fault.

Caleb: Did she ever become normal?

Spinner: I'm not sure. She will always have to live with that experience, but she didn't let it define who she was. Kristin cares about you, but you have to be understanding and patient.

Spinner rises from the booth and walks off as Kristin begins to make her way towards Caleb. Caleb stands and turns to see Kristin approaching.

Caleb: Good Morning.

Kristin: Good Morning. Do you want to walk to school together?

Caleb: Of course.

The couple proceeds to walk out of the Dot. They begin to walk down the street. Caleb pauses and turns to Kristin.

Caleb: Hey Kris….

Kristin gives her attention to Caleb.

Caleb: Would you like to go for dinner tonight?

Kristin (cheerfully): I would love to Caleb!

Caleb smiles although he had a lot on his mind. The couple resumes walking down the street towards Degrassi.

Scene 5: Degrassi Community School (Hallways). Morning

Levi enters Degrassi. She navigates her way through the hall and begins to approach Brandon, but stops when she notices that he is talking to another girl. Brandon is smiling and touching the young woman's arm flirtatiously. Brandon leans in and begins to kiss her.

Levi is speechless as she watches her boyfriend kiss another girl. The girl makes her way down the hall. Brandon turns with a smile, but it disappears when he sees Levi standing there.

Brandon: Levi I can explain.

Levi shakes her head and runs off with tears in her eyes. Brandon is upset that he has been caught cheating and slams his locker shut.

Scene 6: Degrassi Community School (Girl's Bathroom). Morning

Lily enters the bathroom. She hears that someone is crying inside of the bathroom. She begins to peak under the stalls to see where the crying was coming from. She notices legs in one of the stalls, stands in front of it, and gently knocks.

Lily (concerned): Are you okay in there?

Levi (sniffling): I'm fine.

Levi opens the stalls to see Lily standing there. Levi wipes her eyes and moves to the sink to wash her hands. Lily continues to stand there with a concerned look on her face.

Lily: Were you just crying?

Levi: Why? So you can run and tell the whole school again.

Lily is hurt by Levi's words. Levi looks into the mirror and notices the change in Lily's facial expression. Levi turns to face Lily.

Levi: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have attacked you like that. I just haven't had the best morning.

Lily: No you're right. I never apologized for telling Dev your business. I was trying to fit in, but it seems like all I did was alginate myself.

Levi: Just don't come on so strong. If you start acting more like this then people wouldn't mind being your friend.

Lily smiles because she was starting to make new connections. Levi proceeds to walk out of the bathroom.

Scene 7: Flour Garden Restaurant. Night

Caleb and Kristin are approaching a restaurant with a grand opening sign in the window. Kristin's face lights up with surprise as she turns to Caleb.

Kristin: You got us a reservation a Flour Garden! I always wanted to come here, but my parents said this place was booked throughout the summer.

Caleb: Spinner helped me out and talked to the owner.

Kristin walks closer to Caleb and kisses him on the cheek.

Kristin: Thank you, Cal. This means so much to me.

Caleb smiles and the two proceed to go inside. The waiter sits them at a table. Kristin notices that Caleb isn't acting like his normal self.

Kristin: Are you okay Cal? You seem distracted.

Caleb: I'm fine. I just wanted to let you know that I don't want you to feel pressured.

Kristin: I don't feel pressured…what's going on?

Caleb: The other day I told you I love you and you didn't say it back. I thought it was because of everything that happened with you know…

Kristin: It's not that… I didn't want to say it because I'm scared. I'm not like your previous girlfriends. They were cheerleaders and I'm just me.

Caleb reaches and grabs Kristin's hands.

Caleb: You saw something in me that they didn't. You pushed me to be a better person this year. I love you, Kristin.

Kristin: I love you too.

Caleb and Kristin stands and leans over the table to share a kiss.

CLOSING CREDITS

WE ARE DOWN TO THE LAST THREE EPISODES OF SEASON THREE!

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