Chapter Two: Homeroom

Seven, it was just a number most of the time but today was when Haley was getting up for her first day of her junior year at Degrassi. Laying in bed the younger Hogart let her eyes wonder up to the alarm clock that was blasted it's alarm to remind her to get up. The bed was warm, a place that she didn't want to get up from but knew being late was never something good. It was a habit that her grandparents gave her, always telling her if you're on time that you are actucally late. With a small sigh Haley tossed the covers off to the side and sitting up figuring it might be best to grab a shower before the boys got up and she would have to fight for space. Getting out of bed she made sure to grab a towel before heading to the bath room.

Her shower was warm and perfect to wake her up, she couldn't help but think about what could happen this year. When she came to Degrassi after her older brother was kicked out it was hard to get used to everything and find a group of friends since a lot of them thought she was like Jay. Alex was a sweetheart and was always there for her and it wasn't until a group project that her and Emma started to talk and realized that they clicked and could be friends. The shower went fast from washing her hair to her body before hopping out and wrapping the towel around her body. Haley took a second to brush her teeth before openning the door to let the steam out of the small room. Heading back into her room Haley wanted to keep it simple and fast since time was slowly slipping away. With jeans, a dress top, and ballet flats with a little bit of make up to top it off she was ready in no time.

Grabbing her keys and her bag, Haley woke Jay up before leaving to make sure he would be up and on time for once. Heading out the door Haley was on her way to one of her best friend's house. Emma Nelson of course to her brother it was cause girl or greenpeace but to Hales it was just Emma. The drive was short and one that took no time, parking in front of the house she could see that Snake was already gone. Reaching the door she knocked for a second before letting herself in, it was a habbit she gainned from the summer that just came natural now.

"Good morning Spike," Hales spoke with a smile as she walked into the warm house spotting Emma's mom and baby brother in the kitchen.

"Morning Haley. Emma is still downstairs getting ready." Spike informed her as she made her way around the kitchen. With that Haley headed down to the basement where Emma and Manny's room was located and couldn't help but laugh a little seeing her best friend still toss clothes off to the side not being able to pick a top.

"You know its just school right," she couldn't help but laugh a little as she took a seat on the closest bed since this was going to take a few minutes. "Pick a dress shirt that way you can do jeans and t-shirts later on." Haley couldn't help but joke a little bit about her dear friend's shirt problem.

"It's good to see someone is happy with their look for the first day of school." Emma pointed out as she turned a little to pick another shirt up and holding it up to the mirror.

This year Emma wanted things to go different then last year. After all in the past year she saw someone die, almost get shot, hooked up with her ex's boyfriend's best friend, and just lost herself a little bit. Things were already on the road to recoverey with her new relationship with Peter, her friendships were strong and she felt that her grades were bound to be good; what more could a girl ask for. Moving a piece a hair out of her face, Emma finally settled on a blue top. Switching tops she quicky picked up her things while Haley was looking at a book.

"We can leave now," Emma informed Haley before running her fingers through her hair.

"Good because I want to see the shock of the teacher's faces when Jay is on time." Haley couldn't help but say putting the book aside and standing back up.

The two girls walked up stairs back into the kitchen saying bye to Spike and Jack then headed off to school. It was a short drive yet again and the two could have walked but Haley had plans afterways and driving was just easier. Pulling into a parking spot Haley could see that everyone was starting to show up and even spotted her brother's car. At least he got here and on time was all she could think about. Even know they tried to get there just a little bit earlier it didn't work the bell started to ring as the two made their way down the hall and into Mrs. Kwan homeroom class.

"Welcome back" Mrs. Kwan started to say as all the students found their way to class then their seats.

Emma and Haley found seats near the back window and were getting settled taking out their notebooks and a pen each when the last student made it to class. Sean walked in with a weak smile as he looked around for an empty seat. He spotted Haley and Emma towards the back but took the seat that was open in the middle not sure if Emma wanted to see or talk to him yet.

Emma was lost in her thoughts with Haley focused on her drawing of stars it was shock when she looked around the class to see who else shared this homeroom when she realized that Sean Cameron was back in town and in her homeroom. At first she had to make sure she was till awake and not dreaming but it wasn't a dream it was real.

"Oh my," Emma started to say under her breath only loud enough Haley and herself to hear.

"Oh my what?" Haley clued in putting her pen down for a second looking over at her best friend. "What's wrong?"

"Sean, he's here." The young blond said still in shock.

"You know Cameron," Haley started to say not connect the dots that well since when Emma talked about a Sean she never dropped a last name and her brother always called him Cameron.

"Yeah, he's Sean. You know the guy I told you about all summer." Emma stated with a weak smile. "Wait, how do you know him?" Sure Jay was her brother but Haley came to town after Sean left and Jay never mentioned trips to Wasaga.

"He kinda of lives with Jay and I, I just met him last night. I didn't know that this was the Sean that broke your heart or I would have called you when they got in last night." Haley connected the dots and was starting to see the little triangle unfold in front of her.

"Hales, what am I going to do?" Emma asked with a sigh, she was head over hills for him to this day but also had the secret of hooking up with is best friend and the fact she did have a boyfriend. "Peter is not going to like this." She added looking down at her desk figuring out the best way to go about this.

"Take a deep breath and let whatever happens, happen." Haley was never one good at giving love advice, heck she couldn't even keep a boyfriend herself but she could listen and once in a blue moon have an epic advice. "Peter will be fine, flash a smile his way and play nice until you figure out what your heart is saying"

Haley felt bad for Emma, she wouldn't know what to do if her first love came back to town after a shooting or anything close to what happened last year. Spending the summer between her bother's friends and her own she saw relationships come and go on top of Emma and Peter's and it seemed pretty solid but all good things have cracks in them. Emma finally gave Haley a nod and the two went back to listening to Kwan and what to expect in the coming year with school.