A/N: Second update on Dec. 26 1:58 pm

Disclaimer: I do not own Degrassi or its characters. But right now I own about six inches of snow in my backyard.

Time is starting to wind down at FSU. It's April which means graduation is right around the corner. Some seniors on campus are freaking because they don't know if they have the credits they need to graduate. Some seniors are freaking out because they have no idea what they're going to do after graduation. I'm not freaking out because I have the credits I need to graduate and I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing after graduation.

There are three people though that I know personally who are freaking out: Alex, Beth, and Sage. Well Alex isn't freaking out as much as the other two. Last month Alex received an email from the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. They offered her the chance to write the CAP (Computer Administered Profile) which is amazing because only a select number of people are offered that which means Alex is one step closer into getting into the program. Sage is freaking out because a couple of weeks ago she received a call from NYU's Stern School of Business for an invitation to interview which also means Sage is one step closer to being accepted to that school. Beth is freaking out because she hasn't heard from the veterinary program she applied to in Toronto. Beth doesn't think she did too well on her MCAT's although she got an 11 in both Physical Sciences and Verbal Reasoning and a 13 on Biological Science, also she got a P on her writing. I told her that she shouldn't be freaking out but of course she's not listening to me.

This weekend the apartment will be empty. Alex and I are going to Toronto this weekend while Sage will be going to New York. Alex has to go to U of T to do the CAP test there and I have an interview with 101.5 to try to get a DJ position there. Apparently Sage has two interviews in New York this weekend, her interview for the Stern School of Business and some interview for an internship at some big business corporation in Manhattan. This weekend could very well determine the future of Salex but I think they're both trying not to think about that little fact.

We're all in the airport right now. It just so happens that Alex and my flight leaves around the same time as Sage's. I'm pretty sure they booked it that way on purpose but hey whatever.

"So I hope you have a good interview," Alex tells Sage.

Sage is nodding her head. "And I hope you do well on your test."

Wow, there is some serious awkward silence going on right now.

"Lexie what are we going to do if I get into Stern and you get into U of T?" Sage asks. "I mean did you even apply to any other schools?"

"Of course I did," Alex says. "But the physical training department at U of T is like the best in Canada. You want me to go to the best don't you?"

"Of course I do!" Sage exclaims. "I just… I don't want us to be so far away from each other."

Alex pulls Sage into her arms. "Whatever happens we'll make it work," she tells her. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Alex and Sage share a kiss. This scene could definitely be in a romantic lesbian movie. I mean it doesn't have to be a lesbian movie but it probably would be.

"Flight-148 to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is now boarding," the voice over the intercom announces.

"Alex, we got to go," I tell her.

Alex and Sage share one last kiss.

"I'll call you," Alex tells Sage.

Sage is nodding her head. "Ok," she says. "I love you Lexie."

"I love you too."

Alex picks up her bag off the ground and we start walking to our gate.

"You ok?" I ask her.

Alex wipes away a tear. "I'm fine," she says.

Sometimes I wonder if Alex ever rethinks about applying to U of T or if she ever wonders if Sage would have gone to Toronto for her.

Toronto:

"What about that one?"

"You don't think that's a tad bit flashy?"

"Flashy? It's a simple white gold diamond ring."

"Jordan that ring is set in 14k white gold and it has like a thousand diamonds in it. I'm pretty sure the center diamond is as big as my eyeball."

Alex and I are ring shopping. That's right I've decided that I'm going to propose to Beth. Alex decided to come to the jeweler's with me to help me pick out a ring. I need to pick out the perfect ring for Beth, money is no object.

"Hi, can I help you ladies with something?" a man asks us.

"Hello," I look at the man's name tag. "Kyle," I greet him. "I am looking for an engagement ring."

"Well you have come to the right place," Kyle says. "Your fiancé decided to let you pick out the ring yourself instead of coming with you?"

"No actually. I'm proposing to my long time girlfriend."

Kyle looks at Alex and me and smiles. "Oh, you two are the happy couple?"

What the-. Alex and I look at each other with a look of horror and slight disgust on our faces.

"No," I say quickly. "This is my sister. She's just here to be here."

"Yeah," Alex says quickly.

"Oh, I'm so sorry," Kyle apologizes. "Well let's see if we can find the perfect ring. Now do you have any idea what kind of ring you're looking for?"

"White gold, definitely. Something nice but not too simple and not too flashy. I want the ring to be as strong as my love for her. When people see this ring I want them to know how much I love her and that I would do anything for her."

Alex looks at Kyle. "Can a ring say all of that?" she asks him.

Kyle smiles. "A ring can say that, and more. Let me show you the collection that just came in last week."

Later:

We've been here for two hours and I still haven't found the perfect ring. This ring has to be perfect for Beth, it HAS to be.

"Jordan, please just pick a ring already," Alex pleads. "I have to be at U of T in two hours for my CAP."

"Alex I can't JUST pick a ring," I tell her. "This ring has to be perfect. It has to be beyond perfect. When I get down on my knee and present this ring to Beth I want her to see how much I love her and how much she means to me."

"Jordan, Beth already knows that. You don't need a ring to tell her that."

I place my hand on the edge of the counter and hang my head down. I sigh.

"Maybe you're right," I tell Alex.

I lift my head up a little and open my eyes. Wait what's that ring?

"Kyle, can I see this ring please?" I ask.

Kyle walks over to wear I am. I'm pointing to the ring I want to take a closer look at. Kyle takes the ring from behind the glass and places it in front of me.

"This ring is simple yet elegant," he tells me. "The larger round diamond is prong-set between six additional round diamonds in a band of ten karat white gold. There's also a matching wedding band that you can buy with it."

"How much is it?"

"The ring and matching band?"

I look at Kyle. "Just the ring Kyle."

"The ring is $350.55. The matching wedding band is-."

I hold up my hand silencing Kyle. "I'll take it," I tell him.

"The ring?"

"Yes Kyle the ring. I'll take the ring."

"Good choice ma'am."

I look over at Alex and smile at her. She's smiling back at me. Alex gets up from her seat walks over to me. She places her hand on my shoulder.

"Found the perfect ring?" she asks.

I'm nodding my head. "You think she'll love it?"

"Beth would love anything you give here," Alex answers.

I can't wait to give this ring to Beth. But before I can even get down on one knee there's one more obstacle I have to face.

Later:

I swear to God if Major screams one more time because he doesn't get his way I'm going to throw a pillow at him.

"Cookies!" he yells.

"How many times do I have to tell you that you can't have any cookies?" I ask him. "You have to eat dinner first."

Uh-oh, he's scrunching up his face. His face is slightly turning red. Here we go again.

"Wahh!" Major cries out. "Wahhh!"

"Major stop crying!' I tell him.

Major continues his deafening scream.

"You're not even crying! There are no tears falling down your face!"

I hear the front door open and Alex walks in. She looks relieved which is good because now she can deal with our spoiled hard headed brother. Alex puts up her coat and walks into the living room.

"Now why is he crying?" she asks.

"Because I'm not giving him any cookies," I answer.

Alex rolls her eyes. Alex walks away and leaves the living room. Major is still screaming.

"Wahhh!" Major screams.

"If Mom and Dad were here you wouldn't be doing this," I tell him. "You think I'm going to cave in but I'm not."

Alex walks into the room with an Oreo in her hand. I know she is not about to give him an Oreo.

"Major!" Alex calls out his name.

Major calms down on the screaming to focus his attention on her. Major sees the cookie. Alex hands him the Oreo. The screaming instantly stops and a smile appears on Major's face.

"Thank you," he says.

Oh you have got to be kidding me! Alex picks up Major and sits down on the couch with him on her lap. Major is eating his Oreo happily.

"And you wonder why Mom and Dad say he's spoiled," I tell her.

Alex shrugs her shoulders. "We're his sisters," she says. "We're suppose to help Major break the rules. It's in the sibling code."

"Sibling code my ass. Well since you're finally here I can go. How was the test by the way?"

"It wasn't really a test," Alex answers. "It was more of a bunch of essays that apparently asses my personal characteristics and attributes."

"Oh, well I wish you a very good luck. And now I must go."

"Where are you going?"

"There's just something I have to do. I'll be back soon though. Later."

"Bye."

"Bye!" Major says.

I just want to throw an Oreo cookie at his big head now.

Perez House:

There are two reasons why I came up to Toronto this weekend. Number one was to have my interview with 101.5 which by the way went fantastic. Number two has to deal with more of my love life. I want to propose to Beth but before I can I have to get permission from her parents. See I'm kind of old school when it comes to this type of stuff. Beth has no idea I'm seeing her parents, she just thought I came home for the interview.

I'm standing in front of the front door of the Perez household. Breathe Jordan, just breathe. I can do this. I mean what's the worst that can happen? Is Mr. Perez really going to tell me I can't propose to his daughter? Oh my God, what if he does?

I just stopped breathing because the front door opened. Mr. Perez is standing in front of me.

"Carina and I were wondering how long you were going to stand out here," Mr. Perez tells me. "I decided to come get you before the neighbors called the cops. Come on in Jordan."

"Yes sir," I answer.

I walk into the Perez household. The smell of flan instantly hits my nose. Mr. Perez is walking to the living room and I'm following him. Mr. Perez sits on the couch besides Mrs. Perez and Simón. I sit on the opposite couch. Wow this is a lot scarier than I imagined it to be.

"So what can we help you with Jordan?" Mr. Perez asks.

Ok Jordan just remember that you can do this. The Perez's love you and they know you love Beth. I take a deep breath and let it out.

"Well as you might know I came up to Toronto this weekend for a job interview," I tell them.

Mr. Perez is nodding his head. "Yes, Bethany informed us of that."

"Well I believe the job interview went great and seeing as I've interned with the station the past two summers I think I have a really great chance of getting the job. This means that I'll have a steady flow of income coming in which means that I'll be able to not only support myself but also for those that I love."

"Continue," Mrs. Perez says.

Ok this is it. "Mr. and Mrs. Perez I love your daughter. I've loved her since I was 18 and the feelings I felt for her then are even stronger now. I know that we're young and that we haven't even graduated from college yet but I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with her. So I'm asking for your," I turn to look at Simón, "And your permission to ask Beth to marry me."

Whew, there I did it. I think I can now pass out. I have no idea what's running through any of their minds right now. Suddenly Simón stands up and approaches me. I get up from my seat. Simón is looking at me with a serious look on his face.

"You promise to take of my sister?" he asks.

"Of course," I answer.

"You promise to never hurt her? To make sure all her dreams come true and to make sure that every day she has a smile on her face?"

"I'll do everything and anything in my power to make sure Beth has a smile on her face every day."

"Listen Jordan," he starts seriously. "I may be only 13 right now but I'm already your height and I'm only going to get taller and stronger. If you hurt my sister I'll have no shame in beating up a girl."

Wow, he's actually scaring me. "That's understandable," I agree with that.

Simón nods his head and smiles. "You have my blessing."

Oh my God, it feels like a tiny weight has been lifted off my chest. Simón gives me a hug and a pat on my back. Simón and I part from each other. Mr. and Mrs. Perez are still sitting on the couch. I don't know if this is a good sign or not. Mr. Perez gets off the couch and walks over to me. A smile suddenly appears on his face.

"I was almost afraid you were going to ask my mija to marry you without asking for my permission first," Mr. Perez says. "Of course you have my blessing Jordan. You've always had my blessing."

Thank you Jesus. Now a greater weight has been lifted off my chest. Mr. Perez pulls me into a giant bear hug. He's squishing me. Can't-breathe.

"Antonio, let the girl go," Mrs. Perez tells him. She looks at me and smile. "Jordan, our mija has been wearing the claddagh ring on her finger for almost three years now. I know when she thinks we're not looking she wears it on her left hand. Of course you have our blessing."

Mrs. Perez pulls me in for a hug. Now they're all hugging me. I'm involved in my first Perez family hug. Hopefully the next one will include Beth.