This story takes place during Craig and Paige's freshman year of college. There is some mild violence, which is the reason for the PG rating. BTW, I don't own anything having to do with Degrassi.

Craig had never been so confused in his life. He stared at the map in his hands desperately then looked up at the building that towered in front of him. He had thought he had been heading for the C building but somehow wound up at the B building.

Craid had arrived in New York City two weeks before and still was completely overwhelmed. Walking down one street he had seen more people than in his entire high school. Buildings stretched towards the sky and were lost in the clouds. He hadn't been able to hail a taxi for his life and he had gotten lost on the subway at least four times.

Maybe it was a mistake coming here, he thought as he turned around and headed in what he hoped was the right direction. Fortunately, his roommate had advised him to leave extra early to allow time to find his classes. This city is too big for someone like me. Then again, he had been so excited months earlier when he had received his acceptance letter to New York University in the mail. He had heard excellent things about their journalism program and that their photography labs were top of the line. So he had packed his bags, said goodbye to his family, friends and town and came to New York, ready to leave his mark on the world.

However, the only marks he seemed to be leaving so far were the footprints on the path he was hurrying along. He adjusted the straps of his backpack, took off his sunglasses and placed them into his curly brown hair, frustrated. Glancing down at his map one last time, he failed to notice someone else coming from the trail on his right until he collided with her. Craig managed to keep his footing and the other girl dropped her books as she steadied herself.

"Sorry," he said quickly, kneeling to help her with her things. When he looked up he was shocked at the familiar face that looked down at him. "Paige?"

"Craig!" Paige took her books from him. "Oh my God, what are you doing here?"

"Going to college," he replied with a smile. "I didn't know you were going here. I thought you were staying in Toronto."

"I was but I was taken off the waiting list last minute to come here," Paige replied. "And who wouldn't want to come to this city?"

"Yeah, but it's a little crazy, don't you think?" Craig asked. "I mean, I barely got to the campus let alone finding the stupid C building."

"Oh I was heading there too," Paige said. "I thought it was this way."

"No I think it's this way," Craig said pointing. They began to walk down the path together. "This whole city's confusing. It's driving me crazy. I got this job at a photography developing place and was late on my first day of work because I took the wrong connection on the subway." He shook his head with a sigh.

"Oh yeah, what place?" Paige asked casually.

"Um, it's a one-hour place downtown by Battery Park. Kinda far from here but, well, you know, it's the perfect job for—oh there it is!" Craig felt relief flood him seeing the big letter C on the side of the building.

They hurried to the front doors and Craig headed for the elevator while Paige started to turn right.

"Well I'm on this floor, so I guess I'll see you around," Paige said. She turned to go.

"Uh, yeah, sure. See ya." As Craig jabbed at the button on the elevator, he felt a bit confused. He had expected Paige to let him know what dorm she was staying in or give him her phone number to stay in contact but she hadn't. He had been glad to see a familiar face and had expected Paige to feel the same. But apparently she hadn't. He hoped to run into her again and get some sort of contact information.

He'd be seeing her sooner than he thought.

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Craig arrived at work that day miraculously on time. His boss, Lou had been pretty lenient for the first few days knowing that Craig was new to the city, but had told him he'd better start getting to work on time.

Now, Craig hurried into the backroom and clocked in then put on his apron and went to knock on his boss's office door.

"Just a second!" Lou called.

Craig sat down on a hard wooden chair and waited until finally the door opened and he heard a familiar voice.

"Thanks so much for seeing me," Paige said, shaking Lou's hand, while Craig watched open-mouthed. "I appreciate this opportunity."

"Well Craig's been great so far, he really knows his stuff." Lou winked at Craig who smiled weakly. "If he recommends you, then I know you'll work out."

"Oh yeah, Craig and I have been friends forever. He's been teaching me a lot of stuff about photography," Paige replied, avoiding Craig's eyes. "I can't wait to start working here."

"Well you can come by tomorrow and fill out the paperwork and then get started right away. I'm sure Craig would be happy to train you, right?" Lou patted the boy on the shoulder who nodded slowly. "Great! Well have a good day. I'll see you at around three tomorrow?"

"Great!" Paige smiled then glanced at Craig. "Buh-bye!" She turned and flounced out the door.

"It's rare to find such a nice girl these days, huh?" Lou said.

"Yeah, sure. Nice," Craig replied dryly.