Chapter 1

Ellie's POV:

"But your so happy with him" I heard Ashley say over the phone.

"I know, WHEN I'm with him. I've barely seen him all summer. He's been working on Simpson's car non-stop."

"Well he should be done soon And school starts in 2 weeks so you'll be seeing way more of each other. Everything will be fine."

I hoped Ashley was right. He does make so me SO happy when I see him. It's not exactly comforting that he's been with Emma all summer long. Not that he would do anything. I trust him completely but I can't help but be a little jealous.

"I hope so. Anyway, we've been talking about me this whole time. What's new with you?"

"Good actually. Everything's been going very smoothly, very low in the drama department. Me and Craig are friends now. Just friends!"

"And your fine with that?"

"Absolutely. I won't deny I still care for Craig a lot but I've realized it won't work between us. At least not anytime soon."

"I agree. You guy's were taking your relationship or lack thereof way too serious."

"Yea friends is cool. He can date who he wants and vice versa."

"Just as long as it's not Manny."

"uh... yea ok that might bother me."

"haha Well I've got to go. Sean said he'd call me."

"ok talk to you later. Remember what I said, You'll see each other more when school starts. So don't do anything you'll regret."

"Bye Ash."

(still Ellie's POV)

10 minutes after I hung up with Ashley, Sean called. I knew it was him and I was scared to answer. I didn't know what I wanted to do. I wanted to stay with him but how could I when I was never with him. Maybe I should remember what Ashley said...

"Hello"

"Hey, Elle it's me. It feels like we haven't talked in so long."

"We haven't"

"I know, I'm sorry. But I should be done with Simpson's car by the time school starts."

"Sean, I was thinking, we've barely seen each other this summer,..."

"I know, but like I said, "

"Yeah, I know... let me just get this out. I really like you Sean but maybe we just shouldn't really have a relationship until your done with Mr. Simpson's car and have more time. If you think about it it's not a big deal. I think it will just make it easier."

"You do? ... I don't know... I guess if that's what you want..."

He sounded so sad, It was killing me. No its not what I want, I think its what I need though.

"I think so. I'm sorry, but I'll see you the first day of school and we can start over again. Face to face."

"Save me a seat at lunch?"

"Of course. Well I have to go. I'll see you later, Ok?"

"ok , bye Elle."

I hung up and was so mixed up about what just happened. What I just did. I hope it was a good move. But like I told Sean it won't make that much of a difference and we can start fresh in September when his debt to Simpson's repayed. I god, I hope he didn't think I made that up to let him down easy. Now I'm being paranoid. I guess all I can do is wait 2 weeks to find out. Maybe this wasn't what I needed...