THIS IS A STORY ABOUT CRAIG AND MANNY. IT CONTINUES AFTER DEGRASSI GOES HOLLYWOOD AND HOW THERE STORY CONTINUES. (IN MY OPINION THERE STORY IS LEFT UNFISHIED) CRAIG IS WITH ELLIE AND MANNYS WITH JAY, BUT THE RELASHINSHIPS ARENT GOING AS WELL AS PLANNED. PLEASE REVIEW!!

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manny pov

*Manny sat at the Dot waiting for her coffee.*

"Cream?" Spinner asked

"Please" Manny replyed

Craig POV

This is the most nerv wracking thing i've done since my first perfromance. I was about to face almost all my previous friends i used to have. I havent talked to Spin or Jimmy since I left for Rehab. Let alone Manny. I've missed her. All I can think about is what I did to her. I had to make it up to her. Anyway I could.

*CRAIG ENTERS THE DOT*

Manny swung her head around to see who was here. The coffee burnt her throut as she gulped to see who it was. Craig Manning. The guy that had broken her heart so many times. But had seemed to love her. But the last time she'd seen him he was with Ashley. Going to start his career. She was heart broken. She loved him, And would do anything for him. But he hurt her. Too much this time.

Craig POV

I took in a big breath. She looked beautiful, I had no idea what to say to her. It had been a few years since I actually talked to her. God I missed her.

"Hey Manny"

" Hey Craig"

" How have you been?"

" Great, how about you? You look good"

" I feel good, clean and soberfor a couple of years now"

"Wow, thats great Craig."

" Yeah, thanks. I saw you in that movie. You were amazing. I always knew you would make it big."

" Thanks so much. It was hard getting it you know."

" Well I always knew you could get whatever you wanted."

" Well thankyou Mr Manning. I heard your CD. Looks like your making it big to. What brings you back to Toronto?"

" Well I got tired of missing home, and the people here. I left a lot of things behind."

All Manny could do was blink, she could feel the tears start to form in her eyes. She had to get out of here.

" Well thats uh.... cool. I gotta go Craig see you later."

*MANNY HEADED FOR THE DOT'S EXIT*

" Wait Manny!"

"What?"

"Listen, I have this gig tonight at 7, please come. I promise no drugs this time."

"Sure, why not."

Manny returned home, feeling overwelmed. Why was he doing this? He obviouly knew I still felt things for him. Because he would of never invited me tonight.

"Jay? You here?"

" Uh yeah in here, just a second"

Manny turned the corner to find Jay closing his laptop quickly.

" What are you doing Jay?"

"Nothing, god stop acusing me everytime im on here."

"You werent gambling again were you?"

"No. why would I do that? God have faith in me."

"Well Jay its kinda hard since you lie everytime we talk"

"Let me see it Jay, now"

"Manny no, Manny!"

I grabbed the laptop and opened to find online poker, Jay was behind. Betting money we didnt have.

"Jay how could you do this?. Again? You keep lieing! Why?"

"Manny please. I need to get some quick cash. Please, its entertaining."

"So you feel the need to lie to me? again?! Seriously Jay I 've had enough of this crap. Your betting money we dont have! Im done with this. Its over."

"Manny no wait! I can stop anytime I want!"

"No Jay, im done. Goodbye"

I slammed the door as hard as I could. I had no place to go. I surely wasnt going back in there. It was around 6:45. And I remembered that Craig had invited me to his gig. I was going. I deserved fun to right.?

"Manny! you came!"

"Yeah I said I would didnt I? and I would never miss a Craig Manning show."

" Well thank you,"

Craig sat up there like a pro. He would glance over at me every once in a while. All I could do was smile. No matter how much Craig hurt me, I couldnt help but feel happy and special everytime I was with him.

His show was over when he made his way over to me.

"Wanna grab something to eat? Unless you have something better to do."

"Food yes. im starving."

"So, you with anybody? I saw you with Jay last time. You with him now?"

"Well I was, until tonight. Hes got a problem, Hes always lieing to me and gambling. I've tried to help him so many times. But its hard. I left him. When i went home he lied again! and he was gambling too. the money we dont have. He can go waste his life, but im not going down with him."

"Wow sounds like he needs help. I've been there I should know."

" Yeah but thats different. You went and got help. But he keeps lieing about getting help. Im just done. Anyways, how about you?"

"Umm yeah, Im sorta dating Ellie."

I took in a big breath. I somehow knew he was going to be with her. I could just tell.

"But its weird. Being with her. Its not the same as before. We were such great friends. And now its like if we dont stay together, we lose the friendship. I feel like shes just the there to support me and make sure I stay on track. I dont know. its weird.

" Yeah sounds like it."

" Wow its getting pretty late. You need a ride home?"

" Home, umph no I dont really want to go home now."

"Why?"

"One word, Jay. I cant stand being there anymore. I guess I'll rent a hotel room"

"No no no, stay with me. Joey never sold the place but put it for rent. They just moved out and i got the place to myself. And a extra room. What do you say?"

I knew this was a bad idea. I would just get swept up in Craigs world once again. But for some reason I liked the thought of that. After all, he was my protecter.

"Sure, thanks Craig."

"Anytime Mrs. Santos."

I had officaily made it through one night at Craigs house. It was amazing. I always wondered how it would be like. and now i knew. it wasnt so bad after all. letting Craig back into my heart

"Want some eggs? I mean nobody can resist my eggs!"

"Sure sure. Can I ask you something?"

" Yeah whats on your mind Mrs Santos"

"Well im not living with Jay anymore thats for sure. and i need to get my stuff outta there before i go looking for somewhere to stay."

" Looking for some place to stay? theres no need. you can stay here. and i'll go with you to get your stuff."

"Craig are you sure, I dont want to intrued."

" Manny, its the least I can do. after everything I put you through. im sorry for what i did. and im here to stay now. and i wanna make it up to you."

"but what about Ellie?"

" If Ellie has a problem then she can talk to me. Your my friend, and you need help. Im always here for you Manny"

" Thanks Craig."

Ellie arrived at Craigs house. Seeing Manny at the table eating breakfast and laughing along with Craig. She was tired of Manny being in Craigs life all the time.

" Umm Craig? Can i talk to you for a second? said, her eyes narrowed at Manny.

"Sure, I'll be right back Manny go get ready,."

"Okay thanks Craig"

"What was that all about Craig?"

"What was all about?"

"Manny. why is she here?"

"Shes gonna stay here, is that a problem?"

" Yes Craig., it is! Your with me, not her! You keep going back to her! its pathic,"

"Pathic? Ellie shes my friend and she needs me. Im not going to abandon her! "

" Wow Craig whatever this is so stuiped! Your always gonna go back to her arent you?"

" El, you know ever since we got together all we do is fight! im always going to have to prove myself to you! im tired of this. I think were better off as friends. I think thats what we should have stayed."

" Your breaking up with me? Wow Craig. You know what, go ahead and go back to her. Be the hero and save her. Just dont come crawling back to me when it doesnt work out again."

" Fine Ellie I think you should leave now."

" Thats a great idea! Goodbye Craig! for good this time."

"Everything okay Craig?" Manny asked

"Yeah im fine. Me and Ellie just broke up. it was for the better anyways. We werent right for eachother."

"Oh im sorry Craig."

"Its alright, You ready to go?"

"Yeah, thanks again for doing this."

"Anytime Manny."

THANKS FOR READING MY FIRST CHAPTER! IM PROBABLY GOING TO ADD CHAPTER 2 LATER TONIGHT. PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!