A Cranny oneshot! During 'West End Girls.'

Craig stood in the hallaways of Degrassi. Dressed in his black suit with a light blue shirt underneath. Kids were scattered all around the hall. From going to the dance or voting for prom queen. He rocked back on his heels before he was spoken to.

"Hey Craig, Make sure you vote! Paige needs as much votes as she can get. You'll probably win, going with the smpythy vote." Marco said patting him on the shoulder

"Yeah I will." Craig nodded. Marco smiled and walked off.

Craig turned around and walked to the voting table. He tossed his hair out of his eyes and saw a beautiful girl sitting with her legs crossed in a pink dress.

Manny was laughing and looked a little tense with Emma. She saw him, she quicked turned her head back, avioding eye contact.

Craig sighed and grabbed a pen. He took the card from Liberty and wrote down his vote. "Manny Santos." He said in his head while writing down her name

Craig went to go drop his vote in the box when Ashley came up behind him

"Hey. Who you voting for?" Ash asked

"Paige." Craig lied. He knew mentioning Mannys name around Ash wasnt a good idea. Exspecialy from him.

"Oh I voted for Manny, but dont tell Paige. She'll kill me." Ashley smiled

"You voted for Manny?" Craig was stunned.

"Yep. Paige gets everything. Its good to see someone else win."

"Oh." Craig nodded.

"Well I better go get ready. See you on stage?"

"Yeah."

Ashley smiled and kissed his cheek. Craig saw Manny flinch in the corner of his eye. He longed to comfort her. To touch her. But he knew that wasnt a possibility. He was with Ashley. And Manny surely hated him for calling her a mistake. Even though she wasnt.

"We were great." Ashley smiled as she wrapped her arm around Craigs torso.

"Yeah we rocked." Craig said laughing

"Okay its time to announce the winners!" Marco said into the microphone.

"Jimmy Brooks!" Marco said.

Craig tensed up. He was hoping Manny would win. She deserved it. To feel special.

"The queen is..... Manny Santos!"

He saw Manny squeal and run up onto stage. He clapped for her. Along with Ash

Paige came up behind Marco and grabbed the crown. She walked over to Manny and basically pretended to "fall." and rip Mannys dress. Manny's eyes went wide as she tried to cover up her body. I looked to Ashley. And she had a concerned expression on her face. She knew nobody deserved that. Not even Manny, even though she hated her.

Manny ran off the stage crying. I felt the urg to go after her. To comfort her.

"I'll be right back. Bathroom break." Craig said into Ash's ear. She nodded and he walked off.

Craig roamed the halls of Degrassi once again. But this time for Manny.

He walked into the girl's dressing room. And saw a raven haired girl with a jacket covering her sitting silently crying.

"Manny?" Craig said

"Go away." Manny whimpered.

"You okay?"

"Im fine. Just go."

"I cant." Craig addmitted

Manny slowly turned her head around to face him. She stood up and quickly wiped her tears away.

"I can't believe she did that." Manny finially spoke.

"I know. Im so sorry." Craig walked closer to her.

"Yeah, Crag what are you doing here? You made it very clear that you dont want me in your life anymore."

"I do." Craig whispered, trying to hug her.

"Then why did you call me a mistake Craig!" Manny hollowered. Pushing him away

"I dont know why. I guess I felt the need to please Ashley. Im so sorry."

Manny had tears budding in her eyes. And Craig saw that. He wrapped his arms around her. This time she didnt object.

"Its just that, we went through so much. And I still do love you. But your with her." Manny said into his chest.

"But I can't hurt you both again like last time."

Manny nodded "I know. But Craig. Look me in the eyes and tell me you dont love me." Manny challenged

Craig gazed into her eyes. " I can't" He looked away

"Then theres no real reason why we can't be together."

"Manny..."

"I know Ashley. But Craig. You know I love you. And would do anything for you. Please." Manny said into his chest once again.

Craig felt his heart pound as he shut his eyes tight. He loved Manny Santos. With everything. He would gave everything up just to be with her. But then there was Ashley. And he knew he couldnt hurt her again. He felt to guilty. He did love her. But was it the pound love he felt for Manny? He didnt know. Craig was once again swept up in a triangle that couldnt be solved. Unless he cut on lose. But he already tried. That didnt work.

"Craig? Just tell me. Who?" Mannys eyes were shining. And Craigcouldnt help but stare into her beautiful eyes.

But Craig had a desicion to make. And he didnt know who to choose. But now was the time; to make his choice.