My note…To dispel any rumors out there, I have not fallen off the face of the earth. It's just that real life these past few weeks, has been totally kicking my butt...ie, loooots of work, school, personal things going on right now. So inadvertently, creativity was bumped to the bottom of the list. I figured this one would be the easiest to update, and maybe help me get back into the groove.

Thanks for the great comments on this little fic, I appreciate it. To answer Heather's question, I will be using a few different communication types, mostly letters, e-mail, phone calls(answering machine messages included)....and a least one(I think you all know who it will be going to), postcard.

POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD

CHAPTER 2: HEY GIRLFRIEND

Hey El,

This seems to be becoming a habit for me; dumping huge, important news into your lap....by e-mail.

Sorry.

It's easier this way though. I think if I had to say goodbye to you face to face, I would probably cry.

If you haven't guessed it by now, I'm leaving. Again. I'm going on tour with Craig and his band, to Europe.

I know what you're going to say...I'm running away from my problems again. It may seem like that, but El...things are over between me and Jimmy, he's made that perfectly clear. He's moving on with his life, and this is my opportunity to finally make a name for myself. I can't let this chance pass me by.

It may not be the best time, but it's something I have to do.

I've also made it perfectly clear to Craig, that I'm not looking for a relationship of any sorts. This is strictly a business arrangement. I couldn't do that to you anyway El. I know how you still feel about him...even if you wont admit it to yourself or anyone else;)

I'll keep an eye on him, for you, while we're on the road. I promise, I won't let anything happen to him.

I wish I hug you right now, I know I could definitely use one. I'll call, text, or e-mail as soon as I can.

Luv Ya,

Ash

Short, and not a lot of content. I was thinking of maybe adding Ashley's POV as she's writing, but I'm not quite sure. Let me know if you think it would be better that way and I'll work on editing the chapters accordingly. Wow, I'm rusty!

Degrassi is not mine.