Hey guys. I'm back! Woo. I've been super busy with school and stuff. Well I'm back now soooo..... lets begin shall we?

Btw, its about two weeks after the party.

Jay pressed Ashley back onto her pillows, kissing her neck. "Ya know? I'm really liking these after school extras."

Ashley laughed. "Yeah you should be."

Jay smiled and continued kissing Ashley's neck. "I think this is working. Craig looks so jealous at school." Ashley said

Jay rolled over. "Yeah I guess."

Ashley looked over at Jay. "What's wrong?"

Jay shook is head. "Nothing. I'll see you tomorrow."

Jay stood up and walked out of the bedroom. Leaving Ashley confused.

Manny walked up behind Craig and placed her hands over his eyes. "Guess who."

"Heather Sinclaire?" Craig teased.

Manny removed her hands and flopped on Craig's lap. "Seriously?" She frowned

Craig chuckled and shook his head. "No. Not even close."

Manny smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "So, what time is your show case tonight?"

"Seven. And Ellie is gonna be there."

Manny made a face. "Ellie?"

"Yeah, she has to be."

Manny shrugged. "Exactly."

Craig grabbed Manny's chin. "Hey, Manny. You know your the only girl for me right?"

Manny nodded. "Yeah, but it still isn't very fun to watch to gorgeous girls chasing after you."

"Manny, your beautiful, gorgeous, and stunning. It's not like I'm chasing after them, I'm chasing after you."

Manny smiled. "I feel so loved right now."

"You should be. Come tonight, be my good luck charm."

Manny laid her head on his shoulder and Craig smoothed out her hair. "Alright rockstar."

"So Em, are you going to Craig's showcase tonight? Or Downtown Sasquatch to be exact." Manny asked, exchanging her books from her locker to her bag.

"Oh so would, but I have another date tonight." Emma smirked

"Em really! With Peter right?"

Emma's smile grew wider. "Yes! I thought he was avoiding me. But I just went and talkd to him. And he asked me out again."

"I'm happy for you Em." Manny laughed.

"Tell Craig that I'm sorry I couldn't make it tonight."

Manny chuckled. "Sure thing."

After Downtown Sasquatch played, they sat at the bar stools and watched.

Okay. Okay they're good, but their ties make me want to strangle them." Manny swirved around in her chair

"Cute girl's got a point. Leo Davies." A man walked up to the group

"Hey I'm Craig. This is-"

"Gotcha. So good show tonight. I liked the song, loved the vocals." Leo said

"Thanks. It's too bad Money Money blew us off the stage." Craig said

"They're good, but their sound's been played. So has their look. No depth." Leo said

"So we've got depth?"

"Definitely. The band's a little rough."

"Yeah, not so coordinated here." Ellie waved

"Yeah, but it worked. I liked it and I'd like to manage you. "

Craig's eyes widened. "Are you serious?"

Leo handed Craig his card. "I'll be in contact."

Leo turned to leave and Craig turned around. "Can you believe that just happened?

Ashley leaned up agaisnt her locker. "You know this is kinda fun." Ashley winked.

Jay shrugged. "Yeah I guess so."

Ashley gave Jay a confused look and saw Craig walking down the hall. She leaned up agaisnt Jay and kissed him. Craig glanced over and continued walked by. Ashley sighed and let go of Jay.

Jay pressed his lips together. "Ash look."

"What's wrong?"

"I don't think I can do this anymore."

Ashley raised her eyebrows. "You not making sense."

"I know I said you could use me to make Craig jealous. And your doing a pretty good job at it. But-"

"But what?"

Jay sighed. "Somewhere along the line I fell for you. And if I can't have all of you, then I can't do this anymore."

Ashley looked at Jay. "Jay I didn't know."

Jay scrunched his face. "I know."

Jay pressed his lips together and walked off. Leaving Ashley staring after him.

Manny placed one of Craig's t-shirts in his suitcase. "I can't believe your leaving."

Craig placed on last item in his suitcase before zipping it up. "Manny, I'll call you, write you, IM you, and videochat with you everyday. I promise."

Manny nodded. "I know. But still-"

Craig put his hand on her cheek. "Please Manny. If I could take you with me I would. If I could do this here I would. But you know I can't."

"I know." Manny whispered

"Just promise me you'll be here when I get back. I know that's selfish. But I'm not ready to let you go." Manny shook her head and wrapped her arms around his neck, foreheads together.

"Niether am I." Manny whispered.

"You said goodbye to everyone right?" Joey asked, handing Craig his plane ticket.

"Yes Joey. Don't worry." Craig said.

"Alright. Well bye kiddo. I'll leave you too alone to say your goodbyes." Joey gave Craig a hugged and led Angie back to the car.

Craig watched Joey walk off before turning around to Manny. "I'm going to miss you so much."

Manny grasped on to Craig, letting a tear fall down her cheek. "Me too."

"Craig! Come on lets go!" Leo called.

Craig looked behind him then back to Manny. "I guess I better get going."

Manny looked away. "Okay."

Craig tilted Manny's chin up to look at him. "Hey, I love you."

Manny let another tear fall. "I love you, too"

"I'll call you when I ge there."

Manny nodded. "You better."

Craig leaned down and kissed Manny before letting her go. "Bye Manny."

Manny wiped a tear away. "Bye."

Craig sighed and walked over to the bus. Looking back he could he Manny standing next to Joey and Angie waving. He waved back and hopped onto the bus.

Craig took a seat near the rear end of the bus, he could see Manny wait patiently for Ang to get in the back seat. Wiping tears away her flowered red and white sun dress. Craig could feel his own tears forming in his eyes as Joey pulled th car out of the parking lot.

So whatcha think? I liked this chapter. The next chapter will either be uo tonight or tomorrow. Becuz im in the middle of finishing it right now. HAHA

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