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I'd like to thank the Academy. . .

Ashley left her newly acquainted friend staring dumbfounded as she ran back down to Jimmy's house. Ellie's red hair was just a mirage in the distance now. Ashley ran with passion up to the house, so much she had to say, but couldn't because no words could describe how she felt at that very moment.

Ashley reached the steps to Jimmy's house. She didn't bother knocking. Once inside, she was surprised by how loud it was. The rap music was still blaring and she could make out four people in the kitchen.

"No - you listen to me, Manning!" It was Jimmy's voice and Ashley was struck by how angry he sounded. Sure, he was always overprotective of their relationship, but he never really screamed at someone over it. However, Ashley figured out that she felt the exact same way. Ashley stepped back to take the whole scene in.

Craig was in the corner of the kitchen, Jimmy towering over him. Craig was never very confrontational, but if he really did like Ashley, wouldn't he be saying something? Ashley scowled, but it didn't matter, no one noticed her. She looked over towards the little island in the center of the kitchen. Paige was standing there, twirling some hair around her finger. Ellie was sitting on a countertop across the room. She wondered what they were waiting for. Maybe Jimmy didn't see them, either.

Ashley cleared her throat. Jimmy stopped mid-word and turned around.

"Ash-" He said, questionably.

"Jimmy, I just wanted to tell you that now I don't believe what Craig was telling me. I know that you and Paige never got together and you didn't have any big parties over the summer. I believe you more then I believe him." Ashley looked at him uncertainly and Jimmy looked relived.

"That's what I was going to tell you." He said. Paige rolled her eyes.

"Seriously, this-" She began to say.

"Shut it, Paige." Ellie said, glaring. Paige shot Ellie a look but closed her mouth. Ashley walked over to Jimmy and embraced him. Ashley remembered when they did this before. Was it only a week ago? It seemed like a million years. The CD playing ended. Jimmy held Ashley close and he took her hand, pulling her to the door. She looked back at Paige and Craig with hate.

"Don't worry about them," he told her softly, barely audible. "We're together again, and that's all that matters."

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Seriously though, I'd like to thank everyone that reviewed throughout the story (Not the Academy!) even though I realize it's not as good as Be Mine, just cause Sean and Emma are so much cuter. Hehe, just joking. I hope you like it. Review if you feel the need. And even if you don't. ;-)

~*Cassi*~