-Chapter 4-

Christie stopped, she turned to face Emma as she whispered, "THAT is Craig?"

"The one and only," replied Emma

"Wow," said Christie," he IS the cutest guy ever, are we meeting him now?"

"We sure are," Emma said as she started walking toward Craig, Spinner, Jimmy, and Sean.

Meanwhile by the lockers...

Craig and the boys were talking about their summers. Craig and Sean tell stories about the nights they went driving to try to pick up chicks, emphasize the word TRY, as Jimmy and Spinner listened and laughed.

"Dude, Sean and I had a great summer, we're lucky one of us has our license," laughed Craig," we would have been bored silly otherwise."

"Yeah, I had fun in Florida, but I really wanted some friends to be there, it would have been even cooler that way," said Jimmy

Spinner sighed and said," Well - The Price Is Right - was good." The guys laughed.

"So Sean, did you and Emma see a lot of each other this summer too?" Jimmy asked

"Yeah we did she's awesome. She and Manny hung out with Craig and I a few times, since the faithful sidekick here can't get a girl," Sean said punching Craig in the arm.

"Hey man, I try okay."declared Craig.

Then Sean seemed puzzled," Has anyone seen Emma yet today?"

Spinner, Jimmy, and Craig all shook their heads 'no'.

"Her cousin was coming in from Ohio yesterday. She's having some family problems and her dad sent her to live with Emma's family for a while. She's gonna be in the same grade as you guys, you better watch out I bet she's a DOG..arf, arf!" barked Sean.

Jimmy and Spinner laughed, and Sean glanced at Craig who was wide eyed and licking his lips.

"Dude, what?" questioned Sean.

Craig stuttered," Well, uhm, I found Emma and Manny, and uhm, if that's Emma's cousin get ready to put your tongues back in your mouths boys."

He patted Sean on the back as Sean turned around. Craig was in awe; she was the hottest girl he'd seen since he started at Degrassi. He was almost speechless but he knew he had to get himself together since the three girls were headed their way.

Sean turned back around and nodded at Craig," Damn dude, that's your girl. We are so getting you that girl."

Craig laughed," Yeah right Sean, have you LOOKED at her body? Guys are gonna be flocking from Germany to get a date with her. I'd like to see you TRY and hook me up."

"Get ready to watch. After her first day is over, she is getting hooked up with the big daddy," Sean declared, " hooked up."

"Hey boys, how was your summer?" Emma yelled, in that sweet Emma voice as Sean came over and kissed her on the cheek.

Jimmy and Spinner both answered with a quick good, and Emma already knew about Craig and Sean's summer.

Christie turned to Sean, "You must be Sean. I'm Christie, Emma's cousin. From the little bit she told me about you I'd know you anywhere."

Sean shook Christie's hand and coolly said," Yeah, I'm Sean. It's really nice to meet you. Emma's told me a lot about you and hopefully we get to hang out a lot while you're around."

"Oh believe me," said Christie with a smile," you will!"

Then she turned to Craig. He wasn't sure whether he would need sunglasses or not to be able and look at her directly. He opened his mouth to introduce himself, when she interrupted him.

"And you..are..Craig. The infamous Craig, the cutest guy on earth. I must say you DO live up to your title," she said with a wink.

"The infamous Craig huh? You just got here and already you give me a nickname. I like that," Craig said smiling," It's nice to meet you, maybe we'll have some classes together. If not tho, I'm sure we'll see a lot of each other since Emma and Manny love me to death." As everyone laughed, Craig glanced over Christie's head to see a two thumbs up from Sean.

Christie took a breath from laughing and told everyone that she needed to go check out a few things before classes started. She waved and started off down the hall, as soon as she disappeared around the corner Emma turned to the guys and said," Well?? What do you think?"

Craig just smiled and shook his head. "She's hot Emma, she's really hot, and she seems like a sweet girl too."

"But most of all she's hot," said Spinner," did you see that rack dude?"

Emma and Manny rolled their eyes as the guys talked for a second.

"Em is she single?" Sean asked

Emma gave Sean "the look" and said," Yeah SHE is but YOU'RE not."

Sean laughed and kissed Emma," Not for me babe, for big daddy Craig man over here! He needs a woman in his life."

Emma smiled," Well in that case. Craig she was totally checking you out when we came around the corner. I think she'd totally go for that."

Craig look surprised," Seriously? Out of everyone she was checking me out?"

"Yep"

"Wow. Well I'm definitely game if she is." replied Craig.

"Well Sean and I will talk to her at my house after school, k?" said Emma

The guys went their separate ways and left Manny and Emma.

"Oh my gosh, Manny, are you cool with all this? I mean you are over Craig right?" exclaimed Emma

"Yeahh definitely! I think Christie would be good for Craig, and if there's anything I can to do help, holler at me."

Emma gave Manny a quick hug before she headed to homeroom, " Manny you rock!"