Chapter 6

a/n: Okay, I know most of y'all want 2 know what happened 2 Emma & her 'rents but I promise I'll put that in chapter 7. On chapter 5 I never ended the flashback, so it's still going on. Okay?

Manny sighed. Craig didn't usually act so immature about their relationship, but enough about Craig, it was time to talk to Eden. For the last couple of days Manny had found a connection with him. Something she'd never had with Craig. Eden had to feel the same way.

Manny sighed once more and sat on the cold sidewalk, thinking about what to do next. She was sure if Emma was her she'd weasel her into telling everyhting that happened tonight. Yes, Manny loved Emma, but sometimes she could be so annoying. Eden knew how to handle break-ups. He was one of the counselors at Teen on Teen.

That was new program that Mr. Raditch had thought of earlier in the year. Teen on Teen is a program where teen with problems, every day things, or major problems, can talk with other teens who hopefully understand them.

Manny met Eden there. It was during the time where she was having jealously problems with Craig. She was talking one and one with Eden one day about how Craig spent more time hanging with Ashley and Ellie more so than herself. Eden was a great listener. He knew when to shake his head and that right moment. Manny loved it when a guy was quick.

Manny stood up, brushed herself off and decided she had to take matters into her own hands. She was going to profess her love for Eden...Eden...? Damn! Manny forgot to get his last name.

'I'm going to his house.' Manny said to herself and began walking in that direction. One day Manny's Teen on Teen session went a little longer than usual so Eden offered to drive her home. Her house was further than his so they stopped their first and he changed out of his school Teen on Teen uniform. As Manny waited outside in Eden's car she memorized his address.

Well, Manny was going to put her memory skills to the test as she drew closer and closer to Eden's house. 'There it is' she thought to herself as she came to a small peach colored home. Manny took and deep breath and knocked on the door.

A petite woman with creamy complexion and dark brown hair and Eden's famous caramel colored eyes answered the door. She seemed surprised to see Manny.

'Hi,' Manny said putting on her best 'Meet the Parents' grin. 'I'm Manny. Is Eden home?'

The woman smiled at Manny and seemed to study her for a moment. Looking up and down with a stern look. Finally the woman pulled on a half-hearted smile and called Eden to the door.

When Eden came he had an even more surprised look on his face.

'Manny? What are you doing here? Sessions ended a week ago. School's almost out.' Eden said with a playful smile.

'Hi Eden, I just came by to tell you something.' Manny said quickly. Eden smiled, nodded and them came out on the porch with Manny.

'Sit down,' Eden said walking towards a large green swing. 'please.' Manny, without any hesitation walked over to where Eden was sitting.

'Now, Manuella, what did you want to tell me?' He asked looking straight in her eyes. Manny thought she would melt.

'Well, I wanted to tell you something, something important.' Manny said. She didn't have much experience telling guys she liked them. She'd told Craig she liked him, but Craig was Craig, Eden was, to Manny, a goddess.

'Eversince we started our sessions, I realized how you've understood me. Craig's great, but sometimes his mind wanders. You're so...focused.' Manny said looking down at her sweaty hands. She'd never felt like this before.

Eden, not fully comprehending what Manny was trying to say shook his head.

' Manny, what are you saying?' He asked quite confused. Manny sighed and said,

' Eden, I'm trying to say that I like you...I might even love you, and I know you feel the same way. Eden, we're soulmates.' Manny put her hands to her mouth. She'd said to much, she'd never meant to say the love stuff or say that they were soulmates.

Eden, staring at Manny shook his head and chuckled. Was he serious? Was he really laughing? Eden laughed some more this time holding his stomach.

'What's so funny?' Manny asked, kinda pissed. Eden stopped laughing.

'Manny, you're a cute kid, but you're 14 and just graduating 8th grade. I'm 17 and way too old for you. Were you serious? You thought you and me had a thing going?' Eden chuckled some more. Manny stood up angrily and stomped off.

He'd laughed at her.

~*~*~ END FLASHBACK ~*~*~

"Manny? Are you alright?" Eden said putting his hand on Manny's shoulder. Manny pushed Eden's hand away.

"Get off me! I want you to go, now." Manny didn't want to see him ever again. She didn't even know how he got in.

"The front door was open," Eden said. Was he reading her thoughts?

"Manny, I came to say I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just you caught me off guard." Eden said stepping closer to Manny, Manny backed up. She was starting to feel uncomfortable, with Eden there, in her room. Her parents had left over an hour ago. They wouldn't be back for a good three hours.

"You better go." Manny said uncomfortably. Eden smiled, and Manny's heart melted. Eden grabbed Manny's arm and pulled her closer.

"You're beautiful." He said giving Manny a soft kiss on the lips. Manny could have died. She didn't know what to do. Should she let go of herself or...? She didn't have time to find out, because suddenly Eden pushed her on her bed.

Manny wanted to say no, but she didn't. She wanted to say yes. Her parents had always urged her to way until marriage, but she couldn't wait not with Eden slowly untying her halter top. Eden stopped and looked at Manny. Manny shook her head and began kissing Eden passionetly. She knew it was wrong, but she didn't care, she wanted Eden, right then and there.

a/n: That last part rhymed ! Okay, I'm going on vacation 4 about two weeks so I won't be updating 4 a while [like I do anyway lol] See you after my vacation & PUH-LEEZE REVIEW!!!!!