A/N: I HATE THIS STORY LOL. I WROTE THIS WHEN I WASN'T THAT GREAT AT WRITING SO IF IT SOUNDS WEIRD AND IF THE CHARACTERS ARE OUT OF PLACE, SORRY. I SUCKED AT THIS POINT OF MY LIFE (

Ashley looked over at Craig.

"We're sort of busy. The party doesn't start until, well, later," Ashley said knowing she didn't set an exact time.

"I'm not here for the party, I'm here for Craig," he demanded. Ashley looked over at Craig.

"It's for you," she said stepping away. Craig looked at Jimmy.

"Yeah?" He asked. Jimmy entered the house and put Craig against the wall.

"You think you're funny? Are you testing me?" Jimmy yelled. Ashley applied her hands on Jimmy's shoulders, trying to pull him away.

"Jimmy!" she yelled. Craig tried to pull away. Craig dug his fingers into Jimmy's arms which Jimmy reacted to, letting Craig down. Jimmy hurried over and set his fist against Craig's face, slamming him to the floor. Craig looked up holding his wounded cheek. Ashley pushed Jimmy away.

"Leave Jimmy! Leave now!" Ashley shouted. Now, Sean Amya and Toby were watching.

"You guys, stop," Sean said a little calmer. Craig came to his feet still holding his face.

"Ashley, your just as bad. I was right, you are a slut," Jimmy said beginning to walk away.

"No she's not," Craig shouted. Craig went over and tried repeating what Jimmy did to him. But Jimmy didn't fall; he went to swing back but missed. Ashley stepped in. She pushed Craig aside and stood up to Jimmy.

"I hate you, Jimmy! I hate you for everything you've done to me!" Ashley screamed.

"Don't hate me because you're the one who's messed up," Jimmy yelled. Ashley let out an urge of anger and pushed Jimmy as hard as she could against the wall. As she stepped away, Jimmy pushed her down. She let out a sharp gasp as she landed on the ground. Craig looked at Ashley then Jimmy as he hurried out the door. Craig leaned down to Ashley, as did Amya. Toby slowly came down the steps. Sean looked up at him.

"Go back up stairs," Sean said half-whispering. "She'll be okay"

"How could he just say that," Ashley sobbed.

"He's not worth it," Amya said rubbing her back.

"It'll be okay Ash," Craig said to her. She nodded as she stood up.

"He'll pay for it, I swear," she said calming down. "He'll never be able to gain me back, ever," Ashley announced. Sean took her by the arm.

"Just, sit down, we'll tell everyone that the party is off," Sean said leading her to a stool.

"No, I'm not canceling the party," Ashley said sounding a little less shaky.

"What? You still want to?" Craig asked.

"He's not going to ruin me anymore. I want to show him he doesn't faze me. That I can go on without him," Ashley looked up at Craig. Amya managed to smile.

"That's my girl!" She said hugging her. Sean nodded.

"How about we finish decorating?" Sean suggested. Craig nodded.

"That would be great, I'll go get changed and get cleaned up," Ashley said walking up stairs.

"That's a bad bruise," Amya said touching Craig's face. Craig made a noise in pain. "At least it will heal, no cuts. That bastard," Amya shook her head. "I'll get some ice for it," Amya said walking into the kitchen.

"Why would he do that?" Sean said.

"Ashley," Craig nodded. "She's worth it though, she is everything I've hoped for"

Ashley came down stairs. Her make-up was reapplied and she looked so great. She had a black halter top, over lapped with thick black lace and a black skirt that came down to her knees which was also under thick black lace. She let out a sigh.

"Are you okay?" she asked as she walked over to Craig, his right cheek covered with an ice pack.

"Fine," he said smiling. "A little bruise," he said.

"I'm so sorry, I should have-"

"No, Ash, no. It's okay, it was worth it," Craig smiled as if he didn't care. She looked around.

"You guys did great with the lighting," Ashley grinned.

"I did great with the lighting, Sean ate the food," Amya chuckled. Ashley laughed back. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Ashley's smile faded.

"Maybe I should-" Sean started, Ashley cut in.

"I'll get it," she said walking to the door. She opened it up to find Ellie and Marco.

"I made it," Ellie grinned. Ashley smiled back.

"At least it's you! Um, we haven't really started the music yet but we will," Ashley cautioned her. Ashley didn't want to bring anything up. Ellie nodded as her and Marco walked in. "Hey Marco," Ashley greeted. He nodded. Ashley ran to the stereo and started with the ordering Craig had put them in. She put in the first selection. It sounded good enough. She then, turned the music up louder, not enough to vibrate the house though.

"Wow, It looks great," Ellie said looking around as she took a seat on the couch. Marco nodded.

"Yeah, you should throw one like this," Marco suggested.

"Marco, this is me you're talking to," Ellie said. Marco chuckled.

"Sorry, forgot"

Soon there were a lot of people coming in, but not to much, like Ashley planned. By now, the rest of Ashley's guests had arrived, but Toby's guests were late. Sean sat there with Amya and talked a lot. Flirted and stuff. Then, he finally got the courage.

"You wanna dance?" Sean asked, forgetting about Emma. Amya grinned and nodded. Sean stood up after Amya did. She automatically started to dance. She then pulled him closer. He held onto her tiny waist as her hair shook everywhere. He looked into her eyes and she into his. They grinned as they continued to dance. The doorbell, only heard by Ashley and a few other people, rang. Ashley wiped her head from dancing and opened the door.

"Manny........ Emma"