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The Right Choice

Chapter Four/4: Giving In

Craig sat in his chair tapping his pencil on his notebook while staring at the clock. When is this over? He thought. He looked around the classroom for a distraction but found none. One classmate was picking his nose… too gross. Another was doing her nails… like I care? Two students were even playing footsie… get a room! Craig glanced quickly at the door and suddenly stopped to stare. There she was! It was Manny signaling him to come out. Craig instantly raised his hand and asked to go to the bathroom.

"Hi Manny." he said as soon as he was a safe distance from the classroom.

"Hi Craig." she responded sounding nervous and unsure.

"So what's up?" Craig asked curious to know why she needed to see him.

"Well it's just that I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, like I said I would, and well, I-I… I decided I want to be with you again!" Manny said with a genuine smile.

Craig stood there, staring at her. He showed no sign of emotion at all. As if these words left him untouched. Slowly he began smiling and grabbed her in his arms. He looked down at her and said sweetly "I'm so glad you do. I love you Manny."

His embrace was warm and secure. She loved it, she loved him. "I love you too Craig." The words seemed to roll off her tongue. They came out as if she had been holding them in for ages, but she just couldn't anymore. They slowly began leaning into each other and their lips locked. The kiss was soft and beautiful. They kissed as if it was their first kiss, or maybe their last… but either way, they wanted to make the moment go on forever.

When they finally parted Craig took her hand and said "You are beautiful. I mean that. You're beautiful in every way possible."

Manny smiled at his comment and lightly tapped him on the lips "You're amazing, you know that." He returned her smile.

They walked down the hallway hand in hand. Not headed in any specific direction, but just being happy to be together, because that was enough…

Author's Note: Thanks again for all the great reviews! They are really helpful and motivating.