It was the Valentine's Day Dance. The gym of Degrassi was transformed into a dance floor and was decorated with red and white balloons and streamers. Everywhere you looked, you saw red, pink, or white (the Committee had decided to use Craig's idea). Practically everyone had a date; even Liberty had managed to get one.

Amber and Craig were among the few that were dateless.

Amber had not been planning to go to the dance. She had originally decided to stay at home and read a book or watch a movie. But Terri (with the help of Paige and Company) had convinced her to go.

The rumors of the "retarded" brother had faded, much to the disappointment of Spinner. But Amber still carried around the pain that Craig had caused. Amber still felt betrayed. She was not the type to easily forgive, and she rarely forgot.

Craig had come, because he had heard that Amber was coming. Not only did Craig like a chance to see her more, he wanted to show her he could have fun without her.

But he wasn't having fun. He had no date; a few girls had asked him, but he said no for some reason. All his other friends had dates, and they were enjoying themselves immensely. They all loved a good party.

Craig decided to go outside. He didn't care anymore if he could see Amber. Amber clearly wasn't seeing him. She was talking to her friends and probably having a whole lot more fun that he was.

Craig headed out. He walked around the school a few times before he decided to sit down on a bench. It was the same bench where Craig had defended Amber from Spinner. It was also the same bench where she discovered that he had told.

Amber was thinking about that, too. On the outside, she was listening attentively and occasionally talking and laughing with the rest of them. On the inside, she was thinking about Craig.

A slow song came on, and all of Amber's friends went to dance with their dates. Amber couldn't stand it. If Craig hadn't told, she would be dancing with him right now. She ran out of the school, desperately needing to be alone.

Instead, she found Craig. There was an awkward moment of silence.

It was broken when Craig blurted, "Amber, I never meant to tell anyone. And I really loved you." Softly, he said, "I still do."

Amber took Craig's hands in her own, and gazed right into Craig's beautiful eyes. She whispered the words that Craig had been longing to hear. "I love you, too."

They embraced and held on tightly. For a second, they moved back a little. But Craig stepped in again and placed a gentle kiss on Amber's lips.