Macala was startled by Craig's hand on her shoulder.
Macala: Craig! You scared me!
Craig: Sorry, I just wanted to talk more and you looked upset...
Macala: I am fine, I don't think we should talk because of Ashley...
Craig: Right you talked to Ashley so you know about my stupid mistakes...
Macala: Getting a girl pregnant.. Yea I call that stupid!
Craig: Well I have changed since then.
Macala: Why did you come out here again?
Craig: oh..Umm. (Craig couldn't come up with something and Macala laughed) I was just going to tell you about auditions.. My band, Downtown Sasquatch is looking for a new singer, and the audition is on Saturday. My friend Jimmy is making the flyers in MI next period so I will give you one after school... that is if you want one...
Macala: (cutting Craig off) sure that sounds good.
Craig turned around to go back into the Caf but Macala stops him.
Macala: Craig..
Craig: yea?
Macala: Wait one second
She pulls out a piece of paper and a pen from her backpack. She writes her phone number on it and hands it to Craig.
Macala: Here
Craig (surprised): oh. Thanks
Macala walks by Craig, as she is about to turn down the hall she turns and says.
Macala: Call me.
Craig: o..ok
Craig walks back into the Caf with a goofy grin on his face. Marco and Jimmy notice the paper in his hand and knows he must have got her number. But Spinner still oblivious to everything says.
Spinner: Dude, the fountain is right behind us. (Points to the water fountain)
Craig: You're an idiot Spin.
Macala sat at her desk at home. She was looking at the flyer Craig had given her after school. She looked at Craig's address it was just a couple doors down from her. She was thinking about going to the audition on Saturday. People have said she had a nice voice but she didn't want to embarrass her self in front of Craig but she also wanted an excuse to spend time with him. So she decided to take a chance.
The flyer said prepare a song. She tried to think of a song she could sing but didn't find one that appealed to her. So she decided to write one of her own.
She got up to go unpack her guitar. Her mom had just bought it for her Birthday so she only knew a couple chords. She sat on her bed and started to play a simple song then began to think of lyrics. Sometimes it came easy to her and some times it was hard. Right now it was hard for her to write.
Before she was about to come up with something good the phone began to ring interrupting her thoughts. She let her mom get it.
Mom: Macala phone!!
Macala: Who is it?
Mom: Some guy named Craig.
Macala dove next to her bed.
Craig and her talked for two hours, until Macala's mom called her for dinner.
Macala said good bye and walked downstairs to the table.
Mom: So.. Who is this Craig guy?
Macala: just a guy I meet today. (She said while eating her salad)
Mom: Just a guy huh? Is he cute?
Macala: MOM!!
Mom (laughing at her daughter's reaction): I was just asking.
Macala: (in a sarcastic tone) well if you have to ask he is rather cute.
Mom (laughing): oh..
Macala rolled her eyes.
The next day was Tuesday and Macala couldn't wait till Saturday even though she didn't have any lyrics yet.
She couldn't wait for Science because that was the only class she had with Craig and he had an excuse to stare at his out of control hair.
But Macala got a surprise during MI and Mr. Simpson's lecture about web sites preparing them for their newest project that they would be doing for the next 2 months.
When Mr. Simpson was talking there was a knock on the door.
Mr. Simpson opened the door and was surprised to see who was there.
Mr. Simpson: Craig? I never see you this early in the morning.
Craig: (jokingly) you better get used to it I am transferring.
Craig hands Mr. Simpson his transfer slip, and Mr. Simpson signs it and says.
Mr. Simpson: Well take a seat some where, I was just giving a lecture about the new project we are doing.
Craig took the empty seat by Macala. Macala was so happy that Craig was here but she couldn't say anything to him because of Ashley so she just concentrated even harder on Mr. Simpson's lecture.
Mr. Simpson: Ok where was I.. O yea, This new project will be due in 5 months, which is Febuary 14. You are going to be creating a web site on anything you want. But it still has to follow the code of conduct. It also has to have pictures, at least one audio clip and at least one video clip. You will be working in-groups of two and I will be assigning those groups. (The class groans) (Jokingly) Get over it! The groups are.. Paige and Hazel...
Macala stopped listening she was just hoping and crossing her fingers in her mind to get paired with Craig, Macala was snapped back into reality when Mr. Simpson said her name.
Mr. Simpson: Macala.... I was going to put you in a group of 3 with Ashley and Ellie but since Craig came into the class so I will pair you with Craig.
Macala was doing everything not to jump up and down and scream "YES"!!
Macala: (calmly) Ok, that sounds cool.
Craig: Great, (putting his arm around Macala) so any ideas partner?
This caused Ashley to give Craig a dirty look and roll her eyes.
Macala: (To her self) Help me........
At lunch Macala sat with Craig to talk about their project.
Craig: Any ideas?
Macala: I was thinking about doing it on your band and the auditions for the new singer.
Craig: That is a great idea! Why didn't I think of that?
Macala: (jokingly) You can take the pictures for it 'cause I hear you're not that bad.
Craig put his hand over his heart like he got shoot, and started laughing.
Craig: I am good!
Macala: Sure you are!
Craig threw a fry at her head.
Craig: Ok, back to the project, I do have some great shots of the guys from last practice.
Macala: Great!
Craig: Do you.. umm.. Want to come over and look at them sometime?
Macala: That sounds like fun! How about tonight?
Craig: Sure.
Macala: 6 o'clock ok?
Craig: That's good, then it's a date.
As soon as the words left his mouth he knew he said a very stupid thing. Macala looked shocked and then laughed.
Macala: It's a date (she said with a smile)
After that Craig didn't feel like such an idiot. Ashley saw all of this.
Ashley: They make me sick.
Paige: They would make a cute couple.
Ashley: Paige! What do you mean they would make a good couple!?!
Paige: Jeez, don't get all jealous ex-girlfriend on me, I was just say...
Ashley: (cutting her off) I am not a jealous girlfriend...
Ellie: EX.
Ashley: huh? What?
Ellie: You said girlfriend when you meant ex-girlfriend.
Ashley: No I didn't.
Paige: Yes you did.
Hazel and Ellie nod. Ashley just gets even madder then gets nervous.
Ashley: (nervous laughter because she knew what she said) You guys need to get your ears checked.
Paige just rolled her eyes.
Ashley: (to herself) Why did you say girlfriend, when you clearly meant ex-girlfriend?
You don't still have feelings for him.. NAH.. Do you?
When the bell rang Craig and Macala walked to Science together. Macala went to go sit by Paige and Hazel since Ashley and Ellie hadn't walked in yet.
Paige: You so like him. (To Macala)
Macala: No I don't.
She hoped they couldn't tell she was lying.
Hazel: Whatever!
Macala freaked out, now they knew that she like him but before she could say anything Ashley and Ellie walked in.
Ashley: Can I talk to you out in the hallway, Macala?
Macala: Sure.
Macala didn't know why Ashley looked so mad; she didn't do anything, did she? They walk outside the door.
Ashley: I thought I told you to stay away from Craig!!!
Macala: (very confused) I am, but if you're talking about lunch we were just talking about the project...
Ashley: (cutting her off) Right! You were all over him!!!
Macala: (still very confused and getting angry) You call sharing ideas all over him?!?!?!?! Ashley who do think you are accusing me of something like that and what's you're problem?
Ashley: What's my problem?! The question is what's your problem, Oh I know what your problem is your hanging out with that bum!!
Macala: Craig is not a bum!!! Sure he did some stupid things in the past to you and that girl Manny but people can change!!
With that Macala left Ashley out in the hall. She went back to her seat and picked up her stuff in such a hurry that it scared Paige, Ellie, and Hazel. She left too fast for them to say anything. Macala didn't want to talk to them about it. So she sat with Craig, Jimmy, Spinner, and Marco.
Craig: Macala?! What's wrong?!
Macala: Nothing, just got in a fight with Ashley... No biggie.
Marco: What was it about?
Macala: oh, just Craig.
Macala said it so calm that everyone's mouths dropped.
Spinner: Whoa?
Macala tried to smile to make them feel better but it didn't work, just then the bell rang and Ms. Hatzilakos told everyone to settle down. Macala was happy that she was saved by the bell she didn't want to explain Ashley and her fight it was too complicated.
Craig: (to himself) I wonder what Ashley said, she is always trying to make my life miserable. What ever it was it made Macala really upset, I will ask her tonight.
Later at their lockersCraig: Hey Macala are you still coming over tonight?
Macala: You keep asking me, yes!!
Craig: Can I ask you something? (Very serious)
Macala: (startled by Craig's sudden change in disposition) Yea, shoot.
Craig: What did Ashley say to you?
As he said this Ashley and the girls were coming down the hallway so he looked back at his locker and pretended to be putting books in his book bag. Ashley gave Macala a dirty look but the girls gave her apologetic looks because they don't know why Ashley is so mad at her.
Macala just took Ashley on and stared her down until Ashley turned away.
Macala: (to her self) wow your second day and your friend is now your enemy, what can happen next?
Craig: Macala... you who.. Macala?
Macala snapped out of the thoughts that were suffocating her.
Macala: What.. Huh?
Craig: Are you ok? (Macala nodded) sure? (Macala nodded again adding a smile this time) ok (Craig said a little skeptical)... so got a ride home?
Craig knew this was a sad excuse at changing the subject but he had to do anything just to get Macala's mind off of Ashley.
Macala: No, I walk. How about you?
Craig: same
Macala: Do you want to walk home together since you only live a couple doors down from me?
Craig: How do you know where I live? (Remembers the audition flyer and slaps his forehead) o yea the flyer! Let's go!
They walk to the door.
He opens the door and bows.
Craig: After you my lady. (In a really bad English accent)
Macala curtsies in return.
Macala: Why thank you kind sir. (In a really bad accent that's a cross between English and Scottish)
They both crack up laughing and continued walking down the steps.
Craig: Do you play any instruments or sing?
Macala: Well I just got a guitar for my birthday last month. But I am not that great at it right now. I also sing a little bit. What about you?
Craig: What about me?
Macala: Do you play an instrument or do you just sing?
Craig: I also play guitar.
Macala: Maybe you can teach me some things.
Craig: Sounds great! (He said a little too enthusiastically)
Craig realized that he just made himself look like a big idiot. And slapped his forehead. Macala laughed.
Macala: What was that for, you seem to be doing that a lot lately?
Craig: I just keep making myself look like a big dork.
Macala: (in a baby voice) But a cute dork! (She starts to laugh)
Craig: OH YOU'RE GOING TO PAY!
Craig starts to chase Macala around the front of the school. Little did they know Ashley was watching them and she was plotting her revenge.