Oh. Hey Amy! What are you up to? Craig said, suddenly sounding happier.
Nothing much. I just finished reading your note so I decided to call you. That was really sweet what you said, you know? And my answer to that is that I will definitely be your friend. I would love it if we were friends.
That's great Amy! That makes me really happy to hear. Do you want to hang out later on?
Well, why don't we meet at the park? Amy didn't want Sean to get into this.
Yeah. That sounds fine. Is 15 minutes good for you?
That's great! I might even be there earlier. I think I'm going to start walking now. See you there! Amy said as she hung up the phone.

Amy grabbed J.T's sweater (which she still had from their date), her purse, and her keys and closed the door to her room. Amy called. I'm going to go take a walk. I'll be back later. I have my cell if you need me ok? she didn't get an answer. She walked to the living room and saw Sean asleep on the couch. She walked over to him with a smile and covered him with a blanket. Then she walked into the kitchen, grabbed a spare sheet of paper and a pen, and wrote Sean a note explaining that she was going to the park to have some time by herself, she would be back later, and to call her cell if he needed anything.

After setting the note on the table next to Sean, she quietly walked over to the door, and went outside. She stopped, pulled on J.T's jacket, and continued walking.

About 10 minutes later, she arrived at the park. She looked around and saw Craig sitting on one of the swings. It wasn't too hard to find him, seeing as the park was deserted.
Hey Craig.Sorry I'm late. Had to write Sean a note. she said as she sat down on the swing next to him.
Oh hey! Didn't see you there. It's fine that you're late. I normally am so it's perfectly ok to be late with me! Craig said with a laugh.
Well that's good to know! Amy said with a large smile. Thanks for saying what you said to me Craig. It really made my day.
Well, I meant all of it. I do still like you, but I'm not going to ruin what you and J.T have. I know how amazing it is to feel the way you do about each other. I'm just happy that you said you would take me as your friend. Now that made my day.
Well Craig, I think about your situation as I do my brother's. Even though I haven't seen him in three years and I hear about what he has done, I know in my heart that he is a good kid. And he is. Look at how I have changed him and I have only been here a week. I listen to what people tell me about you, but then I look at you, and I want to give you a chance. I guess I'm just that kind of person! Amy finished.
Wow Amy.....thank you so much. I promise you that I'm not like that anymore. I don't even know why i WAS like that. But I also promise, that I will always be there for you if you need me. It could be 5 in the morning, and I would still be there.
Aw thanks Craig! That's so sweet of you. That deserves a hug! Amy said with a laugh, but she leaned over and hugged him.

After that, Craig and Amy just sat in the deserted park and talked. They talked and talked and talked, until they finally realized that it was close to 8 o'clock! They had school tomorrow and hadn't even dinner yet!

Amy, do you want me to walk you home?
Sure Craig. That'd be great.

After about a ten minute walk, they arrived at Amy's.

Well, thanks again for reading my note and calling me Amy.
My pleasure Craig.
Well, I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow. Craig said as he turned to leave Amy's porch.
Yeah. See ya. Amy said, as she watched Craig walk down the street and opened the door to her house.