A/N: Sorry about switching back to a more "script" style but I think it's easier to follow like this, at least for this chapter. Enjoy!
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Jimmy: Ok but…Hey Ash, are you ok?
Smack!
Ash: How could you do this to me?
Ellie: OWW! What are talking about?!
Ash: You being with Jimmy! And you! (Pointing to Jimmy) You liked her the whole time we were together?!
Ellie: Hello! You said you were over him and you're in love with Craig.
Jimmy: Ash, calm down.
Ash: You calm down! (To Ellie) You're my best friend and best friend don't date each other's exes. (She tries to grab her Ellie pushes her off)
Ellie: We're not best friends. Marco's my best friend.
Ash: But I thought.
Ellie: You thought wrong. We were good friends but not best friends. (Rolls her eyes) Jimmy let's get out of here
Jimmy: Ok. Ashley did you really think I wasn't gonna date anyone else? We've been over for a year, you're with Craig, get over it. (Holding hands Ellie and Jimmy push past Ashley almost knocking her down. She sits down and cries)
(Craig walks over and sees Ash crying)
Craig: Hey Ash what's the matter?
Ash: Me and Ellie aren't best friends
Craig: Well what happened?
Ash: I don't know
Craig: I don't understand. Explain. (Ash just stares at him for a minute and then begins to wipe her tears)
Ash: It was nothing. (Tries to get away from him but he grabs her arm)
Craig: Ashley, talk to me! Tell me what's wrong!
Voice: I'll tell you what's wrong. (They turn around, Its Manny)
Manny: Craig, you didn't see what just happened?
Craig: (looking confused) No, I was in the library, I just came out here.
Manny: (with an evil grin on her face. Ash's face looks more and more horrified) Well you missed a big show then, Craig. It was like watching a soap opera. Only if I had some popcorn. (Manny's stalling, enjoying the moment of Ash's demise)
Craig: So what happened?
Manny: Well Craig, Ashley smacked Ellie.
Craig: (to Ash) What? Why? (Ash is silent) Why can't you tell me?
Manny: She can't tell you because you wouldn't like it.
Ash: It's nothing.
Manny: Nothing huh? (She comes closer staring Ash in the face) If it's nothing than why can't you tell him? Why can't you tell your "boyfriend" why you smacked your "best friend"? (Saying boyfriend and best friend sarcastically)
Ash: Because… (Bell Rings) Oh well I guess we'll have to be going (she turns to leave)
Craig: Wait so you're just not going to tell me what happened?! (Ash is silent stopping dead in her tracks)
Manny: I'll tell you Craig. (She says with a smirk)
Craig: Alright then you tell me.
Manny: Okay. (She begins to circle Ash) Craig you know Jimmy and Ellie are going out right?
Craig: Yea why?
Manny: They make a cute couple right? (still circling Ashley like a vulture)
Craig: Yea sure. (shaking his head) What does this have to do with anything?
Manny: Plenty. Ash and Jimmy used to go out. And she obviously never got over it. She still loves Jimmy, so she smacked Ellie.
Craig: What?! Ash, I can't believe you!
Ash: But Craig I…
Craig: We're through!
Ash: Craig (she grabs his arm) Wait!
Craig: Wait for what? Your not my girlfriend now get off me. I'm late for class. (He heads into school)
Manny: Craig, wait up! (He stops and waits for Manny and they walk in together)
Ash: (alone) What have I done?
In the Halls…
Craig: I can't believe her. Miss "I love you Craig" (imitating her) hasn't even gotten over Jimmy.
Manny: I told you she doesn't deserve you.
Craig: You're right. I should be with someone who appreciates me (He stops. Facing Manny he takes her hands in his) someone like you.
Manny: (Her eyes lighting up) O Craig (she leans into kiss him)
Voice: Ahem (someone clears their throat they both turn
around to find Mr. Radditch standing behind them)
Radditch: Mr. Manning, Ms. Santos shouldn't you two be in class.
