Chapter 8

(Marco's POV)

"What's taking them so long?" Paige asked after we've been at Ashley's house about 15 minutes.

"I guess Ellie and Sean had to have a long talk" Ash replied

"Why did Craig wait for Ellie anyway?"

"He was being nice Marco, unlike you apparently."

"I would have waited but you said she said to go."

"Right anyway they'll be here soon"

I guess Ash was right, he was being nice. I guess that sounded pretty mean, like why'd he wait for her, totally not meant that way by the way. I don't know I kind of think there's another reason… maybe Craig likes Ellie… wow that'd be weird, I guess.

About 5 minutes later you heard them come in the door laughing about something.

"We're here." I heard Ellie shout before they came into the living room. As soon as they did Paige and Ashley rushed her into the kitchen and almost seconds later Spinner and Jimmy came out.

"Fine, I'll eat out here." Spinner yelled at the door. Not really yelled, but you know what I mean.

"Why am I not surprised, spray cheese."

"Of course, Its one of the main food groups for Spin." Jimmy replied. "Look's like Craig finally decided to join us. What's up man, feeling extra courteous today?"

"Just thought I'd be a nice."

"Mr. Nice Guy."

"Spin shut up." I said.

"It's ok Marco. I don't care, Spinner can try to make all the jokes he wants."

Jimmy and Spin started talking about some rapper I think… anyway they were paying no attention to me and Craig.

"Craig" I said in a lowed tone

"Yea"

"Do you like Ellie?"

"We're friends Marco."

"No, I mean like her."

"What. No!"

He said it in that way he did where you can tell he was lying. Just then the girls finally came out of the kitchen. Craig gave me a "you better not say anything look."

I can't believe Craig liked Ellie. I never would have thought of them together. Till now I guess. They do seem to be getting along well. This sucks, I can't tell her, Craig would kill me.

(Craig's POV)

I don't think Marco believed me. But I don't think he'll say anything. Although I know he wants to. It was about 8:30 and we were watching a movie. Some boring, boring movie. So boring Ellie, Marco and Spin fell asleep. Ellie had fallen asleep on Marco's shoulder. I was almost Jealous. I was partly watching the movie, partly watching them (her) out of the corner of my eye, and partly dozing off. This movie is really boring…

"ACHOO!" that's a sneeze btw

(Ellie's POV)

"OW, Marco!" I hit him in the shoulder, not really hard though.

"Sorry I didn't know I was gonna sneeze."

"But you did and your shoulder rammed into the side of my head."

That really hurt! I looked at my watch, it was getting pretty late.

"Hey Ash, this has been real fun but I should probably get going."

"Yea me too." Marco agreed.

"I think we all have to get going." Jimmy stated. "Sorry Ash, we have to walk and all that, plus tomorrows a school day." he said the last part in a mocking tone.

(Marco's POV)

When we left we all separated going the different ways to our house. Ellie, Craig and me all had to go the same way. Craig was the closest and when we got to his house I told Ellie to walk, I'll catch up with her in a minute, I had to ask him something. She was about to say she'd wait, I know it, but I gave her a "its private" look. She gave me a mock offended face, put her hand on her chest and everything. Then she laughed rolling her eyes, said "ok, ok" and started walking.

Once she was out of earshot I turned to Craig.

"What's up?"

"What's up!? What's up is you like Ellie and don't deny it, you can be a horrible liar sometimes."

Only sometimes referring to the little triangle he kept going for quite a while.

"Fine, I might have a little thing for her but she's taken and you better not say anything to her."

"Yes I got what the look before meant."

"What look?"

"Never mind, I won't and I'm glad to see you know that you know she's taken and won't try anything."

I really do think Sean is good for her. And although Craig is my friend I don't know If I would completely trust him with Ellie. Considering last year. I know I should forget it but I'm protective over Ellie. Now that I know he like's her it's hard to keep it out of my mind.

"Look, She's probably 3 blocks away by now, you better go catch up."

"Yea, your right, ok see you tomorrow."

"Bye, … AND DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!" he yelled after me as I ran to the corner.

When I turned I saw Ellie sitting on a bench just a little bit further down.

"Ellie?"

"Don't worry I didn't hear anything."

"Duh, it's like a hundred feet away."

"Yea, I was kidding. What did you need to ask him anyway?"

"Nothing, Just something about school."

"Riiight, I won't pry though."

"So I guess you and him are pretty good friends now?"

"Yea I guess."
"That happened pretty fast."

"Again, I guess, but like you said it just sort of 'happened'."

(Ellie's POV)

"So, on to other topics, how are you and Sean?"

"Officially back together." I had the dorkiest smile on my face. Ugh when did I become such a dorky, little girl?

"I'm glad your so happy Elle."

"Thanks Marco, I'm hoping your just as happy?"

"Yes, It sucks that Dylan's in college though."

"Only 20 minutes away."

"but still…"

"Yea."

Then we got to Marco's. I hate being the farthest away. It's "good exercise" my dad told me when I first started at Degrassi. I miss him so much. Home sucks without him. Actually, long walks were good, it took longer for me to get home. To see my mom passed out on the couch. When I got home I just went straight to my room. It's so routine now I sometimes don't even notice her. That is until she stumbles to the bathroom, making tons of noise and sometimes braking things. Usually I don't get home till late anyway, later then tonight. I'll be at Sean's and come home, go to sleep and get woken up by her.