Chapter 5: The next morning

The next morning Craig woke up still holding Manny. He was so happy that she was the first thing that he could see when he woke up. He kinda didn't want to wake her up because even though her face was bruised, she looked so sweet and he didn't want her to have to go but he knew that her parents were probably worried to death. "Manny, wake up." He said while gently shaking her.

"Manny."

"What time is it?" she yawned.

"10:30. You should probably call your parents"

"No way. I so couldn't handle dealing with them right now."

"Are you hungry?"

"A little."

"Great I'll make you breakfast." He said jumping up. He kissed her cheek and went downstairs.

Manny let out a slight smile. She was glad to see how happy Craig was. She missed it. But that wasn't enough to make her forget what happened just last night. Her back hurt a little and her mouth was very sore. She was still in such disbelief. She thought that was something that could never happened to her. Kyle seemed so nice and so in to her. As she looked over at her dress she began to think that maybe it was her fault for dressing the way she did and maybe she had led him on. She started to get just as emotional as she did last night. She threw her head into the pillow and started crying. "Manny how do you like your eggs?" Craig began as he came from downstairs. His expression changed the second he saw her. He was sad but also very angry. This didn't have to happen to Manny he thought. He slowly walked over to her but had no idea what to do or say. She was facing the door but when Craig came closer to the bed she turned her head the other way.

"Manny, it's o.k. baby. I'm gonna help you get through this." He said while rubbing her back.

"I don't want to have to involve you."

"That's nonsense. I want to be here for you. I love you."

"I've already caused enough trouble in your life."

"Manny you were never trouble. I don't want you thinking that. You were the best thing that ever happened to me."

"I'm so stupid. I should have listened to you."

"You're not stupid."

Manny just looked down while still crying. He lifted her chin and wiped away her tears. "C'mon you need to eat something." Craig said. He took her hand and they went down stairs. Joey and Ang had gone out running errands so they had the house to themselves. Manny sat down at the at the kitchen table while Craig was about to start cooking. "So how do you like your eggs?" Craig said trying to sound cheerful.

"Scrambled, with a little onion."

Craig got the onions out but was having a little trouble when it came to cutting them. Manny noticed so she got up to help him. "Let me" She said. The two of them were in the kitchen cooking together. It was so picture perfect. They never really got the chance to do any cute couple things like that before. It was new. They looked at each other and shared a smile. After they were done they ate and watched a little t.v. together. Manny was trying not to think about it but she knew she was going to have to go home eventually. So did Craig.

"Manny don't you think you need to go home. I really wish you could stay but your parents."

"I know."

"Do you want me to come with you?"

"No but thanks anyways. Me being gone this long and showing up with a boy will only make things a lot worse."

Criag smiled. Manny went up stairs to change back into her clothes so she could get ready to leave. When she came back down Craig got really sad because he didn't want her to go. He was so happy to have her around again. He walked her outside.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"

"I'm sure."

"Alright I'll call you o.k."

"O.k."

Craig went to kiss her but she turned her face so he couldn't. She told him bye and walked away. Craig watched her walk until he couldn't see her anymore. When he closed the door he leaned against it and just sat thinking.

A/N: omg I struggled with this chapter soooo much. It took me 4 days to come up with something. I wrote chaps 1-4 in like 3 hours and never thought about the rest of the story. I didn't realize it b4 but this is turning out 2 be wayyyyy 2 much likeSHOUT for me, that's y im not gonna include a part about Manny dealing with her parents when she gets home. Obviously they would want to press charges which will lead to an arrest and a trial just like SHOUT. But now that I got 5 out of the way I have a pretty good idea of what is going to happen next. I loveeeeeee cranny. I wanted 2 have them back 2gether some how.This is my first fan fic. Thanks for the reviews.