Chapter 6: Monday
It was Monday morning. 3 days after what happened Friday night. Nothing had really changed and Manny still felt horrible. She was happy that she was able to depend on Craig but she felt a little uncomfortable around him. She had no idea what he thought about her. She didn't know if he thought she was slutty or what. "Manny you have a phone call." Her mother said. It was Craig. He had not spoken with her since she left his house. "O.k. mom"
"Hello." Manny said into the phone.
"Hey Manny. How you feelin?"
"O.k. I guess"
"Are you going to school today?"
"Unfortunatly. Will you meet me there?"
"Yea. That was what I had planned to do."
"K"
"Well um I guess I will meet you at the steps"
"K well I'll see you there."
"Bye"
"Bye" Craig concluded.
After laying down for like 15 more minutes Manny finally got up to get ready. She had no idea what she was going to wear. She didn't want to dress as sexy as she usually does. She decided on a simple tank and some jeans. She threw her hair back and left. She walked slowly because she was so not in to going to school that day. When she got there she saw Craig so she walked up to him.
"Hey Craig" she said softly.
"Hey, you're here. Your face looks a lot better."
"Thanks."
Manny started to get like this sad look on her face.
"Are you o.k.?" Craig said all concerned.
"Craig I don't know if I can go in there. I mean what if I see him, what am I gonna do? What are people going to say when they see us walk in there together? All types of rumors will start." She said a little teary eyed.
"Who cares what they think."
"I do Craig. You don't know what its like for people to hate you for no reason and think all types of things about you and they are not true."
"Manny it's o.k." he said taking her hand.
They walked in together. Manny loved how much Craig thought of her feelings. She couldn't believe it. At that moment she started not to care what people thought. She loved Craig. She held his hand even closer to her. They finally reached Manny's locker. He intended on walking her to her class. While he was waiting on her to get her stuff Kyle was with Jay down the hallway. Manny kind of froze and it caused Craig to turn around. Craig got a little mad and acted as if he was about to go say something to him.
"Craig. What are you doing?" She said not wanting anything to happen.
"Manny he can't get away with what he did to you."
"It's fine."
"No it is not fine."
"Craig promise me you won't say anything to him. I don't want to make this bigger than it has to be."
"Manny I don't know if I can…"
"Please." She interrupted.
Craig couldn't help but say yes. He felt so sorry for her. And so helpless. She got the rest of her stuff and they were on their way.
"I'll meet you for lunch o.k." Craig said.
"K"
He hugged her and kissed her forehead then she went into class. It was weird how Craig felt the need to protect her. Manny's class was kinda far from his. The bell rang like 30 seconds before he was able to get there. When he walked in late the only seat available was the seat behind Kyle and Jay. "Craig, take a seat" Mrs. Kwan said. When Craig walked down the isle he got red hot with anger. It took everything he had not to take his pencil and stab Kyle in the balls with it. After about 10 minutes Craig calmed down a bit and was able to think about other things.
"Hey so how was the rest of your party man?" Kyle whispered to Jay.
"Forget about my party and lets talk about the party you had with Manny."
"Ahhh. omg. She couldn't get enough of it"
It hurt Craig so much to have to sit and listen to that but he remembered what Manny had asked him. After about an hour class was over and he was able to leave.
A/N: that chap was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Next chap I know what I want 2 happen but im not quite sure how im gonna word it so it may take me a while 2 get it just right. And also ummm my screename for aol is nrgforu4eawitxtc. If u can will some of u i.m. me. Its really hard for me to find other cranny fans and I would love to talk with u guys. K enjoy. Muah.