JT led Manny through the back door and into the Yorke's living room. The lights inside were switched on,JT went to the stereo and pressed the power button, soft piano music played. He dimmed the over head light and turned and smiled at Manny who still stood in the doorway.

"You can sit down if you want," JT said as he pointed to the cream colored couch.

Manny sat down on the edge of the couch,"Thanks."

JT smirked as he sat down next to her and wrapped his arm around her. They sat in silence for a few moments. When Manny broke the awkwardness.

"So, nice place you got here," Manny said nervously, glancing around the room.

"Manny you've been to my house a million times," JT exaggerated with a laugh.

"I know,I know. But things are different now." Manny stated. "We're older and things are just different."

"Oh the reminds me. I found a picture of you,me and Em. We were like six or seven at the time," JT said standing up from the couch, leading Manny out of the room.

"Where are we going?" Manny said as she followed him.

"My room the picture is there."

Manny continued to follow JT to his bedroom. When they came to the third door on the right, JT left Manny in the door way. He walked to his desk and dig through scattered paper on his antique desk. He pulled a small photograph and walked to Manny to show her.

"Wow,we were so...small," Manny softly giggled as she examined the picture.

"I know it seems like an eternity ago."

They both sat down on JT's checkered bed and continued to look at the picture. Manny rested her head on JT's shoulder.

"I love you Manny," JT said softy.

Manny lifted her head and looked into his chestnut brown eyes.

"I've loved for as long as I can remember. Since the first moment I saw you," he continued.

"I love you to,so much," Manny said timidly.

JT kissed her gently on the lips,as Manny kissed back. She fell back on to her bed with JT hovering over her. He slipped of his gray hoodie,as she did the same to her denim jacket. JT kissed the side of JT's neck, as she unbuttoned his shirt, she ran her hands up his exposed chest,and ran her hands through his brown hair. She kissed him on the lips,he broke away and brushed her drak hair out of her eyes. He kissed her again. They get caught up in the heat of the moment and begin to make love.

The next morning,Manny awoke the cheerful sounds of chirping birds and sunlight shining through the window. She looked to her left to see JT soundly sleeping. She loved waking up next to him. She smiled a bit and sat up wrapping a
blanket around her thin frame. She searched the room for her clothes and began to dress. While doing this she awoke JT. "

"Hey,where you going?" JT asked weakly,rubbing his eyes.

"Home," she answered, placing her red heals on her right foot.

"And how do you expect to get there?" JT questioned jokingly, as she raised his left eye borw.

" JT, I live walking distance away. I'll be fine,sweetie." Manny said stoking her hair.

"Are you sure,I could drop you off. Or you could stay..." JT teased,with a laugh.

"I'd love to,JT. But after that whole thing with Craig in grade 9- my parents sort of been...well kind of strict about the guys that I date," Manny said with a small smile.

"Yes but your parents know me. Your parents like me." JT argued with a grin.

"My parents like you as my friends. But they don't know you as my...boyfriend." she said sitting on the side of her bed. "I'm sorry but I have to go."

"So I'm your boyfriend?" JT asked,extatically.

"I think you already know that James." She giggled. "Now I really have to go."

Manny started toward the door. "Wait," JT stopped her.

"Yes," Manny laughed as she folded her arms.

JT pointed to his lips. Manny knealed next to him on his bed. and kissed him on the slips. JT placed his hands on her cheeks, Manny broke away from the kiss. "I'm sorry,but I have to go."

"Love you,call me." JT called after her.

"Love you to and I will."