Jimmy POV

There she was. Right when I was least expecting it. Ashley and Paige were piling abuse on her, and as they left, Manny sunk to the ground in tears. I couldn't help it. I had to go talk to her.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked.

Manny cleared her throat.

"I'm fine." She replied.

"Don't pay attention to Ash and Paige. They're just jealous".

"Oh yeah, cause who wouldn't want to be me?" She replied sarcastically.

I sat down next to her.

"Okay, so maybe girls are more complicated than that." I said.

"Maybe?"

"Definitely."

Manny smiled slightly. It was then I noticed that her hand was on my knee.

"Thanks, Jimmy."

She got up and left me sitting there alone, deep in thought of what had just happened.

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Craig POV

"Hey Craig!"

It was Kate. I would recognize that voice anywhere. I turned around and she came bounding up to me.

"I'm having a party tomorrow night. Make sure to invite all your friends, okay? Because I seriously need to meet some new people," she said.

I nodded and she handed me a bunch of flyers and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"God, you are too perfect." She said.

I grinned and shrugged.

"I try" I replied.

Kate gave a soft laugh and turned away. It was then I decided to make my move.

"Do you want to go to the Dot with me after school?"

She turned around and smiled.

"Sure."

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Kate POV

Okay, so Craig wasn't exactly the type of guy I usually go for. I like them wild, sexy and dangerous. But from what I've heard from the gossip, Craig seems to embody all of these things.

"Kate?"

"What?"

I was instantly thrown from my thoughts as Craig opened his car door for me. He got in the driver's seat and was about to pull out of the parking lot when I held my hand out and stopped him.

"Craig?"

"Yeah?"

I turned his head toward me and pressed my lips against his. Hard. I ran my fingers through his hair as he pulled me closer to him. He leaned me back a little as his tongue searched my mouth. He pulled back, breathless.

"I should get you home". He said.

"Okay" I replied, as I smoothed his hair.

He looked at me, grinning, as I leaned back and looked out the window.

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Craig POV

Okay, I thought making out with Manny was hot? It was nothing compared to being in my car with Kate. After I dropped her off, I had to pull over for a minute to regain my senses. Even Joey could tell something was up.

"Hey Craig. Something wrong?"

I shook my head and sat down.

"A girl?"

I nodded.

"Craig, I don't want another year like last year, okay? So don't go too fast."

I gulped as I thought of what happened in the car.

"Can't talk yet, huh? Bring her by, now I'm dying to meet her."