Ellie POV

It had been two weeks since Craig and I had started dating. For the first time since Sean, I was having fun. But for now, Craig and I were meeting everyday at lunch in the gym, making out. Craig suddenly burst through the door.

"You're late." I said.

"Sorry. Kwan wanted me to—"

"Just kiss me." I said.

Craig happily obliged as we fell on to a gym mat. We both laughed as we fell, but quickly went back to kissing. After five minutes, I gently pushed on his chest.

"Whoa." I breathed.

Craig sat up. I fixed my hair, but I noticed that Craig was looking at my legs. I looked down, and realized that my skirt had ridden up. I quickly yanked it down, blushing.

"This is kinda weird." Craig commented, looking the other way.

"Yeah." I said.

"So I guess…" he trailed off.

"We could just forget this?" I asked.

"I don't want to." He said.

"Me either." I said.

"Okay, now I'm confused." Craig said.

"We could think it over while we kiss." I suggested, grinning.

Craig laughed and leaned in again. I threw my arms around his neck and brought him closer to me. He was slowly lifting the ends of my skirt when we heard the door open.

"Paige, I'm hungry. Let's just go to lunch." Ashley was saying.

"Ash, hang on, I have to find my pom poms and—"

Paige broke off as they both spotted us.

"Ellie?" Ashley asked incredulously.

I knew how bad this must have looked. My hair was mussed, Craig's hand was up my skirt, and we were lying on the floor together. We both jumped up at the same time.

"Ash, wait!" I yelled.

But Ashley had already left, running for the bathroom. I chased after her, making sure the door was locked behind me as I went in.

"Ashley, just let me talk." I called.

Ashley turned from her position at the sink.

"He's my ex, Ellie! The one that I have been working so hard to win back!" She cried.

"I'm sorry." I said, my voice cracking.

Ashley shook her head and wiped at her tears.

"Now I know why my plans haven't been working! Because he's been fooling around with you!" Ash wailed.

"We didn't mean for it to happen! It just did!" I pleaded.

Ashley glared at me.

"I can't believe you," she said coldly.

She ran out, bumping my shoulder as she slammed the door shut.

"I can't believe me either." I whispered to myself.

I took a few breaths and stepped outside. As soon as I went to my locker Craig threw an arm across my shoulder.

"How did it go?" he asked.

I rolled my eyes at him.

"That bad." He said.

"Well, I know what can cheer us both up." I said.

I slammed my locker shut and we started to walk to class.

"Marco is throwing a huge party tonight, and guess who I'm bringing as my date?" I asked.

"Okay…but what about Ashley?" he asked.

"I can't do anything about Ashley. Let's just go and have fun. Forget Ash for the night. She probably won't even come." I said.

Craig shrugged.

"I have to go meet Manny after school. But I'll meet you at Marco's around eight, okay?" he asked.

I crossed my arms across my chest.

"Why are you meeting Manny?" I asked.

"Um, we just decided to hang out." He said vaguely.

"Craig…" I said.

"Manny and I are going to a movie." He said.

"Oh." I replied.

"Look, Ellie, we never said—"

"I know we're not exclusive Craig. Date whoever you want." I said.

Craig smiled.

"Good. It's settled then. I'll see you later." Craig said.

"Bye." I said.

I watched as Craig walked off. I should have been feeling great. I had a fun and free relationship. But all I could think about was the fact that I might be getting played by a player.