Chapter Seven
Craig was in the computer lab when an e-mail from Marco popped up.
"Craig,
Ellie found out I told you and now she's avoiding you, me, and Jimmy. You really need to talk to her."
"Yeah, I'm supposed to talk to her. I don't even know what to say to her." He thought to himself.
Wow. First he was with Ash, then Manny, then Ash, Manny again and back to Ash. Now that he and Ash were completely over with, how was he supposed to act? Like he didn't know Ellie liked him? Too late for that, he thought. What could possibly happen now?
"Everything that hasn't already happened." Craig found himself saying out loud.
Behind him he heard:
"I think I should quit the band." It was Ellie.
"You can't quit the band. We need you in the band. Don't even think about it."
"This isn't working out, Craig. I need…" Craig cut her off.
"You need to trust me when I say please stay."
"I can't. You don't understand."
Craig stood and turned to face her.
"Then make me understand."
"Look, maybe you can enlist Spinner again."
"Spinner? Are you crazy? I'm not going to let you quit the band." Craig moved closer and kissed her.
"Even if I have to drag you there myself, everyday to practice." He told her when he was done kissing her. He walked out of the room, leaving Ellie standing there stunned.