Ok, this chapter centers mainly on Manny and a little of Craig.

Love Ridden

Chapter Fourteen

Walk On By

Monday, October 17, 2005

Manny sat on the front steps of Degrassi. It was after school and she was waiting for Craig. Emma and Jay had already left and were heading back to the house. They took Jay's car and Emma let Manny borrow hers. Craig left her a note on her locker, saying he had to talk to her right away. She didn't see him at all today. It was like he was avoiding her. She sighed and then she saw him walking towards here, with someone else following behind.

She stood up and went to hug him. He quickly hugged her and then looked at the person who was with him, "Ash, can you give us a minute?"

Ashley smiled, "Of course. Bye Manny."

Manny put on a fake smile, "Bye."

Craig watched Ashley walked across the street and sit at a picnic bench. He turned his attention to Manny, "Ashley came back later last night."

"Yeah, I can see that."

"She dumped that guy she met."

Manny raise an eyebrow, "And?"

"She said she made a mistake about staying in London. So, she took the first flight back to Canada she could get."

Manny looked away from Craig, "Let me guess, then she said she still loved you and couldn't be without you."

Craig laughed lightly, "Not exactly in the words."

Manny sighed, "You're breaking up with me. Aren't you?"

Craig slowly nodded, "This just this thing with feeling I get with her..."

Manny started to cry, "Save it, Craig. I don't want to hear it. Ever. Don't expect me to be waiting for you when you get fed up with her constant questions about your meds. I won't be there. Not again."

Craig sighed, "I'm sorry, Manny. I want to be frie-"

Manny laughed, "Don't even finish that sentence. We were never friends. We were always something more. I can't be you friend when you're with her. She wouldn't even allow it." Manny picked up her bag and walked to Emma's car. She got in and drove away.

When she pulled up to the house, Jay and Emma were sitting out front. Manny got out and walked over to them, "He dumped me."

Emma stood up, "What? Why?"

"Ashley came back. So, of course, he went back to her."

Jay rolled his eyes, "What an asshole. Want me to kick his ass for you? I will."

Manny smiled and laughed, "No. It's ok. But, you can kick Ashley's if you want."

Jay shrugged, "I would, but I don't hit girls."

Emma began to jump up and down, "I'll do it! I hit girls!"

Manny laughed again, "Thanks for making me laugh , guys. I just need to sit in front of a TV and veg."

Emma nodded, "Ok. Well, I'll be here if you need me."

Manny walked into the house and up the stairs to her room. She closed the door and took of her jacket. She opened her mini fridge, that she had thanks of Jay and his 10 finger discount. She pulled out some ice cream and turned on the TV. She sat on her bean bag chair and began to flip through the channels and eat her ice cream.

A few hours later, she had fallen asleep with an almost empty ice cream container. When she woke up, it was time for school.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Manny got ready for school and then headed downstairs. Emma left her a note.

Manny,

I didn't want to wake you before I left. I wasn't sure if you wanted to go to school or not. If you don't, I'll be sure to accidently bump Ashley in to something hard. Well, either way, I'll still do it. LOL. If you do decide to go, feel free to take my car. Jay's picking me up, so I don't need it. After school, we go shopping! Alright? Love ya hun!

-Emma

Manny put the note down. She grabbed Emma's keys and headed out the door. She got in the car and drove to school. When she pulled up, Ashley and Craig were sitting on the steps making googly eyes at each other. She rolled her eyes and got out. She spotted Emma and Jay sitting at a picnic table and walked towards them. "Hey guys."

Emma smile, "Glad you decided to come."

Jay nodded, "Yes. Now you can help us make fun of the two love birds."

Manny laughed and looked towards Craig and Ashley. They were now kissing, "It looks like she's swallowing his face."

Emma laughed, "Yeah it does."

Jay put his hands to his face and was making kissing noises, "Oh baby, do you need any salt for my face?"

Manny sat down and shook her head at Jay, "We could just ignore them."

Emma sighed, "Sorry. We thought making fun of them would help."

Manny shrugged, "Nah. Let's talk about how you two are suddenly back together."

Jay stood up, "Ok. I need to go talk to Mr. Ehl. I'll see you guys later." He kissed Emma on the head and waved bye to Manny.

Emma sighed, "Well, he came over after I went to Craig's. I started yelling. And...well, don't get mad at me, I won't do it again. But, I cut. And Jay saw. Blah, blah. I fell asleep. Woke up, he apologized."

Manny looked at Emma with a sad face, "Hun. You cut?"

"Yeah."

Manny took Emma's hand and gave it a light slap, "Now times that by 100 and that's what will happen if you do it again."

Emma laughed, "Yes, mother."

"I'm serious."

"I know."

"Good. Well, I gotta get to class."

Emma smiled, "Alright. I'll see you there."

Manny walked in to the school. She went to her locker and took out the books she needed. She headed to her class and sat down, "I'm early." She flipped open her notebook and it stopped on a page she had doodled on. Written all over the page was little hearts with her and Craig's names. She sighed and a tear dropped from her eye. She ripped out the paper and walked to the trash at the front of the room. She turned around to head back to her seat when she saw Craig standing in front of the door with his back facing her. She let more tears fall and just watched him. She loved him and she knew he loved her. Yet, he dumped her so easily. She sighed, 'Maybe there's more to it...'

She walked back to her seat and sat down. She stopped her tears and shook her thoughts of Craig when students began to file in to the room.

I'm coming down with a heartache tonight

Only you can make it all right

If I can be with you holding you tight

There won't be no more in my life

Every where I turn

I see your face

Reminding me of a higher place

Every time you smile

Angels cry

Every time you walk on by

I'm not the only

Feeling lonely

Every time you walk on by

I try to say something

But end up with nothing

Every time you walk on by

(Every time you walk on by)

I keep my cool I pretend I'm not here

Every time you come too near

I'm such a fool 'cause, this love is true and

If I don't tell you someone else surely will

Every where I turn

I see your face

Reminding me of a higher place

Every time you smile

Angels cry

Every time you walk on by

I'm not the only

Feeling lonely

Every time you walk on by

I try to say something

But end up with nothing

Every time you walk on by

(Feeling lonely)

If I ever see you again

This craziness must find an end

I look at you

I promise myself

I'm not the only

Feeling lonely

Every time you walk on by

I try to say something

But end up with nothing

Every time you walk on by

I'm not the only

Feeling lonely

Every time you walk on by

I try to say something

But end up with nothing

Every time you walk on by

Every time you walk on by

Song: Walk On By

Owned by: Britney Spears