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Chapter 2: I Thought There Was Time

Craig left period 1, quickly hurrying outside to meet up with Manny before period 2. He saw her standing at the bottom steps, talking with Emma.

"Morning ladies," Craig greeted them. Manny giggled as she snuggled in close to him to warm herself up.

"Ugh," Emma said. "I think I'll be going now. You two are just too sweet for me." Emma went up the steps and inside, rubbing her hands together.

Craig kissed Manny's forehead and said, "So, need an escort to class?"

"Sounds good to me."

Just as they got inside they ran into Jimmy and Ellie.

"Hey El," Craig said before turning to Jimmy. "So you guys ready for practice after school?"

"Actually, we were just leaving," Jimmy said simply.

"Oh," said Craig, then with a sudden look of mischief on his face, "Oooooh. Right." He winked at Jimmy. "I'll just let you to go then."

Craig walked Manny to her locker, and while she was turning the combination, Marco came running up to them.

"Craig, have you seen Ellie," he rushed. "I saw her this morning, but I didn't get a chance to…"

Craig interrupted. "She just left about five minutes ago with Jimmy. I don't think we'll see them again today."

"Crap." Marco said. "Oh well, maybe she'll be home tonight."

"What's so important," Craig asked him.

"Nothing. I just had to give her her present." And with that, Marco walked off.

"Crap!" Craig yelled, slamming his head against the row of lockers. "How could I forget."

"Craig," Manny reassured him. "She won't mind, really. Just pick her up a nice shirt on the way home from school this afternoon. She never has to know. I'll help."

Craig threw his arms around Manny and kissed her hard on the lips. "Ah! I love you so much. And you'll really help me pick out a present for Ellie? I thought you two were all…"

"No, we're fine. Trust me. There's nothing with us anymore."

Craig kissed Manny again and walked her to class.