"Emma!" Manny called running up to me and grabbing my arm. "You have to come with me"

"Where" I asked as she pulled me down the hallway.

"Just follow me" Manny said over her shoulder.

We reached the hallway where Craig's locker was and I nearly fainted when I was saw what was going on. Craig and Ashley were fighting. Actually Ashley was yelling and Craig was trying to calm her down.

"Ash, please!" Craig mumbled looking around at the people who were watching

"I can't believe you" Ashley screamed throwing his books to the ground. "I thought I could trust you"

"I am sorry" Craig replied.

"No, I am sorry" Ashley told him. "I am sorry I let you break my heart again"

Ashley turned on her heel and stormed away. Craig picked his stuff up and tried to put it all back in his locker.

"Ok" Jay snapped at the crowd of people, "Nothing left to see here. Go about your business." I saw Craig give Jay a look. Jay simply nodded at him and smiled. Craig returned the gesture and left the hallway. I wanted to follow him but I knew that was bad idea. I would have to wait for Craig to come to me.

"From what I can gather" Manny whispered, "Craig broke up with her because he said he was in love with someone else"

"Did he say who?" I asked in what I hoped was a non -chalant voice.

Manny shook her head, "No, but I am dying to know who his next victim is"

I chuckled at Manny's bitter joke and excused myself. I walked outside to my usual place and lit a cigarette. Jay was already there. He looked at me for a moment then motioned for me to sit down.

"I was a little jealous" Jay admitted. "But you love him and that's all that matters"

"What if he breaks my heart too?" I asked taking a drag and closing my eyes.

"I think this thing is different then what he has had before" Jay told me."I think it is worth the risk"

"I hope your right" I told him.

"Me too" Jay replied taking my hand, "but if I am not and he does break your heart I am kicking his ass"

I laughed and put my head on his shoulder, "Thanks" I whispered, "You are a good friend"

"That's enough lovey-dovey crap for one day Greenpeace" Jay warned.

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I was lying outside reading a book when he called. I saw his number and my breath caught in my chest. I took a moment to gather myself before I answered. "Hello".

"Em," Craig said. "What are you up to?"

"I am just outside studying." I told him. "What about you?"

"I just finished band practice" He replied. "Can I come over?"

'Yeah" I told him.

"I'll see you in a minute" Craig replied and hung up the phone. While I was waiting for him I couldn't concentrate so I gave up reading. It seemed like a hundred years before I saw him approaching. He put his guitar case on the ground and sat beside me.

"I saw what happened" I told him breaking the long silence.

"Brutal huh?" Craig asked chuckling a little.

"Yeah" I sighed. "Why did you do it?"

Craig shrugged," I just realized that I am in love you" Craig admitted, "And that wasn't fair to Ashley, to you or to me"

I nodded and waited for him to go on but he grew silent again. Craig picked up his guitar and pulled it out the case. I watched him strum a few chords. Without looking at me he spoke, "I am writing a new song"

"What about?" I asked.

"You" Craig replied.

"Your writing a song for me?" I asked hope building in my heart.

"I am going to write you a thousand songs" Craig whispered kissing my cheek.

"Sing to me" I requested.

"I will play what I have of your song but its not anywhere near finished he warned." I nodded. He started to play a very pretty melody and I sighed.

"I saw you

And I knew it.

I had seen you before-

But never with the moonlight in your hair.

I was never one to take chances

I was always tried to play it safe

But for this true and lasting love

I will risk it all"

I could feel tears forming in my eyes. Craig stopped playing. "That's not nearly good enough for you" He whispered.

"It's the best song I ever heard" I replied as he kissed him. We fell back onto the ground and it hit me. He was mine, after years of wanting, waiting and crying he was finally mine