Chapter 21

Ashley arrived at Craig's house and decided to go straight to the garage. She figured Craig would be out there like usual. And she wanted to skip the whole thing at the door with Joey if he answered. Ashley took a deep breath before putting her hand on the door knob and opening the garage door.

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Meanwhile, back in the garage…..

Craig and Ellie decided not to think anything of Ash not being home. They ended up watching some movie that they weren't really watching. They were making out on the couch like they had so many times before. Craig and Ellie started getting carried away in their making out…like they had so many times before in Craig's garage. Soon clothing was removed and they were underneath a blanket. They heard a creak but thought nothing of it. They didn't even think it would be the door…..

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Ashley stepped into the garage expecting to see Craig standing there playing his guitar. Boy was she in for a huge surprise! Ashley just stood there as she saw Craig Manning, the guy she thought she was in love with, fucking Ellie Nash, the girl who was suppose to be her best friend. Ashley gasped louder than what she thought and Craig and Ellie looked towards the door just in time to see Ashley running out the door.

"Ashley!" Craig and Ellie both said astonished as they started putting their clothes on.

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Ellie and Craig ran out of the garage after Ashley. They got to her just before she got in the car. Ashley was crying and unlocking her car door. She just about opened the door when Craig and Ellie caught up to her.

"Ash!" Craig said grabbing her arm.

Ashley jerked her arm away.

"Don't touch me!" she screamed.

Craig took his hand off her arm when she screamed…scared what she'd do if he touched her again.

"How could you?" Ashley whispered looking more at Ellie than at Craig.

"How could you!" Ellie and Craig both snapped back at Ashley.

"Me? What? I didn't do anything!"

"You did too! Ash you left me because I was bipolar. We were engaged for God sakes. And you left me…for London…for Ali. You dumped me on my birthday through email! And you didn't even email me directly it was Ellie who you emailed! And now all of a sudden you want me back? You just expected me to wait for you?" Craig said extremely pissed off.

Ellie was kind of hurt that Craig was still so angry at Ashley but she didn't let it show.

"You're right Craig, ok? You're right I should have never done that. But I miss you Craig. I realize that now. But when I come home to apologize I find you in your garage FUCKING my best friend!" Ashley screamed.

"Ash, Ellie and I tried to tell you but you weren't home. We're sorry we didn't tell you but you can't be mad at me for something that isn't my fault."

"How is it not your fault Craig?"

"It's not my fault because we ARE NOT TOGETHER ANYMORE!" Craig said getting even madder than what he was a few minutes ago.

"Fine but this is still a huge betrayal! Especially from you Ellie!" Ashley said looking towards Ellie.

"Pardon me? This is a betrayal from me? You left Ash! You stopped emailing and calling once you met Ali! You didn't give a damn about me or Craig anymore! You're just pissed because Craig isn't here for you to fall back on anymore. You're just looking for anyone to blame but yourself! Well guess what Ash? There is no one else to blame! You're the one who went to London! You're the one who dumped Craig! You're the one who started dating Ali! You're the one who didn't call! And now you're the one who's regretting doing all of it!" Ellie said screaming at Ashley.

Ashley was so infuriated that she slapped Ellie straight across the face. Ellie's eyes got wide and she tried to lunge at Ashley but Craig grabbed her by the waist and pulled her back.

"Whoa, whoa! Not that I don't love seeing chick fights but stop it you guys!" Craig said trying to push back Ash while trying to keep Ellie back also.

"Craig let me go!" Ellie says getting around his grip.

Craig grabbed Ellie and picked her up and slung her over his shoulder. She pounded on his back for a few minutes but soon gave up realizing Craig wasn't going to let her go.

"See what you did Ash? You caused all of this! We're not getting back together ok?"

"But Craig I'm sorry! I'll make it up to you I swear!" Ashley said almost crying again.

"Don't you get it Ashley? We're not getting back together because I'm in love with Ellie ok? It has nothing to do with what you did to me! I love Ellie! Not you. I'm sorry." Craig said looking Ashley in the eyes.

"Goodbye Craig." Ashley said finally realizing he wasn't going to take her back. She turned around got in her car and drove off. Craig put Ellie down on the sidewalk in front of him. Ellie instantly wrapped her arms around Craig's neck and she kissed him.

"What was that for?" Craig said smirking once they pulled apart.

"For proving to me that you love me as much as I love you." Ellie said smiling.

She pulled Craig face down to hers and kissed him passionately.

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---Scene-DCS the next day. Sean and Emma are walking up to school after getting out of his car. They're holding hands. They walked up to Alex and Paige and Spinner and Jimmy and Hazel. ---

"Hey guys." Sean said.

They all looked towards Sean and Emma and said hey.

"So guys guess what! Party at my house on Friday to celebrate me and Spin getting back together! You all have to come! And spread the word too! Everyone is invited!" Paige said excitedly.

Everyone in the group just rolled their eyes and mumbled an ok. They all figured Paige would throw a huge party since her parents were out of town this weekend. The 30 minute warning bell rang. Paige and Spinner made up some lame excuse to leave and wandered off to a janitor's closet…they had 30 minutes until class started after all. Jay came up to the group to talk to Sean about something that Mr. Ehl wanted them to do before class started. Alex rolled her eyes at the sight of Jay and walked away saying something about going to find Ellie.

"Em, Jay and I have to go do something for Mr. Ehl before class starts. I'll see you at lunch." Sean said kissing Emma and walking into the school with Jay. Emma, Jimmy, and Hazel were now left alone. Ellie and Craig were still nowhere in sight. Jimmy and Hazel started fighting AGAIN! So Emma left to go find Ellie. She figured she'd look out in the parking lot assuming Craig and Ellie were having a make out session before class. She spotted Craig, Ellie, and Alex standing outside of Craig's car talking. She started making her way across the parking lot when Derrick came up to her. She rolled her eyes but had to be nice. She and her friends all promised Jimmy they would be nice to Derrick. Emma was disgusted by the fact that he liked her. He was ugly and annoying and he followed her around. He hadn't asked her on a date yet but she assumed it was coming up.

"Emma! Hey! How are you?" Derrick said catching up to her.

"Uh fine. You?" Emma said trying to walk faster to Craig's car.

"Not too well. See I have a crush on this girl…but she doesn't know that I exist." Derrick said trying to be subtle.

"Right…well I have to go talk to Ellie now bye." Emma said trying to ignore Derrick.

"Emma, wait! (She turned around sighing) It's you that I like ok? Would you like to go out sometime?" Derrick said hopeful.

"Um, no I'm sorry I can't. I have a boyfriend." Emma said trying not to make him feel bad.

"Oh…Jimmy told me Friday that you didn't." Derrick said trying to change her mind.

"Well I didn't until Sean and I got back together Friday night. Sorry I have to go." Emma says as Craig, Alex, and Ellie wave her over.

"Oh." Derrick said disappointed as Emma walked up to Craig's car.

"We'll see how much she loves Sean at Paige's party Friday." Derrick says to himself smirking and pulling a pill out of his pocket…….

He stared at it before putting it back in his pocket and walking away.

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SO what do you think? Sorry this chapter is so short but I'm being loaded up with homework and tests right now! UGH! I'll try to write the next chapter tomorrow since it's a Friday. The previews are the same. The next chapter will be Paige's party. R&R!