A/N: okay, i dont really like the way i did this dialogue or w/e but its easier to read neway and it seems a bit more longer instead of it being all bunched together. Once fanfiction stops bein dumb n stops messin up when i wanna upload a doc. then i'll change them all to this. Neway...heres chapter 11 this story is gettin close to an end, I might make a sequel. This is my version of together forever fit into probably two and a half chapters. minus the Cranny action, I had no room and if i wanna finish this story soon then i had to cut SOMETHIN out lol ok ok this is like a paragraph i'm goin..enjoy and please don't forget to review

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters storylines, or the show...i wonder if they'd ever sell it to me and i can like...take over the degrassiness...haha yeah right...ignore what i just wrote...it was dumb..

The next day at school was total confusion, Craig didn't know if Ellie and him were or weren't on speaking terms.

He was happy because he had gotten a call from a guy named Leo who wanted to be the band's manager.

He was ready to leave high school and start his music career and Ellie had told him she wanted to follow him around after high school, at least that's how Jimmy had put it.

"Marco." Craig called him from down the hallway.

Marco stopped and waited. "I got a call yesterday; someone wants to become a manager for Downtown Sasquatch.

"We did it dude!" He said excited. Marco was ecstatic. "This is awesome Craig." "Yeah, he wants to hear us play tonight so tell El and Jimmy okay? I'm gonna be late for History."

Marco shook his head. "Craig, Ellie is in your history class, why don't you just tell her." "Yeah, true okay I will." He shouted already half way down the hallway.

Mr. Larson, the history teacher stood up in front of the class rambling on about France Ferdinand and wars and blah blah blah.

Craig had his mind on only one thing. The band.

He turned around grinning from ear to ear. "What's up?" Ellie asked furrowing her brow; she loved that goofy smile of his.

"I found a guy who wants to manage us." Ellie smiled dully staring down at her text book.

"That's great, Craig." She said emotionless. "You are still in the band right?" He asked now furrowing his brow in confusion.

Ellie smiled. "Yeah, I was just mad that day. And I'm sorry about yesterday too." She said now messing with her pen.

Craig had forgotten all about yesterday, and their little 'argument' "It's no big deal.

I need you at my house right after school. He wants to hear us." Craig told her turning around to act like he was paying attention to Mr. Larson just in case he had noticed his excessive talking.

"Ready 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4" The band was playing there newest song.

Ellie had written the lyrics, they were about a kid who never got what he wanted the most in life.

Leo paced around the garage. "Okay stop." He finally told them after 2 minutes of playing.

Leo looked at Ellie.

"You sweetie, have got to go." Ellie looked at Marco with sad eyes. "Whoa, whoa, whoa sorry Leo but there's no band without a drummer."

Leo looked at Craig smirking obnoxiously.

"Well then Mr. Manning I suggest you find a new drummer, besides a band is no place for a girl."

He was walking on egg shells with Ellie.

Craig set down his guitar and walked over to Leo.

"Look Leo, Ellie's a big part of this band. If you don't want her. Then you don't want me."

"Very well. You have talent kid, if you ever change your mind, give me a call." Leo told him walking out.

It was 9:30 p.m. and everyone had left. Craig sat in his garage thinking about the offer.

Music was his life. But he wanted Ellie with him and if Leo didn't want Ellie then he didn't want him.

"All she has to do is practice. We'll just practice more, and then I'll call him again." Craig told himself hoping he had found a solution to the problem.

"No Craig." Craig looked at the entrance of the side door.

"I didn't know anyone was here." He told her smiling feeling kind of embarrassed.

Ellie sat down on the couch next to him grabbing his hand.

"Okay, who are you and what have you done with my friend Ellie." Ellie laughed.

"Listen to me, call Leo and tell him you change your mind." Craig had a puzzled look on his face.

What was she talking about? Why did she want him to call?

"No, Ellie it's the band or nothing." "I suck at drumming, Marco isn't very good on bass and Jimmy wants to paint. You can do this all on your own. And you know that, you have the talent Craig." She told him smiling sadly and squeezing his hand.

"But what about Joey, Caitlin, Angie…everybody." "They'll be fine they'll manage."

Craig looked at her with his brown eyes; those cute brown eyes she loved so much.

He looked like he was almost ready to cry.

"What about you?"

Ellie closed her eyes tightly pushing the tears back.

She didn't want him to go, she really didn't but she'd rather have him happy fulfilling his dream then always regretting not taking the chance he had.

"I'll wave goodbye."

She told him her voice breaking.

"Because I have to."

At that moment, she couldn't hold back any longer.

She needed to leave. She kissed Craig on the cheek.

Whispering in his ear she said. "We have different dreams; just promise me you'll never forget me. And our friendship."

Craig closed his eyes pulling Ellie in for a tender hug.

He ran his fingers through her fine hair. "That won't happen. We'll always be friends. I promise you." He whispered.

A/N: as you can see this chapter has a lil fluffiness goin on with El and Craig, i know its not what u guys wanted...YEAH i know what you guys are waiting for lol I'm waiting for it too but i enjoy dragging it on little by little...i hope u liked it even with the little fluffy action. remember reviews are appreciated )