The Get-Away Place -(Open)-

[Craig Dice]

He paused then began to speak in a flurry of words.
"Well,-me-and-winter-have-been-friends-for-a-long-time!" Then he took a breathe then began to speak a little more like his usual self. "Well, you know she got, attacked? Almost raped well I was the one who sorta. 'Saved her'." He sighed then looked at her in the eyes. "Now, Joe thinks I raped Winter!"

[aquamari]

Heather opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out so she just shut it again. How could Winter not tell her this? Probably the same reason Heather never told her about her friendship with Craig....they both thought the other hated the West Side. Heather opened her mouth once more, this time determined to speak up, "Ohhh. Well, uh....I don't think you raped her. But um....Craig...I have to tell you something and you have to promise to not be mad." Or sad Heather thought.

[Craig Dice]

He smiled warmly at her response, guessing WInter had kept her promise even from her best friend. Atleast someone didn't think he raped Winter, that was just wrong! Then he looked at her suspiciously,
"What is it?"

[aquamari]

"Well...uh...." Heather didn't know how exactly to tell Craig that she was dating the one guy he hated the most. "I'm...uh....kind of dating...Joe." Heather finally finished and waited for the explosion from Craig. Maybe Craig didn't see it...the nice, caring, sweet guy that Joe was, but Heather saw it.

[Craig Dice]

Craig didn't let the nager over power him, he nodded slightly. His face expressionless. Then he spoke, trying to keep his tone pleasent. But it just sounded toneless, "Im happy for you!"

[aquamari]

Heather knew this was completely untrue, but what could she possibly do? Joe had saved her life and Shannon's life on the streets of the West Side. But that was after she had agreed to be his. "Craig, maybe if you guys...not just you, but Joe too...maybe if you guys came to realize that it's not where you live, it's who you are that matters, than maybe you could become friends. He has a sweet side. I promise. He would never hurt me and I think I'm in love with him. Just....just give him a chance."

[Craig Dice]

He looked at her and nodded his head, as if he was gonna try. So maybe they'd lay off each other for a bit? He knew it wouldn't last long, there grudge lasted too long!
"Alright, I'll try it and I meen it Heather. Im happy you found someone, even if it is Joe!"

[aquamari]

Heather smiled at these words. Craig was taking this way better than she thought. She had thought he'd blow up, but he just stayed calm. "Thanks Craig. Your a great friend." She hugged him close and smiled and then pulled away.

[Craig Dice]

He patted her bag lightly then smiled at her.
"So, you feel like doing anyting? East or West, I don't mind!" He laughed lightly, it was a bit risky heading to either side. As you never new who might see you, and spread the gossip about who they've just seen. An Eastie with a Westie!

[aquamari]

Heather was thinking the same thing. Either way it was a risk, hence why she usually came down to the patch as her 'Get-Away Place'. No one could bother her there...well, except Craig now. "Uh...well, I think West would be best. We really don't need Joe to see us and he'll probably be on East." Heather smiled and stood up, brushing off a few pieces of grass and then grabbing her drawing pad and pen.

[Craig Dice]

He nodded and stood up aswell. then a feeling overcame him that made him smile with relief. He felt like Heather was almost a younger sister for him, not the old mixed feeelings he had.
"So, where do you feel like heading?"

[aquamari]

Heather shrugged her shoulders. She didn't know where to go. "Well, West is your territory..you pick a place." Heather said with a smile. She didn't really care where they went...she just was glad that Craig was okay with her dating Joe.

[Craig Dice]

He thought for a few moments over the possiblities avavilable.
"Well I would say the river courts off limits as I sometimes run into Joe there. But the rest is ok, the pizzaria dance studios, the estates, bills tavern and well anywhere you wanna go. The streets would be ok with me around of course!" He winked at her playfully.

[aquamari]

"How about the Pizzaria? I could do with something to eat." Heather patted her stomach playfully and giggled. She was almost all skin and bones, but she still looked great. Heather was kind of petite and very skinny. Any more and she could have passed as a 4th grader.

[Craig Dice]

He pretended to look shocked. He widened his eyes and dropped his bottom jaw.
"you...you actually eat? But I guess the pizaria it is!"