I knew by this point Eric had run off extremely disappointed by what had just happened. I sure was disappointed too; this wasn't supposed to happen! How could I be falling in love with my best friend?

Pulling away I asked, "What are we doing?"

"What do you mean what are we doing? We're kissing!" he exclaimed, leaning for another kiss.

"We can't be doing this!" I shrugged him off, landing back on the ground.

"Why not?"

"Let me see: we've been friends for like ever, and absolutely nothing more. Plus you also promised nothing would come between us and we wouldn't wind up with romantic feelings for each other!"

Sighing he turned me back to face him, taking my hands in his. Making sure he mad eye contact he explained, "Now here what I see is the beginning of something new we can face together, not what could make us fall apart. I can't see myself sharing this with anyone, but you. Until this past day I never realised this side of you, and never wondered what we could be. Isn't this the dream: falling in love with your best friend? This couldn't be anymore perfect! We know absolutely everything about each other, and our families are very close. It's now that I realise we weren't destined to be just friends, but we were meant to be together!"

It was too late to turn back now, we'd crossed the line from friends to something more, and we couldn't just ignore the intense passion we now had for each other. Sure the curiousity was there of us being a real couple, but I knew that if it didn't work out we wouldn't ever just be friends again.

I couldn't decide this now, not when the temptation to kiss him again hung in the humid air. The surroundings weren't exactly the opposite of romantic either; I mean it was practically the perfect time and place to kiss. Rain caused our clothes to cling to our frozen bodies, and the forest smelled of fresh pine. Everything around me was just begging me to respond to him, and allow us to forget about being friends for a while.

His breathing was heavy; his chest moving up and down in rhythm with my racing heart. Those eyes were just the thing to lure me in if I hadn't still had a piece of sanity left in me. His beautiful pale eyes seemed to take away all the pain I'd felt or tear I'd ever shed. Then my eyes moved to his shirt which clung to his chiselled chest. How was I controlling myself from this beautiful creature I was obviously in love with.

Wait, in love with? Where'd that come from! Did I truly love him all this time and never realised it. All this time when his hands were in mine racing through our childhood had I wished he'd held it forever? When his mom would drop him off for a play date would I hope that she'd never come back to take him away from me? Surely if I'd loved him all along I would've noticed before, right?

Maybe up until now I'd just avoided my feelings, and moved on with life; knowing we were just meant to be friends. What if we were meant to be more? Was that the reason why his eyes lit up whenever they met mine, or why his mom would smile at me knowing he was safe around me?

I loved him. There was no other explanation. This beautiful creature was the man of my dreams and the love of my life. Who was I to deny him a kiss?

"I love you, and I will always love you. This is only the beginning of something new, and nothing seems more right than spending it with you. Your eyes," cupping my chin in his hand, Derrick lifted it up so I looked deep into his eyes, "your face, and your beautiful soul. I couldn't imagine another man being as lucky as I am right now."

"But why me? You're the popular jock, and I'm the nobody just waiting to finish school so I can get on with my life. You are so handsome any woman would gladly take you if the opportunity presented itself, and I'm the bland girl who has nothing to offer," I replied, keeping eye contact.

"Don't ever think of yourself that way! Have you looked at yourself? The way your eyes burn into any soul lucky enough to have you look back, and how you can see the beautiful soul you bear beneath. When you're embarrassed you're cheeks flush to the color of cherries, and how your hair shines when the light hits it just right. You walk around the school without a care in the world, and if someone were to approach you you'd treat them like a friend, no matter their reputation. I envy you. Every day I spent in this school is one more day I'm less like myself, but once you're by my side I feel like I'm glowing. There is nothing more I could ask for."

"Wow," I whispered looking at my feet now, slightly embarrassed.

I never knew he'd felt that way, or that he'd noticed everything the way he had. What I'd pictured in my dreams failed to compare to how I felt now. If this was love I never wanted it to end.

Derrick let his hand linger through my soaked hair, his other hand on my left cheek; stroking it gently.

"I'm sorry it all had to happen so fast," he whispered in my ear.

Wrapping my arm around his waist, I pulled myself up to his ear and whispered back, "Don't be. I can't imagine anything more perfect."

Looking down at me; we shared a smile. Then I threw my arms around his neck as he carried me through the woods. His warm body felt nice against my cold skin. I noticed that the smile never left his face when I was in his arms.

Now I knew no matter what faced us that love would conquer all. Looking back at the beginning of the year it seemed more like ages seperated those two days, but it was only a matter of days. I'd never expected this to happen, maybe I had subconsciously, but I didn't know I knew this would happen. I had no idea where those years had went, but all I knew was that it was all time well spent.

The time had passed so fast that by the time I'd gone home the stars had come. We went straight to the back yard where we laid in the grass just staring into each others eyes, knowing if I fell asleep then I would be dreaming of him.

"You look tired," he breathed, brushing my hair away from my face, "You should get some sleep."

"And let this wonderful day end? No way!" I laughed, moving closer to him.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Words just came so easy with him; even love did. He just had the face that made my heart race, and the feeling couldn't compare, knowing he'd always be there.

He gently lifted my arms around him and did the same with his. Our faces were merely inches apart and his scent was absolutely breath-taking. I couldn't believe what I'd missed out from all these years.

"When I close my eyes I see you perfectly," He added, stroking my face.

"I'm going to miss you when you leave; I'll think about you so much." I replied.

"Then I won't leave, we can be eternally bonded together!"

"No, your family would worry."

"Don't you worry about them, love. They know I'm with you; they always have."

He leaned his face in and kissed my nose. Breathing, I inhaled his scent, enjoying his minty breath. I kissed his lips that were just so inviting, holding his face to mine. How could you resist in such a perfect moment?

"I love how you kiss," he said, closing his eyes.

"Sh! Don't talk..." I giggled, kissing him again.

It felt like we were one, him and I. I felt so sure next to his warm body of my future, and unaware of my problems.

"I feel so lucky to have you in my arms. How do I have you in my life?" he asked.

"Just lucky I guess, I feel the same about you." I answered.

"Awe!" I heard my mother call near the door.

Ugh, busted!

A/N: These characters just don't give up! This is not how I planned it to happen at all...I expected a fight. These characters sure write the story themselves, I love how it played out though, and I love the reviews!

By the way this chapter was completely inspired by Feltbeats (Tom Felton) whose music is incredibly amazing. Also my best friend TwilightPrincess123 who has by far been the best inspiration of all. This book is far from ending, I wouldn't do that to you guys!