I have a friend, who likes your friend…

Disclaimer: All the characters in this fanfic belong to Disney and any other company that owns the series 'In A Heartbeat'.

Hey everyone!!! This is my first fanfic ever!!! I'll be glad to know what you thought of the story, so feedbacks will be appreciated. And now, the moment you've all been waiting for…

No One Else but You: "I have a friend, who likes your friend…"

It was another Monday morning in Kingsport. For Tyler Connell, it would be the day that his life, let alone his love life, would change forever. The time came to 5:30, and the alarm buzzer went off.

"I'm not ready yet!" he mumbled sleepily as he turned the buzzer off.

He went out of bed and headed for the shower. After the shower, he brushed his teeth and then got dressed and ready for school. As he took one last look at the mirror, a thought came to his mind.

"Val," he murmured.

Val Lanier. Cheerleader, model student, EMT, friend, the girl of his dreams. This was the day he was going to ask her out. After two years of having a crush on her, he finally got the courage to just do it and ask her. For starters, it wasn't the easiest thing to do in the world. It killed him to see her every single day, not being able to tell or show her how he truly felt. She was one of his best friends. The fear of ruining their friendship made him decide to just keep his feelings to himself. Aside from crossing that line, they both work together, and it's only appropriate that they keep things simple and platonic between them.


The bell rang, which means the end of their second period class. For some reason, Tyler got this weird feeling in his stomach, as though he ate a huge bucket of butterflies, and they're fluttering inside him.

"Why am I…?" he started to speak, but was silenced by the figure that stood in front of him.

It was Val. She was wearing her usual long ankle length skirt, and a pastel yellow shirt. Her blond hair was curled. Her eyes were as blue as the morning sky. She was perfect.

"Hey Tyler!" she proclaimed, a radiant smile on her face.

Tyler was speechless. He didn't know where to begin. It was as if all his thoughts came together and then there she was. He just stood there and looked at her.

"What? Is there something on my face?" she asked politely.

"Umm, no, of course not. I just thought you were…uh…someone else." 'That was lame.'

"Ok. Well, I'll see you later. Bye." She said as she headed for her next class.

"Bye," he replied as he walked away to his next classroom.


It was lunchtime, and almost everyone was at the cafeteria. Tyler found his way to usual seat, and sat next to Hank.

"Hey!" he greeted.

"Hey!" replied Hank as he took another bite off his sandwich.

"Hey guys! Mind if I join you?," asked Jamie.

Hank shook his head, as if saying "Not at all" for his mouth was still full with food.

"Not at all," exclaimed Tyler.

"So, did you ask Val yet?" inquired Jamie.

"What? Oh yea, that, um, no. Not yet anyway," Tyler answered

"You're not gonna chicken out, are you?" questioned Hank after managing to swallow another bite.

"No, and would you guys please stop interrogating me. I'm really nervous as it is!" he replied, almost yelling.

"OK/Sure," replied both Jamie and Hank.

Trying to change the topic, Tyler asked Jamie about Caitie.

"How about you, Jamie? When are you going to ask Caitie out?"

"What are you talking about? I don't like Caitie?" Jamie retorted

"Sure you don't like Caitie. And Tyler doesn't like Val," Hank responded, loud enough for people in the next 2 tables to hear.

Tyler and Jamie gave Hank a look as if they're about to kill him.

"They're both not even here," he defended himself.

Tyler and Jamie continued to give him the same look.

"Fine. I'll shut up," he said, as he took another bite off his food.

"OK. So I do like Caitie," Jamie finally managed to say. "I'm just not ready yet. Every time I'm around her, I just get all jumpy and tense up. I don't know. Before I knew I liked her, it was just fine. Now, just the sight of her and I get all nervous."

"I know what you mean," Tyler replied with agreement.

After a few minutes, lunch was over and they all left. Tyler and Jamie went ahead, leaving Hank with his sandwich.

"Guys! I'm not don't yet," he managed to speak out as he took his last bite off his sandwich.


The bell rang once again, signaling that the day was over. Tyler went to his locker, and met up with Hank.

"Well Hank, I guess this is it," Tyler said, a sure sign of edginess in his voice.

"Good luck, pal!" he stated and patted his friend in the back as he took off.

Tyler walked his way to Val's locker, not even sure about what to say or do. 'OK. Just be calm, relax, and don't say anything stupid.'

"Hi Val," greeted Tyler.

"Oh, hi," she greeted back.

Caitie was standing right beside Val. 'That's odd. Tyler didn't even notice me. And he looks so nervous, he's about to explode.'

Probably guessing what he's up to, Caitie excused herself from Val.

"Val, I have to go now. I have to meet Brianne and Jamie. I'll talk to you later. Hey Tyler! Bye Tyler!" she stated as she hurried down the hall.

Before Tyler could say anything to her, Caitie was already out the door. He felt rather stupid, yet embarrassed about not noticing her. In a mere second, his thoughts came back to him, and to what he has planned to do.

"Can I drive you to the station?" he asked.

"I was gonna walk, but since you asked, I'd be glad to," she replied, a smile on her face.

"OK. Great. So, are you ready to go?" he inquired.

"Sure. Let's go," Val exclaimed as she took her stuff.

The two walked out to the parking lot to where Tyler parked his car. But neither one of them knew the surprise that awaited them.


Tyler parked his car outside the station. Before they got a chance to head inside the building, Tyler grabbed Val's hand in an attempt to stop her.

"I'm sorry, but, I need to ask you something," he said, with a serious tone in hi voice. 'This is it…there's no turning back now.'

"It's all right. You can ask me. So, what is it that you needed to ask?" Val questioned him. 'Why does he look so nervous? His hands were rather cold when he grabbed my hand. And his voice seemed shaky. What's going on, Tyler?'

"Well, um…I…would you…I mean…" Tyler stuttered as his nervousness got the better of him. 'Come on, Tyler! What's the matter with you? Think quickly. Do something. Say something.'

"Tyler, what is it?" Val pleaded.

"I have a friend, who likes your friend, and he's thinking of asking her out. By the way, his friend likes her friend and he wants to know of he could go out with her friend some time," Tyler managed to say in a relatively fast pace.

Tyler and Val stood there, face to face, not even knowing if what just occurred just occurred.

Tyler ~ 'Did I just say that?!?'

Val ~ 'Did he just say that?!?'

To be continued…