Letters

Disclaimer: I do not own the Virals.

A/N: I forgot what my inspiration was for this.

Ch. 1: Dear Tory

Dear Tory,

I know that this may come as a bit of a shock but I DO talk. Well sometimes. Not now obviously because this is a letter, but you know that of course. You're not an idiot. Quite the opposite actually, but that's not the point to this letter. Why did I write you a letter anyway? It's not like anyone writes letters anymore. I could have sent you an email or just said this in person. It's not like we live in different countries. And now I'm rambling. Could I be more of a dork?

But the whole point to this was well...to talk to you without choking on my words. I can't seem to say much to you in person but when I write you I can't stop talking. Is there no middle ground? Can I not shut up?I'm coming to a point. I may be older than you but sometimes it seems as though you're the one who has a better grip on reality. You're living with a father whose existence you were completely unaware of until a few months ago and you still manage to be the most beautiful,gorgeous, sensible person I know. My parents are going through a divorce and there are times when I just want to drop to my knees and scream. Then I think of you. You lost your mother and still you

I realized something this weekend. Something kinda major. So I'm just gonna spit it out.

I like you. I really like you. I kind of wish I could see your face as you read this, but I'm a coward. Hurl the stones if you must but it's true. I don't want things to be awkward between us. We're virals and somebody has to watch out for Hi and Shelton. When you see me at school you don't have to say anything. I'd prefer if you didn't mention I know our feelings don't exactly line up but I just had to get this off my chest. I sound like such a girl Anyway you don't have to mention this. You can forget it ever happened and burn this letter. I won't take it personally.

I said this letter had a point and it wasn't to admit my feelings. It was the only way I could think of to tell you how I felt about that day at the beach. To me that was one of the happiest days of my life. It was one of the few times that my dad looked happy. He even smiled. Normally he doesn't do that. Even before my mom and dad separated. They were always fighting and it showed. No matter how quiet they tried to be I could always tell by the looks on their faces.

I was glad to see my dad look so relaxed but that wasn't the reason that day was so great. It was you. Those games of Frisbee and the dog jokes.(I am NOT a golden retriever!) That day was great even before you kissed me. That's right. I'm bringing that up. And you did kiss me. I might have been leaning in but you started it. I don't know who was more embarrassed when your dad cleared his throat right behind us. Everyone was staring. Things haven't really been the same since and I don't want it to be like that between us. There isn't much I could do that would make this situation worse. So let's just agree to be friends okay? Get things back to how they were before that awkward moment on the beach. You've been avoiding me at school and this was the only way to get this out. So in summary:

I like you

We kissed and it was great

The moment after was awkward and you've avoided me

You're dad gave me 'The Talk' (Treat my daughter with respect etc.)

I would rather be friends than nothing at all

Burn this letter and forget that day.

TALK to me

You're my best friend and I don't want to lose you. I hope we can retain our friendship.

Your friend,

Ben