Hey, this is my first piece of fiction for A Walk To Remember. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this movie, because now it's my all time favourite! Anyway, this story will be a series of short chapters based on what I would have liked to have seen happen between scenes. Sort of a 'missing moments' story. Hope you like it!

Meant To Be

"I told you not to fall in love with me..."

The words lingered in the air, spoken by Jamie after Landon's declaration of love to her. She knew deep down that she loved him too, but how could she lose herself in this when she was holding back something that could tear them apart before they had even begun?

Still, she closed her eyes and pushed her secret to the back of her mind as Landon placed another gentle kiss on her lips, then softly brushed her cheek with his hand. Jamie leaned her forehead against his for a moment, and then he pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. It was as though he had contemplated her words and was now trying to reassure her that she did deserve to be loved. Landon didn't expect too much of her, knowing that it might be too soon for her to say 'I love you' back to him. After all, it was only mere weeks ago that he had snubbed her in front of all his friends, before he had realised what an effect Jamie had on him.

They joined hands again and continued to walk together. After a few minutes, Jamie spoke up. "When did you know?" Landon turned to look at her curiously, unsure of what she meant. "Know what?" he asked as she looked back at him, and he realised that her vulnerable expression from a few moments ago had yet to leave her face. Jamie looked down as she answered his question quietly. He had to strain to hear her, but he caught what she was saying. "That you loved me."

Surprised by the question, but sure of the answer, a fond smile appeared on Landon's features. He stopped walking and stood in front of her as he uttered just two words. "The play." He was a little concerned at what it must have sounded like. It sounded like he had only really noticed her when she had appeared in front of him dressed up to the nines – completely different to her normal look. But that wasn't the truth. Yes, she had looked beautiful that night; but it was her voice, coupled with the extraordinary person she clearly was, that had made him fall in love with her.

With all this running through his mind, Landon had failed to notice the change in Jamie's expression until she spoke, and he once again focused his eyes on her. "Oh really? And why would that be, Mr Carter?" Her eyes were dancing in amusement – which filled Landon with relief, but also with a desire to set her straight on his answer. "Probably not for the reason you think, you know," he said, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "I think I was already falling for you before then. I knew you were like no one else I had ever met – you're beautiful inside as well as out. Anyway, then I heard you sing, and I knew for sure," he finished.

He watched as Jamie's face changed again, this time from a look of amusement to one of pure adoration. She was touched by Landon's words, and the look on his own face told her he had never been more serious in his life. "Thank you for telling me that," she replied. "I had a great time tonight, Landon. Thank you so much, for everything." He knew she was referring to more than just the dinner – there were also the two things he had now crossed off her list to account for. Getting a tattoo (albeit a temporary one), and being in two places at once. He had engineered all of that for her. "You're welcome," he said softly, taking her hand in his once again. "Guess I'd better take you home before your father has a fit...or worse, kills me," he joked light-heartedly.

Jamie smiled at his humour, knowing that her father would indeed have a few choice words for Landon if he didn't get her home on time. "Good point," she agreed good-naturedly, letting him lead her back to his car. For now, she was content with just being with him. But sooner or later she would have to tell him the truth. She just didn't know which would come first: the fact that she loved him too; or her heartbreaking secret.

Please let me know what you thought with a review! I want to continue with as many more 'missing moments' as I can think of. Thanks :)