"W-what?" I asked, not entirely sure that I'd heard him correctly.
"I love you Jemima." He said it slowly, carefully "And I'm not sure you like me back that way, but I had to tell you."
Meanwhile, my brain was flying 5 million miles an hour, trying to figure it out. Tumble loved me? I thought it was just a crush! What should I do now? Should I lie, to make a friend happy, or should I tell the truth, and break his heart?
"Well Jemima, what do you say?" he asked.
"I…." the tears were starting to come now "I don't know Tumble."
I started to cry, and he quickly hugged me. Not love-like, just to comfort me. I sobbed into his chest as he held me. I didn't know how long we stayed like that, until my sobs began to stop.
"I don't know." I said quietly "I like you, but I don't think it's like that. I don't understand my feelings, but I don't want you to be unhappy."
He nodded.
"I understand Jemima." He said softly, gently stroking my fur "Don't worry about me." He smiled slightly "I can wait."
I nodded, but I wasn't sure he understood what I meant. I sighed and stood up to leave. He stood up too, and gently held my hand.
"Remember, Jemima." He murmured "If you change your mind, I'll be here. Remember that."
He gently pressed his lips to mine, tears running slowly down both of our faces.
A/N
Okay, another chapter! It didn't take me long, but it's nice and
suspenseful, to torture you ;). What's going to happen after
Jemima's first kiss? Will she change her mind? Who should she end
up with? Review, and tell me who her crush is, or if she should end
up with Tumble!! REVIEW!!
~Silohettekitty~