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SILVER POV:

Silver had been planning to drive up to his house all day but no matter what she couldn't seem to bring herself to do it. The idea of talking with Teddy scared her more than she wanted to admit but she knew she had to before this ruined everything that had ever been between them, including their friendship. She had never been a drinker but tonight was the slight exception. She wasn't drunk but she could definitely feel the slight buzz from the vodka she had drank earlier. As she stepped out of the car, she made her way up to the front porch.

Ok, Silver. Deep breaths. You can't expect him to wait around forever. Just knock on the door. God, I'm tired. What time is it? 3am. Why am I here at 3? Who the hell wants to see anybody's face at 3? What the hell was I thinking? I can't do this.

No! I've been putting this off for too long. I can't keep waiting. I just need to say this while I still have the courage – liquid courage but courage. Just ring the freaking doorbell! Just do it! Silver argued with herself.

Silver raised her hand towards the doorbell and placed her finger on the button.

Who am I kidding? I can't do this.

She quickly drew her finger back.

No. I have to do this. Just push the button.

Silver placed her finger back on the button and then quickly pulled it away again.

You know, I should knock. He could be sleeping. I don't want to wake him up. Yeah. Knocking. Knocking quietly. That sounds better. And maybe he won't hear it.

Silver raised her hand to the door and before she could talk herself out of it she knocked softly. She stood there for a moment just staring at the door. Silver quietly knocked again for good measure.

Ok, he didn't come to the door. I should probably just go. I tried.

She grabbed her keys out of her pocket. Just as she had turned around to leave she heard a muffled voice through the door.

"I'm coming."

Shit. I shouldn't have knocked a second time.

She turned back towards the door. The porch light flipped on and she stepped back out of the light a little. Silver watched the door open in front of her, revealing a shirtless Teddy. He just stood there for a moment staring at her.

"What …" he asked. Silver could see the confusion written all over his face. It was apparent to her that he hadn't expected anyone – and who would at 3 in the morning? While he stood there, Silver couldn't help but run her eyes over his appearance. There he was, standing in front of her in nothing more than his boxer shorts. She could never get over his seemingly perfect surfer body. Silver stood there motionless.

"What are you doing here? Is everything ok?" Silver didn't hear any anger, just concern in his words. She looked up and their eyes connected. They held each other's gaze for a moment before Silver looked away fidgeting with her keys. She could feel herself sober up completely and any courage she had before was gone.

What am I doing here? I shouldn't be here. This was such a mistake.

She suddenly found herself absent of all words, feeling more and more like an idiot. Without saying a thing Silver began to turn away as quickly as possible to get off the porch and back into her car. She could feel the heat rising in her face from her sudden embarrassment. "I should go–"

But as she began to walk down the steps she felt Teddy's hand grasp around her own. She tried to pull her hand away but he didn't let his grip loosen. Instead, to Silver's surprise, Teddy turned her around to face him.

"No. Wait."

TEDDY POV:

Why is she here?

Those were the only words flashing into Teddy's mind as he stood there facing Silver.

"What…" he said, uncertain of why Silver had shown up at his doorstep. Teddy couldn't seem to finish his sentence. He just stood there staring at her. From what Teddy could see she was wearing blue jeans and a black sheer, lacy top. As she moved more into the light, Teddy could see the distress on her face.

Why would Silver be here? Something has got to be wrong.

"What are you doing here? Is everything ok?" As he asked the question he watched her look down towards the ground before raising her eyes up to meet his and then looking away again. She fiddled with the keys in her hand. Instantly she turned away from him without uttering a word. He watched her with a puzzled expression on his face, as she turned suddenly, walking away from him with hurried footsteps.

"I should go –" he heard her say with her back towards him as she continued to walked away.

Something is definitely wrong.

Before he knew what was happening, he could feel his feet following after her almost involuntarily. Teddy placed his hand around hers. He could feel her try to wiggle free but he refused to let her go. Trying to get her to talk to him, he turned her around to face him.

"No. Wait." he said.

"Teddy…"

"I won't let you leave until you tell me why you're here. What's wrong?" Teddy could feel the stress radiating from him. He couldn't throw the sense that something was off. There was no way Silver would just show up on his front porch, especially after the other night, unless it was important.

"Let go of me." She said tensely. He released her hand noticing how regrettably tight his grasp had become and continued pressing her for answers.

"Silver, what happened? Are you feeling ok?" Silver didn't respond, her eyes looking everywhere but at Teddy. "I've never seen you speechless before and it's freaking me out. I don't care if we had a fight; just tell me what's going on."

"Nothing. Nothing's wrong. Nothing happened. I'm fine." The rush of her words made Teddy question her response. He tried thinking of something, anything, that could explain why she was being so weird.

"Are you sure? You're taking your medication, right?"

"Yes. God, it's not that." Teddy saw Silver roll her eyes "I'm fine. I just have to go."

What the heck is going on?

"Why did you show up here at 3am?"

"I don't know."

Silver's lack of communication was starting to irritate Teddy. There had to be a reason why she drove all this way.

"That's not true Silver." He stated firmly.

"I don't know, ok? I just…it doesn't matter."

Oh my god. She is killing me. He thought irritably. What the hell is up with this non-answer crap. I don't remember the last time I could get her to shut up and now when I want her to talk to me, she's a mute.

"God damn it, Silver." Teddy snatched the keys out of her hand.

"Give me those back!" she said trying to reach for her keys. In response, Teddy tightened his grip around them.

"Tell me why you're here." He demanded.

What is that smell? She's been drinking?

"Are you drunk?" Teddy asked, frustrated. Silver didn't respond again. "You drove here drunk? Are you crazy?!"

"No. I'm not drunk, Teddy. Only you would think that. I'm not an imbecile. Thank you." She said, snatching the keys out of his hand. Teddy was taken aback by her snappy response.

Yup, she's not drunk.

"Why are you here, Silver?" he said, trying to regain his patience a bit. He hated being angry at her but it always seemed like a natural response.

"I don't know."

"Silver, just tell me why the hell you're here." he asked as his patience ran dry. "I think you kind of owe me an explanation for showing up here, especially after the other night."

"I don't know. I don't know, ok? I just thought I would tell you…" she let out a puff of air and Teddy gestured for her to continue. Silver rolled her eyes at him "I just came to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry, ok? I'm sorry I called you a liar. I'm sorry I let you think I went back to Dixon. I didn't go see him that night. I know I made you think I did and I'm sorry. I saw Ethan at his hotel room. And–"

"Wait. You saw Ethan? That guy who moved to Montana?" Teddy's heart sank at the sound of 'Ethan' and 'hotel' in the same sentence. His mind was instantly flooded of all the scenarios that could have happened.

SILVER POV:

Silver could feel all the tension rushing out of her as she spilled her thoughts to Teddy. As she did, she could see him trying to absorb everything she was saying. For the first time in a week, she was finally beginning to feel more relaxed. While she continued speaking the words came flowing out of her like a rush and she was sure she was talking way too fast. For some reason, whenever Silver found herself around Teddy, she noticed that she turned into this nervous girl and she hated it. He was the only one who could make her like that and she hated that too. And that nervous girl manifested herself into speed talking and rambling. Two qualities Silver had never wanted.

"…I saw Ethan at his hotel room. And–"

"Wait. You saw Ethan? That guy who moved to Montana?" The look of disappointment and hurt flashed across Teddy's face. Silver hated that look. Most people never noticed when he showed it but she could always see right through his façade. He seemed calm but to Silver, looking at Teddy was like reading a book. To Silver, Teddy looked hurt. She could only imagine what he was thinking right now.

Shit. That's not what I meant to say.

"It's not like that. We're just friends. I swear. But that's not the point. The point is I'm sorry I hurt you and I'm sorry I left. I'm sorry for everything. I was scared because you told me you wanted me. I thought that maybe-"

She paused, trying to collect her thoughts while composing herself, trying to not get too emotional – this was going to be difficult enough without the tears.

TEDDY POV:

Teddy watched her intently as she paused. He could tell she was nervous, the rambling always gave her away.

"I was just scared because that night... You just got into my head where I can't even tell what I want anymore. And I left because I needed to figure out what I wanted. And while I was thinking, I realized that… I like you so much. I broke up with Dixon two days ago. And if you would have been at school you would've known that but obviously you've been AWOL. I never loved Dixon. And over these past few days I realized that I think I could be in love with you too and I don't even know why because you make me completely insane and half the time I want to kill you with my bare hands but then other times I just want to kiss you. You're the only person who can make me nervous where I turn into some stupid rambling idiot. And you know, you can be a complete ass but you aren't always that way with me. Well, except for the other night when you called me Vicky which, by the way, is completely annoying. I really hate that. And you give me butterflies all the time and not always in a good way; it feels like you know everything about me and I don't want to get hurt. And then what you said the other night. The other night you said some things that were just so honest. And I'm scared. I am so scared because you're the only one who could ever hurt me but I know I–" Teddy cut her off by placing his finger over her lips.

Over the course of her speech about a million things were running through Teddy's head. Hearing her say she could be in love with him stopped all other thoughts though. At the sound of those words, everything that had happened within the past few days seemed meaningless.

"Stop talking." He whispered warmly.

"…love you" she said softly, finishing her sentence.

"You love me?" Teddy couldn't hold in his smirk any longer.

Teddy watched her as she slowly but confidently nodded her head. Teddy looked into her eyes. He leaned down and put his lips next to her ear.

"I'm going to kiss you now." He spoke gently. With that, Teddy lightly placed his lips onto hers. As the kiss grew deeper, he put his arms around her waist. Silver moved her hands up to his face. He pulled her into his chest trying to close the space between their two bodies. The kiss was different than the one they shared the other night. That one had been rushed, almost urgent but this one was different. Teddy kissed her slowly and softly trying to show her all the tenderness he felt for her. Teddy pulled back.

"I love you more." He whispered between kisses. "And trust me, I'm just as scared out of my mind as you are." Silver pulled back from him ever so slightly.

"Really?" she asked, eyeing him doubtfully. Teddy noticed the slight furrow of her brow and the wrinkling of her nose as she stood there staring at him skeptically.

God she's beautiful.

"You're the most terrifying girl I've ever met." He answered honestly.

"Why does that feel like an insult?" she asked. Teddy chuckled in response.

"Trust me, it's not."

"And how's that?" she questioned.

"You're the first girl I've ever loved and it's completely…well, petrifying." Teddy saw a slight smile form on her lips as he brought her in for another soft kiss.

"Not to mention the fact that you're the most impossible, unbearable, insufferable, stubborn, opinionated, and most stunningly beautiful woman I've ever met." He told her with as a grin spread across his face, kissing her once more. Silver looked back up at him.

"You never stop flirting, do you?" Teddy heard the sarcasm in her voice.

"It's a skill." With that, Teddy pulled her in for another kiss before continuing.

"I have to say, I'm impressed."

"About what?"

"I didn't even know that you knew what the word insufferable meant, not to mention the fact you used it in a sentence."

"Ha…ha" he said pulling her in for another long kiss. "You know, since we did kiss…you're kind of my girlfriend now." He said. Teddy felt Silver's lips form into a smile against his as he kissed her again. "Because I am not about to let you get away Erin." He kissed her again, pulling her back into his chest. He picked her up and placed her around his waist, continuing his kisses. As he did, he walked them both back towards the door of the house. Slowly, he moved his mouth down to kiss on her neck. He could feel her breathing get heavier and heard her laugh with excitement. He stopped for a moment as he opened the door and carried her into the house. Teddy didn't want to ever stop kissing Silver. Kissing her was like nothing he had ever experienced before and if he could help it, he was never going to stop. He looked at her again and the two exchanged smiles.

"God you're beautiful." Teddy watched as another smile grew across Silver's face. "You will never know how much I love you, Erin." He said.

Silver smiled playfully as she pulled him towards her. As he leaned forward, he kissed her fervently once again, trying to express how much he loved her. Suddenly, Teddy felt Silver push on his chest breaking the kiss.

"Teddy?" she asked, out of breath.

"What?" he groaned in response, closing his eyes expecting the worst.

"Don't call me Erin." Teddy opened his eyes and was met by Silver's growing smirk. He laughed at the playful tone of her voice and he instantly relaxed. He let out a sigh of relief as he looked into her eyes.

"Ok, Vicky." He said as he leaned in for another kiss.

NOTE: Hope you enjoyed the final chapter…I even wrote an epilogue too :) Please Review!! And thank you so much for reading!!