A/N: Hi everyone! I'm still here. I'm sorry it took a long time to upload, life got in the way. But I finished the chapter and I'm going to try and not make you guys wait long again for the next one. *fingers crossed* I hope you guys enjoy it

Chapter 28: Taking a Chance

So when you feel like trying again...

Reach out, take my hand!

See how great it could be...

to fall in love,

With someone you can trust

Who will never give up!

Cause you're all that he needs!

Baby take a chance on me!

Christine's POV

It all seemed like a dream and if I wake up, it would only be a dream. BUt it wasn't a dream, it was real. His lips on mine...his skin against mine...his words saying he loved me...they were all real...

Holy shit! That's a normal response to something like this, right? I hope it is or else I'm just sitting in the middle of the bed like an idiot, completely clueless on what to do. Erik was already up when I woke and hearing the shower run, I know he's in the bathroom which gives me a couple of minutes to collect myself and figure out what to say to him. Does he regret it? Will he say this was a mistake? Will he try and kick me out and never talk to me? My mind is running with questions as I pull the sheets tighter around me. Hearing the water stop, my heart races as I know he's coming out and we'll have to face each other.

"Morning." His voice makes me jump a little. Turning, he standing next to the bed, only in a towel. Breath, Christine... "Sleep well?" He asks casually. How is he so casual about this? Well he's done this befor-wait, has Charlotte slept in this bed too?

"I-I did." Which is true. His bed is so comfy and not just because I used his chest as a pillow at one point. But sleeping in his arms felt amazing and I hope I can do it again.

"How about I make us some breakfast and we can talk?" He suggests. My mouth can't form words for some reason, so I only nod. He chuckles softly before leaning in and kisses my forehead. Simple yet so sweet. I watch as he walks into his closet and comes back out shortly in gym shorts. Is he going to be shirtless all day? Not complaining though... "Feel free to use the bathroom and borrow any clothes." He says as he heads out of the bedroom. Once I know he's gone, I jump out of the bed and rush to the bathroom, shutting the door. A shower sounds like a great idea right now.

Once showered and dressed in a pair of his gym shorts and a bra top, I make my way downstairs to the kitchen. My nose inhales the scent of bacon cooking and my mouth starts to water. I love bacon and so does Erik. Coming into the kitchen, I sit on the barstool and watch as he is cooking. Music is playing through the speakers as he flips a pancake. I sit quietly, watching him cook and dance a little to the music. He is serving a feast for breakfast this morning with pancakes, bacon, toast, eggs, coffee of course and even fresh fruit.

"Are you feeding an army?" I jokingly asked as he sets his coffee by his plate.

"Can a man spoil his woman with a good breakfast?" He asks back. Did he just call me his woman? Internally squealing! "Enjoy." Putting a pancake on his plate, he drowns it in syrup. Copying him, I grab a pancake but drown it in whip cream and strawberries.

"Mmmm this is so good." I take another bite. "My stomach is definitely being spoiled this morning." I basically engulf the pancake and decide to eat some of the eggs and bacon. Erik just chuckles at how full my plate is even though his is loaded too. We eat in silence, filling our stomachs until all the food that was on the counter in front of us is in our stomachs.

With the food gone and plates in the dishwater, it's time for the talk. I'm a bundle of nerves right now, afraid of what he is going to say. He suggest we talk outside which I agreed since it was beautiful outside. We head outside and sit by the pool, our feet dangling in the water.

"I don't know where to begin." He starts out. "This isn't how I planned our day would be."

"What you mean?" I ask him, turning more so I'm facing him.

"I mean I would have made your first time more special."

"It was special. I wouldn't change one moment." I pause for a moment before my embarrassing question slips out. "Was it disappointing for you?" Why, why does my mouth have to slip out embarrassing questions like that? Ugh here comes the blush.

"Disappointing?" I nod. "You have any idea how hard it was for me to keep in control the whole time?" He asks me. "You drive me crazy, hell since our first kiss you've driven me crazy."

"Really?" He nods. "But you pushed me away." I reminded him.

"I know and trust me, it wasn't easy. For weeks, all I kept thinking was how I wanted to kiss you again. I thought pushing you away would be better, though I think it just made me want you more."

"I understand why you did it. Didn't like it, but I understand. Are you going to try and push me away again?" I asked, worried he will. He shakes his head.

"No, I love you too much to try and push you away. I meant it when I said it last night." My heart raced when he said that. "If we do this, try to be together, it won't be easy."

"I know that."

"You know I don't like having to keep secrets, especially from your family and mine." I nod. Though he has kept a lot of secrets for me from my dad, I know he hates it. Him and my dad are like brothers. He looks away from me to stare at the water. His face reads of the inner struggle he's dealing with. He would be lying to his family and mine, I would be lying to my father. "It's gonna be tough, but we'll find a way to make it work." He looks back at him. I stare at him, unsure I heard right.

"You mean, you'll give us a chance?" I repeat, needing him to say it again. He chuckles and nods.

"Yes. I want to give us a chance." Letting out my squeal, he chuckles as he smiles. "So what do you say? You want to take a chance with me?"

"Do you even have to ask?" I squeal. If I wasn't sitting on the edge of the pool and wasn't a clumsy person, I'd try and straddle him to hug him and kiss him.

"So...?" He waits with a smile.

"Yes!" Smiling, he gets up. "Come."

"Where are we going?" I ask, taking his hand as I stand up. Not answering, he picks me and puts me over his shoulder. "Erik!" I laugh as he carries me back to the house. Noticing that we're heading for his bedroom, I know what he has plan. And I'm not objecting at all.

Several hours later found us cuddling up in his bed, the TV playing FRIENDS with empty pizza box on the floor by the bed. This is heaven right now for us. The only thing that could ruin this moment would be my phone going off and it being my dad. He wants me home so Erik has no choice but to drop me off at home. When he drops me off, I know he can't kiss me bye but he promises to text me later. Watching him drive off, I can't help my happiness. I have the best boyfriend in the world who loves me and I love him. He's willing to take a chance on us. Smiling when I get inside, I say hi to my dad and head up to my room. Once in my room, I quickly put on a playlist to play while I take another shower. The music starts blaring in the bathroom and I can't help but smiling as I think of Erik. When the next song plays, I can't help but sing along.

"You've got nothing to lose, baby!

But you wont know if you don't try.

Just don't leave me asking why.

So when your ready to choose, baby,

I'll be here with open arms

With the same love in my, heart!

I know, you know there's something here.

But you cannot get past the fear.

I can help you make it clear.

So when you feel like trying again,

Reach out, take my hand!

See how great it could be,

To fall in love, with someone you can trust

Who will never give up!

'Cause your all that he needs!

Baby take a chance on me!

Baby take a chance on me!

Baby take a chance on me!

Baby take a chance on me!"

Who's happy that Erik is going to give their relationship a chance?

Also, song is Take a Chance on Me by Frankie J. Love him!

Reviews are welcome : )