The usual disclaimer applies to this chapter. I was feeling sad yesterday, now I'm fine again. The story may take a turn again, depending on my mood again. Sorry for the rollarcoaster ride with Carey's emotions.

~*Chapter 8*~

Of course, Fi didn't hear him say those three small words; she'd hung up already. Carey, you're a fool. He thought to himself. I can't do this to her. She's so happy… Maybe a talk with Clu will help. He went to find his brother. "Clu, we need to talk," Carey told him as he pulled him aside.

"Alright, what about?" Clu had curiosity pasted to his face.

"Fi," sure his answer was simple, but it was the truth. That was all he could tell Clu to make him understand.

Clu smirked at Carey and said, "Having trouble already?"

"Well, sort of… in an odd kind of way, that is," How am I going to explain this to him? "Okay, please just listen to me, Clu. Don't speak until the end of what I'm telling you. I can't afford to lose my train of thought." He told Clu. "Now, my problem… I don't know what to do? I mean, I really do like Fi and all. Yet, I can't shake the feeling that we're not meant for each other. Yes, when I kiss her, it feels so right, but I have so much doubt." He sighed, "I can't shake my feelings of self doubt. I don't feel like I'm good enough for Fi. I feel that I'm not worthy of being her boyfriend. I don't know what to do anymore. Tomorrow I'm supposed to meet her in the park, but I have no clue what to say to her. Do I tell her I love her, and live with this doubt? Do I tell her it's over; and live the rest of life alone and sad?" He was done finally.

"Carey," Clu spoke softly, "What does your heart say? You know that you're heart doesn't lie about matters of it." He started to leave. "Bro, I can't tell you how you feel, but I do believe you said the 'l' word. Most don't say that if they don't mean it. Do you?" With that, he left.



Carey stood there for a bit, just thinking about what Clu'd just said. Taking everything in, his brother was smart beyond his years.