Chapter Four
Pepper Ann didn't know how it happened. Or when it happened. But it did. Before she knew it, Milo was kneeling in front of her. Slowly, she looked up to meet his gaze. She blushed. "M-Milo?" She whispered. Afraid it was a dream. That he wasn't really there. Milo sighed in relief. At least she was still talking to him. Gently he moved the bangs from her eyes. "Are you all right P.A.?" He asked softly. "Did he.do anything to you?" Pepper Ann lowered her gaze and shook her head. Milo sighed in relief once again. With Pepper Ann's gaze lowered, her bangs had moved to cover her eyes once more. Milo smiled and gently moved them. Pepper Ann closed her eyes at his touch. He was so gentle.so sweet. Pepper Ann clenched her fists in agony. Why did he make her feel this way? Why did he give her a more pleasant feeling then Craig had ever given her? "P.A.?" Pepper Ann's eyes shot open. She had just realized that he was still using her initials. He was still calling her P.A. Even after everything.Pepper Ann shook her head. He was probably just used to using them.
Once again she looked up at him. She blushed immediately. Why was he starring at her like that? She'd never seen him look at anyone like that before. His eyes held a mixture of concern, worry, friendship, sorrow, and.love? No way! It couldn't be! Milo and her were best friends! Well.they had been best friends until a few hours ago. At the memories of the past events Pepper Ann began to sob. Milo hated her now! She couldn't bare the thought of him hating her.
Milo's eyes widened. She was crying. He hated it when she cried. It made him feel sad. Just seeing her lip tremble was enough to make Milo explode. He sighed. What had she done to him? What had Jennifer (Pepper) Ann Pearson, his ex-best friend, done to him? When he heard Pepper Ann sob once again, his heart broke into a million pieces. That was it! He couldn't stand it. He had to help her. The heck with what had happened earlier. All Milo wanted was to hear Pepper Ann laugh. To make up one of her shenanigans. To be the old pepper Ann Pearson!
Taking her by her shoulders, Milo shook her gently. "P.A..P.A. what's wrong???" Pepper Ann looked up into his blue eyes. " Oh Milo!!" She cried before jumping into his arms. Milo's eyes widened. He certainly hadn't been expecting THAT. But.strangely.he didn't mind at all. Instincts taking control, Milo gently wrapped his arms around her. He blushed. She fit perfectly in his arms. It was as if she had been made especially for him. Milo blushed again. How could he think such thoughts?! This was his BEST FRIEND (or had been)! A best friend who happened to be in trouble. Pepper Ann soon interrupted Milo's thoughts. "Milo.I'm so sorry." She sobbed. "I never wanted us to be mad at each other." Milo looked down at her trembling figure. His heart clenched. 'Oh Pepper Ann.' He thought before he said aloud. "P.A.I.I never wanted us to be mad at each other either." Pepper Ann shook her head. "You were right Milo. It was all my fault! I never should have hit Gwen Messrow." Milo opened his mouth to object. But Pepper Ann wouldn't have it. Softly, she placed a finger on his lips. This caused Milo's heart to flutter. " No Milo.let me get this out." She took a deep breath before continuing. " You see.I got jealous.so terribly jealous. I mean, you were flirting with her and she was flirting with you. I couldn't take it! And then she kissed you and.I.well.Oh Milo I'm so sorry!" Pepper Ann sobbed as she collapsed back into his arms. She then began to cry onto his shoulder. She couldn't stand being such a wimp around him! But.she couldn't help it. He made her feel safe, secure, wanted, and.well.loved. Griping his shirt she cuddled closer. She knew he would push her away any minute and tell her to grow up. So she wanted to savor this moment. Just him and her.in each other's arms. She was safe now. She was with Milo. With those thoughts in her mind, she began to calm her crying.
Milo ran his fingers through her hair in comfort. Soon her crying stopped and the sobbing decreased. Slowly he pulled her to arms length. Then he set his thumb under her chin and lifted her gaze. "P.A..are you alright?" Pepper Ann nodded slowly. He sighed. That was good. But he still had one more task.
Milo took a deep breath. "Pepper Ann." Pepper Ann looked up at him in shock. He has said her name instead of her initials. This couldn't be a good sign.Milo set his features so he looked serious. " Pepper Ann, it wasn't your fault." Her eyes widened. "W-what?" " No P.A..now YOU let ME get this out." Pepper Ann shut her mouth immediately. Milo tried not to smile at her cuteness. Instead he tried to remain serious. So he continued. "It's my fault. I was only flirting with Gwen Messrow because.I.I.Oh!! Pepper Ann I was afraid I'd flirt with you!" Pepper Ann's jaw dropped again. "Y-you were gonna flirt with ME?!" Milo scratched the back of his head nervously. "Y-yea.and I was afraid of what you'd think of me." Pepper Ann was still confused. "But.why would you want to flirt with ME, of all people?" Milo blushed furiously as he looked down at his feet. "I.I." Pepper Ann felt her heart rise. Could.could Milo possible be going through what she has last month? Could he be feeling those same fluttering feelings, those feelings that made your knees go weak.Pepper Ann stood so she was standing in front of Milo. "Milo? You never answered my question." Milo just kept his gaze away from her, his feet shuffling. Pepper Ann gripped his shirt above his heart. "Look at me Milo!" She ordered softly, yet sternly. Milo slowly shifted his gaze so he was looking into her beautiful blue-green eyes. He blushed. "P.A..you wouldn't understand." Pepper Ann walked closer, her lips inches from his. "Try me." She whispered. Milo gulped. She was so close.too close.His heart began to flutter crazily. He just starred at her, his eyes glazing over. Pepper Ann returned his stare. Unconsciously, Milo leaned forward. Slowly, he slid an arm around her back. He wanted to feel her lips against his, to feel her body pressed against his body.
"Ow!" Winced Pepper Ann as she pulled away. Milo shook his head, clearing his thoughts. He blushed madly when he realized what he had almost done. Then he realized something else.Pepper Ann was wincing in pain. His eyes widened. "P.A..?" He asked, with concern. Pepper Ann bit her lower lip, trying to stop herself from crying out in pain. Milo couldn't know she had gotten hurt! She wouldn't allow it! But Milo was way ahead of her. Slowly he walked toward her. Pepper Ann backed away. Milo looked at her in confusement. "P.A..?" He asked worriedly. Pepper Ann realized she was only digging a deeper hole and stopped backing away. She forced a smile. "Yea?" Milo raised an eyebrow. "Are you.all right?" Pepper Ann faked a laugh. "Of course I am! Why wouldn't I be?" Milo crossed his arms across his chest. "Maybe because you're holding your back and wearing Nicky's sweater." Pepper Ann blushed. "M-Maybe I like her sweater!" She cried, defending herself. Milo just shook his head. "Pepper Ann." Pepper Ann winced. He had called her by her name.not good. She had a feeling she wasn't going to get out of this alive.
When Pepper Ann looked up, Milo was standing only a few inches from her. She blushed. Then he made her look at him. " P.A..what's wrong? You can tell me.right?" Pepper Ann closed her eyes painfully, trying to stop the flow of fresh tears. She wanted to trust him.she really did. It was just.Pepper Ann sighed as she slowly looked back up at him. She bit her lower lip. He looked so concerned.he looked like he was in pain. Pepper Ann took his hands in hers. His eyes widened. She smiled. "Milo.It's nothing. Honest. I just have a cut." Milo's eyes widened again. "A cut?! Let me see.it could be infected! You might get sick!" Pepper Ann smiled sadly. "No." "Yes! And how did you get a cut back there???" Pepper Ann looked at him. "Milo.I.I." Milo frowned in concern. Pepper Ann hung her head. "You." She whispered softly. Milo cocked his head. "Eh?" Pepper Ann clenched her fists. "YOU!" She shouted, two tears escaping her eyes. Milo's eyes widened as he softly backed away. "W-What are you talking about.?" He demanded. Pepper Ann wiped her eyes. "You did it Milo Kamalani! When you pushed me I landed on one of the dissecting knives! So I borrowed Nicky's sweater to cover it up! Are you happy now!!?" Milo shook his head in denial. He HAD hurt her.It WAS all his fault.Milo fell to his knees. "Oh god.P.A.." Pepper Ann bit her lower lip. "Milo.I'm.I'm so sorry." Milo gave a fake laugh. "YOU'RE sorry P.A.?" Pepper Ann nodded sadly. Milo walked over to her and brought her into a loving embrace, careful not to hurt her. "Oh P.A..Don't feel sorry. Don't feel sorry at all. I.I had no clue." Pepper Ann smiled to herself. He was sorry.that much was obvious. She hugged him back happily. "Don't be sorry Milo." Milo pulled away. "Too late for that." He whispered. Pepper Ann then realized something. She frowned. "Hey.you never told me what you were gonna say." Milo laughed, unable to control himself. He turned to face her and smiled. "You're right. I didn't. But.let's keep it that way." Pepper Ann crossed her arms across her chest. "No." Milo sighed. "Trust me P.A..You don't want to know what I said." Pepper Ann nodded. "Yes I do." "No you don't." Pepper Ann frowned. "You owe me, Kamalani!" Milo sighed, his shoulders sagging. "Please Milo.you can trust me." With out warning, Milo spun around and grabbed Pepper Ann's wrist. Pepper Ann gasped in shock as he pulled her body to him. "You wonna know what's going on, Pearson?" He hissed. Pepper Ann blushed. He was too close again.Her cheeks were tinting pink. He was so close she could feel his breath on her lips. Instinctively, she closed her eyes. Milo sighed and abruptly pulled away, though he still gripped her wrists. Pepper Ann suddenly felt cold and alone. So she opened her eyes. Milo was now at a safe distance. Pepper Ann cocked her head. Just what was going on here? Why was he acting weird? And why was she having these urges to have his lips on hers? She needed answers.now. "Milo?" She asked tenderly. She saw Milo clench his fists. Then without warning he shouted. " I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU!!" Pepper Ann gasped in shock. Her eyes widened and she began to tremble involuntarily. Did he just admit that he loved her?? "W-What?" She asked, her voice scarcely above a whisper. Tears brimmed Milo's eyes. He was in pain. He knew this would ruin their already ruined friendship. But he had to get this out. Keeping his newfound realization in was tearing him apart. So, trying to keep a straight face, Milo continued. His grip on her delicate wrist never faltering. " Yes Pepper Ann Pearson, I have fallen in love with you. And I know you will never feel the same about me but.I." Milo hung his head so she wouldn't notice the tear that had escaped his right eye. "I just wanted to let you know." He whispered.
Pepper Ann's eyes were full of unshed tears. Her entire body was trembling. He loved her. Milo Kamalani, her ex-best friend, loved her. Not in the brother-sister way that had always been there before. But the soul mate way. "Milo." She whispered. Milo kept his head hung. "Look.I'm sorry P.A..I shouldn't have said anything." With that Milo turned to leave. The tears slowly falling. He had given out his heart unprotected, and now it was in a thousand pieces. Pepper Ann realized he was leaving and immediately came back to reality. Shaking her head, she ran after him. "Milo!!" She cried as she grabbed his hand. Milo spun around in shock. They both gasped as they realized the other was crying. Forgetting what he had just admitted earlier, Milo took Pepper Ann's face gently into his hands. Softly he wiped the tears away with his thumb. "Oh P.A..I'm so sorry.I didn't mean to put this burden on you." Pepper Ann took her hand and caressed his cheek with the back of it. "Are you sorry about your feelings for me?" She whispered. Milo hung his head in shame and took his hands from her face. "No." He whispered shamefully. Pepper Ann grinned widely. Then she jumped into his arms, her own arms going around his neck. " Oh Milo!!" She cried. Milo's eyes widened. She sure was full of surprises.but he wasn't objecting. "P-P.A.?" Pepper Ann moved some hair from his face. "Oh Milo.I.I love you too!" She cried. With that said, Pepper Ann blushed while Milo's eyes widened. "Y-you what?" He asked, unsure if he was hearing right. Pepper Ann rubbed her nose against his, causing his whole face to burn with a blush. She laughed. " I love you too, Milo Kamalani!" Milo grinned a prize-winning grin before he suddenly picked Pepper Ann up and swung her around happily. Pepper Ann screamed in surprise. "Milo!" She cried. Milo laughed and brought her into a loving embrace. "Oh P.A.." He whispered. "You don't know how happy I am." Pepper Ann rolled her eyes playfully. "I think I have an idea." The two laughed together before Pepper Ann realized how close they were to each other. She blushed. "M-Milo." She whispered. "Yes?" He answered huskily as he leaned closer. Pepper Ann blushed harder. "We.are.um.a little too close." Milo chuckled as he said. "Oh really?" She gulped. "Really." "Well.we'll have to fix that." He whispered. With that he snaked an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Then he brought down his face and covered her mouth with his. Pepper Ann's eyes widened. What was he doing?? She was about to listen to her mind and push him away. But her heart made her aware of how good his arms felt around her.and how his lips sent shivers of pleasure down her spine. Pepper Ann slowly closed her eyes as she sighed contently. Softly, shyly, she began to kiss back. When Milo felt the light pressure of her lips, indicating she was kissing back, he ran his hands up her delicate arms to her face. Pepper Ann sighed contently as the kiss deepened. Soon she wasn't so shy, and she was kissing with a passion she never knew she had.
The two leaned their foreheads together, trying to catch their breath. Although they were both smiling. Milo gently kissed Pepper Ann's eyelids. " I love you P.A.." He whispered. Pepper Ann took his face in her hands and kissed him passionately. " I love you too, Milo." Suddenly a thought came to Pepper Ann. " Milo.what are we going to tell Nicky?" Milo scrunched up his face in thought. Then he sighed. "Well.we can't hide it so.I guess we'll just have to tell her the truth." Pepper Ann hung her head. " I hope she won't be mad." Milo smiled. " Don't worry P.A.! Nicky's cool, she'll understand." Pepper Ann smiled. "Yea.you're right." Suddenly Pepper Ann fainted into Milo's arms. All of the commotion that had happened in only minutes had worn her out. She needed to catch up.Milo smiled. She looked so cute when she was sleeping. Gently he slid his arms under her and picked her up. Pepper Ann's head fell onto his shoulder. Milo smiled and carried her home.
Pepper Ann didn't know how it happened. Or when it happened. But it did. Before she knew it, Milo was kneeling in front of her. Slowly, she looked up to meet his gaze. She blushed. "M-Milo?" She whispered. Afraid it was a dream. That he wasn't really there. Milo sighed in relief. At least she was still talking to him. Gently he moved the bangs from her eyes. "Are you all right P.A.?" He asked softly. "Did he.do anything to you?" Pepper Ann lowered her gaze and shook her head. Milo sighed in relief once again. With Pepper Ann's gaze lowered, her bangs had moved to cover her eyes once more. Milo smiled and gently moved them. Pepper Ann closed her eyes at his touch. He was so gentle.so sweet. Pepper Ann clenched her fists in agony. Why did he make her feel this way? Why did he give her a more pleasant feeling then Craig had ever given her? "P.A.?" Pepper Ann's eyes shot open. She had just realized that he was still using her initials. He was still calling her P.A. Even after everything.Pepper Ann shook her head. He was probably just used to using them.
Once again she looked up at him. She blushed immediately. Why was he starring at her like that? She'd never seen him look at anyone like that before. His eyes held a mixture of concern, worry, friendship, sorrow, and.love? No way! It couldn't be! Milo and her were best friends! Well.they had been best friends until a few hours ago. At the memories of the past events Pepper Ann began to sob. Milo hated her now! She couldn't bare the thought of him hating her.
Milo's eyes widened. She was crying. He hated it when she cried. It made him feel sad. Just seeing her lip tremble was enough to make Milo explode. He sighed. What had she done to him? What had Jennifer (Pepper) Ann Pearson, his ex-best friend, done to him? When he heard Pepper Ann sob once again, his heart broke into a million pieces. That was it! He couldn't stand it. He had to help her. The heck with what had happened earlier. All Milo wanted was to hear Pepper Ann laugh. To make up one of her shenanigans. To be the old pepper Ann Pearson!
Taking her by her shoulders, Milo shook her gently. "P.A..P.A. what's wrong???" Pepper Ann looked up into his blue eyes. " Oh Milo!!" She cried before jumping into his arms. Milo's eyes widened. He certainly hadn't been expecting THAT. But.strangely.he didn't mind at all. Instincts taking control, Milo gently wrapped his arms around her. He blushed. She fit perfectly in his arms. It was as if she had been made especially for him. Milo blushed again. How could he think such thoughts?! This was his BEST FRIEND (or had been)! A best friend who happened to be in trouble. Pepper Ann soon interrupted Milo's thoughts. "Milo.I'm so sorry." She sobbed. "I never wanted us to be mad at each other." Milo looked down at her trembling figure. His heart clenched. 'Oh Pepper Ann.' He thought before he said aloud. "P.A.I.I never wanted us to be mad at each other either." Pepper Ann shook her head. "You were right Milo. It was all my fault! I never should have hit Gwen Messrow." Milo opened his mouth to object. But Pepper Ann wouldn't have it. Softly, she placed a finger on his lips. This caused Milo's heart to flutter. " No Milo.let me get this out." She took a deep breath before continuing. " You see.I got jealous.so terribly jealous. I mean, you were flirting with her and she was flirting with you. I couldn't take it! And then she kissed you and.I.well.Oh Milo I'm so sorry!" Pepper Ann sobbed as she collapsed back into his arms. She then began to cry onto his shoulder. She couldn't stand being such a wimp around him! But.she couldn't help it. He made her feel safe, secure, wanted, and.well.loved. Griping his shirt she cuddled closer. She knew he would push her away any minute and tell her to grow up. So she wanted to savor this moment. Just him and her.in each other's arms. She was safe now. She was with Milo. With those thoughts in her mind, she began to calm her crying.
Milo ran his fingers through her hair in comfort. Soon her crying stopped and the sobbing decreased. Slowly he pulled her to arms length. Then he set his thumb under her chin and lifted her gaze. "P.A..are you alright?" Pepper Ann nodded slowly. He sighed. That was good. But he still had one more task.
Milo took a deep breath. "Pepper Ann." Pepper Ann looked up at him in shock. He has said her name instead of her initials. This couldn't be a good sign.Milo set his features so he looked serious. " Pepper Ann, it wasn't your fault." Her eyes widened. "W-what?" " No P.A..now YOU let ME get this out." Pepper Ann shut her mouth immediately. Milo tried not to smile at her cuteness. Instead he tried to remain serious. So he continued. "It's my fault. I was only flirting with Gwen Messrow because.I.I.Oh!! Pepper Ann I was afraid I'd flirt with you!" Pepper Ann's jaw dropped again. "Y-you were gonna flirt with ME?!" Milo scratched the back of his head nervously. "Y-yea.and I was afraid of what you'd think of me." Pepper Ann was still confused. "But.why would you want to flirt with ME, of all people?" Milo blushed furiously as he looked down at his feet. "I.I." Pepper Ann felt her heart rise. Could.could Milo possible be going through what she has last month? Could he be feeling those same fluttering feelings, those feelings that made your knees go weak.Pepper Ann stood so she was standing in front of Milo. "Milo? You never answered my question." Milo just kept his gaze away from her, his feet shuffling. Pepper Ann gripped his shirt above his heart. "Look at me Milo!" She ordered softly, yet sternly. Milo slowly shifted his gaze so he was looking into her beautiful blue-green eyes. He blushed. "P.A..you wouldn't understand." Pepper Ann walked closer, her lips inches from his. "Try me." She whispered. Milo gulped. She was so close.too close.His heart began to flutter crazily. He just starred at her, his eyes glazing over. Pepper Ann returned his stare. Unconsciously, Milo leaned forward. Slowly, he slid an arm around her back. He wanted to feel her lips against his, to feel her body pressed against his body.
"Ow!" Winced Pepper Ann as she pulled away. Milo shook his head, clearing his thoughts. He blushed madly when he realized what he had almost done. Then he realized something else.Pepper Ann was wincing in pain. His eyes widened. "P.A..?" He asked, with concern. Pepper Ann bit her lower lip, trying to stop herself from crying out in pain. Milo couldn't know she had gotten hurt! She wouldn't allow it! But Milo was way ahead of her. Slowly he walked toward her. Pepper Ann backed away. Milo looked at her in confusement. "P.A..?" He asked worriedly. Pepper Ann realized she was only digging a deeper hole and stopped backing away. She forced a smile. "Yea?" Milo raised an eyebrow. "Are you.all right?" Pepper Ann faked a laugh. "Of course I am! Why wouldn't I be?" Milo crossed his arms across his chest. "Maybe because you're holding your back and wearing Nicky's sweater." Pepper Ann blushed. "M-Maybe I like her sweater!" She cried, defending herself. Milo just shook his head. "Pepper Ann." Pepper Ann winced. He had called her by her name.not good. She had a feeling she wasn't going to get out of this alive.
When Pepper Ann looked up, Milo was standing only a few inches from her. She blushed. Then he made her look at him. " P.A..what's wrong? You can tell me.right?" Pepper Ann closed her eyes painfully, trying to stop the flow of fresh tears. She wanted to trust him.she really did. It was just.Pepper Ann sighed as she slowly looked back up at him. She bit her lower lip. He looked so concerned.he looked like he was in pain. Pepper Ann took his hands in hers. His eyes widened. She smiled. "Milo.It's nothing. Honest. I just have a cut." Milo's eyes widened again. "A cut?! Let me see.it could be infected! You might get sick!" Pepper Ann smiled sadly. "No." "Yes! And how did you get a cut back there???" Pepper Ann looked at him. "Milo.I.I." Milo frowned in concern. Pepper Ann hung her head. "You." She whispered softly. Milo cocked his head. "Eh?" Pepper Ann clenched her fists. "YOU!" She shouted, two tears escaping her eyes. Milo's eyes widened as he softly backed away. "W-What are you talking about.?" He demanded. Pepper Ann wiped her eyes. "You did it Milo Kamalani! When you pushed me I landed on one of the dissecting knives! So I borrowed Nicky's sweater to cover it up! Are you happy now!!?" Milo shook his head in denial. He HAD hurt her.It WAS all his fault.Milo fell to his knees. "Oh god.P.A.." Pepper Ann bit her lower lip. "Milo.I'm.I'm so sorry." Milo gave a fake laugh. "YOU'RE sorry P.A.?" Pepper Ann nodded sadly. Milo walked over to her and brought her into a loving embrace, careful not to hurt her. "Oh P.A..Don't feel sorry. Don't feel sorry at all. I.I had no clue." Pepper Ann smiled to herself. He was sorry.that much was obvious. She hugged him back happily. "Don't be sorry Milo." Milo pulled away. "Too late for that." He whispered. Pepper Ann then realized something. She frowned. "Hey.you never told me what you were gonna say." Milo laughed, unable to control himself. He turned to face her and smiled. "You're right. I didn't. But.let's keep it that way." Pepper Ann crossed her arms across her chest. "No." Milo sighed. "Trust me P.A..You don't want to know what I said." Pepper Ann nodded. "Yes I do." "No you don't." Pepper Ann frowned. "You owe me, Kamalani!" Milo sighed, his shoulders sagging. "Please Milo.you can trust me." With out warning, Milo spun around and grabbed Pepper Ann's wrist. Pepper Ann gasped in shock as he pulled her body to him. "You wonna know what's going on, Pearson?" He hissed. Pepper Ann blushed. He was too close again.Her cheeks were tinting pink. He was so close she could feel his breath on her lips. Instinctively, she closed her eyes. Milo sighed and abruptly pulled away, though he still gripped her wrists. Pepper Ann suddenly felt cold and alone. So she opened her eyes. Milo was now at a safe distance. Pepper Ann cocked her head. Just what was going on here? Why was he acting weird? And why was she having these urges to have his lips on hers? She needed answers.now. "Milo?" She asked tenderly. She saw Milo clench his fists. Then without warning he shouted. " I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU!!" Pepper Ann gasped in shock. Her eyes widened and she began to tremble involuntarily. Did he just admit that he loved her?? "W-What?" She asked, her voice scarcely above a whisper. Tears brimmed Milo's eyes. He was in pain. He knew this would ruin their already ruined friendship. But he had to get this out. Keeping his newfound realization in was tearing him apart. So, trying to keep a straight face, Milo continued. His grip on her delicate wrist never faltering. " Yes Pepper Ann Pearson, I have fallen in love with you. And I know you will never feel the same about me but.I." Milo hung his head so she wouldn't notice the tear that had escaped his right eye. "I just wanted to let you know." He whispered.
Pepper Ann's eyes were full of unshed tears. Her entire body was trembling. He loved her. Milo Kamalani, her ex-best friend, loved her. Not in the brother-sister way that had always been there before. But the soul mate way. "Milo." She whispered. Milo kept his head hung. "Look.I'm sorry P.A..I shouldn't have said anything." With that Milo turned to leave. The tears slowly falling. He had given out his heart unprotected, and now it was in a thousand pieces. Pepper Ann realized he was leaving and immediately came back to reality. Shaking her head, she ran after him. "Milo!!" She cried as she grabbed his hand. Milo spun around in shock. They both gasped as they realized the other was crying. Forgetting what he had just admitted earlier, Milo took Pepper Ann's face gently into his hands. Softly he wiped the tears away with his thumb. "Oh P.A..I'm so sorry.I didn't mean to put this burden on you." Pepper Ann took her hand and caressed his cheek with the back of it. "Are you sorry about your feelings for me?" She whispered. Milo hung his head in shame and took his hands from her face. "No." He whispered shamefully. Pepper Ann grinned widely. Then she jumped into his arms, her own arms going around his neck. " Oh Milo!!" She cried. Milo's eyes widened. She sure was full of surprises.but he wasn't objecting. "P-P.A.?" Pepper Ann moved some hair from his face. "Oh Milo.I.I love you too!" She cried. With that said, Pepper Ann blushed while Milo's eyes widened. "Y-you what?" He asked, unsure if he was hearing right. Pepper Ann rubbed her nose against his, causing his whole face to burn with a blush. She laughed. " I love you too, Milo Kamalani!" Milo grinned a prize-winning grin before he suddenly picked Pepper Ann up and swung her around happily. Pepper Ann screamed in surprise. "Milo!" She cried. Milo laughed and brought her into a loving embrace. "Oh P.A.." He whispered. "You don't know how happy I am." Pepper Ann rolled her eyes playfully. "I think I have an idea." The two laughed together before Pepper Ann realized how close they were to each other. She blushed. "M-Milo." She whispered. "Yes?" He answered huskily as he leaned closer. Pepper Ann blushed harder. "We.are.um.a little too close." Milo chuckled as he said. "Oh really?" She gulped. "Really." "Well.we'll have to fix that." He whispered. With that he snaked an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Then he brought down his face and covered her mouth with his. Pepper Ann's eyes widened. What was he doing?? She was about to listen to her mind and push him away. But her heart made her aware of how good his arms felt around her.and how his lips sent shivers of pleasure down her spine. Pepper Ann slowly closed her eyes as she sighed contently. Softly, shyly, she began to kiss back. When Milo felt the light pressure of her lips, indicating she was kissing back, he ran his hands up her delicate arms to her face. Pepper Ann sighed contently as the kiss deepened. Soon she wasn't so shy, and she was kissing with a passion she never knew she had.
The two leaned their foreheads together, trying to catch their breath. Although they were both smiling. Milo gently kissed Pepper Ann's eyelids. " I love you P.A.." He whispered. Pepper Ann took his face in her hands and kissed him passionately. " I love you too, Milo." Suddenly a thought came to Pepper Ann. " Milo.what are we going to tell Nicky?" Milo scrunched up his face in thought. Then he sighed. "Well.we can't hide it so.I guess we'll just have to tell her the truth." Pepper Ann hung her head. " I hope she won't be mad." Milo smiled. " Don't worry P.A.! Nicky's cool, she'll understand." Pepper Ann smiled. "Yea.you're right." Suddenly Pepper Ann fainted into Milo's arms. All of the commotion that had happened in only minutes had worn her out. She needed to catch up.Milo smiled. She looked so cute when she was sleeping. Gently he slid his arms under her and picked her up. Pepper Ann's head fell onto his shoulder. Milo smiled and carried her home.
