Disclaimer: don't own WWF, especially the Hardy Boys. If only I did!
Dedication: To two of my bestest pals, bluerock and Tsuki Tenshi, and to everyone else who reviewed! Without you, there would be no motivation for me to write… so, thanks a million! Here's chapter 2 for all of you – enjoy!
Nothing more – chapter 2
~Matt~
"Jeff," I called out to my little brother. Sure, I know he's no longer a kid, but hey, to me he was always my baby brother.
My purple-haired brother turned away from the magazine he was reading and faced at me, while I slipped into the seat next to him on the couch. "What's wrong, Matt?" Jeff asked, a look of deep concern overshadowing his eyes. Carelessly, he tossed the magazine into a pile of unread newspapers and equally boring reads.
I could feel Jeff's questioning me, but I expertly avoided his gaze. I fumbled with my shirt nervously, wondering if I really should tell him everything.
Go on, a voice in my head ordered me. He's your brother after all.
"Jeff, I'm… I'm really confused now," I began, meeting his eyes for a brief moment. I knew he was my brother and everything, but hey, it isn't easy baring your soul.
Jeff said nothing, but his eyes told me that he was listening, waiting for more.
I glanced to the top of the stairs to make that sure Amy was still asleep. Ignoring the gut feeling in my stomach, I took a deep breath and started, "You know how the WWF pairs me and Amy up? Well, I'm beginning to wish that our 'relationship' is real… I think that I'm… falling for… Amy," I mumbled the last part in a somewhat incoherent manner. I knew he heard it – I could see out of the corner of my eye the all too familiar I-knew-it look on his face.
"See, it isn't so hard to admit your feelings, is it?" he said in a matter- of-fact voice, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
"Jeff, this isn't funny," I half-scolded, annoyed that he didn't take this half as seriously as I did. Immediately, playful look on his face was replaced by a serious one.
"Sorry, Matt, I just had to," he smiled apologetically. "I should've guessed it when you started acting all silly around her…"
"Yeah, whatever…" I hadn't realised I was acting weird.
The three of us – we were the best of friends. I never dreamed that one day I would fall for my on-screen girlfriend. The hugs and kisses we shared in front of all the fans, how I wished they were all real. I know it's hopeless on my part to keep this one-sided love – that's why I'm confiding in Jeff. He would know what to do.
"What now?" I asked helplessly. I hated the way I sound – pathetic.
"Tell her," he said simply, his hazel eyes staring straight into mine.
No, I can't, I wanted to say. Deep down, I knew he was right. There was no point in continuing with this. A fraction of my heart held the faint hope that maybe, just maybe, Amy would actually like someone like me. Sure, we were friends and all, but I know she just looks up to me as a big brother. As the leader of Team Extreme.
I would love to say that she had feelings for me. I would love to think that she treated me more than a friend when she confided in me. But even I knew that all her smiles and friendly punches were all part of our so- called 'perfect' friendship.
"Thanks, Jeff," I whispered, and a wave of sadness washed over me. He was right. And I should get this over with as soon as possible.
~Amy~
What? No! It can't be true! Matt can't possibly be in love with me… can he? But I just heard him confide in Jeff about…
My head was throbbing – I don't know from the shock or from the fact that I slept too much. Standing on the second floor, I could hear their conversation clearly, although they can't really see me. I easily forgot the mug I was carrying in my hand and let it go, causing it to crash rudely on the floor, interrupting in their conversation. I, too was jolted back to reality as I hastily step back from the ugly mess I have created. Damn! This wasn't a good way to start the first day of my well-deserved break.
Matt was upstairs in a second, a look of distressed concern etched onto his face. "Amy! Are you okay?!" he practically shouted. I could only nod in reply. An uncomfortable silence settled between us, and I could see the first traces of red invading his cheeks. Time came to a complete standstill.
"What just happened?" Jeff asked, a little too curiously, broom and dustpan in hand.
"Uh, I think I, err… have to go… somewhere…" Matt finished lamely before bolting out of the house, leaving Jeff and I staring at the open door.
"Matt…" the words came out of my mouth sounding more like a whimper.
~Matt~
I had no idea what I was doing. I was in the hall, talking to Jeff, and then the events that happened following it was just registered in my mind as a blur. Now, I realised I was walking along the street leading away from my house aimlessly. I knew I couldn't go back anytime soon. I knew she heard our conversation when I saw her face. How am I going to face her now? I was prepared to let her know – but not so soon, and definitely not in such a way.
I winced when I thought of what our relationship would be like now. Enemies? Friends? Or more? The whole day I was just walking and thinking. Before I knew it, the sky was already a deep shade of purple.
Sighing inwardly, I realised I couldn't avoid Amy forever. I had to face up to my problems. It was inevitable – I turned around and headed on the long, dreaded journey home.
Author's note: Finally! After two hours of sitting in front of this stupid computer, I have finished this chapter! Yay! Does Amy have feelings for Matt? Will she admit it? Review!! And find out in the next chapter!!
Ps: Team Extreme rules!
Dedication: To two of my bestest pals, bluerock and Tsuki Tenshi, and to everyone else who reviewed! Without you, there would be no motivation for me to write… so, thanks a million! Here's chapter 2 for all of you – enjoy!
Nothing more – chapter 2
~Matt~
"Jeff," I called out to my little brother. Sure, I know he's no longer a kid, but hey, to me he was always my baby brother.
My purple-haired brother turned away from the magazine he was reading and faced at me, while I slipped into the seat next to him on the couch. "What's wrong, Matt?" Jeff asked, a look of deep concern overshadowing his eyes. Carelessly, he tossed the magazine into a pile of unread newspapers and equally boring reads.
I could feel Jeff's questioning me, but I expertly avoided his gaze. I fumbled with my shirt nervously, wondering if I really should tell him everything.
Go on, a voice in my head ordered me. He's your brother after all.
"Jeff, I'm… I'm really confused now," I began, meeting his eyes for a brief moment. I knew he was my brother and everything, but hey, it isn't easy baring your soul.
Jeff said nothing, but his eyes told me that he was listening, waiting for more.
I glanced to the top of the stairs to make that sure Amy was still asleep. Ignoring the gut feeling in my stomach, I took a deep breath and started, "You know how the WWF pairs me and Amy up? Well, I'm beginning to wish that our 'relationship' is real… I think that I'm… falling for… Amy," I mumbled the last part in a somewhat incoherent manner. I knew he heard it – I could see out of the corner of my eye the all too familiar I-knew-it look on his face.
"See, it isn't so hard to admit your feelings, is it?" he said in a matter- of-fact voice, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
"Jeff, this isn't funny," I half-scolded, annoyed that he didn't take this half as seriously as I did. Immediately, playful look on his face was replaced by a serious one.
"Sorry, Matt, I just had to," he smiled apologetically. "I should've guessed it when you started acting all silly around her…"
"Yeah, whatever…" I hadn't realised I was acting weird.
The three of us – we were the best of friends. I never dreamed that one day I would fall for my on-screen girlfriend. The hugs and kisses we shared in front of all the fans, how I wished they were all real. I know it's hopeless on my part to keep this one-sided love – that's why I'm confiding in Jeff. He would know what to do.
"What now?" I asked helplessly. I hated the way I sound – pathetic.
"Tell her," he said simply, his hazel eyes staring straight into mine.
No, I can't, I wanted to say. Deep down, I knew he was right. There was no point in continuing with this. A fraction of my heart held the faint hope that maybe, just maybe, Amy would actually like someone like me. Sure, we were friends and all, but I know she just looks up to me as a big brother. As the leader of Team Extreme.
I would love to say that she had feelings for me. I would love to think that she treated me more than a friend when she confided in me. But even I knew that all her smiles and friendly punches were all part of our so- called 'perfect' friendship.
"Thanks, Jeff," I whispered, and a wave of sadness washed over me. He was right. And I should get this over with as soon as possible.
~Amy~
What? No! It can't be true! Matt can't possibly be in love with me… can he? But I just heard him confide in Jeff about…
My head was throbbing – I don't know from the shock or from the fact that I slept too much. Standing on the second floor, I could hear their conversation clearly, although they can't really see me. I easily forgot the mug I was carrying in my hand and let it go, causing it to crash rudely on the floor, interrupting in their conversation. I, too was jolted back to reality as I hastily step back from the ugly mess I have created. Damn! This wasn't a good way to start the first day of my well-deserved break.
Matt was upstairs in a second, a look of distressed concern etched onto his face. "Amy! Are you okay?!" he practically shouted. I could only nod in reply. An uncomfortable silence settled between us, and I could see the first traces of red invading his cheeks. Time came to a complete standstill.
"What just happened?" Jeff asked, a little too curiously, broom and dustpan in hand.
"Uh, I think I, err… have to go… somewhere…" Matt finished lamely before bolting out of the house, leaving Jeff and I staring at the open door.
"Matt…" the words came out of my mouth sounding more like a whimper.
~Matt~
I had no idea what I was doing. I was in the hall, talking to Jeff, and then the events that happened following it was just registered in my mind as a blur. Now, I realised I was walking along the street leading away from my house aimlessly. I knew I couldn't go back anytime soon. I knew she heard our conversation when I saw her face. How am I going to face her now? I was prepared to let her know – but not so soon, and definitely not in such a way.
I winced when I thought of what our relationship would be like now. Enemies? Friends? Or more? The whole day I was just walking and thinking. Before I knew it, the sky was already a deep shade of purple.
Sighing inwardly, I realised I couldn't avoid Amy forever. I had to face up to my problems. It was inevitable – I turned around and headed on the long, dreaded journey home.
Author's note: Finally! After two hours of sitting in front of this stupid computer, I have finished this chapter! Yay! Does Amy have feelings for Matt? Will she admit it? Review!! And find out in the next chapter!!
Ps: Team Extreme rules!
