A Blessing in Disguise Ch. 10

"Actually, it's not something, but someone," announced Fox.

'Oh no! It must be another girl. I wonder who it could be? But the only other girl he talks to or hangs out with is Whitney. Could it be? Could he be in love with my other best friend?' Theresa's heart began to falter. 'It...it has to be. If only I realized my feelings for him sooner. I might have gotten the chance to say how I feel.' On the verge of tears, Theresa tried to stay strong. She didn't want Fox to know her true feelings when he was in love with another person. She didn't want him to feel uncomfortable around her. She treasured their friendship and didn't want to jeopardize that in any way.

Fox noticed the sad, emotional expression on Theresa's beautiful face. 'I wonder why she's crying. Was it something I said.' A light bulb went off in Fox's head. 'This whole first love incident is probably making her think of my half-brother. The one who seems to break the heart of every girl who crosses his path. Poor Theresa, I shouldn't be talking to her about my true feeling when obviously not over Ethan.' "Theresa, what's the matter?"

"Oh it's nothing," lied Theresa. She wasn't about to stand in the way of Fox's true chance at happiness. After all, Whitney was fair game. If it has to be someone else, at least it's Whitney. She never had a boyfriend in her life and she deserved true happiness after all.

"Please tell me what's wrong. Was it something I said?" asked Fox with concern in his voice.

Just the thought of knowing that Fox was no longer within her reach caused tears to flow down her cheeks. Theresa turned her head, hoping that by some miracle, Fox did not see her reaction to his question. But Fox did notice. He gently placed both hands on Theresa's moist face and turned her towards him. He couldn't stand to see the pain in Theresa's eyes. Silent filled the air as they stared into each other's eyes.

After a long pause, Theresa said, "F-ffoo," but was interrupted by his lips taking her own. It was the gentlest kiss that Theresa has ever experienced. Her shock caused her to be unresponsive to the kiss at first. Then, as desire filled her body, she wrapped her arms around Fox's masculine shoulders, and began deepening the kiss with a fiery passion. Fox responded with his hands moving towards Theresa's delicate body. His hands seemed to have a mind of its own as it began exploring every curve of the most delicious figure he had ever had the pleasure of touching. It was unlike any other kiss he had experience. He felt as if they were floating in the clouds. Theresa was thinking the same thing as she leans over his body, causing him to lie down on the couch. Fox, as pleasantly surprised as he was at Theresa's response, decide to pull back and break off the kiss as reality came crashing down on him. Theresa, sensing that something was wrong, sat up, as Fox followed suit.

Regrets started to fill Fox's mind. This was his best friend who he deeply cared about. How could he make a move on her when she was clearly upset? Actually, he didn't even know how it happened. One minute they were talking and the next, he kissed her. He knew that he wanted to make her feel better, and his instincts told him to kiss her.

As he finally realized how quiet the room was, he looked up at Theresa. She was fidgeting with her hands, looking very uncomfortable.

"Um, what just happened?" asked Theresa in a soft voice.

"I'm sorry Theresa. I don't know what came over me?" explained Fox.

"Oh...I see," sighed Theresa, disappointed at the answer. She was beginning to think that there was a slight possibility that maybe she was the girl he liked. The kiss was too intense, too real to be more than just an ordinary kiss with no meaning or emotion behind it. 'Duh, what would he see in me. He probably didn't know how to respond to me crying and kissed me without thinking about it. He isn't interested in me.'

Everything happened so fast and it was confusing her. She needed to escape, escape from him before she gets hurt again. Maybe some space would allow her to clear her head and give Fox time to forget what just happened even though a part of her doesn't want him to ever forget the passionate moment they just shared. "Ahhh...I have to go." Theresa quickly moved towards the front door. She had to get out of there.

A strong hand captured hers. Turning her body towards him, she looked at the ground. "Look Fox, just forget about what happened. I already did."

"I can't Theresa. How can I when I finally kissed the woman I love? Theresa, I know this is happening fast, but I want you to know that you're 'the someone' I was talking about. You captivated my heart and I don't think it will ever be the same. I want to grow old with you Theresa and have a family. I want you Theresa, I want you, but do you want me?" Fox waited eagerly for an answer. He had just bared his soul to another person, and he hoped it wouldn't be destroyed because he didn't know if he could bare it.

Theresa, taking in everything Fox said, jumped into Fox's arm and held him tightly. The two bodies moved towards one another in a warm embrace. "Oh Fox. I thought that you didn't love me the way I loved you, but I'm so glad that I was wrong. I love you Fox. I can't believe that it took me this long to realize it. I love you so much."

"I love you too Theresa. I never thought that I would experience true love until now. I am truly blessed by having you in my life."

The end.