Disclaimer: This is purely a non-profit fan-fiction. I have no affiliation with Disney; I am only borrowing the characters from "Phil of the Future."
Author's Note: Hi again. Sorry about the delay, we got about 36 inches of fresh powder, so I've spent the last few days skiing the good stuff. Anyways, I want to THANK YOU everyone for all the great reviews, they're all very encouraging. I also wanted to say a special thank you to Mondlering Moofoot and Chocolate is a Vegetable for agreeing to be my beta-readers and another thank you to Baby Blossom for helping me with eye-color.
Time's Up
Chapter 3: Living in a Moment
Wednesday 10:55 p.m.
"Phil I…I love you."
Phil froze in place at the end of the walk to the front door; his eyes grew wide, "What?"
Did she just say she loved me?
He slowly turned back to his best friend trying not to get his hopes up, "Keely what did you just say!"
"Phil, I love you." Once it was out the rest seemed to flow, "I've loved you for years now. I was just afraid you wouldn't feel the same way; I never wanted to ruin our friendship. I just…I couldn't let leave without telling you. I know you probably don't feel the same way, that's ok, I understand…I just had to tell you." Keely kept her head low and eyes to the pavement, trying to hide the stray tears that were now falling.
"Keely." Phil gently reached out and lifted her chin to make her look at him, "I love you too." Phil watched her green eyes flicker for a second, taking in the information. An instant later they brightened.
"You do?" Keely studied his dark brown eyes and saw all the love and sincerity she always wanted.
"Yeah Keel, I do." Phil closed the distance between them, gently pulling her towards him. "I have for a long time."
Keely could feel his warm breathe on her skin, it made her tingle. She couldn't believe this was happening, he loved her back, Phil loved her back.
As if on cue they both closed the final few inches between them and Phil gently brought his lips down on hers. In that moment time seemed to stand still. For that moment, everything was perfect for Phil and Keely, they finally had each other.
Finally the need to breathe forced them to part. Phil was the first to regain his senses, "Wow…Keel…Wow."
Keely opened her eyes and looked as if she'd just woken from a dream, "Yeah…you can say that again…I think I heard fireworks."
Phil smiled sadly at her, "Keely this can't happen, I love you…but…we just… I…"
Keely smiled back and brought a finger to his lips, "Don't. Just hold on to this moment. I just want to live in this moment."
That was all Phil needed to hear, he kissed her with all his heart and soul. Every feeling he kept locked away for years came flowing out. I wish this could last forever.
Keely smiled into the kiss, this was perfect, they were perfect. She couldn't believe this was finally happening. I never want this to end.
When they broke apart, they just stared into each others eyes for what seemed to be an eternity, but yet too short. They both knew they had to hold on to this moment, they wouldn't get many more. Phil smiled at her, "Keel, I don't want to ruin the moment, but it's late and…"
She smiled, "See you in the morning?"
"You know it."
Phil kissed her once more and turned down the walk. Keely just stood there for a long time, locking this moment away. Goodnight Phil, I love you.
Not to far away, Phil stood invisibly watching Keely until she went inside. I promise Keely, I not going to let your heart get broken not this time. No matter what. I love you.
Thursday 2:08 a.m.
Phil lay awake staring at the ceiling, he couldn't sleep. All he could think about was Keely, the kiss, her confession, and knowing that soon their bliss would come to an end.
Keely why now? After all this time, why did you have to tell me you love me now? It's only going to make it harder when I have to leave, I don't want too, but dad said we have to go. "We don't belong here." Maybe he's right, maybe 'we' don't belong here; maybe he, mom, and Pim don't but what about me? Where do I belong? The only time I've ever felt whole is when I'm with you. For years I've dreamed of spending the rest of my life with you and now right when I think it could happen, we run out of time. Time. How do I buy more time? Dad said "we" have to leave; what if there wasn't a "we"?
A huge smile broke out on Phil Diffy's face. Jumping out of bed he grabbed some clothes, cash, the wizard, and his skyack.
Thursday 2:30 a.m.
Keely Teslow opened her eyes, she was having the most wonderful dream about having a family, but instead of Mr. Potato Head, she was dreaming of Phil and their life together. The life they'd never get the chance to have. Somewhere in the back of her mind a tapping noise had driven the dream away.
(Tap-Tap-Tap) Ok, maybe there was a tapping noise; Keely slowly left the warmth of her bed to investigate. Going over to the window, she couldn't believe it; Phil was sitting on the skyack outside of her second floor window. She quietly opened the window.
"Phil what are doing here, it 2:30 in the morning?" Keely whispered.
"I had to see you."
"Why…what's going on?" Keely instantly became afraid, was he coming to say goodbye now?
"Keely, I just wanted to tell you that I love you."
"I love you too Phil."
"Keely, I can't ever imagine my life without you, I can't live without you."
"Phil why are you telling me all this?"
"Because I've only got one chance, one chance to have a life with you. One chance for us to be together."
"Phil…we can't…" Looking into his eyes she could tell he was being serious, "How?"
"Run away with me…"
A/N: I'm sorry again if this chapter wasn't the best, I'm working on making them better. Thanks for reading, I'd really appreciate if you left a non-flaming review. Thanks Again!
