A/N: Hi, guys! I'm so sorry for the delay, but, like I said before, life has been busier for me. I really wish I could update every night, like I used to… I'm terrible for remembering to write down my ideas for this story, too! Me and my damn memory… Anyway, I'm sure you're all wondering what's going to happen in this chapter, since it's going to be Marv and Kate's part of the story. So, I guess that means we should get going now! XD
PS: Thrillergirl, I saw your reply, and I intend to get back to you! I'm just sitting on it for awhile to see how I'm going to reply! :)
Chapter 23: An Unexpected Run-in II
Marv's PoV:
When I'm face-to-face with this person, my eyes go wide, and my heart drops. "Kate…" her name escapes from my lips.
"Marv…" she says, almost disappointedly. It's almost like she's afraid to say what she's about to say. "I'm so sorry I hurt you,"
"What's happening? I thought you couldn't talk to me, anymore?"
"I know… I thought that, too, but this past month has been killing me," she says, almost pleadingly.
"You're not the only one," I speak truthfully, while slightly shrugging.
Kate looks down at the ground, when she speaks, "I don't know what it is about you, but I feel some sort of connection, when I'm with you. I felt it, when I first met and married Peter. But, that feeling isn't as strong, anymore… It's almost like I'm looking for something new in my life, because I'm tired of the old life," My hopes begin to rise, when I feel like Kate will leave Peter for me. It's a bad thing to hope for, but I can't help it… "Though, it's not as easy as it sounds. I still love Peter, and I want to stay with him; especially for the kids, but… I'm missing something in my life, Marv. I think that missing something is… you."
"So, what are you saying? You're going to go through with cheating on Peter with me? I mean, as much as I love you—yes, I do love you, Kate—I'm not sure if I can do that," As much as I want to be with Kate, once I realize this is what she wants, my conscience kicks in.
"I don't think I'm gonna cheat on Peter with you…" I look at Kate, confused.
"Well, what is it that you want, then?"
"I want to be with you, as a friend," Kate finally looks up at me. "If I can't have you as a romantic partner, then we at least can be friends. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?"
"Well, no, but…" Kate walks up to me and throws her arms around me.
"I'm so glad we figured this out, Marv. We're just going to have to keep our feelings in check, and just remains friends, OK? How does that sound?" (Haha. Marv's been friendzoned… Kinda.)
"Does Peter know about this?" I ask, while her hands are still around me.
Kate pulls away from me, looking worried. Though, she shrugs off her worry, by replying, "No, I'll tell him later. Like I said, no secrets. If we're not romantic partners, then we can be friends, and I won't have to hide anything from Peter, anymore. I can keep my marriage, and let my kids be happy, too. See? It all worked out! And, I thought we couldn't be friends…"
Something about this seems oddly suspicious… Why does Kate suddenly want to stay friends with me, despite her confessed romantic feelings for me? I don't know, but something doesn't seem right…
"Come on," Kate takes me by the hand. This is what male and female friends do? Hold each other's hands? I don't know… I've never really had a female friend. "Let's go inside. We'll get a drink together. Don't worry, Peter's at work, and I have the day off."
Kate practically pulls me inside. The only thing I'm able to do, is wonder how I'm going to be able to handle being friends with this woman, despite our obvious romantic feelings for each other…
To be Continued…
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A/N: Thanks again, folks! Wow. I kind of expected the chapter to go something like this, but, at the same time, some different things happened than expected… I think I know what'll happen with the next Marv and Kate's part, but next time, will be Kevin's PoV! What do you think will happen next? Well, that's for me to know, and for you to find out (unless you want to shoot out some guesses)! ;) Otherwise, take care, everyone! :D
- Majora's Mask Freak184