A/N: It took me a while to decide how to write the rest of this story, but at 6:28 AM it hit me so yeah. I have decided to take lines from what Rocky said it the beginning and base chapters off of that. Not all chapters will be that way, and not all lines will be used right away. If it's in italics then it's from that part in the beginning, but if not then it's just a normal tittle. I also decided the chapter will be based off the tittle (obviously), and each chapter will have Rocky wonder something. Until later chapters where they will be answered.

"I would rather stay her friend"

Rocky POV

I entered the school doors with CeCe's hand in mine. She guided me to our lockers, and opened hers. I let go and started getting my books. I closed my locker and saw Deuce making out with her. She was pressed up against her locker.

His body was pressed tightly against hers. I could see that they had tongue involved in there also. I simply turned around and waited. I heard heavy breathing and assumed they were done, I turned once more. "Alright, I got to get to class. I love you!" She smiled and pecked his lips once more.

"I love you too. Bye!" She waved goodbye even though he couldn't see her with his back turned. "I am SO glad that Dina broke up with him for Mat Pooper!" I smiled and replied with, "It's Mat Cooper." She shrugged.

"Whatever, come on, before we're late." I followed to science class with Mr. Polk, and watched her walk very closely. See, I've always admired CeCe's personality, style, strength, and independence. She was a kind and caring person, strong for others, but she wasn't hesitant to ask for help when she really needed it.

She was fine all on her own. Of course, I was with her, but that was different. She knew she didn't need a man to rely on, and she felt confident all on her own, but that trait of hers that I admired so much left recently.

Her dad had gotten into a pretty bad fight with her mom and her mom said he couldn't see CeCe or Flynn anymore. I should know more than anyone that when you take a man to a certain level, they totally lose it and they don't know what they are doing.

I set Ty off way to many times to know that perfectly well. That being said, CeCe had called her dad after he left and asked him what he did to her mom. That sent him over the edge, and he blew up on CeCe.

He told her that she would never be able to handle things on her own, and that she is stupid and can't even read. This of course, hurt CeCe in the biggest way possible, so she subconsciously decided she needed something to fill the sadness she was feeling.

Around that time Dina broke up with Deuce claiming that he was "Just to playful" and "Not ready for a serious relationship". CeCe and Deuce were always close friends. I was her best friend, and Deuce was next in line. So they talked and ended up making out.

It hurts.

Seeing them kiss.

Hearing her say "I love you." to him.

He doesn't deserve to be told those words by her. He only said them to her to feel like he was taking it to 'the next step' which meant he was being serious and would be able to tell Dina that one day. She doesn't mean the words when she says them, and that relaxes me.

I can see it in her eyes. The reluctance. It's there for a second, but is soon replaced by that fake smile that I hate so much. She can hide from everyone else, but she can't hide from me.

She is like an old Jigsaw Puzzle. Everyone would rather play with the Rubix cube, then waste their time fitting her pieces together. I, however, took the time to figure her out, and I'm slowly trying to heal her wounds as I put the rest of her back into place.

"Ms. Blue , can you please tell me what the answer to this problem is?" Mr. Polk said, pulling me out of my thoughts. I didn't panic, I didn't go wide eyed and make it all obvious that I wasn't paying attention. I simply straightened my self up, and examined the board.

"34 degrees. Arching at a 90 degree angle." He smiled and I smiled right back. "That is correct. See what happens when you pay attention, class? Now if you see how-" I didn't hear the rest. I tuned him out and looked to CeCe. She looked annoyed, but when her eyes met mine it melted away.

She smiled, and my heart started beating so fast. I smiled back and grabbed her hand from under the table. She looked a little taken back, and I panicked. I didn't mean to just grab her hand like that, it just sort of happened. I relaxed when I felt her tighten her grip on my hand for a second.

I rubbed the back of her hand and she smiled at me again before turning her attention back to the board. I looked at her face and went back into thought. She really was such a beautiful person. Her eyes are nice and brown, her lips don't let anything, but pure kindness leave them, and she just has this glow about her skin, she is warm and inviting, yet fierce and intimidating.

She's a Fireball. And she's anything, but mine.

We arrived at her house and she started looking through her bag. "Aw, Rocky I left my keys inside...would you mind if-" "I got it." She just smiled. "Thanks Rocks." She said as I opened the door with my set a keys which has her apartment key on it.

"Mhm. Ladies first." I nodded and held the door open for her. I then closed it for her. I turned to meet a devilish smirk. I went to say something when her arms wrapped around my neck, pulling me close to her. "Thanks for the chivalry, but we're both ladies." She whispered in my ear.

I tightened my hold on her waist. "I-" "Shh." I felt her lips touch my ear and I gulped. "I think it's cute." At this point I pulled her super close so there was no space in between us. I felt her body pressed against mine, and I couldn't think straight. Of course, I'm never fully focused around CeCe. But, this time is different. I am going to tell her. "CeCe?" I managed barely audible.

"Rocky." Okay, that didn't sound fresh AT ALL. I swear CeCe just moaned my name. "I-" BANG! BANG! BANG! "Hey babe! Did I scare you?" CeCe and I pulled apart instantly, and we locked arms as we usually do. We smiled as Deuce came in. "Hey." CeCe said as he walked over and kissed her.

"Hi Deuce."

"Sup Rocky?" He said smiling and pulling CeCe into his arms. "Nothing really. We were just going to get ready for Shake It Up! Chicago." He smiled and looked at CeCe. "Can I watch?" He wriggled his eye brows at CeCe. "No! Come on Rocky." She said acting mad. He laughed and sat on the couch.

CeCe pulled me into her room and threw me my dance bag. "Hurry and change we don't have a lot of time." She said to me looking through her closet. "I don't have clothes." I said sitting on her bed. "Look in your bag." She said simply. I rummaged through my bag until I found some clothes.

"This will..." I looked up to find CeCe with her shirt above her head. I looked at her nice, flat stomach, and I saw her black bra. I couldn't help it. I had to touch her. I felt myself walk closer. I watched my hand stretch towards her stomach when I pulled back getting control.

"Ugh! Rocky, oh good. Can you pull my shirt off it's caught on my bracelet. I nodded, though she couldn't see due to the shirt in her face. I grabbed the part of her shirt close to her bra, and lifted it gently. I felt my fingers trace her arms, neck, and face. She smiled and hugged me. "Thanks."

She said pulling back. "Mhm." I said again still feeling nervous. I walked back to the other side of the room and continued to take my own clothes off. I felt really self conscious with CeCe being there. She is a twig, and I'm...well actually I'm skinny. I just don't want CeCe to see my... "Rocky! You have abs!"

Great. My eyes went wide and I turned around holding my stomach. "It's okay Rocks. You don't have to be embarrassed...it's cool." I felt her grab my arm and turn me towards her. Her eyes on my stomach. "Impressive." I slowly nodded still not believing this was happening.

I didn't really work out, but Ty wanted motivation so he could stay fit, so we would have competitions to see who could do more sit ups. I won. They were not super out there, but toned enough to wear you can see them clearly. "Can I touch them." It was barely said, but to me it was like she screamed in my ears.

I looked at her surprised, she looked surprised too. "Sure." I said trying to sound casual. I watched as she placed her hand on my stomach, and ever so slowly, moved it down. She rubbed around a few times before she went all the way down, and stopped at my pants.

I couldn't take this heat.

CeCe.

Me.

Shirtless.

Same room, same time.

Her hand.

Rubbing my stomach.

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Babe everything okay? It's been a while." We heard Deuce shout from her door. "Yeah, my shirt was caught that's all." CeCe shouted pulling her pants down. She then unbuttoned my pants, and pulled them down.

I watched as she got up, and turned away quickly putting new clothes on. I stood there frozen. "Are you going to change, cause if not I'm sure Deuce would love to see you half naked." She said grabbing the door knob. I shook my head and put my clothes on. She smiled and walked out.

After the show.

I sat on the couch next to them. They thought I was too busy watching TV to notice them making out. I wonder...should people even love? It doesn't seem worth it. It just leads to heartbreak. I mean, it's called a crush, because that's what it will do to your heart. I guess that's why I would rather stay friends with her.

It'll be better than her hating me. I heard her moan, and I mentally sighed.

This is all part of a normal day in hell.

My hell.

A/N: I want to go a different way in this story. I usually write differently, but I want a lot of Rocky's thoughts to be shown in this so if you don't like it let me know. Also, this fic is going to be very real from now on so I wanted to give you a little romance, before it's back to reality. Anyway, REVIEW