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You know that feeling when nothing else matters, and the only thing you can focus on is standing right in front of you? That was how Sonny was feeling at that moment when Chad Dylan Cooper told her he loved her.

His deep blue eyes bore into hers, searching, hoping. Chad Dylan Cooper was good at lying, but his love for Sonny was the truest thing in the world to him. Her skin was soft as he ran his fingers over her cheek bone, and Sonny licked her lips in anxiety. Oh, how he wanted those lips. No, needed those lips.

He bit his lip in hesitation. Was this the right thing to do? How would she react?...

No, he had to stop asking questions and wondering what could have been. It was the here and now, and he couldn't stand not having his lips on hers.

Chad pushed her chestnut hair back, and leaned in close. Their lips were centimetres away from touching, and this caused shivers to run down Sonny's spine.

They kept their eyes locked on each other's, afraid to look away. So close…

"Wait," Sonny said. She inwardly cursed. She knew this was too good to last; her mouth ruined everything.

Chad eyes narrowed, and he pulled away. "What is it?"

"What exactly did you want to come from this, Chad? You're going to be a father. You chose Portlyn over me. You love her…you're going to have a kid! One big, happy family," she said. Her voice cracked at the end, and she cursed.

"No, Sonny," Chad began. "It isn't mine. The baby, it's not mine."

Sonny's eyes widened, and her mouth dropped opened. Chad chuckled.

"It's not mine, Sonny." He smiled.

"Then why are you…"

"Portlyn needed someone to be with her, until the real father came here. He doesn't know what's going on, and I couldn't just leave her alone," he explained.

"Chad, that's so sweet of you," Sonny said. "But what now?"

Chad shook his head, then smirked and looked her in the eyes. "Can you wait for me, Sonny? I only have to be with Portlyn until that guy arrives in a few weeks. Then I'm all yours."

Sonny didn't have to think twice.

x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.

"I just don't understand them," Portlyn said as she licked her Fro-Yo spoon eagerly. She hadn't had one of these in months, and missed the cold, fruity taste in her mouth.

"I know, right?" Tawni laughed. "I mean, it's so obvious they like each other."

After Tawni had taken Portlyn away from the two lovebirds, they made their way to the cafeteria. It didn't take long for the topic of Sonny and Chad to come up in conversation.

"Oh, I know it's more than that," Portlyn replied. "You should see the way he looks at her, Tawni. He's just a happier person when she's around. That one day, when she was sick and stayed home, he was a jerk to everyone. No one wanted to be around him. He was a mess." She took a large spoonful of her yogurt.

"Same with Sonny. She was freaking out when she read about your…erm…news." Tawni whispered the end, looking around for any eavesdroppers.

Portlyn froze.

"I mean, I don't know how good a father Chad will be, but I can't wait to see. Are you scared?" Tawni asked meekly.

"Tawni," Portlyn said. "It's not Chad's. He's just staying with me until the actual father arrives…"

"It's not his? Oh, Sonny will be thrilled to hear that," Tawni laughed, relieved.

"I'm petrified, Tawni. I have no idea how to raise a baby," Portlyn admitted shyly. She wasn't used to telling complete strangers her feelings, but she somehow trusted Tawni. Besides Chad, she was the only person who seemed like she cared, and Portlyn appreciated that.

"Oh, Portlyn, don't worry. Everything will be fine, you'll be fine." Tawni put a hand on Portlyn's shoulder, and Portlyn smiled.

This was just the beginning.

x.x.x.x.x.x.x

Chad took Sonny's hand in his and walked her to the studio door.

"Three more weeks, Ms. Munroe," he said softly.

"Three more weeks, Mr. Cooper." Chad smiled and kissed her on the cheek. Sonny heart did flips.

Sonny left the Mackenzie Falls studio in a daze, completely bewildered by the day's events. Her mood did a complete one-eighty, and she embraced the constant butterflies that fluttered around in her stomach.

As Sonny was drowning in her thoughts, she bumped into the blonde-haired beauty queen.

"Sonny!" she said cheerfully. "How did things go?"

Portlyn, who was standing next to her, waved politely and said, "I better get going. I have a scene to rehearse." She flashed a sparkling smile Sonny's way and left.

Tawni waited for Sonny to answer her previous question. Sonny just grinned.

"So, it went well?"

"So well," Sonny replied.

"Come on," Tawni said, grabbing Sonny's hand. "Portlyn's not the only one who has to rehearse."

x.x.x.x.x.x

When Sonny entered the So Random! studio with Tawni, she had trouble focusing on her lines. It took fifteen takes for Sonny to get it right, and Tawni was growing impatient.

"You know what, girls?" asked Marshall, getting up out of his seat. "Let's take a break while I introduce you to someone."

Sonny and Tawni looked at each other in confusion.

"Pearce," Marshall called. A tall, broad man of about seventeen made his way over to Marshall and smiled brightly at the two girls. He had brown shaggy hair and sparkling green eyes that gazed into Sonny's. She blushed.

"Ladies, this is Pearce Connery," Marshall said, gesturing towards the attractive young man. "The supervisor suggested we have a guest star for the show, just to add a little something to bump up the ratings."

Pearce waved, but kept his eyes on Sonny. Sonny's stomach twisted and she said quickly, "Nice to meet you, Pearce. I'm Sonny Munroe, and I have something I should be doing, so I'll see you later. Bye."

Sonny walked away quickly, trying to get away from his emerald gaze. She was about to reach the food table when her arm was grabbed by someone behind her. She whipped around and came face to face with Pearce himself.

"Hello, we weren't formally introduced. I'm Pearce Connery. And you're Sonny? I didn't quite hear because you walked away so fast," he said with a smile.

Sonny tried to hold in a giggle, unsuccessfully.

"Yes, I'm Sonny. Sorry, but I have to go…" God knows she doesn't need this right now.

She turned to leave when Pearce said, "Wait, before you leave, I know we just met, but I'd like to get to know you a bit more…"

Oh, no…

"Would you like to go out tonight?"

Sonny mentally slapped her forehead with her hand. How could this be happening? She needed to stay focused. In a few weeks' time, she'd be with Chad, and all would be well.

"I'm sorry, but—" Pearce stopped her.

"It's just pizza. That's all. Not a date, if you don't want it to be," he pleaded.

Sonny thought it over. It was just a hang out with a new friend, that's all. Nothing would come of it. Just friends.

"Okay," she said finally. "Just pizza, though. That's it."

Pearce held his hands up in mock defense. He smirked, and she immediately recognized it. That was Chad's smirk.

"Pick you up at seven," he said, then he walked away, leaving Sonny alone and confused.

Great.

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! You know you love me. :)

So obviously, this is going to be a longer story than I thought. I hope you don't mind. I already have it all planned out, and I am soooo excited! So please keep reviewing. It makes me so happy!

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-Emily.