Sorry for the wait but finally HERE is what you have all been looking for. Hope this is what you want, no matter how short the chapter. :)
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"Because you could never be with a guy like me!" PJ yells back. He has to take a moment to recover from his outburst. His face flushes with embarrassment. He stands up and begins to pace. It has always helped him clear his thoughts. "You are pretty, and smart and all the guys you go out with are the opposite of me. And I knew that you would never share my feelings."
"What feelings?" Teddy asks with confusion laced in her tone. Her heart has been racing this whole time but now, with PJ on the verge of a confession, it feels like it is doubling its speed. She knows she is getting her hopes up and there is a real possibility of rejection, but she can't find it in her to care. Sure, she came here to be all cool and give PJ a piece of her mind but he seems to be punishing himself more than she ever could.
PJ stops pacing and stops in front of his foster parents. Teddy looks at them too, eager to hear their response to what they should do. Honestly, she has no clue how to read Emma since she told her about PJ and her being 'related'.
"Well, it seems to me that you two have a lot to figure out." Emma takes a deep breath and gazes at PJ. "But I can see that you both want more than you have now- and David and I will gladly support you two, no matter your past."
Teddy can feel tears come to her eyes. Even though she still has to talk to her own parents, which is going to be a lot more dramatic and tension filled, just knowing that they have Emma and David to back them up relieves her. She tries to restrain a smile from completely dominating her features as she looks at PJ. She needs to know what his feelings are. PJ turns towards her and her breath hitches in her throat when she notices a smile tugging at his lips too. She is tempted to run into his arms but she restrains herself.
"I need you to answer my question." Her voice is quiet yet all her hope is heard in that one sentence. If he answers the way she hopes he does, nothing will stop her from running to him. An expression of confusion passes over PJ's features and it takes a second for that to disappear and a smile to return.
"I- I really like you Teddy. More than anyone who used to call you a sister should but I can't help it. You are kind, smart, beautiful and unique."
That is all the confirmation Teddy needs before launching herself into PJ's arms. She caught him by surprise but as soon as she wraps her arms around him, he does the same. Her tears freely escape as she buries her head in PJ's chest. Not a minute into their hug, Teddy feels PJ gently tilt her head so she can see his eyes. His blue eyes cloud with fear for a moment and she realizes it is because of the tears.
"I hated myself for pushing you away but I just didn't know what to do. I am so sorry." Teddy laughs softly through her watery eyes at PJ. The big goof still doesn't get it.
"It's okay. I forgive you." When she says that, PJ gets a huge grin on his face that looks like it isn't going away. They just stand there for a second, letting the sensation settle in. Teddy's heart pounds in her chest when she notices PJ's eyes flicker to her lips.
I know, it is really short but I needed to get done so you guys wouldn't eat me alive for not updating. :P Whatcha think?