Chapter Two

Silver spent the rest of the day in an emotional haze. At lunch, not only did she not eat, she didn't even call Naomi out when she called Marie Antoinette a pastry chef. Even in humanities class, Mr. Matthews set up a debate about feminism, with Silver in mind, and she let her group come up with the arguments. Why do I care so much? I mean, my God! Get it together Silver. He's just a guy...who happens to be your boyfriend. She shook her head. But regardless, he's just another guy. There will be others.. well not like Teddy, but others..uggghhhh why do I car-. The bell interrupted her thoughts and Silver stood up walking out of the school to her took her time getting home from school, and decided to take the 'scenic' route, which was really just absent minded driving. When she finally got back home, she hopped off her Vespa and dragged herself into her room. She sat on the edge of her bed and leaned back, against her pillows. She stared up at the ceiling and almost as quickly as she laid down, she shot back up. "Oh my God." She said aloud in realization and smiled to herself. She took out her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she got to Teddy's name. She smiled and opened a new message, hastily punching the keys on her Sidekick.

As Teddy drove home from school that afternoon, his mind went back to the ordeal with Silver in the media lab. Was she being sincere? She seems like the type to be supportive. God, I sure would miss her though. I could play out of Cali though...ugh but then there's all the tournaments. He shook his head in an attempt to clear his mind. A couple weeks ago, this would've been the easiest decision for him to make. His father was never home, he basically lived on his own anyway, but now, there was a whole other person he had to consider. He'd never cared this much about a girl before, and if Silver was any other girl, chances were he would've probably moved on to the next flavor of the week. Teddy let out a long exasperated sigh. "Come on Montgomery." He said out loud, as he parked his car, in the circular driveway at his house. He got out and walked up to the double oak doors. Stepping inside, he took off his shoes, tossing them in the hall closet. Teddy made his way up the spiral staircase, up to his bedroom. He flopped down on his bed and stared up at the ceiling, when he felt his Blackberry vibrate in his pocket. He smiled when he saw Silver's name and read the contents of the message.

Meet me at the beach club at 8

He checked his watch and decided he had time for a quick shower, so he quickly texted back a confirmation, and grabbed some fresh clothes, as he walked into his bathroom.

Silver sat in the lounge at the beach club, fervently twisting and tearing a napkin, subconsciously. She'd never been so nervous in her life, possibly because she was about to do something she'd never done before. She was going to tell Teddy she loved him. She wasn't sure how exactly it would go over, or if it would affect his decision to stay at all. Silver dug her teeth into her bottom lip in distress and cringed when she drew blood. She pressed her lips together to get it to stop bleeding, and looked up inadvertently, spotting Teddy in the doorway. Silver took a shaky breath as she rose from the couch, walking over to Teddy who was scanning the room. His face lit up when he caught sight of Silver, and he met her halfway, reeling her in close to him, kissing her lips tenderly. "Mm.. how are you?" He asked with a satisfied smile.

Silver cleared her throat, anxiously, playing out what she hoped would happen in her head. "Uhm, I need to talk to you."

"Uh-oh." Teddy grinned unsure of himself and half afraid of what she might have to say.

She took his hand in hers and led him back to the couch, that was now littered with fragments of the napkin she'd mutilated. She brushed off the cushions and sat down, pulling him down gently to the open space next to her. She turned to face him, looking down at their hands as Teddy traced cirlces with his thumb on the top of her hands. "What's wrong?" he asked, with growing concern.

Silver finally looked up at him, staring into his eyes, as they darted back and forth taking in all of his features. She took a staggered breath, and let it out. "I love you."

Teddy leaned back a bit, out of surprise and simply stared at her. Before he could say anything, Silver took over. "Look. You don't have to say it back, but, I don't I thought maybe.. it, would make your decision easier. Or whatever, because I really do lo-"

She was silenced by Teddy's lips that crushed hers, in a sensual kiss, his hands cupping her cheeks. When they finally parted, Silver's eyes fluttered open, her eyes glittering with incoming tears, of confusion and joy. Teddy tenderly stroked her cheek, smiling as he tucked a loose strand of her chesnut hair behind her ear. "I love you too."

Silver finally smiled and pressed her lips against his again, letting out a sigh of relief, as Teddy pulled her closer to him. He pulled back slightly and stood up grinning and took her hand, helping her up. "Let's get out of here." She nodded in agreement and they walked outside to his car.

Chapter 3
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