I'm back again!
My writer's block is still a lil fuzzy but I think it might finally be clearing up :P
And after AuthorW's effort to catch up on nearly half the chapters in this fic I felt compelled to give you another chapter - see catching up on my fics and reviewing constantly does earn rewards :P
JSCO81 - Haha 'double couple'! Yes I had an 'inkling' that most people had clicked to the possible Gabby/Becca love connection...I wasn't exactly subtle about it lol!
Tutie - Well 'so much' is a bit of an overstatement but I hope I'll be able to manage something with this new possible coupling
Bethers85 - Double date is certainly on the cards. I wonder how that could turn out... And yes Gabby hasn't denied it yet...
PMCC - Well I'm glad that Joey's choice of Gabby doesn't make you hate her in this fic - it's good to have some Joey love sometimes :P Yes the CJ official reunion is also on the cards to be written. I'll be dealing with the Charlie/Ruby situation over the next couple chapters to wrap that up a bit - a bit better than what H&A have so far neglected to do I hope :) - and then we'll move onto CJ's first 'official' date. Hope you're looking forward to it :P
Kim - Exactly anything is possible when it's matters of the heart...and anything straight can be bent just enough... :P Nice that you noticed the Charlie/Becca parallel - could lead to a lil advise given on the situation by the resident cop...
Kirsty87 - Woo hoo! More support for the Gabby/Becca pairing - thanks!
Lil20 - 'Everything' certainly is an epic song...now I just have to find a chapter idea that'll match it's epicness...or at least come close :P Oh yes things will be getting interesting after the next couple chapters...
CJ4eva - Yes Joey finally did the right thing in one of my fics. And you don't need to tell me - you're dying for the CJ date aren't you? Hope it's not a disappointment - I'm just starting to write it now
Muscian17 - Yes the 'Cliffhanger Queen' is I :P Glad you liked the twist! Can't wait for your next review - it better be awesome...hey you made the promise that it would be lol!
AuthorW - Go you for finally catching up on this fic...now you've only got HNA to go lol!
And this weeks's song can be found at: .com/watch?v=eGgZQXj2yms
"Try Again"
"Hush now don't you cry
There will be a better day
I promise you
We can work it out
But only if you let me know
What's on your mind
Baby, you thought it was forever
Through any kind of weather
But some day you will find what you're searching for
Try again
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love
Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all
When you fall down (down)
Just try again
Smile now, let it go
Hey, you will never be alone
I promise you
If you can't fight the feeling (Oh yeah)
Surrender in your heart
Remember love will set you free
Baby, you thought it was forever
We would always be together
But someday you will find what you're searching for
Try again
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love
Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all
When you fall down (down)
Just try again
Baby, when a heart is crying
Its sometimes feels like dying
The tear drops fall like rain
Baby, you thought it was forever
We would always be together
But someday you will find what you're searching for
Try again (ooh yeah)
Never stop believing (oh no)
Try again
Don't give up on your love
(Dont' give up on your love baby)
Try again
(Just try again)
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love
Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all
When you fall down
Just try again"
"I'm sorry what?" Gabby screeched, "Are you for real? What is this some way to make yourself feel better for dumping me? You drum up some crazy notion that I'm in love with my best friend?" "I told you Gabs…I'm not blind…I know how you feel about her," Joey whispered. "You're insane," Gabby scoffed, "Becca's my best friend that's all…plus she's straight!"
"I'm not insane Gabby. I'm probably the first person who's ever called you on you're feelings for her and you're panicking 'cause you thought nobody would ever realize it," Joey replied honestly. "I do not have feelings for her. I never have. Just because we're close friends does not mean that I have ever wanted anything more than that," Gabby insisted.
Joey sighed, "I've seen the way you look at her and the way you act when she's around. At first it kinda made me jealous…but then I got comfortable knowing that we'd always be each other's second choice. But spending these last couple days hanging out with Charlie and having her trying to prove that she's ready to be with me…second choice isn't good enough…for either of us. You love her…I know you do."
Gabby shook her head, "You're wrong." "No…you're just afraid of your real feelings for her," Joey reminded her, "You like her…so why don't you tell her?"
Gabby suddenly buried her head against the crook of Joey's neck, "'Cause she doesn't feel the same way." Joey smiled softly, as she ran her hand through Gabby's hair comfortingly, "So you really are in love with her?"
Gabby nodded against Joey's neck, "I thought I was over her. I thought being with you would help me move on and accept the fact that we're not supposed to be anything other than friends. It's stupid of me to have feelings for her."
"We can't help who we fall for," Joey whispered. Gabby sat up, trying her best to smile, "But I should be able to help it. I don't have a chance with her." "Come here," Joey indicated as she pulled Gabby into a friendly hug, allowing Gabby to wrap her arms around her waist. Gabby looked into Joey's eyes curiously, "Does this mean we're friends now?"
"We started out as friends, and I kinda don't wanta lose that unless you're not comfortable being friends," Joey replied uncertainly. Gabby smirked, "Always make a habit of falling in love with my friends don't I?"
Joey chuckled, "Yeah you do. You better quit that. So how long have you realized that you're in love with Becca?" "Since I can remember," Gabby answered, "Pathetic huh?" "Not at all, it's understandable considering that you've known her your whole life and how close the pair of you are. So…do you ever plan on telling her how you feel about her?" Joey asked lightly.
"And say what…? Hey Becca we've been friends forever but I like you. I've got a thing for you, and kinda hoping you've got a thing for me too so we can get together and hook up," Gabby mocked. Joey smirked, "Well for starters you might not want to call it 'a thing' that you've got for her and I don't think all you want is to hook up with her."
"Shut up," Gabby whinged. "Just trying to be helpful," Joey grinned, "Look I have a chance to be happy with Charlie, and you deserve to be happy with Rebecca as well. You should tell her how you really feel." Gabby rolled her eyes, "Did I mention before she's straight and therefore not interested in me?"
Joey shrugged, "Well you never know. I thought Charlie was straight remember and we're always joking that Becca's in 'denialsville.' She loves you…maybe she just hasn't quite realized…how much she loves you." "Just because Charlie changed teams for you doesn't mean I'll have the same luck," Gabby sulked, "Besides Rebecca's always been honest with me about everything so I'm pretty sure she would've told me if she was…curious…or wanted me."
"Like the way you've been honest with her about how you feel?" Joey pointed out. "You really know how to make a girl feel worse huh?" Gabby whined. "Talk to her Gabs and be honest with her. What's the worst that could happen?" Joey suggested.
Gabby raised her eyebrows, "You mean besides ruining our friendship? I can't do that. She means too much to me. Besides it's that not awful having to keep my feelings for her a secret. You get used to the whole…unrequited love thing after a while."
"Well you shouldn't have to just get used to it. Unrequited love sucks. Trust me I had that with Charlie when I first met her…but the whole unrequited thing…didn't last long. Give Becca a chance. She might surprise you," Joey insisted.
"We don't all get happy endings like you and Charlie you know," Gabby rolled her eyes. "Oh c'mon don't be that miserable. Things aren't that bad," Joey decided. "Yeah right…are you in love with someone who'll never want to be with you?" Gabby frowned. Joey sighed. "Didn't think so," Gabby told her, "Anyway…I'm kinda in the mood to stop talking about my pathetic unrequited love. So…how are things with you and Charlie? I thought you were positive that she'd never be comfortable in a relationship with you."
"Well I wouldn't say that Charlie and I are…officially back together…but we're gonna take things slow I guess…see where it takes us," Joey smiled shyly. "Well you deserve to be happy Jo, so as long as she doesn't hurt you again…I guess I'll support you," Gabby revealed.
"Are you sure you don't hate me for breaking things off?" Joey asked cautiously. "It hurts…I won't deny that. I've always had strong feelings for you…but I guess you're right…it's never gonna work when our hearts aren't in it," Gabby told her quietly, then as she disentangled herself from Joey, "Anyway if it's okay…I'm gonna take my broken heart upstairs and get some sleep."
"Right yeah…of course…will you be taking off back to the city?" Joey asked. "Do you want me to?" Gabby frowned. "We're friends now…so I don't mind you staying…unless maybe…seeing me with Charlie will make you feel…" Joey trailed off.
"What? Jealous 'cause you got your girl unlike me?" Gabby pointed out, "Eh I'll be okay. I like this town so I might stick around for a couple more days. You know I'm kinda glad that I finally spoke to someone about my feelings for Rebecca. Doesn't mean I'm ready to tell her…but it's a good step. I'll see you tomorrow morning."
"Sure," Joey smiled, then frowned, "Oh ah…maybe I should…sleep down here tonight. You should…go upstairs and crash with Becca." "Oh great, and have you mocking me for not making it anything more than what it is," Gabby sulked.
Joey raised her eyebrows, "Fine then you can crash down here and I'll sleep with Rebecca…" then blushing scarlet, "I wish I'd said something else. You know I only meant…"
"Yeah I got it…and also wished you said something else. Way to make me feel jealous and protective of her. I've spent years ignoring my feelings for her, I think I can manage one night," Gabby insisted. "Fine…have fun sleeping next to her tonight," Joey teased.
Gabby stood up and threw a pillow at Joey's face, who caught it just before it hit her, "What is it that I ever liked about you?" "Hmm everything," Joey mused. Gabby stuck out her tongue playfully at Joey, "Goodnight Jo." "Night Gabs," Joey replied as she watched Gabby trudge up the stairs. Well that didn't go as badly as I thought.
Gabby entered the bedroom, sighing gently as she saw Rebecca stretched out on the bed. God she's so beautiful…how can I ever keep my feelings for you hidden? Then scowling at herself, Because you have to. She's your best friend and she's straight and she's never gonna want you.
Gabby took a few steps forward, smiling sadly as Rebecca roused from her sleep. "Hey you," Rebecca yawned, "Where's Joey?" Gabby looked down at the floor, "She's gonna…sleep on the couch tonight…we broke up."
"Aww Gabs that sucks. I know how much you loved her," Rebecca replied softly. Gabby shrugged, "It's okay…it was actually a mutual decision." Rebecca stared at her curiously, "Oh…okay. Here…c'mon…let me do the best friend thing and we can stay up and bitch about Joey. I'm guessing she's back with the cop right about now." Gabby rolled her eyes, "Becca its fine really…we don't need to bitch about Joey. I told you we both decided it was for the best. We're still gonna be friends so things won't change that much between us."
Rebecca tilted her head, "I can still see how upset you are. C'mon…come curl up against me and we can forget about how badly you're hurting right now." Gabby bit her tongue, hesitating gently, before sighing and crawling onto the bed. Rebecca wrapped her arms around Gabby's waist. Gabby gave into the embrace, inhaling Rebecca's scent as the pair fell asleep together.
Unrequited love sucks.
Oh but who could've had that last thought?
Was it just one of the girls or could it have been both? :P