Blame a Lord of the Rings marathon for the delay in this chapter. And school. And the Guide. (jp will get this last one)

I very much enjoyed writing this chapter, so I hope you all like it too! :D

I stared as Cece looked down. Cece, my best friend in the world, had just confessed her love for me.

"Cece . . ." I said. She looked up at me and I could see fear in her eyes. My reaction now could completely destroy her if I wasn't careful with what I said.

As I stared into Cece's eyes, something inside of me changed. I knew that, from this moment on, nothing would be the same again.

And suddenly it hit me. Hard.

I'd shown such an interest in Damien because I'd been trying to convince myself that it wasn't that kind of love I felt for Cece, only that of a sister, I'd been trying to force myself to fall for Damien, been trying to get over Cece without even realising it.

I was so stupid.

I got up and stood over her. "Cece." I say again, leaning down "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" and I press my lips to hers before she could say a single word.

Oh my God, Rocky was kissing me. It took me a few moments for my body to actually respond and kiss her back. I felt her tangle her hands in my hair and I think I moaned slightly, I'm not quite sure.

I tugged on Rocky's shirt and pulled her onto my lap, deepening the kiss at the same time.

If this was a dream then I never wanted to wake up. Please don't let me wake up now. I really don't know how I'd react if I was still asleep.

I'd been so lost in the moment that I didn't hear the front door open. "MOM! I'M H . . . huh?"

Me and Rocky broke apart and looked over to Flynn, who was standing in the doorway. "Well . . . this is aaawkward . . ." he said. Rocky groaned and buried her head in my neck while I blushed and rested my head on my best friend's shoulder.

"I'm just gonna go to my room . . ." Flynn said after a moment. The sound of the door closing and footsteps leaving the room told me he had left.

I moved my head from Rocky's shoulder and bit my lip. "So, where does this leave us?" I asked.

"I don't know . . . but . . ." Rocky mumbled, her head still buried in my neck. I raised my eyebrows, intrigued at the end of her response.

"But? . . ."

"But after you told me you loved me, I realised something." she raised her head and our eyes met. "I was blind to not see it sooner. And to think I call myself the smart one!" she smiled and I tilted my head to the side, "I love you Cece, it just took until just now to realise it." I blinked once, twice, three times before her words sunk in.

Rocky loved me.

She loved me.

A grin spread across my face. I felt like jumping onto the coffee table and doing a happy dance. I nearly did so if it weren't for Rocky, who was still on my lap.

I instead chose to flip over, pinning Rocky to the couch and wrapped my arms around her waist. I buried my head in her chest and sigh in contentment. "You have no idea how long I've waited to hear that." I muttered. I felt Rocky pull an arm free and her hand pull my chin up, making me look at her.

"I think I do." she says, a slight smile on her face. I smirk and move forwards so my face is right above hers. I lean down and move my head slightly to the right.

"Is that so?" I purr in her ear, "Because I beg to differ." Rocky's breath catches in her throat as I bite her earlobe slightly before retreating and resting my forehead on hers.

I see Rocky scowl from below me. "You are such a teaser." she says.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." I claim, smiling innocently as one arm moves from her waist and my fingers trail up her stomach, stopping just below her breasts and trailing back.

"Cece!" she exclaims, making me laugh. I stop trailing my fingers and place a chaste kiss on her lips. After a few seconds I, reluctantly, pull away and get up, making my way to my room.

"Hey, where are you going?" I hear Rocky call and, after grabbing my purse, I pop my head through the doorway and see her standing next to the couch.

"Getting money." I say.

"Why?" I walk back over and smile

"'Cause I'm treating my new girlfriend to lunch at The Olive Pit after wandering aimlessly through the park." I see Rocky blush "Um, I mean if you wanna be my girlfriend and all . . ." Rocky rolls her eyes.

"No Cece, because I confessed my love for you and kissed you just so I can elope with Deuce" she said sarcastically. I smile sheepishly and shrug.

"Mom!" I shout. "Me and Rocky are heading out!"

"Don't get into too much trouble." we hear her call back.

I grab Rocky's hand and we make our way through the door and out of the apartment building. I think back at earlier this morning and how I never thought Rocky would love me back. Turns out I was wrong, I think with a slight smile.

The two girls strolled to the park and wandered aimlessly, as Cece put it, for a while. It had been the perfect weather for a Sunday morning. The sun was shining brightly but the temperature remained comfortable, not too hot and not too cold.

The newly established couple joked and talked about anything although they slipped into a comfortable silence every now and then.

Both girls swore they saw Toby being chased at one point but shrugged it off.

It was probably just someone who looked remarkably similar to the hunter.

I had the idea of Flynn walking in on Rocky and Cece before I even started writing this chapter. It always makes me laugh.

And I was so tempted to make this chapter M rated but decided halfway through that I'd troll you guys instead. I'm so mean.

Final note: Reviews make me giddier than a chipmunk on drugs. They are much appreciated.