(AN: Sorry for the long update wait! I've been working on a couple other stories, so expect some new ones soon. Hm... Not sure if I have much more to say. Oh ya, I'm super angry at Syfy for the HUGE cliffhanger they left us in 'We All Fall Down'. That was a jerky move XD But I loved Claudia's line, "We are not the B Team. Fool, we are the second A Team." I crack up every time. Now, onto the story!)

Steve clasped his hands nervously as Claudia's gaze searched his face. All of a sudden the room felt hot, and he couldn't get enough air into his lungs. Steve's eyes darted across the room, looking for a way out. He couldn't find one.

Claudia sighed and gently placed her right hand over his, instantly calming him, if only a little. She moved her thumb in circle motions over the backs of his hands soothingly.

"Steve, please, look at me. Please." He dragged his eyes to look into hers. He took in every detail, almost positive she would never let him within two feet of her ever again. He feared that more than anything.

"Jinksy, look. I know what the nightmare was about." He froze. He was right- she knew. Steve only just managed to keep himself from shaking. He opened his mouth to try to explain, but she took her hand of his and placed it over his mouth.

"No. Please, don't try to explain. Don't worry. You don't have to admit, or even say, anything. I just need to let you know a few things. First, it's okay. I understand you're human, and humans have feelings. And we don't choose to have the true feelings, they happen whether we want them to or not."

She took another deep breathe and continued.

"Second, remember, you will always be my BFFEWYLION. No matter what." She smiled at him.

"But..." She lost her smile and faded off. She finally pulled back her arm, and dropped her gaze onto her lap, where her hands now rested. She cleared her throat.

"But I'm just not ready. For anything. For a serious relationship, for a relationship with my best friend." He voice dropped into barley more than a whisper, and Steve had to strain his ears to hear her.

She took another breath. "I told you once I had thought about it, and you know I wasn't lying. And I have to admit, I have still considered it." Steve saw a few tears well in her eyes and resisted the temptation to wipe them away.

"But honestly, I'm not sure if I feel the same." She whispered.

Steve nodded understandingly, but it still stung his heart. But he at least still had her friendship. He slowly stood up, causing her to finally look back up at him. He gave her a soft smile.

"I get it. And Claud, I don't want any of this affecting our partnership and friendship, okay?" She nodded slightly.

He leaned down and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead. He pulled back only slightly so their faced were a mere inches apart.

"But I'll still wait for you forever, if you ever change you mind." He told her softly. She knew he was telling the truth in those few words.

He straightened back up and headed toward the door. Claudia stayed silent. Just as Steve opened the door, he looked over his shoulder. "Because Claudia, no matter what, you will be my BFFEWYLION, and I will always love you."

And with that he left her room and close the door softly behind him.

Steve flopped onto his bed face first. Thousand of thoughts ran through his mind.

That was so stupid... what was I thinking?...Kissing her... I actually told her I love her! Yes, like that will make it easier for us to go back to friends... God I hate myself.

He buried his face deeper into his pillow and closed his eyes. Dear god, I'm tired.

It was late enough for him to go to bed... wasn't it? It really didn't matter.

He already felt sleep tug him gently away from the waking world. Sighing gently, he gave in, and let it pull him away to a place where he knew he might have a chance with the girl he craved.

But, unbeknownst to him, when he closed the door, Claudia hadn't thought about how much she hated him. Instead, she just sat there as the final tear of the day rolled down her cheek a dripped quietly onto her lap.

(AN: Well, that was it! I will adress Claudia's feelings in the next chapter. I'm sorry this one is so small, but as I already told you, I've been working on other stories. But I still am sorry! Please forgive me :D That's it. Please remember to review!)