BTW: Credit goes to Guest for the idea of Skye talking to Rosalind. :-)

"How did your date... Well, she must have had a good time."

Skye heard Dr Breskow mutter to herself as she raced upstairs, but she didn't stop. She had too much to do. Jeffrey loved her! And she was, apparently, in love with him right back. She shuddered involuntarily. Gosh, what a sappy thought.

As she shut her bedroom door behind her, she sighed. She didn't really know how to handle this. Well, when in doubt: call Rosy. Dashing to the dresser, she grabbed her phone and frantically dialed her sister's number. Rosy was in North Carolina for school, but Skye decided that the long-distance charges would be worth it.

"Hello, Rosy?"

"Yes. Skye?!"

"Yeah. Look, Rosy, I need some advice. I think Jeffrey's in love with me, and I think I'm in love with him, but I'm not sure thanks to the sappy illusions you and Jane are always going on about. You got me into this mess, and you are going to get me out of it."

Rosalind was still on the first sentence, though. "You think?"

Skye rolled her eyes. She should have known better. "Yes; I think. As in, I'm not positive, but it seems very likely."

"Skye. How can you think that you are in love? You always know that sort of thing."

"You mean you always know. I think. Now, I didn't call for another gooey lecture about being hit by a truck. I want to know what I'm supposed to do now."

"Did Jeffrey tell that he was in love with you?"

"No. I was told so by an impartial observer."

"Oh. Well, I think that impartial observer, who you'll have to tell me about later, is absolutely correct. I've thought Jeffrey was in love with you for a while now."

"Well, that's just wonderful. I wonder why no one ever thought to tell me? Anyways, what do I do about it?"

"Well... I guess I'd start by seeing him. Then, you can talk about it. You'll think of something. Hey - look, I have to go now. Love you!"

And with that, the line went dead. Skye groaned and flopped down on the bed. Well, that was helpful. Biting her lip, she dialed another number. Jeffrey's.

"Jeffrey? It's Skye. Look, I don't care if you're busy, I'm going to be at your apartment in 13 minutes. Be there and have the door unlocked."

Jeffrey was staring at the device in his hand in absolute shock. What was that about? It was ten o'clock at night. What was going on? Shouldn't she still be with that Chase fellow? And yet, another part of him couldn't help but be thrilled. He really did love Skye, and any chance to see her was a pleasure. If it wasn't for Chase, he might have started writing a confession of his feelings. Shaking his head, he sighed. No, the grey-eyed man had eliminated any chance of that happening.

13 minutes later...

Skye pushed '5' as she watched the elevator doors slide shut. As the familiar sensation of going up tickled her stomach she groaned. What did she think she was doing? This was, by far, the stupidest thing she had ever done. She had no substantial evidence hat Jeffrey was in love with her, and yet she was planning to walk into his apartment, and confess her feelings. Taking a deep breath and acknowledging the fact that this conversation would, most likely be the cause of an absolute disintegration of friendship between them, she stepped out of the elevator and began walking down the hall. She had made up her mind, and she was going through with it. She hoped.

Checking his watch, Jeffrey leaned against the kitchen counter, staring at the door. She would be there any second. Smiling slightly as a determined knock sounded, he moved forward to let her in. He needn't have bothered.

Steel blue eyes sparkling, she threw open the door and strode in. He grinned at the sight of her. The grin disappeared however, at what she said next.

"Jeffrey, are you in love with me?"

Suddenly choking on his own tongue, the man in question steadied himself on the counter. That was not what he had been expecting her to say. "What?" he managed to choke out.

"You heard me. Are you in love with me?"

He swallowed. "That's what I thought you said."

"Well, are you?"

He stared at her, blankly. How was he supposed to answer that one? If he said yes, he would ruin whatever friendship was left between them, if he said no, he'd be lying and she would probably know it. Swallowing again, he decided to try and get around it.

"What makes you ask that?"

She rolled her eyes. "I have it on two very reliable sources, but I want a definitive answer. Are you, or are you not, in love with me?"

"Yes." The word had come out before he could stop it, but he didn't really regret it. At least he had told her the truth. What she said next, however, shocked him completely.

"Good."

"I beg your pardon?" Could he possibly have heard that right?

"I said 'good'. I'm afraid I'm in love with you, too?"

"What!?"

"For Pete's sake, Jeffrey! Don't make me repeat it again! I'm in love with you!"

He would have grinned. He would have told her thank you. Thank you for being Skye Penderwick. Thank you for being the most amazing person on Earth. Thank you for loving me. But he couldn't, because her lips were on his, and the last thing he wanted to do was take them off.

Instead, he let his gratitude show in the way he kissed her back. And, though their were unaware of it at the time, their minds where both thinking the same thing. This is what life is meant to be.

(End.)

Well, that's it, folks. :-) Thanks for sticking with me on this. You guys are the best!

Guest - Awww, thank you! And thanks for the idea. :-) It was just what this chapter needed.

Guest1 - Thanks. :-) I hope you enjoyed this chapter, as well.

Hope - Wow! What a complement. Thank you so much.

Rosa - I think she's perfect for Jeffrey, too. Hence this story... :-) I do however belive that, because of Skye's temperment, they will have a bit of difficulty getting together at first. I'm confident that they will figure it out, though. :-)

nk - Gee, thanks. :-) I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that four chapters is all this one is getting. Stay tuned for many others, though. :-)

nicole - If you mean Chase and not Dr Breskow, which I sincerely hope you do, (if not, please let me know because then I will have to do some serious editing) :-) I had him kiss her because I felt that I would be more realistic if Jeffrey wasn't her first real, romantic kiss. (I don't count Pearson.) Call me a cynic, but people don't usually end up marrying their first kiss, and I am always hopeful that Skye and Jeffrey will end up married. :-)

Nicole - Thank you! I will, so lone as people read them. :-)

Thank you all for your dedication. It means a lot to me.