Author's Note: Sorry this chapter's short, but sometimes it's quality and not quantity...
Chapter Ten: Anything For Her
Brick
"Brick, I... I don't know what to say," Blossom said to me, looking completely shocked. I hoped I hadn't come on too strong. We were still practically strangers. I knew nothing about her, except that she was one of the most wonderful people I'd ever met, and here I was, confessing to her that I would do anything for her.
"You don't have to say anything," I said, reclining back as if to ease the pressure. "I just said what I felt. I hope you don't mind?" I pretended to be carefree, but out of the corner of my eye, I was watching every little move she made.
All of a sudden, the ends of her lips curled upward into a heartwarming smile. "Brick, I love you too... I mean, I've loved you for years! I just never had the courage to say anything. But you have to understand... I'm not the kind of girl who can just forget about the guys she's loved... it takes awhile. And even then, I'm not completely whole again. There's always a little piece of me that they take with them. And there are only so many pieces of my heart I can give away... So unless you really mean what you said..." She paused, as if collecting her thoughts.
Her head drooped a little.
"I swear I mean exactly what I said. I've never been more serious in my life."
She stared at me for a moment with happy eyes, and then got up and moved towards the door.
"Aw, you're leaving me again?" I teased.
"No... I just have to slam my head into a wall a few times to make sure I'm not dreaming. I'll be back in a minute," she replied, laughing.
"Come visit me again soon, okay? You're the only thing that brightens my day..." I was very serious.
"I'll see you later, okay? I..." She paused. "I love you, Brick."
"Love you too, Blossom," I said, half-whispering.
