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Sonny's POV

Mackenzie Falls Set

I swung my legs in Chad's chair as I watched him do a scene with Skylar. Normally, I wouldn't have been here, but I had nothing better to do. Portlyn and Tawni were doing something that Tawni said would "Show him" (I'm still trying to think of who him is), Nico and Grady were playing video games, and Zora was creating pranks for her prank war with the Teen Gladiators.

I watched closely as I saw Mackenzie and David (Skylar) fight over Chastitly. Chad's eyes were filled with jealousy, while Skylar had a smirk on his face.

Things between Chad and I were going good. After he promised me that he'd never cut anymore, I felt comfortable about being around him again. There were no more awkward conversations, sadness, jealousy, or fights. It was just Chad and Sonny, Sonny and Chad Best Friends.

Well, at least that's what we were to him. I always felt something towards Chad. Ever since we started hanging out, I developed feelings for him. And now I'm positive that I'm in love with him. But he doesn't feel the same way.

Tawni tells me I'm wrong, and I can't help but consider that maybe I am. I mean, he didalmost kiss me in the hospital. And he did get jealous when he thought I liked Nico. But best friends are like that, right?

Gosh, I'm so confused. I think it's time for me to tell Chad how I feel. I just hope he doesn't turn me down.

i think that possibly, maybe im falling for you
yes theres a chance that ive fallen quite hard over you.
ive seen the paths that your eyes wander down
i want to come too

~LANDON PIGG~

Sonny's POV

Secret Garden near Condor Studios

I ran my fingers over the soft grass, admiring its texture. I kicked off my shoes and squished my toes into it. It was so warm, the weather was perfect, and ow I was finally getting a tan. I leaned back into the grass and looked to my right, where Chad was staring up at the sky.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" I asked him. He smiled and leaned back as well closing his eyes. "I wish we could stay here all day."

"Me too." He agreed, resting his hands under his head. I closed my eyes as well and listened to the birds chirp a small tune. When I was little, my uncle and I used to go on early morning walks just so we could hear them. It became like a lullaby to me.

"You know what would make this day even better?" He asked. I turned my head to look at him. "What?"

I should of saw it coming. The way his face was unreadable, and he was watching my every move. Suddenly, he swooped up and scooped me off the grass, running towards the water.

"Chad! Stop!" I squealed. He laughed, shaking his head. "No way, Sunshine. This is WAY too much fun." The water seemed warm and welcoming, but I was scared Chad would throw me in. I turned to face him and grabbed his white shirt. "No. No. NO. NO!" I screeched.I looked up and saw that he was staring down at me. His eyes had that cute little glint in them.

In the heat of the moment, his face centimeters from mine, his beauty radiating off him, I couldn't help but yearn for him to kiss me. To feel my lips moving against his. To feel his strong muscular arms wrap around my waist. To run my hands through his hair.

To just bewith him.

His gaze, so intently on mine, it made me freeze. His eyes scanned my face, moving down to my lips ever so slowly. I breathed slowly, my gaze locked with his. There was something about the way he looked at me that made me feel wanted. Cared for.

Loved.

It was his move. Either he'd kiss me, or he wouldn't. Either way, I'd never forget the way his eyes glazed over me. As if he wanted what I wanted.

As if he truly loved me.

Nobody's POV

Tawni and Sonny's Dressing Room

"Tawni, please."

"No, Portlyn." Tawni said. "You are going to get your butt into that chair and let me work." Portlyn huffed and fell back into the chair, loudly blowing a piece of hair off of her face.

"This is no use." She complained, playing with her fingers. "He'll never notice. He never does. He never will."

Tawni sighed and began brushing her hair. "Well, how do you know? Do you think that he'll just open his eyes one day and notice how beautiful you are?" Portlyn looked up at the mirror hopefully, and Tawni felt a wave of sadness cross over her. Poor girl was desperate for Nico's affection.

"We both wish he will." Tawni said. "But knowing Nico, and his pea-sized brain, it could take a while." Portlyn rolled her eyes at Tawni's comment, knowing it was true.

"That's why this plan is perfect. Nico is the kind of guy who always wants what he fails to get. And you, my darling, is what he definetely WON'T get. At least, until he realizes what an idiot he's being."

Portlyn sighed. This was all so hard. Why couldn't love just come like a pizza, topped with all your favorite toppings, whatever you want them to be? Why did it have to be so hard?

"It's not going to work." Portlyn decided, getting up. "You said so, he's an idiot. He'll never notice."

"NO!" Tawni screeched, pushing Portlyn back onto the chair and spinning it around so that they were facing each other. "You have to do this, Port."

"Why?"

"Because. Nico needs to know what's on the menu before he idiotically chooses something else."

Portlyn's eyebrows furrowed. "Menu? What menu?" She asked. Tawni sighed and spun her back around to face the mirror. "Nothing, Portlyn. Nothing."

Nobody's POV

Teen Gladiators Studio

Nick Jake Rick

"Nick, man, pass me the guacamole." Jake said, hunched over a small table watching a soccer game. It was USA vs. France, and he was rooting for France. The score was close, but he never doubted his team.

Nick rolled his eyes and slid it over to him. Jake was a sports fanatic, and it got on his nerves. Rick chuckled at Nick's expression and continued texting his girlfriend, Molly.

"GOOOOOOOOOO! YOU WIMPS! SHOOT FOR THE GOAL!" Jake roared. Nick and Rick jumped three feet in the air at his outburst. "YO, SHUT UP!" NIck yelled. Rick shot a glare at him. "Nick, calm down. It's the FIFA world cup. Jake should get excited."

"YEEEEEAAAAAAAAH! THAT'S RIGHT! KICK THEIR ASSES!" Jake roared yet again.

The score became close. France went to score a goal, the player kicked it-

and the TV shut off.

Jake froze. His arms were frozen in mid-air, ready to celebrate.

"OW!" Rick screeched, dropping his phone. "MY PHONE JUST ZAPPED ME!"

"What the hell?" Nick said, getting up. He walked over to the door to see if anyone was there.

"Nick, wait!"

But it was too late. Nick had tripped over a wire and fell face-flat into something brown and mushy. Rick froze, and Jake rushed over to help his friend.

"The Devil watches you." A squeaky voice hissed.

Everything went black.

Chad's POV

Secret Garden

Sonny's deep brown orbs of chocolate stared directly into my eyes, as if she was looking into my soul. My breath hitched as I realized how close we were. I could feel her breath on mine. It was as if there was no world around us, just us.

My hearth thudded like a drum. Sonny's face showed millions of emotion at once.

Compassion. Yearning. Devotion.

Love.

It might have been the way she nestled into my arms, as if she belonged there. Or the way her arms clung to my shirt, like I was her only life line.

But at this moment, I would give anything to kiss her.

I'd risk everything I had hoped and worked for all for one kiss. Because I wanted Sonny. It was too much for me; all these childish games and feelings tossed to the side. Who was I kidding? This is Sonny.The only girl that I pictured spending my life with. The one who knew me inside out and loved me.

It was my move.

But I knew what I wanted.

I leaned down and kissed her. There were no words to describe how I felt. The way her lips moved perfectly with mine, the way her arms snaked around my neck, pulling me in closer. I felt as if we were connected in every way possible. I pulled her in tighter, but there was no way to be closer than this. The sparks I felt around every girl I've been with, times a million, couldn't compare to this.

Eventually we needed air and broke apart. Her eyes twinkled with delight, as did mine.

"You don't know how long I've waited to do that" I whispered to her.

"I think I do." She said, biting her lip and giggling.

I let her down gently and we both sat down. She leaned into me, and I rested my chin atop her head.

"Chad?" She whispered. "Yes, Sonshine?"

"How do you feel about me?" I couldn't see her face but I could tell she was biting her lip. She always does that when she asks someone a question.

I reached my hand up to play with her hair and closed my eyes. "There are no words to describe how I feel about you. You're perfect, Sonny. Everything about you is wonderful."

I felt her smiling. "You sound like Edward Cullen".

I chuckled. "Don't worry, I'm not gonna start sparkling."

"Awwwwww. I was looking forward to that."

"haha." I rolled my eyes. "How do you feel about me?"

"Weeelllll." She began. "I actually don't particularly like you. You're a meanie."

"HEY!" I said, ticking her. She laughed hysterically, gasping for air. "Chad-STOP!" "NEVER!" I yelled, going on top of her. She was nearly out of breath, so I paused for a second. She collapsed onto the soft grass and looked up at me with those chocolate brown eyes. I think I lost all coherent though in that one moment, just thinking about her, me, everything.

"Sonny." I whispered. She reached a hand up to play with my hair. Her fingers reached a few hairs on the back of my neck and started curling them.

"Yes?" She mumbled, deep in contact with my eyes.

I took a deep breath, knowing the next thing I say could probably change our lives forever. But I just knew it was right. In the heat of the moment, it was the perfect thing to say, because it was all I could think about. Right now, it was just me and Sonny.

No drama, no jealousy, just us, Sonny and Chad, Chad and Sonny, two halves to a perfect whole.

"I-I think I'm in love with you."

Her hand paused at the back of my neck. Her eyes grew wide, and she sat up. I leaned back, so we were now facing each other.

"Wh-what?"

"Sonny," I paused. "I've been in love with you for as long as I can remember. From the moment I met you, even in that ridiculoustea pot costume, I knew you were special. I just- I knowI can't live without you."

She stared at me, her eyes still wide and her breathing very slow. I couldn't read her expression, but-

holy crap.

She doesn't feel the same way.

A spot deep inside my heart went ice cold. I gulped, not knowing what to say.

idiot, idiot, idiot.

I just messed up everything.

"I love you too."

Her words were so soft, but to me I felt like she screamed them into my soul. I snapped out of my thought and released a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. She smiled up at me, her expression cute and naive. Oh God, I loved her so much.

"I've loved you for a while, too." She said. "I just- well, when everything happened with Skylar, it was never the right time. And when I was in the ambulance, and you said it to me, I thought you meant it was a best friend. Like a brotherly love."

"Sonny, no." I whispered to her, moving in closer so we were merely centimeters apart. "I could never love you that way. You mean theworldto me." I reached up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Her cheeks flushed, and she leaned in a bit. "Really?"

"Really."

And I captured my lips with hers.

you have every right to be mad at me.

i was seriously going to discontinue this story, or give it to someone else. But i just couldn't.

I didn't have the heart to, even though i'd abandoned it.

SO, OFFICIALLY, I AM BACK TO UPDATING.

I'm going to start updating at least one every two weeks. Im sorry it this chapture wasn't so long, but the next will be longer and juicier :)

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