Cory could see that Lea was stunned. That she had no idea what she should tell him right now. Her eyes were wide open but she didn't look at him. Like she was this little girl who just got punished for doing something bad. Cory felt terrible seeing her like this, seeing her struggle. But she had to tell him the truth. He was so confused right now. He had to make sure where they stand.

''I-I don't know..'' Lea whispered, a tear escaping from her eye and rolling down her cheek. ''I'm so sorry…but I don't understand…you kissed me back, right?''

Cory sighed and nodded his head slowly. His eyes focused on hers, but she still didn't look at him. At least, not until he spoke.

''I really can't do this anymore..'' He said softly, making Lea look up at him.

''I have to go now…'' She said, taking him in a hug. ''I'm so sorry…for everything. But I also want you to know something before I go and probably never or barely see you again..''

''What is it?'' Cory questioned as she released him from the hug.

''I-I just…I love you, Cory. I really do. More than I should, actually.'' Lea confessed, more tears escaping her eyes.

Cory's mouth fell open after he realized what she was saying. She was just telling him that she loved him. Maybe she had always loved him but was too scared to tell him, just like he was. Cory suddenly wasn't sure of anything anymore. He stared at Lea while million of thoughts went through his head. Their conversations they have had, the time they have spent together, their kissed on set…Did that mean just as much to her as it always did to him?

''Lea..I..'' Cory stuttered, shaking his head. ''This won't work out like this…I think it's best for you to leave.'' He said, his heart breaking as he spoke.

Lea nodded. ''I understand. I just wanted you to know the truth.''

And after she said that, she exited the apartment. Leaving a heart-broken Cory behind.

Cory knocked on the door of his mom's house. She told him she wanted to see him again. Whenever his mom said that, she would have this conversation with him about life and stuff. And about how much she missed him and how much she wanted him to come by more often.

It had been three days since he last saw Lea. He hadn't seen her anymore after she left his apartment. It was probably better like this. How much he wanted to be with her, he knew it wouldn't work out anyway. Just like all his other 'girlfriends', even though he wasn't sure how many of them were actually serious. They eventually got bored or annoyed by him. Or they cheated on him, which didn't really hurt him because he was used to it. But he already knew that it would be different with Lea. He would love her too much and eventually be heart-broken. Plus, their friendship, which he wasn't really sure about anymore, would be ruined.

''Cory!'' Ann smiled when she opened her door and saw her son there. ''Come on in, sweetheart!'' She said, taking him in a hug when he entered the house. ''How are you?''

''I'm fine.'' Cory said while he noticed his brother sitting on the couch. ''I thought it would just be me and you..'' He frowned, looking at his mom. ''What is Shaun doing here? Oh god, is this another set-up? I don't need you to find a girlfriend for me, alright!''

''Bro, calm down. This isn't a set-up.'' Shaun laughed, patting the spot beside him. ''Come sit here.''

Cory walked over to the couch where he set down on the spot Shaun pointed him. He knew this was going to be a life conversation, just like he had already expected. But he hadn't expected his brother to be here too. These life conversations were usually between him and his mom, without Shaun.

''Cory, you're here for a reason.'' His mom started, sitting down on the chair in front of him. ''We're worried about you. Like, really worried now. Usually you were just lazy and stuff. But Shaun and I see now, that you're hurt.''

''When you saw Lea again and I called that evening, you were so happy. I hadn't seen you so happy in a long time! It was great to know that she could make you so happy again.'' Shaun pointed.

''Yes. But when I called you two days ago, you sounded horrible and hurt. So, what happened between you and Lea? Did she tell you something which has upset you or something?'' Ann asked him worried.

''Why do you always want to know what's going on? It's my life!'' Cory sais angrily.

''Yes, it's your life! And you hate it! We can see that! Cory, you need to make something of your life! Just like you did when you were on glee! Work for it!'' Shaun almost yelled.

''She loves me..'' Cory whispered, feeling the tears pricking in his eyes.

''What?'' His mom frowned, making her way over to him. ''Did she tell you that, honey?''

Cory nodded his head.

''And you love her back, don't you? You have always loved her..''

Cory nodded again. ''It doesn't matter anymore..I screwed up. She's back in New York now. Where she is living her amazing life, together with Theo.''

''Dude, she told you that she loved you. And you just let her go?'' Shaun pointed.

Cory frowned. ''What do you mean?''

''You really think she would just say that for no reason? That she really wants to continue her life with Theo?''

''Yeah..I mean. We did kiss, but she just wanted to clear the air and then move on.''

''You're so stupid!'' Shaun yelled laughingly. ''She's in love with you! So why don't you go after her?''

''Are you telling me..''

''Yes, Cory! I'm telling you to go to New York! Tell her how much you love her, how you've always loved her!''

''Cory, I've always seen this special thing between the two of you. She made you so happy, a way nobody else could. And you made her happy like no one else could. That means something.'' Ann smiled.

''I really am stupid, eh?'' Cory said.

''Yes! And you're even stupider if you don't go to New York straight away!'' Shaun laughed.

Cory looked aside at his mom who nodded her head. ''Go get your girl, sweetheart. There's nothing to lose, right?''

Cory smirked. ''You're right. Will you excuse me then? I have to do something.''

A/N: Hope you liked it!? Please let me know what you think! That really means a lot to me!:)

BTW: I will update I Need You (finchel fic) and Always Together (new finchel fic) soon again as well. And I also got some great requests for one-shots, I will write those soon as well! Do you have another requests or idea? You can always let me know!:) (I post the one-shots only on my tumblr since they are often getting deleted here on fanfiction..)